Folk Event Listings

Events listed on this page are not connected to or sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. These events are listed as a service to the Folk Music community. If you would like your Folk Music event listed on this page, please contact events@bfms.org and provide the details (Date, Artist, Venue, Website URL or other details) of your event.

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Listing by Date - next 30 days

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December 13 2024 - Concert
ELLIS PAUL & RADOSLAV LORKOVIC
Cellar Stage Timonium

Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm, $25 ~ Children 10 & under: $13
Service fee: $4.30 for credit/debit card purchases. Cash & checks with no fee at the door. https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/

 
December 14 2024 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club Christmas Céilí Dance
The Promenade Dance Studio

6:00-10:00 pm. The Promenade Dance Studio, 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite L; Windsor Mill, MD 21244. Please join us for our Christmas Ho! Ho! Ho! Céilí Dance. We are delighted to have Megan Downes back as our caller for the Decembe céilí. Megan will be calling all of the dances for the evening. Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick's All-Stars will again be providing the live music for the dance, which will start promptly at 6:00 pm. Special added attraction during the first break: Santa Claus will be making a brief visit to hear your Christmas wish list and for a photo opportunity. The club will continue providing pitchers of water and ice, as well as soda, pretzels and chips. Participants may bring Beer or Wine for their personal consumption, but Hard Liquor is not permitted. As in the past, we encourage you to bring a snack or dessert to share. https://emeraldisleclub.com

Special Note: if you are not feeling well that day, or within a few days prior - please stay home - whether or not COVID or any other virus is confirmed. We care about the health and safety of everyone attending the dances. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please pass this announcement on to anyone you know who might be interested in listening to some great tunes and experiencing Irish set and céilí dances, or direct them to our website at https://emeraldisleclub.com

 
December 15 2024 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Music by Honeysuckle Rose Trio. Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.

 
December 16 2024 - Concert
Annual Celtic Holiday Show
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

7:30pm. Annual Celtic Holiday Show w Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner & Elke Baker. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD Tickets are $20 adv (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door, children & students $15/20. Robin Bullock returns to the Institute of Musical Traditions for our annual Celtic holiday concert, with Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer) and fiddler Elke Baker! The music of Christmas, perfectly suited to the ageless tones of the acoustic guitar, comes to life in Robin Bullock's concert of carols and hymns spanning over 600 years, drawn from his bestselling holiday recordings A Guitar for Christmas and Christmas Eve is Here. https://imtfolk.org/12-16-robin-bullock-ken-kolodner-and-elka

 
December 17 2024 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions

Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm. With Phillip Hough. School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD. he SPARK Open Mic - a cauldron of creativity from local and not-so-local artists. You're invited to come and play, or just listen - in-person or online! An incredible FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a different featured artist highlighted every week: 301.910.2575. Live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy. https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com |

 
December 19 2024 - Concert
Nordensong
Seekers Church

7:30pm. Seekers Church | 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 | Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door | children / students $15/20. Drawing on the history of Scandinavian, Celtic, and American folk music, Nordensong’s rich musical world breathes new life into these ancient traditions. Composer/guitarist Karl Lundeberg has written two albums worth of music featuring his own 12-string guitar, as well as GRAMMY-nominated Loretta Kelley on Norwegian Hardanger fiddle and Laura Hummel on Swedish nyckelharpa, resulting in Nordensong’s bold, exciting sound that is a completely new re-imagination of musical eras and genres. https://imtfolk.org/12-19-nordensong

 
December 20 2024 - Concert
Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts, Eileen Estes House Concert
Silver Spring, MD

7:30 pm doors, 8:00 pm concert. Silver Spring, MD. Join us to enjoy award-winning Celtic musicians Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, Irish flutes) and Paul Oorts (harp guitar, cittern, accordion), alongside special guest traditional singer Eileen Estes, for an unforgettable evening of Celtic Christmas music. Suggested donation: $20-35 per person. Info: phllsdrrck@gmail.com.

 
December 21 2024 - Concert
Helicon's Winter Solstice Concert
Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College

3:30pm and 7:30pm at Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College. Featuring Helicon, Ken & Brad Kolodner, members of Charm City Junction, fiddler Elke Baker, step-dancers Jonathon Srour and Claire Shirey and vocalist Evangeline Norman. https://dumbartonconcerts.org/helicon-24

 
December 21 2024 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall

7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Anna Rain calls to the music of Elegant Echoes: Becky Ross (violin), Liz Donaldson (piano) and Colleen Reed (flute). Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated! Face masks are optional. Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation. Please bring own water. Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins+appropriate paper goods+utensils and plan to clean up after snack time. No experience or partner required. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com or AnnFallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183

 
December 22 2024 - Concert
An Early American Christmas
The Four Hour Day Lutherie

6p - Join us for the twelfth season of Endris' An Early American Christmas. Ensemble members Tyler St Clare (flute, voice), Michael Jancarek (hammered dulcimer), Joshua Barnett (guitar, voice), Ellen Gira (cello), Nora Miller (step dance, voice) & Ruth Goodlaxson (voice) will bring to life the music and stories of Christmas from 17th-19th century America. The Four Hour Day Lutherie - $20-26 suggested donation. fourhourday.org/

 
December 27 2024 - Concert
TRIBUTE TO HANK WILLIAMS
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

7:30pm. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD | | Tickets : $30 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $35 door. The 27th Annual "TRIBUTE TO HANK WILLIAMS” brings a country, honky tonk, swingin’ extravaganza of musical friends collaborating to bring to life classic songs from the real roots of country music. GRAMMY® winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer host the evening with Jake Blount, Daryl Davis and Prairie Home Companion stars Robin & Linda Williams (Staunton, VA). The Honky Tonk Band includes Patrick McAvinue on fiddle (Country Current) and Alex Lacquement on bass. https://imtfolk.org/12-27-hank-williams-tribute-concert

 
December 29 2024 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Music by Waltz Sisters . Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.

 
January 05 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Music by The Becker Band . Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.