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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December 01 2023 - Concert
SETH GLIER
Cellar Stage Timonium

Tickets $25 ~ Children 10 & under half price, Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/

 
December 01 2023 - Concert
Rhys Jones & Leo Shannon
The Four Hour Day Lutherie

Music starts at 7:30, suggested donation $10-15. The Four Hour Day Lutherie 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214. https://fourhourday.org/

 
December 02 2023 - Dance
Bumper Car Squares
Glen Echo Park

7:00pm - 10:30pm. Introducing Bumper Car Squares! Join us for the first in a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. 7:00pm introductory session. NO partner, special attire, or prior experience necessary. Admission: $15-adults, $5-teens, 12 and under FREE! Cash only. Janine Smith calling to tunes by: Rachel Eddy (fiddle), Em Hammond (bass), Cathy Fink (banjo) and Marcy Marxer (guitar). For more details, please visit https://glenechopark.org/events-calendar/202312 or or email: danceladyjanine@gmail.com

 
December 02 2023 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club Ceili Dance
Atlantic Ballroom

6-10 pm at the Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, Maryland 21286. We are delighted to have Megan Downes back as our caller for the December ceili dance. Megan will go over the Cashel Set during the second break. The first break at 7:00 pm will feature a brief recital and demonstration by the students of the New Century Irish Arts Dance School. After the dance school presentation, Santa Claus will visit for a brief time to hear your Christmas wish list and allow you to take a selfie with Santa. Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick's All Stars will be providing the live music for the evening. https://emeraldisleclub.com

 
December 03 2023 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 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. Music by Tangerine Tempo. The waltz 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. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.

 
December 04 2023 - Concert
NORDENSONG
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

NORDENSONG album release concert, “SONG OF AINO” with special guest ANDREA HOAG. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD | 7:30pm. Tickets : $25 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $30 door (children / students $20 / $25). Tickets at www.imtfolk.org | Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org

 
December 09 2023 - Concert
Helicon's 38th Annual Winter Solstice Concert
Dumbarton Arts & Education

Washington, DC - 7:30 pm, featuring Helicon with Chris Norman, Robin Bullock and Ken Kolodner; Charm City Junction with Patrick McAvinue, Brad Kolodner, Sean McComiskey, Alex Lacquement; Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet; Elke Baker, Step-Dancer Jonathon Srour. Dumbarton Arts & Education; 3133 Dumbarton Street NW; Washington, DC 20007https://www.dumbartonconcerts.org/20232024-tickets/helicon-winter-solstice

 
December 09 2023 - Dance
Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers
Silver Spring

6pm potluck, 7:30 music/dancing. Silver Spring, MD and on Zoom. In-person Norwegian-style cozy house party, plus continued Zoom access for music/dancing. This month’s hosts are Phyllis and Stephen. Mesmerizing live music by Loretta Kelley and friends on exotic Norwegian Hardanger fiddle and Swedish nyckelharpa. Addictive dances, some with elements like Swing or Hambo. Beginners, singles/couples, watchers/listeners all welcome. Please bring food to share, clean shoes to wear, and bucks you can spare. No need to bring a partner--we mix and some enjoy dancing either role so all can dance. Info including host’s pandemic parameters: http://MAND.fanitull.org or Jenny Foster, pi@xecu.net (MAND in Subject please), 3O1-371-4312.

 
December 13 2023 - Concert
Helicon's 38th Annual Winter Solstice Concert
Goucher College Kraushaar Auditorium

3:30 & 7:30 PM at Goucher College Kraushaar Auditorium; Towson MD. Ken Kolodner, Chris Norman, and Robin Bullock, with guests: The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, Members of Charm City Junction, Alex Laquement, Sean McComiskey, Elke Baker, Rachel Eddy, and Jonathon Srour https://www.kenkolodner.com/winter-solstice.html

 
December 13 2023 - Concert
Jake Eddy & Daniel Ullom
Brad's House

Email bradkolodner@gmail.com with any questions. Invite your friends and spread the word! Most shows fill up so don’t hesitate reserve a spot. Feel free to bring food and drink to share. Brad's House - 831 West 33rd Street, Baltimore. Doors at 6:30pm, Concert 7pm til 9pm. Cost: $20-$30 suggested sliding scale donation for adults. 14 & under free.
Feel free to bring food and drink to share! https://www.bradkolodner.com/house-concerts-at-brads.html

 
December 13 2023 - Folk Music
Open Chantey Sing
Anchor Bar at the Admiral Fell Inn

8-10 pm, Join us in singing songs of the sea, working songs, and pub songs in a no pressure environment at the Ship's Company Chanteymen open sing. Lead a song, make a request, join the chorus, or just listen. Anchor Bar in the cellar of the Admiral Fell Inn. 888 S Broadway, Baltimore, 21231. Led by Mark Wolfire, and Susan Gresens mwolfire@gmail.com

 
December 14 2023 - Concert
"Music of Midwinter" with Windborne
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

"Music of Midwinter" with Windborne. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD | 7:30pm. Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door. Tickets at www.imtfolk.org | Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org

 
December 16 2023 - Concert
Celtic Christmas with KAPO and Special Guests
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church

Celtic Christmas with KAPO and Special Guests. 7:30 pm. Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, Irish flute & whistle), Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Eileen Estes (vocals and bodhran–the Irish drum), & Paul Oorts (harp guitar, accordion, cittern). Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W, Washington St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Admission is $25 adults, $22 seniors, $20 SMaD members, $15 students, paid by cash or check, taken at the door. For more Info or to reserve a ticket: Joanie Blanton, 304-263-2531 or upperpotomac@gmail.com, on the web at smad.us.

 
December 16 2023 - Dance
English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall

7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Christopher Field calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle); Robin Wilson (flute, concertina); Janina O’Brien (piano and more). Capped attendance, so pre-registration required via email to aefallon@verizon.net. Venue has windows and fans for ventilation. No experience or partner required. No food/drinks provided; please bring own drinking water. $10. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com or Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934; facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183

 
December 17 2023 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park

Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 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. Music by Wyndream. The waltz 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. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.