BFMS Events and Schedules
Please check the individual pages for details!
You can see a Complete list of Events here or follow the links on this page to the individual event pages.
Ever wonder who the band or caller was a few weeks ago?
Check the listing of Past Events to find out....
Great news for students!! BFMS is waiving the admission cost to our regular dances for individuals under the age of 21 and students who present at the door with a valid student ID. Looking forward to dancing with you!!
Help spread the word, distribute our new dance flier. *Click Here*
Special Events
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Traditional American Dances
Wednesday Night Contra and Square Dances Details...
Wednesday, March 25 2026
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of ContraPuntal: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, March 25 2026
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of ContraPuntal: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Family Dance Details...
Saturday, March 21 2026
Barn Dance for the whole family!
3-4:30pm @ Lovely Lane (2200 St Paul St, Baltimore)
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Katie Stahl. Enjoy live music by William and Ulrike Brauneis. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Saturday, March 21 2026
Barn Dance for the whole family!
3-4:30pm @ Lovely Lane (2200 St Paul St, Baltimore)
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Katie Stahl. Enjoy live music by William and Ulrike Brauneis. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Second Saturday Dance Series Details...
Saturday, March 21 2026
TWO SPECIAL EVENTS in ONE DAY!
Location: Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
3-4:30pm
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Katie Stahl. Enjoy live music by William and Ulrike Brauneis. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
followed by...
TECHNO CONTRA
8-10:30pm
j9 calling and Chloe Rosenthal DJ'ing
Contra dance to a techno beat.
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks.
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.ph
Saturday, March 21 2026
TWO SPECIAL EVENTS in ONE DAY!
Location: Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
3-4:30pm
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Katie Stahl. Enjoy live music by William and Ulrike Brauneis. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
followed by...
TECHNO CONTRA
8-10:30pm
j9 calling and Chloe Rosenthal DJ'ing
Contra dance to a techno beat.
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks.
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.ph
Traditional English Dances
Monday Night English Country Dances Details...
Monday, March 23 2026
A post-equinox evening of English Country Dance
8:00 to 10:30 pm
April Blum will call the dances which Marty Taylor, concertina, whistles and recorders; Emily Aubrey on violin; and Janina OBrien, on primarily piano will perform.
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, March 23 2026
A post-equinox evening of English Country Dance
8:00 to 10:30 pm
April Blum will call the dances which Marty Taylor, concertina, whistles and recorders; Emily Aubrey on violin; and Janina OBrien, on primarily piano will perform.
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Gentle English Country Dance Series Details...
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
Gala New Year's Eve English Country Dance Details...
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
Other BFMS Events and Activities
Song Swap Details...
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving.
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
Tuesday, March 24 2026
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving.
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
Tuesday, March 24 2026
The 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, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Friendly Coffeehouse Details...
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
J. Patrick's All-Stars Details...
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
Catoctin Weekend Details...
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
BFMS Board Meeting
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
To list a BFMS Event
Send the Date, Time, Location, Address, Type of event, Contact Information and Details of the event to events at bfms.org
