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Aug 4 - Monday Night English Dance
2025-08-04 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Kappy Laning calls and Janina O’Brien at the piano and accordion most of the time, with Steven Epstein on clarinet and Ralph Barthine on guitar play the tunes that you will dance to!
Easy parking, air conditioning, good snacks, in-tune baby grand! what’s not to like??

July 28 - Monday Night English Dance
2025-07-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Somebody calls to great English band

Online BFMS Song Swap
2025-07-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
4th Tuesday zoom song swap. The zoom song swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we ‘re not likely to meet in person!
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772

July 21 - Monday Night English Dance
2025-07-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
April Blum calls, and Robin Wilson on flute/concertina, Emily Aubrey on violin and Carl Friedman on piano will provide all the rhythms and tunes needed! Online Payment only

July 7 - Monday Night English Dance
2025-07-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Caller Emily Aubrey teaches the dances and Steven Epstein on clarinet, Carl Friedman on violin and Janina O’Brien on piano provide the tunes therefor! Online payment only.

July 2 - Wed Night Contra Dance
2025-07-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Birch Trio: Daphne Pickens (fiddle), Molly Tucker (fiddle), Casey Murray (guitar, cello). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only.

June 30 - Monday Night English Dance
2025-06-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Someone calls to the music of someone else. Online payment only.

June 25 - Wed Night Contra Dance
2025-06-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Greg Frock calls to the music of ContraPuntal: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Baltimore Shape Note Singing - June 24
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:30 | 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD, United States
Join us in America’s oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information //baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote

June 23 - Monday Night English Dance
2025-06-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
A lovely evening of English Country Dance brought to you by:
Jonathan Jenson at the piano and . . . , Jeff Steinberg on violin and Mark Vidor on the accordion. Diane Schmitt will call the dances. Online Payment Only.

Wed Night Contra Dance
2025-06-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Someone else calls to the music of Lovely Lane String Band: Brenna Hogan and Shane Knudsen (fiddlex2), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), Art Abrams (bass). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only

Catoctin Music & Dance Weekend
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Camp Misty Mount at Catoctin, 14799 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Weekend getway in the beautiful Catoctin mountains gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
You don’t have to play an instrument, sing, or dance to have fun at the Catoctin Mountain Weekend. But bring your instrument if you have one – even if you don’t think you’re very good. Catoctin is a great place to jam with friendly musicians and to learn from more experienced players

Wed Night Contra Dance 06/11/2025
2025-06-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Someone calls to the music of Lovely Lane String Band: Brenna Hogan and Shane Knudsen (fiddlex2), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), Art Abrams (bass). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only

English Country Dance
2025-06-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
A lovely evening of English Country Dance brought to you by someone.

Wed Night Contra Dance 06/04/2025
2025-06-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Ann Fallon calls to the music of Lovely Lane String Band: Brenna Hogan and Shane Knudsen (fiddlex2), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), Art Abrams (bass). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only

Wed Night Contra Dance 5/28/2025
2025-05-28 07:30 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Kim Forry calls to the music of Wombat Crossing: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Charlie Pilzer (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only:

English Country Dance May 26 2025
2025-05-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Regular Monday dance. Someone calls to the music played by: Jeff Steinberg on violin, Mark Vidor on accordion and Carl Friedman at the piano.
Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

English Country Dance May 5 2025
2025-05-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Regular Monday dance. Andrea Nettleton calls to the music played by: Jeff Steinberg on violin, Mark Vidor on accordion and Carl Friedman at the piano.
Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Baltimore Shape Note Singing
2025-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD, United States
Join us in America’s oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information

English Country Dance
2025-04-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Regular Monday Dance. Liz Donaldson at the piano, joined by Jeff Steinberg on violin and Mark Vidor on the accordion will play the tunes called by Sharon McKinley.
​PLEASE NOTE: On-line payments only. https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php

English Country Dance
2025-03-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States

Contra Dance
2025-03-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Regular Wednesday dance. Daniel Friedman calls to the music of Contranella: Meg Wobus (fiddle), John Wobus (piano), Charley Beller (percussion). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

English Country Dance
2025-03-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Regular Monday Dance. Called by April Blum, and played by: Elke Baker on the violin/viola; Robin Wilson on flute and concertina; and Janina O’Brien on the piano, usually.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
​PLEASE NOTE: On-line payments only. https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php

Gentle English Country Dance
2025-03-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Special Saturday gentle English dance. Dances are selected to be slower and easier on joints. Mike Franch calls the gentle steps and Marty Taylor on whistles, concertina and recorders, Emily Aubrey on violin and Janina O’Brien on the piano provide the tunes therefore.
Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Contra Dance
2025-03-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Janine Smith calls to the music of Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

BFMS Autumn Assembly 2024
2024-10-26 13:30 - 17:00 | Church of the Redeemer, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
BFMS is pleased to present its annual Baltimore Autumn Assembly English Ball on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at the Church of the Redeemer. Come to our afternoon ball with refreshments, beautiful dancing, and elegant music by Tina Chancey, Paul Oorts and Jonathan Jensen from 1:30 to 5:00 PM.
Attendance by on-line, pre-registration only
Festive attire is admired, but not required
A light snack will be served.
Please bring non-marking dance shoes to help preserve the floor.
Your 2024 Ball Chairs are Christopher Field and Ann Fallon, reachable by email at autumn_assembly at bfms.org
For more information and registration visit http://www.bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php

English Country Dance - Test
2024-10-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
English Country Dance: 8:00 – 10:30 pm
October 14: Christopher Field calls dances to the music of Emily Aubrey, fiddle; Carl Friedman, piano; and Marty Taylor, whistles and concertina.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
​PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring individually wrapped snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php

2nd Saturday Dance
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Greg Frock calling to Charley Beller and Megan Wobus, and friends
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.

Contra Dance
2024-10-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024
Melissa Chatham calls to music by Ken Kolodner and Elke Baker.
Intro lesson at 7:30pm.
Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church.
Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

2nd Saturday Dance - 7/13/24
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21212, United States
Greg Frock calling to Charley Beller and Megan Wobus, and friends
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
