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Saturday, September 20 2025
Practice Session for Autumn Assembly English Ball
Ordinarily there would be a practice session on the day of the Autumn Assembly at the same location. This year, due to some scheduling issues, the practice session will be one week earlier, Saturday, September 20, at a different (but nearby) church. Church of the Nativity & Holy Comforter at 6112 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21212, from 2 to 4:30 pm. Musicians will be Janina O’Brien on piano and Emily Aubrey on violin, and April Blum will call. The emphasis will be on the more complex or unfamiliar dances, and we will try to get through as many as possible.
Please register online at the BFMS website. Cost is $10 per person.
Sunday, September 21 2025 (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 Central France, 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. 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, September 22 2025
English Country Dance
A lovely evening of pre-Assembly of English Country dancing from 8:00 to 10:30 pm
April Blum will call and Francine Krasowska, piano; Becky Ross, volin; and Mark Vidor, accordion will provide rhythm, tune and harmony.
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, September 24 2025
BFMS Song Swap
Wednesday, September 24 2025
Contra Dance
Carl Levine calls to the music of Contra Rebels: Todd Clewell (fiddle), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, September 27 2025
BFMS Autumn Assembly English Ball
We invite you to a delightful evening of elegant dancing and exuberant music – it’s the BFMS Autumn Assembly English Ball, to be held on Saturday, September 27 from 6:30 to 10 pm.
Featuring the wonderful music of Trio Con Brio – Jonathan Jensen on piano (and pennywhistle and ocarina), Elke Baker on violin, and Paul Oorts on mandolin, banjo(!), concertina and more.
Church of the Redeemer, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210.
Details and ticket purchase at https://www.bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php
Monday, September 29 2025
English Country Dance
A Farewell-to-Tom-Wright English Country Dance.
Tom is moving back to Michigan in October but wants to play in Baltimore again before leaving.
His sister Susan Brandt, flute; Jonathan Jensen, piano; and Caller Emily Aubrey will collaborate with Tom's mandolin!
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
Please register beforehand:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 01 2025
Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Cojiro: Mark Price (guitar), Jess Newman (fiddle), Ben Graubart (mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 06 2025
English Country Dance
An Autumn Evening of English Country Dance
8 pm to 10:30 pm
Marty Taylor: recorders, whistle & concertina; Carl Friedman: violin; Janina O'Brien: piano & whistle/bodhran; Christopher Field: Caller
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
Please register beforehand at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 08 2025
Contra Dance
TECHNO CONTRA with Chloe Rosenthal, Janine Smith calling. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Friday, October 10 2025
BFMS 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
We'll start with dinner and jamming at R-House on Friday Oct 10 6-9pm
Saturday Oct 11 we'll have dancing of many kinds at Lovely Lane starting at 1:30 and going until 10:30
Sunday Oct 12 we'll have all kinds of folk performances at Oregon Ridge from 12-5
Get full details at www.bfms.org/bfms50.php
Saturday, October 11 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
BFMS 50th Anniversary - Day of Dancing
Location: Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Featuring Devine Comedy ~ Steve Hickman, fiddle and harmonica, Marty Taylor, whistles and concertina, John Devine, guitar, with Bobby LaRose, piano, and Laurie Andres, accordion
Andy Kane, April Blum, and DeLaura Padovan, calling
1:30-3:30pm: Family Dance with DeLaura Padovan calling beginner-friendly dances to the music of Devine Comedy
3:30-5:30pm: Couples dancing with Laurie Andres. Hambo lesson at 3:30pm led by Tom Zeller and Joyce Duncan
5:30-7pm: Dinner on your own at local restaurants
7:15pm: Grand March
7:30-10:30pm: The BFMS 50th Anniversary Dance with Susan Taylor and Andy Kane calling contras, English country dances, and squares to the music of Devine Comedy
10:30-midnight: After-party at Fadensonnen, 3 West 23rd Street
Admission: Online registration coming soon. Thanks to a generous donation, admission to the Anniversary Dance will be at 1975 prices ($2 non-members, $1 members). Additional donations gratefully accepted!
Monday, October 13 2025
English Country Dance
Dancing the Evening away in English Country Style!
