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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 – Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (42 events)

Church of the Redeemer

Sharon McKinley Memorial Service and Dance

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM
5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, Susan Brandt, Canticle Singers of Baltimore

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents a memorial gathering honoring Sharon McKinley at Church of the Redeemer. The event begins with a memorial service, followed by English dancing, refreshments, and a mixed English and contra dance. Friends from different parts of Sharon’s life are expected to attend, with members of the Canticle Singers of Baltimore also scheduled to perform.
Le Mondo

¡Cel!ebration

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 9:00 PM
406 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: ¡ceL!, DJ BBL, Mooncrumb, JABXLANI

¡Cel!ebration is a Caribbean-influenced dance party marking DJ ¡ceL!’s “big quarter rotation around the sun.” The night brings Caribbean and global club sounds to Baltimore, including Miami bass, bouyon, baile tech, amapiano, gqom, and more. Guests are encouraged to come ready to dance, bring their country’s flag, and represent where they are from.
Mobtown Ballroom

Floozy Carmichael's Pleasure Planet

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Floozy Carmichael

Floozy Carmichael’s Pleasure Planet is a Halloween self-love soiree celebrating self-love, Halloween, pleasure, desire, and fantasy. The evening is described as featuring dancing, dress-up, debauchery, sex demons, drag performances, pole dances, music showcases, and more.
Mobtown Ballroom

Slow Balboa Workshop with Amanda Gerken and David Lee

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Amanda Gerken, David Lee, DJ Zak Kneeland

Slow Balboa Workshop with Amanda Gerken and David Lee is designed for dancers who want to feel more comfortable when a slow jazz ballad comes on. The workshop welcomes dancers who know some Balboa as well as those who have begun exploring Slow Balboa and want a refresher before Stardust Slow Balboa Weekend. Drawing on the dance’s historical development while incorporating contemporary ideas, Amanda and David will help participants develop tools for creating their own Slow Balboa and enjoying it on the social dance floor.
Ottobar

I Wanna Dance With Somebody….before 9pm…An Early Bird Dance Party!

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM
2549 North Howard Street, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: DJ Bomb Trax

An early-evening dance party at Ottobar celebrates 1980s and 1990s music with DJ Bomb Trax. The event is designed for an early night out, running from 5 to 9 p.m., and a portion of ticket proceeds supports Marian House, which provides a safe, sober, and supportive environment for women transitioning to stable, independent lives.
Mobtown Ballroom

Chicago Steppin Set: Soulful Vibes

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: DJ Lloyd Moss

Chicago Steppin Set: Soulful Vibes invites dancers to spend Sunday afternoon learning Chicago Steppin, strengthening their fundamentals, meeting new people, and enjoying an extended dance set. The workshop is intermediate-level while remaining welcoming to beginners, followed by music from DJ Lloyd Moss.
The Lyceum

GWCC Monthly Céilí

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM
17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD
Featuring: Matt Mulqueen, Laura Byrne, Patrick Winch, Seamus Wade

The Greater Washington Céilí Club’s monthly Irish social dance party brings traditional Irish sets and céilí dances to The Lyceum in Sandy Spring. The afternoon begins with a workshop on the Claddagh Set, followed by an evening of dancing to live traditional music. Beginners, experienced dancers, listeners, and anyone curious about Irish dance are welcome.
Church of the Nativity

English Country Dance

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 8:00 PM
6112 York Road, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Kappy Laning, Marty Taylor, Emily Aubrey, Francine Krasowska

An evening of English country dancing presented by the Baltimore Folk Music Society, with Kappy Laning calling the dances. The music features Marty Taylor on recorders, whistles, and concertina; Emily Aubrey on violin; and Francine Krasowska on piano. The dances are taught and walked through, making the event welcoming to beginners and experienced dancers alike.
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Creative Alliance

Jóvenes en Acción 2026

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 5:30 PM
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Jóvenes en Acción 2026

Jóvenes en Acción 2026 is a dance program and performance troupe for Latin American teens. Through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance, participants develop self-expression, teamwork, and stronger connections within Southeast Baltimore.
Mobtown Ballroom

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop is a welcoming weekly dance night at Mobtown Ballroom and a longstanding part of Baltimore’s Lindy Hop community. The event offers a more intimate alternative to the venue’s busier Friday nights, with extra room for dancing and conversation. A beginner lesson is included before the open dance, and no partner or prior experience is required.
Creative Alliance

Heels Performance Class

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD

Heels Performance Class is an all-levels workshop focused on the technique, movement, and stage presence of performing in heels. Participants will work on commanding walks, footwork, performance styling, body movement, choreography fundamentals, and performing with confidence and intention. No dance experience is required, and the class welcomes beginners as well as students looking to refine existing skills.
Creative Alliance

Burlesque 101

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:15 PM
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Aquarius Moon

Burlesque 101 is an introductory workshop led by Aquarius Moon that explores the glamour, history, and self-expression of classic burlesque. The October session focuses on glove peels, with instruction in bumps, grinds, shimmies, showgirl stance, stage presence, and burlesque walking. It is designed for participants of all experience levels and celebrates a supportive, inclusive approach to performance.
Chesapeake Arts Center

Arts on Stage Presents...Story of Dia de Muertos

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 10:15 AM
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD
Featuring: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

Arts on Stage presents *Story of Día de Muertos*, a colorful educational performance by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Through theatrical dance, movement, and music in *Time of the Marigold*, the production traces Día de Muertos from its Mesoamerican origins to its modern expressions. Audiences encounter figures such as La Catrina and learn about marigolds, ofrendas, and other traditions that honor the connection between the living and those who have died.
Lovely Lane Church

Contra Dance

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM
2200 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Penelope Weinberger, Baltimore Open Band

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents a spooky-themed Wednesday contra dance led by caller Penelope Weinberger, with live music from the Baltimore Open Band. Contra dancing is open to all, and no partner is required; a beginner lesson is offered before the evening’s dancing.
Mobtown Ballroom

Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop is an open social dance at Mobtown Ballroom. No previous experience or dance partner is required, and attendees may simply walk in for the beginner lesson before the evening dance. Friday events often feature live music.
Creative Alliance

Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD

Halloween Party at Creative Alliance is a 21-and-over dance night centered on the darker sounds of the 1980s and ’90s. The haunted dance floor will feature goth, darkwave, synth-pop, industrial, and alternative classics, with music ranging from The Cure and Siouxsie to Nine Inch Nails and Garbage.
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Metro Baltimore Sold Out

Sweet Spot Gay Halloween

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 PM
1700 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Baby, Sweet Spot

Sweet Spot Gay Halloween is a 21-and-over Halloween party at Metro Baltimore with a campy, provocative, villainous theme. Guests are encouraged to dress up and embrace the evening’s playful, sexy atmosphere, with Baby hosting and music provided by Sweet Spot.
Baltimore Museum of Art

Full Circle Dance Company Presents Ritual and Revolution

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Full Circle Dance Company

Full Circle Dance Company premieres *Ritual and Revolution*, a dance program that examines revolutionary experiences—both personal and collective—and the rituals that can harm or heal. The performance features new works by five choreographers, along with Hope B. Byers’s *Cruisin Under Crow: The Road to Dreams & “Difficulties,”* which explores the freedoms and dangers of Black car ownership during the Jim Crow era.
Baltimore Museum of Art

Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troup Performance

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troup

Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troup presents two educational Native American dance performances at the Baltimore Museum of Art, marking the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. The Maryland-based company will demonstrate dance styles representing different tribes from across Turtle Island. Families can also take part in hands-on art making in the Joseph Education Center Studio.
Church of the Nativity

English Country Dance

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM
6112 York Road, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Carl Friedman, Steven Epstein, Janina O'Brien, Christopher Field

