See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
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 DancewithApril Blumand 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
Thanks to a generous donation, admission to the Anniversary Dance will be at 1975 prices ($2 non-members, $1 members). Additional donations gratefully accepted!
Please register online https://bfms.org/50thAnnivRegister.php
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
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!
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