8 pm to 10:30 pm.
Kappy Laning calls to the playing of Andrew Tomlinson: flutes; Emily Aubrey violin; Carl Friedman: piano
Snacks are always welsome but not required!
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, October 14 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be 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, October 15 2025
Contra Dance
Andrea Nettleton calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles, bodhran). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 20 2025
English Country Dance
A Monday night of English Country Dancing
8 pm to 10:30 pm.
Robin Wilson: flute & concertina; Jeff Steinberg: violin; Francince Krasowska: piano; Diane Schmit calling!
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 22 2025
Contra Dance
Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to the music of Dead Sea Squirrels: Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, mandolin, and banjo), Henry Yoshimura (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 27 2025
English Country Dance
Freefall's English Country Dance Night!!
8 pm to 10:30 pm
April Blum calls to the tunes provided by: Mark Vidor: accordion; Emily Aubrey: violin; Janina O'Brien: piano, usually.
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 29 2025
Contra Dance
Kim Forry call to the music of The Baltimore Open Band. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 01 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
Memorial for Michael Quitt
Schedule:
2:30 Doors open, set up chairs for singing circle
3:00-5:00 Singing circle
5:00-5:30 Set up for pot luck
5:30-6:30 Pot luck dinner
6:30-7:00 Memorial for Michael Quitt
7:00-7:30 Clean up from pot luck
7:30-8:00 Dance lesson and sound check
8:00-10:30 Evening dance, Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, accordion, whistle)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Free admission
Saturday, November 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (winter start time is 1 hr earlier than summer)
Kim Forry calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Tuesday, November 11 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be 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.
Tuesday, December 09 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be 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.
Saturday, December 13 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Rebecca Anger calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, January 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Chloe E. W. Levine calling to Wombat Crossing: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax) and Carl Friedman (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 6:30
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.
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 11 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM or 8-10:30
TBD calling to Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar)
Dance lesson: 6:30 or 7:30
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 09 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
Practice Session for Autumn Assembly English Ball
Ordinarily there would be a practice session on the day of the Autumn Assembly at the same location. This year, due to some scheduling issues, the practice session will be one week earlier, Saturday, September 20, at a different (but nearby) church. Church of the Nativity & Holy Comforter at 6112 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21212, from 2 to 4:30 pm. Musicians will be Janina O’Brien on piano and Emily Aubrey on violin, and April Blum will call. The emphasis will be on the more complex or unfamiliar dances, and we will try to get through as many as possible.
Please register online at the BFMS website. Cost is $10 per person.
Sunday, September 21 2025 (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 Central France, 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. 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, September 22 2025
English Country Dance
A lovely evening of pre-Assembly of English Country dancing from 8:00 to 10:30 pm
April Blum will call and Francine Krasowska, piano; Becky Ross, volin; and Mark Vidor, accordion will provide rhythm, tune and harmony.
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, September 24 2025
BFMS Song Swap
This month it's 4th Wednesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! Septembert 24!
Fall!! Lst chance for a September song!!
The zoom song swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, September 24 2025
Contra Dance
Carl Levine calls to the music of Contra Rebels: Todd Clewell (fiddle), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, September 27 2025
BFMS Autumn Assembly English Ball
We invite you to a delightful evening of elegant dancing and exuberant music – it’s the BFMS Autumn Assembly English Ball, to be held on Saturday, September 27 from 6:30 to 10 pm.
Featuring the wonderful music of Trio Con Brio – Jonathan Jensen on piano (and pennywhistle and ocarina), Elke Baker on violin, and Paul Oorts on mandolin, banjo(!), concertina and more.
Church of the Redeemer, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210.
Details and ticket purchase at https://www.bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php
Monday, September 29 2025
English Country Dance
A Farewell-to-Tom-Wright English Country Dance.
Tom is moving back to Michigan in October but wants to play in Baltimore again before leaving.
His sister Susan Brandt, flute; Jonathan Jensen, piano; and Caller Emily Aubrey will collaborate with Tom's mandolin!
