Folk Event Listings
Please note that these are not BFMS events. Due to concerns about COVID-19 please check with the event organizers to see if these events are still being held.
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.
Listing by Date - next 30 days
September 11 2025 to December 04 2025 - Folk Music
GWCC Irish Social (Set/Céilí) Dance Classes
Pinecrest Local Park
Fall Classes run Sept 11 - Dec 4 (no class on Thanksgiving). Classes held 7-8pm (basics) and 8-9:30pm (continuing experience) at the Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St. Lawrence Street, Silver Spring, MD. The fall session cost is $60/12 weeks, try a class for free, then register & pay at class (cash, check, e-payment). Direct questions to instructor Ann Marie Breheny at gwccdanceclasses@gmail.com, or visit the GWCC website: https://gwcc-online.org/activities/dance-classes
November 23 2025 - Bluegrass
Greater Washington Céilí Club
The Lyceum
3-8pm: Greater Washington Céilí Club (GWCC) monthly céilí 3:00pm: Marilyn Moore will teach the lovely new Kilcoona Set dance workshop 4-8pm: Céilí Venue: The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Admission (pay at the door, cash/check preferred, credit cards accepted): $20/GWCC members, $25/non-members, half price/ages 11-20, free/Under age 11. We will be dancing to lively tunes from Rambling House (Tina Eck, Joe DeZarn, Patrick Winch, Jesse Winch, Zan McLeod). Please bring a dish to share at the potluck meal (first break), no smoking/no alcohol policies observed. Details at https://gwcc-online.org/activities/ceilis/
November 25 2025 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm.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 featured artist Average Joey. School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 301.910.2575. Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com. Live in-person or online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy
November 29 2025 - Dance
Annapolis Contra Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Andrea Nettleton calls with Contre Temps: McGregor Yetsevitch (violin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute) and Mark Vidor (piano). 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 bottle. 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 Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net. facebook.com/profile.php?id=10005751709518
November 29 2025 - Concert
12th Annual Post-Thanksgiving Concert
Stony Run Friends Meeting House
TWO SHOWS at 3:30pm and 7:00pm. Charm City Junction + Ken & Brad Kolodner. The Stony Run Friends Meeting House; 5116 North Charles Street; Baltimore MD 21210. Tickets and more info.
November 30 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Afternoon dancing in the Ballroom: music by LARRY UNGER AND FRIENDS. Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222. More info on our website.
December 01 2025 - Concert
Windborne
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm, Institute of Musical Traditions presents "Music of Midwinter" with Windborne.
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD. Tickets are $25 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $30 door. Info and tickets at https://imtfolk.org/12-1-windborne
December 02 2025 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm.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 featured artist Rugan Lewis. School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 301.910.2575. Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com. Live in-person or online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy
December 03 2025 - Concert
Eryn Michel, Annette Wasilik, Rob Hinkal, Jillian Matundan, Rebecca Berlin, Catherine Pajic and Gabr
Hank Dietle's Tavern
8pm, FocusMusic and Local Cream present Eryn Michel, Annette Wasilik, rob Hinkal, Jillian Matundan, Rebecca Berlin, Catherine Pajic and Gabrielle Zwi. Hank Dietle's Tavern; 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $20 suggested donation. $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists. https://focusmusic.org/shows#wed-12-3-local-cream-songwriter-showcase-rising-artist-award-fundraiser
December 03 2025 - Concert
Jordan Tice & Joseph Terrell
Brad's House
Doors at 6:30pm, Concert 7pm til 9pm. Brad's House - 831 West 33rd Street, Baltimore. $20-$30 suggested sliding scale donation for adults. 14 & under free. Feel free to bring food and drink to share! bradkolodner@gmail.com, https://www.bradkolodner.com/house-concerts-at-brads.html
December 07 2025 - Dance
Afternoon Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Afternoon dancing in the Ballroom: music by B.O.W. Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222. More info on our website.
December 09 2025 - Bluegrass
"An Irish Christmas" with Cathie Ryan & John Doyle
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm. Institute of Musical Traditions presents "An Irish Christmas" with Cathie Ryan & John Doyle. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD. Tickets are $27 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $32 door. Info and tickets at https://imtfolk.org/12-9-cathie-ryan-john-doyle
December 11 2025 - Concert
JOHN GORKA
Temple Isaiah
Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm, Temple Isaiah; 12200 Scaggsville Rd. Fulton MD 20759. Tickets $30.00 ~ Children 10 and under $15.00. Service fee: $3.76 for credit/debit card purchases. Cash & checks with no fee at the door. https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/
December 13 2025 - Concert
Juliet Lloyd
Island Pride Oasis
7.30pm, FocusMusic presents Juliet Lloyd at Island Pride Oasis; 617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Advance tickets $25 / day-of and door $30 (member/congregation as-applicable $25 at the door). Info and tickets at https://focusmusic.org/shows#sat-12-13-juliet-lloyd-gaithersburg-virtual
December 14 2025 - Concert
CHRISTMAS IN BALTIMORE
An Die Musik
3pm, “CHRISTMAS IN BALTIMORE” FEATURING ORIGINAL MUSIC PERFORMED BY JAMES VON LENZ & GEOFFREY HIMES. $15 in person, $12 streaming. www.andiemusiklive.com
December 15 2025 - Concert
Celtic Holiday Show
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm. Institute of Musical Traditions presents our Annual Celtic Holiday Show w Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner & Elke Baker. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD. Tickets are $30 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $32 door. Info and tickets at https://imtfolk.org/12-15-robin-bullock-ken-kolodner-and-elka
December 20 2025 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Diane Schmit calls to the music of ContreTemps: McGregor Yatsevitch (violin), Mark Vidor (piano),and Andrew Tomlinson (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 bottle. 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: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
December 20 2025 - Concert
Helicon's Winter Solstice Concerts
Kraushaar Auditorium
3:30pm and 7:30pm. Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD. https://www.wintersolsticeconcert.com/
December 21 2025 - Dance
Afternoon Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Afternoon dancing in the Ballroom: music by Waltz Sisters. Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222. More info on our website.
