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 17 2026 to December 10 2026 - Dance
GWCC's Irish Social (Set/Céilí) Dance Classes
Pinecrest Local Park
Thursday evenings, Sept 17 - Dec 10, 7-8pm (basics) and 8-9:30pm (continuing experience) Venue: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St. Lawrence Street, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Admission: $600/12 weeks, register & Pay at class, cash/check/credit/Venmo. TRY A CLASS FREE! One low price for either or both time blocks No class on Thanksgiving, cancelled classes are not rescheduled. More information: instructor Ann Marie Breheny at gwccdanceclasses@gmail.com, OR visit the GWCC website: https://gwcc-online.org/activities/dance-classes
November 07 2026 - Bluegrass
Louise Bichan
Music on the Square
Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm. Scottish fiddler and visual artist Louise Bichan grew up in the remote and culturally rich Orkney Islands, where music has been part of the social fabric for centuries. Louise’s new album Binnorie explores the traditions and folklore of Samhain, with songs and stories of trowies, sea serpents, selkies, and other creatures from the Scottish Isles. This fall, she brings the music back to the stage with her full band, featuring Ethan Setiawan on mandolins, Brendan Hearn on cello, and Conor Hearn on guitar. Music on the Square – 1025 S. Potomac St, Baltimore, MD. $25 | Kids 12 and under free. Tickets: http://onrealm.org/CotSBaltimore/give/November
November 12 2026 - Folk Music
Baltimore Klezmer Jam
Four Hour Day Lutherie
7:30PM at the Four Hour Day Lutherie. We welcome all instrumentalists and vocalists to join for a beginner-friendly community klezmer jam. We will teach a couple songs, going note by note, and then open the floor to others to share tunes. These jams are donation-based with all donations supporting Four Hour Day, who generously hosts us. Please contact Allie at alliewainer@gmail.com with any questions.
November 15 2026 - Concert
Lisa Cerbone & Geoffrey Himes
An Die Musik Live
1 pm “An Evening of New Songs” at An Die Musik Live, 409 Charles Street, (410) 385-2638 $15 in person, $12 streaming. More info: www.andiemusiklive.com
November 15 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltz at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! LARRY UNGER AND FRIENDS with Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), Elke Baker (fiddle), Ralph Gordon (bass). Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222.
November 21 2026 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). IMPORTANT NOTE: Annapolis English and contra dances will END at the close of 2026. The regularly scheduled dances through December are “farewell” dances, and admission to those dances is FREE. Andrea Nettleton calls to the music of Elke Baker, Jonathan Jensen and Susan Brandt. 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. Admission is free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
November 22 2026 - Dance
Dancing Planet Contras & Squares
Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
3:00-6:00 pm, Introductory session 2:30 pm in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD. Will Mentor calling with Rhys Jones (fiddle) and Max Newman (guitar). And no need to worry about the weather. The Bumper Car Pavilion has industrial overhead radiant heaters, so we'll be toasty warm with heaters on and curtains down.Admission: $15. Ages 17 and under :$5. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted at the door. (Credit card fees apply). More info: (FSGW) (fsgw.org) https://www.facebook.com/events/3337533399783975
November 29 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltz at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! WALTZ SISTERS with Tina Chancey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin), Liz Donaldson (piano). Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222.
