Wednesday Night Contra Dances

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Contra dance for all!

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing every Wednesday, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.

• Gender-free calling

• No partner? No problem.

• New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm

• Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission

• $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)

• $15 for non-members

• Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!
  

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances

Please see our Behavior Policy

For more information email contra at bfms.org.

Directions to Lovely Lane Church

Check our Facebook group for the latest information.

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Wednesday, March 04 2026 
April Blum calls to the music of Lovely Lane String Band: Brenna Hogan and Shane Knudsen on fiddle, John Sauer on guitar, Lisa Roberts on banjo, and Art Abrams on bass. 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, March 11 2026 
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles, bodhran). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, March 18 2026 
Greg Frock calls the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, March 25 2026 
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of ContraPuntal: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 

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Monday, March 02 2026 
English Country Dance
The Big Merrie Band returns for your evening of English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm

Emily Aubrey leads the band and Sharon McKinley will call the dances!

Please register: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, March 04 2026 
Contra Dance
April Blum calls to the music of Lovely Lane String Band: Brenna Hogan and Shane Knudsen on fiddle, John Sauer on guitar, Lisa Roberts on banjo, and Art Abrams on bass. 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Sunday, March 08 2026 (Member Sponsored) 
BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION
1- 3 p.m., at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214. Balfolk refers to traditional and contemporary folk dance from France, Belgium, Brittany and a few other places. Dances include bourrée, mazurka, an dro, hanter dro and others. The music is interesting, rhythmic and lots of fun to play. Pretty easy, too! This will be a guided jam session, led by Mark Vidor. IT IS NOT A DANCE SESSION. All musicians and all instruments are welcome. No prior experience in the genre is necessary. Music will be provided at the session. Music is also available electronically in advance. For more information, contact Mark Vidor at mbvidor@aol.com
 
Monday, March 09 2026 
English Country Dance
A late winter evening of English Country Dance, perhaps accompanied by spring peepers.

They will remain outside, but Becky Ross on violin, Andrew Tomlinson on flutes and Janina O'Brien on piano will provide the dance music inside the hall, called by Christopher Field.


Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php

 
Tuesday, March 10 2026 
BFMS Song Swap
2nd Tuesday IN PERSON BFMS Song Swap
At the 4 Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday. We're delighted to be back singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)

REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc. Please stay home
 
Wednesday, March 11 2026 
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles, bodhran). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Saturday, March 14 2026 
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
April Blum calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
 

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