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
October 14 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 Ronya Lee. 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
October 18 2025 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Emily Aubrey calls to the music of Mari Carlson (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Tom Wright (mandolin) and Susan Brandt (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. Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
October 25 2025 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club Halloween Ceili Dance
The Promenade Dance Studio
6:00-10:00 pm. The Promenade Dance Studio; 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite L; Windsor Mill, MD 21244. Megan Downes calling to Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick's All-Stars will be providing the live music for the dance. We are very pleased to have the present a brief dance presentation by Kelly Smit, during the first band break around 7:00 pm. Kelly has been teaching and performing Irish Dance for over 15 years. The club provides 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. More info: https://emeraldisleclub.com/.
October 26 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Evening in the Ballroom: KAREN COLLINS & THE BACKROADS BAND. Join us for an evening of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! Take our beginner waltz lesson from 6:15 to 7 pm and enjoy dancing until 9:30 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.
October 26 2025 - Dance
Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance
Bumper Car Pavilion
3:00-6:00 pm, Introductory session 2:30 pm. Contras & Squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD. Cash ($15) or Venmo ($17 to cover fees) at the door, no card Wse can't wait to dance to Michael Karcher (again!), calling to the incredible music of Midnight on the Water featuring: Tom Krumm (fiddle), Nathan Bishop (viola & fiddle & hardingfele), and Dani Hawkins (cello). https://www.midnightonthewater.com/
Next dance: November 9 - Will Mentor calling to Stomp Rocket
For more info: https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/
October 26 2025 - Concert
Megan Burtt
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
5:00 pm, Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE; Washington DC. $20. hillcenterdc.org
October 27 2025 - Concert
High Horse
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
October 28 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 Daniel Lee (no relation). 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 01 2025 - Concert
Muriel Anderson
Unity of Charlottesville
Unity of Charlottesville. 2825 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 | tickets $20
Muriel Anderson is considered a virtuoso of the 20-string harp-guitar, yet it is her gentle sense of humor and uplifting melodies that leave her audience smiling. Info and tickets at https://focusmusic.org/shows#sat-11-1-muriel-anderson-charlottesville
November 06 2025 - Concert
CHRISTINE LAVIN & VANCE GILBERT
Temple Isaiah
Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm, Temple Isaiah; 12200 Scaggsville Rd. Fulton MD 20759. Tickets $35.00 ~ Children 10 and under $17.00. Service fee: $4.17 for credit/debit card purchases. Cash & checks with no fee at the door. https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/
