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events:
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Caroline Barnes calls to music by Contra Intuitive – Peggy Kaiser (piano), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), and special guest Dan Levenson (fiddle, banjo). \nNewcomers always welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org"
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/737366611808418/"
    start: "2024-06-05T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-05T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contra Intuitive
    callers:
      - Caroline Barnes
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
    details: "Steve Gester calling to Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Janina O’Brien (keyboard), and Steven Epstein (clarinet and sax) \nDance lesson: 7:30. Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: Free. \nBeginners and families are welcome. No experience necessary; you don’t need to bring a partner."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance/"
    start: "2024-06-08T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Steve Gester
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
    details: "Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger call to music by Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Zachary Mills (fiddle) \nBeginners and families welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org"
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms/"
    start: "2024-06-19T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-19T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills
    callers:
      - Ben Sela
      - Rebecca Anger
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
    details: "Greg Frock calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake—Carl Friedman (fiddle), Janina O’Brien (piano), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Robin Wilson (flute, sax, etc). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-2/"
    start: "2024-07-03T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-07-03T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake
    callers:
      - Greg Frock
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
    details: "Melissa Chatham calls to music by Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, etc.) and Elke Baker (fiddle), with possible mystery friends.  \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners and families welcome; new dancer orientation at 7:30pm. \nOnline payment only."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-3/"
    start: "2024-07-17T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-07-17T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Melissa Chatham
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Special Contra Dance
    details: "A SPECIAL CONTRA DANCE in partnership with Charlestown Senior Living Community\n1:30-4:00 PM\nAnn Fallon calling to music by Jumping Sharks (Robin Wilson, Emily Aubrey, and Michael Raitzyk)\nDance lesson: 1:00 PM\nOnline payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. \nLocation: Charlestown Senior Living Community. 719 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, Maryland 21228. Follow signs for Cross Creek Station Clubhouse. The dance will be in the Conference Center within the Clubhouse. \nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-bfms-charlestown-senior-living/"
      - "https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"
    start: "2024-08-03T13:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-03T16:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Jumping Sharks
    callers:
      - Ann Fallon
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
    details: "Andrea Nettleton calls to music by Megan Beller (fiddle) and Charley Beller (mandolin, banjo, feet). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-4/"
    start: "2024-08-07T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-07T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Andrea Nettleton
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
    details: "Kim Forry calling to The Orphans—a high energy trio, with a specialty for French Canadian tunes,\nPeter Buchak on accordion, Ben Kennedy on piano, Miranda Weinberg on fiddle. \nDance lesson: 7:30 \nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free\nOnline payment only. \nPotluck snacks at the break."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance-2/"
    start: "2024-08-10T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Orphans
    callers:
      - Kim Forry
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
    details: "April Blum calls to music by Lovely Lane String Band—Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), and Art Abrams (bass). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-5/"
    start: "2024-08-21T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-21T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lovely Lane String Band
    callers:
      - April Blum
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Carl Friedman calls to music by Strings on Wings: Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewel (guitar), Aaron Blouin (bass). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-2/"
    start: "2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-04T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Strings on Wings
    callers:
      - Carl Friedman
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
    details: "Sue Gola calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano\nDance lesson: 7:30\nOnline payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged.\nLocation: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212\nAdmission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free\nPotluck snacks at the break"
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-baltimore-folk-music-society-contra-dance/"
    start: "2024-09-14T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Sue Gola
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Wednesday Night Contra Dance
    details: "Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to The Dead Sea Squirrels—Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, and mandolin), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar). \nThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  \nAdmission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. \nOnline payment only."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/"
    start: "2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-18T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Dead Sea Squirrels
    callers:
      - Janine Smith
      - Susan Taylor
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
    details: "The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/875638647971925/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-10-30/"
    start: "2024-10-30T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-10-30T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Sugar Beat
    callers:
      - Penelope Weinberger
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
    details: "The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-06/"
    start: "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-06T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake
    callers:
      - Melissa Chatham
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml