Folk Event Listings

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.

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Listing by Date - next 30 days

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October 13 2024 - Bluegrass
Friction Farm
Episcopal Church of the Ascension

7.30pm - Episcopal Church of the Ascension. 633 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Adv tickets $25, day-of $30 (members $25 at the door). Modern-folk duo Friction Farm is a husband and wife team of internationally traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. From ballads to anthems each song is filled with harmony and hope. https://focusmusic.org/shows#sun-10-13-friction-farm-silver-spring

 
October 19 2024 - Concert
Heather Mae and Natalia Zukerman
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling

7.30pm, Heather Mae and Natalia Zukerman - Sterling, VA and online
FocusMusic proudly presents Heather Mae and Natalia Zukerman at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling. 22135 Davis Dr Suite 104, Sterling, VA 20164. Adv tickets $25, day-of $30 (members $25 at the door) | webcast $15.
https://focusmusic.org/shows#sat-10-19-heather-mae-and-natalia-zukerman-sterling

 
October 19 2024 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall

7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Sharon McKinley calls to the music of Elke Baker (violin), Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Andrew Tomlinson (flute). 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. 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. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com or AnnFallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183

 
October 20 2024 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Music by Vintage Virtuosos. Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.

 
October 20 2024 - Concert
SONGS OF CONSCIENCE FROM KAREN COLLINS & GEOFFREY HIMES
An Die Musik Live

3 pm, pre-election political songs in the round at An Die Musik Live,, 409 Charles Street, (410) 385-2638. In-Person: $15 at door Streaming: $12. www.rootscafe.org or www.andiemusiklive.com

 
October 26 2024 - Concert
Carrie Newcomer
Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church

7.30pm, Carrie Newcomer - Alexandria, VA and online
Carrie Newcomer w/pianist Gary Walters at Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church. 22135 Davis Dr Suite 104, Sterling, VA 20164. $40 in advance (members $36) / $45 at door (members $40) Virtual Tickets: $40 (members $36). Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer, educator and activist. https://focusmusic.org/shows#sat-10-26-carrie-newcomer-alexandria-and-virtual

 
October 27 2024 - Dance
Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance
Glen Echo Park, MD

3:00-6:00 pm, Introductory session 2:30 pm. Contras & Squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD. Caroline Barnes will sweep us off our feet when she calls to the high energy music of Frog Hammer (Glyn Collinson, bouzouki, guitars, vocals; Andrew Marcus, piano accordion; Dave Casserly, saxophone, vocals; Michael Ferguson, harpejji; Bob Collins, drums; Jim Besser, anglo accordion). Cash ($15) or Venmo ($17 to cover fees) at the door, no cards. www.dancingplanetproductions/contra

 
November 03 2024 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Music by Waltz du Jour. Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.