PLEASE NOTE: DCBU posts these events as a courtesy and does not guarantee entries are complete or up-to-date. Verify the dates, times and admission fees via provided contact information for each event before traveling to any of these events.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, Broad Run (Haymarket) Virginia
Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Oakton Church of the Brethren, Vienna VA
Please note that the jam has a new location as of October 2016!
Our new location is upstairs in the Oakton Church of the Brethren Sunday school building.
The dates are the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, i.e. Oct. 27, Nov. 11, and Nov. 26.
Contact Jim Hewitt at mapleavenuejam@fastmail.fm for info and reminders.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beans in the Belfry, Brunwick MD
The Brunswick Bluegrass Jam at Beans in the Belfry is held on the first Thursday and second and fourth Sundays of every month.
Contact: 301-834-7178, or visit http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/events/ or Facebook.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum, Sykesville MD
Every Sunday, 2-4 pm
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Floris United Methodist Church, Herndon VA
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pine Hall Lutheran Church, State College PA
A great place for beginners to get started. Music stands OK. Admission free. Donations encouraged to defray costs of utilities and coffee. Participants are encouraged to bring potluck goodies (cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc) for the 10-15 minute break at 8:30 pm.
Contact: 814-883-0287 or askrug@comcast.net
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Happy Harbor Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, Deale MD
Acoustic open mic at
Happy Harbor Waterfront Bar and Restaurant
533 Deale Road, Deale, MD 20751
Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm.
No cover, great food available.
Contact: Mike Siegert at mjsiegert@gmail.com for more info.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pickett Brewing, Baltimore
Bring an instrument or a song! Enjoy some local brews and live music at Pickett Brewing. Conveniently located near Ravens Stadium in south Baltimore. Easy street parking. No stairs to climb. Hot dog food truck! Typically happening every third Thursday of the month.