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....
As a community we take the health and welfare of our members seriously.
Starting May 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted, we will be not be requiring vaccinations and masks for in-person events. Some dances in May and June may still require masks - check the individual event listings for details. Participants are welcome to bring individually wrapped snacks to share at the break
By participating in our events you are agreeing to be mindful of the safety precautions that limit the spread of disease and to treat others with consideration and respect. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
We will still be requesting payment via the BFMS Website
We look forward to singing and dancing together.
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.CDSS send love to freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Special Events
Friday, June 16 2023
BFMS Catoctin Mountain Music & Dance Weekend
BFMS Catoctin Mountain Music and Dance Weekend * Thurmont, MD
From Potluck dinner on Friday, June 16 through Supper on Sunday, June 18, 2023
Join dancers and musicians of all ages for a participatory intergenerational weekend of dancing, singing, workshops, jamming, crafts, hiking and more in a beautiful mountain setting from $99 per person ($129 after May 15th). All cabins updated (overhead fans, electric outlets), and don't forget the heated pool. New this year: dancing and workshops on Sunday afternoon!
Traditional American Dances
Wednesday Night Contra and Square Dances Details...
Wednesday, June 07 2023
Steve Gester calls to music by Contra Intuitive - Ryck Kaiser (fiddle) and Peggy Shutes Kaiser (keyboard) with speical guest Dan Levenson (banjo, fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, June 07 2023
Steve Gester calls to music by Contra Intuitive - Ryck Kaiser (fiddle) and Peggy Shutes Kaiser (keyboard) with speical guest Dan Levenson (banjo, fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Second Saturday Dance Series Details...
Saturday, June 10 2023
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calls to Amberwing, Emily Aubrey, Robin Wilson and Janina O'Brien
New dancer lesson: 7:30 PM
Use this link for online payment https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php...
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Saturday, June 10 2023
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calls to Amberwing, Emily Aubrey, Robin Wilson and Janina O'Brien
New dancer lesson: 7:30 PM
Use this link for online payment https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php...
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Traditional English Dances
Monday Night English Country Dances Details...
Monday, June 12 2023
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
June 12: Christopher Field calls to the music of Elke Baker (fiddle), Janina O'Brien (piano), and Barbara Gorin (cello).
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting May 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted, we will be not be requiring vaccinations and masks for in-person events. Participants are welcome to bring individually wrapped snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, June 12 2023
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
June 12: Christopher Field calls to the music of Elke Baker (fiddle), Janina O'Brien (piano), and Barbara Gorin (cello).
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting May 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted, we will be not be requiring vaccinations and masks for in-person events. Participants are welcome to bring individually wrapped snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://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, June 13 2023
2nd Tuesday Zoom songswap. 7:30., this week (June 13) The 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 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!
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, June 13 2023
2nd Tuesday Zoom songswap. 7:30., this week (June 13) The 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 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!
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
