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Saturday, September 26 2026
Autumn Assembly English Ball
Join us for the Baltimore Autumn Assembly English Ball on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at the Church of the Redeemer. Come to our evening dance and enjoy elegant dancing, delicious refreshments, and exuberant music by David Knight, Jonathan Jensen and Paul Oorts from 6:30 to 10 PM. Register at bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php
Monday, September 28 2026
English Country Dance
Post-Autumn Assembly Monday night dancing. 8 to 1030 pm.
Christopher Field will call and the music shall be played by Andrew Tomlinson on flutes, Carl Friedman on violin and Charlie Pilzer at the piano!
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountypay.php
Wednesday, September 30 2026
Contra Dance
Susan Taylor calls to the music of Waverly Station: David Courret-Knight (fiddle) & Liz Donaldson (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, October 05 2026
English Country Dance
A Monday Evening of English Country Dance
between the hours of 8 pm and 10:30 pm
Mike Franch will call the dances, the tunes for which will be played by Mark Vidor, accordion; Carl Friedman, violin; and Ben Hobbs at the piano
Please consider registering prior to your arrival at: http://bfms,org/englishcountrypay/php
Wednesday, October 07 2026
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to the music of Contre Temps: McGregor Yatsevitch (fiddle and mandolin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute and piccolo), & Mark Vidor (piano and accordion). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Luke Schoppert calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevitch - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, October 12 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing from eight o'clock until half-past ten o'clock
Andrea Nettleton calls, with the tunes played by Jeff Steinberg on violin, Robin WIlson on flute, or concertina, and Janina O'Brien at the piano, for the most part.
Please register at this convenient link: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 14 2026
Contra Dance
Carl Friedman calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Corletta Flora (flute, alto sax, penny whistles), Adam Lee (guitar), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard, accordion), Iain Sturrock (vocals, cajon, guitar), Joe Klausner (fiddle, mandolin, banjo). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, October 19 2026
English Country Dance
English Dancing of the Rural Sort from 8-1030 pm.
Emily Aubrey will call, and Becky Ross on violin, Carl Friedman on piano and Barbara Gorin on cello will provide the melodic and rhythmic motivation!
Please register here: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 21 2026
Contra Dance
Beth Molaro calls to the music of the Laura and the Lava Lamps: Laura Lengnick (fiddle), Dave Weisler (piano and guitar), and Ralph Gordon (bass), with Tory Horner (fiddle). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 24 2026
Sharon McKinley Memorial Service and Dance
Sharon McKinley memorial service and dance sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society
Saturday 24 October 2026
Church of the Redeemer
5603 N. Charles Street
Baltimore MD
Gather at 10:30 AM to 11:00
Memorial service 11:00 to 12:00
English Dance for all 12:00 to 12:30
Light refreshments 12:30 to 1:00
Mixed English and Contra 1:00 to near 3:00
Calling by Sharon’s calling friends
Music Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, and Susan Brandt
We anticipate people from disparate parts of Sharon’s life will attend including a performance by members of
The Canticle Singers of Baltimore.
Event is free but request (though don’t require) advance registration at
Sharon's life celebration so that we can estimate food needs
Monday, October 26 2026
English Country Dance
Engish Country Dance on a Monday Evening from 8:00 -- 10:30 pm.
Kappy Laning is caller and the tunes will be provided by Marty Tayloron recorders/whistles/concertina, Emil Aubrey on violon and Francine Krasowska on piano.
Please register at this convenient link: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, October 27 2026
BFMS Song Swap
The 4th Tuesday zoom song swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, north and northwest across the border and even sometimes across the Atlantic. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person! 7:30. https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB, spooky version). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, November 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Susan Taylor calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, December 12 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Kappy Laning calling to the Open Band ~ coordinated by McGregor Yatsevitch
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, January 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to Wombat Crossing ~ Charlie Pilzer, Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, Carl Friedman
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 10 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 08 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-8 Annual Membership meeting
8-10:30 PM Dance
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, and Carl Friedman
Dance lesson: as time allows, ~7:40
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: BFMS members arriving by 7p, free. BFMS members arriving after 7 & affiliates $10, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, June 12 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Joanna Clare - fiddle, and others
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, September 11 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, October 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Joanna Clare - fiddle, and others
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Autumn Assembly English Ball
Join us for the Baltimore Autumn Assembly English Ball on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at the Church of the Redeemer. Come to our evening dance and enjoy elegant dancing, delicious refreshments, and exuberant music by David Knight, Jonathan Jensen and Paul Oorts from 6:30 to 10 PM. Register at bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php
Monday, September 28 2026
English Country Dance
Post-Autumn Assembly Monday night dancing. 8 to 1030 pm.
