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 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Celtic
Sean-nós Irish Dance for Beginners
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse
Sean-nós Irish Dance for Beginners taught by Kelly Smit. 5:30pm-6:00pm. Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2026 (Note: There will be no class on Oct 19). Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Designed for adults with little or no previous dance experience, you'll learn the fundamental steps, rhythms, and techniques of sean-nós dancing in a fun, supportive environment. Along the way, you'll build confidence while learning to dance to reels and jigs – the lively tunes at the heart of Ireland's rich musical tradition. Cost is $5 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at bcartsguild.org. IMPORTANT: You’ll want to dance in supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole – NOT athletic shoes.
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Celtic
Traditional Irish Solo Set Dance
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse
Learn a traditional rish solo set dance, “The Priest And His Boots” with Kelly Smit
Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2025 (NOTE: There will be no class on Oct 19)
6pm–6:40pm. Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. "The Priest in His Boots" is a traditional Irish solo set dance that can be performed in either a flat, sliding style or on the balls of the feet. This class teaches the complete dance, including its specific steps to the accompanying tune. We suggest students have some rudimentary dance experience and wear supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole. Cost is $10 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at bcartsguild.org.
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Bluegrass
Sean-nós Irish Dance
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse
Sean-nós Irish Dance with Kelly Smit. Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2026 (Note: There will be no class on Oct 19). 6:45pm–7:25pm at the Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Sean-nós is a solo, casual, free-spirited and improvisational form of Irish dance that’s low-to-the-ground and percussive. Some previous dance experience is recommended for this class. Please wear supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole. Cost is $10 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at www.bcartsguild.org.
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
September 19 2026 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Danc
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Nancy English calls to the music of David Knight and Jacqueline Schwab. 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. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 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. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
September 27 2026 - Dance
Greater Washington Céilí Club (GWCC) Céilí
The Lyceum
3-8pm at The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Admission (pay at the door, cash/check/credit/Venmo): $20/GWCC members, $25/non-members, half price/ages 11-20, free/Under age 11. 3pm workshop dances: Borlin Jenny Set, review of the Newport Set We will be dancing to lively tunes from Rambling House (Tina Eck, Joe DeZarn, Jesse Winch, Zan McLeod). All welcome, no experience or partner required. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck meal (first break), no smoking/no alcohol policies observed. Details at https://gwcc-online.org/activities/ceilis/