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
Please register beforehand:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 01 2025
Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Cojiro: Mark Price (guitar), Jess Newman (fiddle), Ben Graubart (mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 06 2025
English Country Dance
An Autumn Evening of English Country Dance
8 pm to 10:30 pm
Marty Taylor: recorders, whistle & concertina; Carl Friedman: violin; Janina O'Brien: piano & whistle/bodhran; Christopher Field: Caller
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
Please register beforehand at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 08 2025
Contra Dance
TECHNO CONTRA with Chloe Rosenthal, Janine Smith calling. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Friday, October 10 2025
BFMS 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
We'll start with dinner and jamming at R-House on Friday Oct 10 6-9pm
Saturday Oct 11 we'll have dancing of many kinds at Lovely Lane starting at 1:30 and going until 10:30
Sunday Oct 12 we'll have all kinds of folk performances at Oregon Ridge from 12-5
Get full details at www.bfms.org/bfms50.php
Saturday, October 11 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
BFMS 50th Anniversary - Day of Dancing
Location: Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Featuring Devine Comedy ~ Steve Hickman, fiddle and harmonica, Marty Taylor, whistles and concertina, John Devine, guitar, with Bobby LaRose, piano, and Laurie Andres, accordion
Andy Kane, April Blum, and DeLaura Padovan, calling
1:30-3:30pm: Family Dance with DeLaura Padovan calling beginner-friendly dances to the music of Devine Comedy
3:30-5:30pm: Couples dancing with Laurie Andres. Hambo lesson at 3:30pm led by Tom Zeller and Joyce Duncan
5:30-7pm: Dinner on your own at local restaurants
7:15pm: Grand March
7:30-10:30pm: The BFMS 50th Anniversary Dance with Susan Taylor and Andy Kane calling contras, English country dances, and squares to the music of Devine Comedy
10:30-midnight: After-party at Fadensonnen, 3 West 23rd Street
Admission: Online registration coming soon. Thanks to a generous donation, admission to the Anniversary Dance will be at 1975 prices ($2 non-members, $1 members). Additional donations gratefully accepted!
Monday, October 13 2025
English Country Dance
Dancing the Evening away in English Country Style!
8 pm to 10:30 pm.
Kappy Laning calls to the playing of Andrew Tomlinson: flutes; Emily Aubrey violin; Carl Friedman: piano
Snacks are always welsome but not required!
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, October 14 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be 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, October 15 2025
Contra Dance
Andrea Nettleton calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles, bodhran). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 20 2025
English Country Dance
A Monday night of English Country Dancing
8 pm to 10:30 pm.
Robin Wilson: flute & concertina; Jeff Steinberg: violin; Francince Krasowska: piano; Diane Schmit calling!
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 22 2025
Contra Dance
Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to the music of Dead Sea Squirrels: Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, mandolin, and banjo), Henry Yoshimura (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 27 2025
English Country Dance
Freefall's English Country Dance Night!!
8 pm to 10:30 pm
April Blum calls to the tunes provided by: Mark Vidor: accordion; Emily Aubrey: violin; Janina O'Brien: piano, usually.
Snacks are always welcome but not required!
please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 29 2025
Contra Dance
Kim Forry call to the music of The Baltimore Open Band. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 01 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
Memorial for Michael Quitt
Schedule:
2:30 Doors open, set up chairs for singing circle
3:00-5:00 Singing circle
5:00-5:30 Set up for pot luck
5:30-6:30 Pot luck dinner
6:30-7:00 Memorial for Michael Quitt
7:00-7:30 Clean up from pot luck
7:30-8:00 Dance lesson and sound check
8:00-10:30 Evening dance, Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, accordion, whistle)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Free admission
Saturday, November 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (winter start time is 1 hr earlier than summer)
Kim Forry calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Tuesday, November 11 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be 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.
Tuesday, December 09 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be 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.
Saturday, December 13 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Rebecca Anger calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, January 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Chloe E. W. Levine calling to Wombat Crossing: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax) and Carl Friedman (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 6:30
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.
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 11 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM or 8-10:30
TBD calling to Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar)
Dance lesson: 6:30 or 7:30
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 09 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Melissa Chatham calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 6:30
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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