An evening of English country dancing presented by the Baltimore Folk Music Society, featuring live music by Carl Friedman on violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet, and Janina O’Brien on piano. Christopher Field will call the dances. Each dance is taught and walked through, making the event welcoming to newcomers and experienced dancers alike.
Mobtown Ballroom

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop is a welcoming weekly dance rooted in the Baltimore Lindy Hop scene, dating back to before Mobtown Ballroom existed. Compared with the often busier Friday nights, Mondays offer a more intimate atmosphere with extra room for dancing and conversation, making the evening appealing to both newer and experienced dancers.
Mobtown Ballroom

Baltimore Honky Tonk - Mobtown Anniversary Edition

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Meschiya Lake

Baltimore Honky Tonk returns to Mobtown Ballroom for a special Mobtown anniversary edition. The celebration features famed singer Meschiya Lake performing with a local honky-tonk band assembled specifically for the occasion.
Le Mondo

Lockbox

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM
406 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: TRODEEM, DEV.N, GATIWEED, STORM

Lockbox is a late-night Baltimore club and bass event presented as ILUSM’s year-end fundraver. The closing edition brings together Baltimore-based and visiting DJs, new club talent, and returning Lockbox artists for a high-energy night centered on bass, attitude, dance music, and mutual aid.
Mobtown Ballroom

Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop is an open social dance at Mobtown Ballroom, welcoming both beginners and experienced dancers. No prior experience or partner is needed: attendees can walk in for the beginner lesson and stay for the evening dance. Friday evenings may also feature live music.
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Mobtown Ballroom

Mobtown's 15th Anniversary

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Meschiya Lake

Mobtown Ballroom is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a three-night party honoring the community that has shaped the venue since its founding. The celebration will feature live music, competitions, and plenty of dancing and festivities. Meschiya Lake, who sang at the Ballroom’s very first event in 2011, will return to help lead the anniversary celebration.
Horowitz Center (Howard Community College)

HCC Dance Showcase

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD
Featuring: HCC student dance artists

HCC Dance Showcase presents an eclectic program of contemporary dance created by HCC choreographers. The works explore power dynamics in relationships, social justice, and post-apocalyptic worlds, alongside lighter pieces focused on the relationship between movement and music, competition dance, and the humor of everyday interactions.
Lovely Lane Church

Baltimore Family Barn Dance

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM
2200 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Jared Bishop, Maddy Smith, Katie Stahl

Baltimore Family Barn Dance is a special pre-Thanksgiving gathering for the whole family, welcoming dancers of all ages and ability levels. The event features instruction followed by a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes, with Jared Bishop, Maddy Smith, and Katie Stahl calling the dances and playing the music.
Lovely Lane Church

Special Techno *Square* Dance

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM
2200 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: J9, K-TEA, Neon Creek, Chloe Rosenthal, Jared Bishop

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents a techno-infused square dance led by callers J9 and K-TEA. Philadelphia electro-trad duo Neon Creek provides the music, combining recognizable traditional tunes with electronic textures, live looping, layered effects, and spontaneous improvisation. Vince Budnick supplies the lighting for an immersive dance experience.
Church of the Nativity

English Country Dance

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM
6112 York Road, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Merrie Bande, Emily Aubrey, Diane Schmit

An evening of English country dancing presented by the Baltimore Folk Music Society, featuring the Merrie Bande with Emily Aubrey leading the music and Diane Schmit calling. Dances are taught and walked through, making the event welcoming to newcomers and beginners; attendees may come alone or with a friend.
Mobtown Ballroom

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop is a welcoming weekly dance at Mobtown Ballroom and a longstanding part of Baltimore’s Lindy Hop scene. The Monday gathering is more intimate than the often-crowded Friday dances, offering extra room for dancing and conversation. Newcomers can join the drop-in beginner lesson without a partner or prior experience, followed by social dancing late into the night.
Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall

First Works Concert

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 – Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: UMBC Dance majors

