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!!
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Special Events
Saturday, November 01 2025
Memorial Celebration of Michael Quitt
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 - Please let us know you are coming by registering at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php or emailing specialevents You can sign up for the potluck at http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EKYX1447
Traditional American Dances
Wednesday Night Contra and Square Dances Details...
Wednesday, October 29 2025
Greg Frock call to the music of The Baltimore Open Band. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. This dance is FREE as part of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts' FREE FALL BALTIMORE! Please register for free online: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, October 29 2025
Greg Frock call to the music of The Baltimore Open Band. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. This dance is FREE as part of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts' FREE FALL BALTIMORE! Please register for free online: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Second Saturday Dance Series Details...
Saturday, November 01 2025
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 - Please let us know you are coming by registering at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php or emailing specialevents You can sign up for the potluck at http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EKYX1447
Saturday, November 01 2025
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 - Please let us know you are coming by registering at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php or emailing specialevents You can sign up for the potluck at http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EKYX1447
Traditional English Dances
Monday Night English Country Dances Details...
Monday, October 27 2025
Baltimore Freefall's English Country Dance Night with a touch of Halloweenness in the mix!! 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Dance-as-Costume/Costume-as-Dance....we will have a Contest for the Best costume of a dance chosen from the list below.
All (including musicians and caller) will vote; the winner having their dance danced in the 2nd half!
Pick your costume ideas from this list, if you please: any costume is welcome even if not dance-related.
April Blum calls to the tunes provided by: Mark Vidor: accordion; Emily Aubrey: violin; Janina O'Brien: piano, usually.
Monday, October 27 2025
Baltimore Freefall's English Country Dance Night with a touch of Halloweenness in the mix!! 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Dance-as-Costume/Costume-as-Dance....we will have a Contest for the Best costume of a dance chosen from the list below.
All (including musicians and caller) will vote; the winner having their dance danced in the 2nd half!
Pick your costume ideas from this list, if you please: any costume is welcome even if not dance-related.
Autumn in Amherst
Autumn Moon
The Bishop
Bluebonnets
The Boatman
Candles in the Dark
Chocolate Round O
Cockleshells
The Drummer
Dusty Miller
East Indian
Female Saylor
Flying Sorceress
Greensleeves and Yellow Lace
Knives and Forks
Leslie's Valentine
Mad Robin
Mile of Smiles
Minor Spaniard
Money in both pockets
Muriel's Measure
Orange Nan
Orca
Red and All Red or Red House
Sapphire Sea
Whiskers
Wood Duck
Yellow Stockings
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!
Costumes and/or Snacks not required, only desired.
please register beforehand 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, November 11 2025
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.
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, November 11 2025
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.
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