BFMS Events and Schedules
Please check the individual pages for details!
You can see a Complete list of Events here or follow the links on this page to the individual event pages.
Ever wonder who the band or caller was a few weeks ago?
Check the listing of Past Events to find out....
Great news for students!! BFMS is waiving the admission cost to our regular dances for individuals under the age of 21 and students who present at the door with a valid student ID. Looking forward to dancing with you!!
Help spread the word, distribute our new dance flier. *Click Here*
Special Events
Wednesday, December 31 2025
New Year's Eve English Country DanceA New Year's Eve Gala English Country Dance Party!
6:30 pm until 12:30 amEmily Aubrey, along with Sharon McKinley will
be calling and Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross and
Colleen Reed) will provide all the music you could require.
Reception and Decorating 6:30
Potluck Supper 7:15
Dancing begins at 8:30 Dessert Break ca
10:30 More Dancing ensues
A Champagne Toast at Midnight
This event is co-sponsored by BFMS and FSGWTickets are at 2019 prices!
Tuesday, January 06 2026
Mid Winter Ball - Save the Date *Below*Tickets are now available!
January 31 2026 not the date above
6:30-10pm Church of the Redeemer
For more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Saturday, January 31 2026
2026 BFMS MidWinter BallDon't delay, get your tickets today!
Gaye Fifer calling to music by Handspring:
Carrie Rose (flute), Owen Morrison (guitar), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle)
6:30-10pm Church of the Redeemer
For more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Traditional American Dances
Wednesday Night Contra and Square Dances Details...
Wednesday, December 31 2025
No dance on New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31 2025
No dance on New Year's Eve
Second Saturday Dance Series Details...
Saturday, January 10 2026
7-10:30 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 is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, January 10 2026
7-10:30 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 is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Traditional English Dances
Monday Night English Country Dances Details...
Monday, January 05 2026
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance
8 pm to 1030 pm
Christopher Field calls the dances and all the tunes thereof shall be played by Emily Aubrey, violin; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; and Janina O'Brien, piano, mostly.
snacks are always welcomed, encouraged but never insisted upon
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, January 05 2026
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance
8 pm to 1030 pm
Christopher Field calls the dances and all the tunes thereof shall be played by Emily Aubrey, violin; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; and Janina O'Brien, piano, mostly.
snacks are always welcomed, encouraged but never insisted upon
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Gentle English Country Dance Series Details...
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
Gala New Year's Eve English Country Dance Details...
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
Other BFMS Events and Activities
Song Swap Details...
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving.
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
Tuesday, January 27 2026
It’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! New Years edition!
..... 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
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving.
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
Tuesday, January 27 2026
It’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! New Years edition!
..... 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
Friendly Coffeehouse Details...
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
J. Patrick's All-Stars Details...
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
Catoctin Weekend Details...
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
BFMS Board Meeting
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
To list a BFMS Event
Send the Date, Time, Location, Address, Type of event, Contact Information and Details of the event to events at bfms.org