First Works Concert presents original short dance pieces choreographed by rising Dance majors as they make their collegiate mainstage debuts. The program features new work by UMBC Dance majors and takes place in the Dance Cube.
Mobtown Ballroom

Danny Jonukuchi & the Revisionists Live for Friday Night Swing & Lindy

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Danny Jonokuchi, The Revisionists

Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists, a New York City swing band celebrated for its joyful, dance-focused sound, headline this Friday Night Swing and Lindy event at Mobtown Ballroom. The evening combines live jazz, social dancing, and a drop-in beginner lesson, with an expanded band lineup and music continuing late into the night.
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Goucher College

Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble Fall Concert

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM
1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD
Featuring: Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble

The Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble presents its fall concert with works by Goucher faculty members, students, and choreographer Ronen Koresh. Performances take place in Kraushaar Auditorium on two evenings, with a Friday opportunity to meet the artists beforehand.
Chesapeake Arts Center

Arts on Stage Presents...Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 10:15 AM
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD
Featuring: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

Arts on Stage presents the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers in an educational performance celebrating the living cultural traditions of Native American communities. Through authentic Iroquois dances, music, rhythms, and movement, the performers introduce students to the cultural legacies of today’s Native Americans, including traditional clothing, musical instruments, and customs from many tribes.
Mobtown Ballroom

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop is an intimate, welcoming night of swing dancing at Mobtown Ballroom. The event helped build Baltimore’s Lindy Hop scene before the Ballroom existed and remains a favorite for dancers seeking more room, conversation, and a less crowded atmosphere than Friday nights.
Mobtown Ballroom

Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop is an open swing dance at Mobtown Ballroom. The evening includes a beginner-friendly lesson followed by social dancing, and no prior experience or dance partner is required. Friday events often feature live music, with announcements posted on the venue’s calendar.
Mobtown Ballroom

Baltimore Square Dance

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Square Dance is a lively, beginner-friendly evening of square dancing at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North. The event features live old-time music, a dance caller who teaches and guides every dance, and plenty of playful silliness. No prior experience or dance partner is needed, and all dances are taught and called gender-free.
Maryland Hall

The Nutcracker

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM
801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
Featuring: Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s *The Nutcracker*, directed by Artistic Director Nicole Kelsch, offers a locally inspired retelling of the holiday ballet. Set in 19th-century Annapolis, the production follows Clara through a magical world of family history, a naval battle between the Nutcracker and the Rat King, shimmering snow, and a Kingdom of Confections populated by characters such as Caramel, Popcorn, Peppermint, crabs, and oysters. The production features exuberant dancing, beloved characters, and Tchaikovsky’s familiar score for audiences of all ages.
Towson University Center for the Arts

Towson University Dance Company Concert

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026
8000 York Road, Towson, MD
Featuring: Towson University Dance Company

The Towson University Dance Company Concert is presented at the Towson University Center for the Arts. The event runs from November 18 through November 22.
Mobtown Ballroom

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop

Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop is a welcoming, intimate night of swing dancing at Mobtown Ballroom. The evening includes a beginner-friendly drop-in lesson with no partner or prior experience required, followed by open dancing. Compared with the venue’s busier Friday nights, Mondays offer more room to dance and socialize. The kitchen and bar are available before the lesson and dancing begin.
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Creative Alliance

Heels Training Series with Aquarius Moon

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 – Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD
Featuring: Aquarius Moon

Heels Training Series with Aquarius Moon is a commitment-based heels class for beginners who already have some heels experience. Across four sessions, participants will build a complete choreography piece featuring smooth transitions, floorwork, posing, walking, and camera-ready performance skills. The series concludes with a professional video shoot featuring both a group number and individual freestyle footage.
Creative Alliance

Belly Dance with Naimah Dances | Winter

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD

Belly Dance with Naimah Dances is a welcoming class exploring both traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern belly dance. Participants will learn foundational movements and vocabulary while also gaining context about Egyptian history and culture, dance ethics and etiquette, and the role of music. The class includes work on isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and selected props, with an emphasis on movement and participation.

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