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 20 2025 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Tom Spilsbury calls with Red and Well Fed: Kappy Laning (violin), Diane Sorenson (piano), Susan Farrar (flute), John Wells (flute) and Paul Miller (guitar). 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: AnnFallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183. 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!
September 20 2025 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club St. Patrick's Dance
The Promenade Dance Studio
6:00-10:00 pm, The Promenade Dance Studio; 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite L; Windsor Mill, MD 21244. Marilyn Moore calling to Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick's All-Stars will be providing the live music for the dance. Kavanagh Porter Academy of Irish Dance will present a brief dance recital during the first band break, around 7:00 pm. 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. Info: t https://emeraldisleclub.com/.
September 21 2025 - Concert
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO EDGAR ALLAN POE
An Die Musik Live
3 pm, Geoffrey Himes & Seth Kibel perform original songs and instrumentals in “I’m a Poe Boy in a Poe Town: A Musical Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe” at An Die Musik Live. $15 in person, $12 streaming. 409 Charles Street, (410) 385-2638. www.andiemusiklive.com
September 21 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Lesson is 2:45-3:30pm, and the dance with live music runs from 3:30-6:00pm. Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 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. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, or call Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222. The Glen Echo National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
September 23 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 Reid Hawkins. 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
September 28 2025 - Dance
GWCC Céilí
Lyceum
3-8pm. Everyone welcome - dancers, listeners, the just plain curious! 3-4pm: Knocknashee Set dance workshop taught by Marilyn Moore, Céilí follows 4-8pm; at the Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Dancing to live music by The Hands of Time [Tabby Finch, John Ready, Jeff & Myles Thomas, Ralph Gordon]. Potluck meal during the first break (please bring a dish to share). Shorthand dance notes available at the céilí, dances called. See the website or flyer for dance program. Admission: $20/GWCC members, $25/non-members, half-price/ages 11-20, free/U-11. https://gwcc-online.org/activities/ceilis/
September 30 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 Jeff Miller. 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
September 30 2025 - Concert
Cole Quest & The City Pickers
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 03 2025 to October 05 2025 - Folk Music
Jam Camp North
Prindle Pond Conference Center
Camp starts at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 and ends at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. The camp is held at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, Mass. For directions and other travel info https://musiccampsnorth.com/2025-jam-camp-north-registration-information/
October 05 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
30th Anniversary Waltz – Special band to be announced – This event only: “Pay what you want” pricing. Lesson is 2:45-3:30pm, and the dance with live music runs from 3:30-6:00pm. Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 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. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, or call Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222. The Glen Echo National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
October 07 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 Kyra Gordon. 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 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
