We regret to announce that today's picnic is CANCELLED due to the weather
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
Sunday, October 11 2026
BFMS Annual Picnic
Picnic is regretfully cancelled due to weather! Join old and new friends at the BFMS picnic at the beautiful Lake Roland Park! t The picnic is a great chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Lots of opportunities to join a song swap or a jam. Details at http://www.bfms.org/picnic.php. Check this website Sunday morning to check the possibility of weather cancellation.
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
Traditional American Dances
Wednesday Night Contra and Square Dances Details...
Wednesday, October 14 2026
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
Wednesday, October 14 2026
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
Family Dance Details...
Saturday, November 07 2026
Saturday, November 07 2026
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
Saturday, November 7, 2026 3-4:30pm
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church- 2200 St. Paul Street, 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. Jared Bishop, Maddy Smith, and Katie Stahl will be calling and playing the tunes. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under, $30 family max
Sign up today! http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Second Saturday Dance Series Details...
Saturday, November 07 2026
TECHNO SQUARE DANCE
Saturday November 7, 7:30-10:30pm
j9 & K-TEA calling
Music by Neon Creek
Lighting by Vince Budnick
Neon Creek is an “electro-trad” duo from Philadelphia that blends the tunes you know and love with novel electronic textures. Featuring Chloe Rosenthal (keyboard/synth/computer) and Jared Bishop (fiddle), the duo uses live looping, layered effects, and in-the-moment improvisation to interpret trad tunes in a new light.
Dance starts at 7:30pm at Lovely Lane Church in Charles Village.
Admission is: $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS), $15 for non-members, Free for people under 21 and full-time students
Online payment only: http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Saturday, November 07 2026
TECHNO SQUARE DANCE
Saturday November 7, 7:30-10:30pm
j9 & K-TEA calling
Music by Neon Creek
Lighting by Vince Budnick
Neon Creek is an “electro-trad” duo from Philadelphia that blends the tunes you know and love with novel electronic textures. Featuring Chloe Rosenthal (keyboard/synth/computer) and Jared Bishop (fiddle), the duo uses live looping, layered effects, and in-the-moment improvisation to interpret trad tunes in a new light.
Dance starts at 7:30pm at Lovely Lane Church in Charles Village.
Admission is: $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS), $15 for non-members, Free for people under 21 and full-time students
Online payment only: http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Traditional English Dances
Monday Night English Country Dances Details...
Monday, October 12 2026
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
Monday, October 12 2026
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
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, October 13 2026
Join us for an In-Person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 We meet once a month in-person on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome) REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc., please stay home.
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, October 13 2026
Join us for an In-Person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 We meet once a month in-person on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome) REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc., please stay home.
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
