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
June 01 2023 to June 04 2023 - Folk Music
Singing the Inspiration of Eastern Shore MD
House on Broad Creek
With Gayanne Geurin & Elise Witt. In this workshop we will step into the heart of listening and bring our revelations in sound and song with Singing and settling with Silence: ~ Morning meditation, Chant and Qi gong, Songs, Harmony, Improvisation, Deep listening, and Vocal exploration and opportunities for kayaking, swimming, bicycling, walking, birding, and personal discovery. Questions? contact gayannegeurin@gmail.com
https://elisewitt.com/web/calendar/2023-singing-the-inspiration-of-eastern-shore-md/
June 02 2023 - Concert
BILLY McCOMISKEY, LAURA BYRNE, JIM EAGAN and RICHARD OSBAN
Cellar Stage Timonium
Tickets $25 ~ Children 10 & under half price, Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/
June 02 2023 - Concert
Big Thicket and Geraldine
The Four Hour Day Lutherie
7:30, First Friday Show featuring Big Thicket and Geraldine! Both groups are native Baltimore stringbands, and it should be a foot-stompin' show. The Four Hour Day Lutherie; 4305 Harford Rd; Baltimore, Maryland 21214. https://fourhourday.org/
June 10 2023 - Concert
Lilt
St Aidan's Episcopal Church
7pm, Lilt is a duo consisting of Tina Eck on flute and whistle and Keith Carr on bouzouki and banjo and plays the traditional dance music from Ireland: jigs and reels, polkas and hornpipes, the occasional slow air or vocal number. St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. Adv tickets $25, day-of $30 (member / congregation as-applicable $25 at the door) available at www.focusmusic.org | Info: rob@focusmusic.org
June 11 2023 - Concert
Bob Pyle, Christina Van Norman, Geoffrey Himes & Willem Elsevier
An Die Musik Live
3 pm at An Die Musik Live, $15 in person, $12 streaming, 409 Charles Street, (410) 385-2638, More info: www.rootscafe.org
June 12 2023 - Concert
Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell & The Dirty Grass Players
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | $20 adv (+$2 box office fee) $25 door. A multi-generational celebration of the roots and branches of American acoustic music and bluegrass, from folk to swing and beyond. Info: publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
June 14 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. Lead by Mark Wolfire, and Susan Gresens mwolfire@gmail.com
June 17 2023 - Concert
Lo Fi Dolly Album Release Show
Owen Brown Interfaith Center
7pm, featuring Sara Beck, Lauren Lucas, & Kimberly Quinn at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 | 7:00 pm | $25 tickets available at www.focusmusic.org | Info: rob@focusmusic.org
June 17 2023 - Dance
English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Dan Gillespie will call to music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina) and Janina O'Brian (piano). 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
June 18 2023 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Spansh Ballroom
Music by Sugar Beat. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. 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. WaltzTimeDances.org
June 22 2023 - Concert
Shape Note Singing
The Four Hour Day Lutherie
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Shape note singing is a social, community singing tradition. We sing from The Sacred Harp and The Shenandoah Harmony, music books printed with shaped note heads designed to teach vocal, sight singing. This music is characterized by open harmonies and a raw powerful sound that is sung in unaccompanied, 4-part harmony. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. This is music for participation, rather than performance. We would love to sing with you! No experience needed! Loaner books will be available. https://fourhourday.org/
June 23 2023 to June 25 2023 - Dance
Contra Dance Weekend at Buffalo Gap
Buffalo Gap Retreat
Contra Dancing returns to Buffalo Gap. Dancing! Swimming! Sauna! Same beautiful rustic camp and dance floor we all love! Larry Unger, Emily Troll, Eric Boodman, Critton Hollow String Band, The Gigmeisters, Callers; Janine Smith and Adina Gordon
Sound by Jamie Platt, https://www.buffalogapretreat.com/general-5-2 Email americanbuffaloweekend@gmail.com
June 23 2023 - Concert
John Gorka
Cellar Stage Timonium
Showtime 7:30 pm, Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets $30 https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/
June 28 2023 - Concert
Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell & The Dirty Grass Players
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm, Brendan Mulvihill. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 7:30pm| $25 adv (+$2 box office fee) $30 door
Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry and Dan Brouder performing in concert for the first time together and coming from Ireland for a limited tour in the U.S. Info: rob Hinkal publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org