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Monday, November 24 2025
English Country Dance
Dance the calories away beforehand by joining us for an
English Country Dance 8 pm to 1030 pm!
Emily Aubrey will call and Jeff Steinberg on violin, Mark Vidor on accordion, and Janina O'Brien on piano will all play!
snacks not required but absolulely welcomed!
please register here:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 25 2025
BFMS Song Swap
Wednesday, November 26 2025
Contra Dance
Chloe Levine calls to the music of Roundtuit: Rebecca Weiss (fiddle) & Charlie Pilzer (piano). The Pre-Thanksgiving Dance! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 01 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dance Evening from 8:00 to 10:30 pm.
Begin this month of December with some moves on the dance floor!
Janina O'Brien, piano . . , Mark Vidor, accordion and Carl Friedman on violin will play whatever Christopher Field decides to call!
Snacks are encouraged but not at all required.
Please sign up at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 03 2025
Contra Dance
Qwill Duvall calls to the music of Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 08 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing with the Merrie Bande, lead by Emily Aubrey.
The more, the merrier; onstage and on the floor!
Come dance from 8:00 until 10:30 in the evening.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Consider bringing a snack for all these people!
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.
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Contra Dance
Perry Shafran calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
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.
Monday, December 15 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance, from 8:00 - 10:30 pm
featuring:
Kappy Laning calling to music provided by Jonathan Jensen, piano...., Emily Aubrey, violin and Steven Epstein, clarinet.
You might very well work up some hunger, so consider bringing along some snacks to share, if you wish.
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Contra Dance
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 22 2025
English Country Dance
A very nigh-to Winter-Solstice English Country Dance
8:00-1030 pm.
brought to you by:
Emily Aubrey, caller; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; Jeff Steinberg, violin; and Janina O'Brien, piano . . .
Bring a snack if you feel so inclined, but bring yourself, regardless.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, December 23 2025
BFMS Song Swap
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on Christmas Eve.
Sunday, December 28 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 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, December 29 2025
English Country Dance
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance, 8 to 1030 pm.
April Blum will call and Mark Vidor, accordion; Carl Friedman, piano; and Emily Aubrey, violin, shall play and you all shall dance!
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on New Year's Eve.
Wednesday, January 07 2026
Contra Dance
Kim Forry calls to the music of Furnace Mountain: Aimee Curl (bass), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), and Morgan Morrison (guitar, bouzouki). Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
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.
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Contra Dance
Alyssa (Lyss) Adkins calls to the music of Gus LaCasse (fiddle) and Pepin Mittelhauser (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to Lovely Lane String Band ~ Brenna Hogan - fiddle, Shane Knudsen - fiddle, Art Abrams - bass, John Sauer - guitar, Jay White - banjo
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
Colette Mrozek calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano
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
Saturday, June 13 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM or 7:30-10 PM (TBD)
TBD calling to Rev it Up ~ Tory Horner - fiddle, Larry Unger - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30 or 7 PM
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.
English Country Dance
Dance the calories away beforehand by joining us for an
English Country Dance 8 pm to 1030 pm!
Emily Aubrey will call and Jeff Steinberg on violin, Mark Vidor on accordion, and Janina O'Brien on piano will all play!
snacks not required but absolulely welcomed!
please register here:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 25 2025
BFMS Song Swap
t’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30!
Getting close to Thnaksgiving. Lots of good songs.
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, November 26 2025
Contra Dance
Chloe Levine calls to the music of Roundtuit: Rebecca Weiss (fiddle) & Charlie Pilzer (piano). The Pre-Thanksgiving Dance! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 01 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dance Evening from 8:00 to 10:30 pm.
Begin this month of December with some moves on the dance floor!
Janina O'Brien, piano . . , Mark Vidor, accordion and Carl Friedman on violin will play whatever Christopher Field decides to call!
Snacks are encouraged but not at all required.
Please sign up at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 03 2025
Contra Dance
Qwill Duvall calls to the music of Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 08 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing with the Merrie Bande, lead by Emily Aubrey.
The more, the merrier; onstage and on the floor!
Come dance from 8:00 until 10:30 in the evening.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Consider bringing a snack for all these people!
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.
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Contra Dance
Perry Shafran calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
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.
Monday, December 15 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance, from 8:00 - 10:30 pm
featuring:
Kappy Laning calling to music provided by Jonathan Jensen, piano...., Emily Aubrey, violin and Steven Epstein, clarinet.
You might very well work up some hunger, so consider bringing along some snacks to share, if you wish.
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Contra Dance
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, December 22 2025
English Country Dance
A very nigh-to Winter-Solstice English Country Dance
8:00-1030 pm.
brought to you by:
Emily Aubrey, caller; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; Jeff Steinberg, violin; and Janina O'Brien, piano . . .
Bring a snack if you feel so inclined, but bring yourself, regardless.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, December 23 2025
BFMS Song Swap
t’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30!
Hoiday season.......
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!
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on Christmas Eve.
Sunday, December 28 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 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, December 29 2025
English Country Dance
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance, 8 to 1030 pm.
April Blum will call and Mark Vidor, accordion; Carl Friedman, piano; and Emily Aubrey, violin, shall play and you all shall dance!
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on New Year's Eve.
Wednesday, January 07 2026
Contra Dance
Kim Forry calls to the music of Furnace Mountain: Aimee Curl (bass), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), and Morgan Morrison (guitar, bouzouki). Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
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.
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Contra Dance
Alyssa (Lyss) Adkins calls to the music of Gus LaCasse (fiddle) and Pepin Mittelhauser (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to Lovely Lane String Band ~ Brenna Hogan - fiddle, Shane Knudsen - fiddle, Art Abrams - bass, John Sauer - guitar, Jay White - banjo
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
Colette Mrozek calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano
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 or 7:30-10 PM (TBD)
Melissa Chatham calling to Contra Rebels - Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass)
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, June 13 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM or 7:30-10 PM (TBD)
TBD calling to Rev it Up ~ Tory Horner - fiddle, Larry Unger - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30 or 7 PM
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.