Christopher Field will call and the music shall be played by Andrew Tomlinson on flutes, Carl Friedman on violin and Charlie Pilzer at the piano!
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountypay.php
Wednesday, September 30 2026
Contra Dance
Susan Taylor calls to the music of Waverly Station: David Courret-Knight (fiddle) & Liz Donaldson (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, October 05 2026
English Country Dance
A Monday Evening of English Country Dance
between the hours of 8 pm and 10:30 pm
Mike Franch will call the dances, the tunes for which will be played by Mark Vidor, accordion; Carl Friedman, violin; and Ben Hobbs at the piano
Please consider registering prior to your arrival at: http://bfms,org/englishcountrypay/php
Wednesday, October 07 2026
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to the music of Contre Temps: McGregor Yatsevitch (fiddle and mandolin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute and piccolo), & Mark Vidor (piano and accordion). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Luke Schoppert calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevitch - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, October 12 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing from eight o'clock until half-past ten o'clock
Andrea Nettleton calls, with the tunes played by Jeff Steinberg on violin, Robin WIlson on flute, or concertina, and Janina O'Brien at the piano, for the most part.
Please register at this convenient link: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 14 2026
Contra Dance
Carl Friedman calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Corletta Flora (flute, alto sax, penny whistles), Adam Lee (guitar), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard, accordion), Iain Sturrock (vocals, cajon, guitar), Joe Klausner (fiddle, mandolin, banjo). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, October 19 2026
English Country Dance
English Dancing of the Rural Sort from 8-1030 pm.
Emily Aubrey will call, and Becky Ross on violin, Carl Friedman on piano and Barbara Gorin on cello will provide the melodic and rhythmic motivation!
Please register here: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, October 21 2026
Contra Dance
Beth Molaro calls to the music of the Laura and the Lava Lamps: Laura Lengnick (fiddle), Dave Weisler (piano and guitar), and Ralph Gordon (bass), with Tory Horner (fiddle). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 24 2026
Sharon McKinley Memorial Service and Dance
Sharon McKinley memorial service and dance sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society
Saturday 24 October 2026
Church of the Redeemer
5603 N. Charles Street
Baltimore MD
Gather at 10:30 AM to 11:00
Memorial service 11:00 to 12:00
English Dance for all 12:00 to 12:30
Light refreshments 12:30 to 1:00
Mixed English and Contra 1:00 to near 3:00
Calling by Sharon’s calling friends
Music Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, and Susan Brandt
We anticipate people from disparate parts of Sharon’s life will attend including a performance by members of
The Canticle Singers of Baltimore.
Event is free but request (though don’t require) advance registration at
Sharon's life celebration so that we can estimate food needs
Monday, October 26 2026
English Country Dance
Engish Country Dance on a Monday Evening from 8:00 -- 10:30 pm.
Kappy Laning is caller and the tunes will be provided by Marty Tayloron recorders/whistles/concertina, Emil Aubrey on violon and Francine Krasowska on piano.
Please register at this convenient link: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, October 27 2026
BFMS Song Swap
The 4th Tuesday zoom song swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, north and northwest across the border and even sometimes across the Atlantic. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person! 7:30. https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB, spooky version). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, November 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Susan Taylor calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, December 12 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Kappy Laning calling to the Open Band ~ coordinated by McGregor Yatsevitch
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, January 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to Wombat Crossing ~ Charlie Pilzer, Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, Carl Friedman
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 10 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 08 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-8 Annual Membership meeting
8-10:30 PM Dance
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, and Carl Friedman
Dance lesson: as time allows, ~7:40
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: BFMS members arriving by 7p, free. BFMS members arriving after 7 & affiliates $10, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, June 12 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Joanna Clare - fiddle, and others
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, September 11 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, October 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Joanna Clare - fiddle, and others
Dance lesson: 6:30
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
