Are you ready for some hot summer entertainment? Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we’ve got your entertainment guide right here in NXT Best!
Longstreet’s March to Hagerstown and Back, Sept. 11-14, 1862
Monday, July 22- 7 p.m.
McKinley Hall
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
209 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Presented by local historian Alex Rossino. Sponsored by the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. Lecture is free. Drawing for an autographed book or a Civil War print with purchase of $5 ticket. Parking area off alley, and on Main and Hall streets. Go to tinyurl.com/3ecxvurk or call 301-432-5079.
Shane Gamble & The Pawnshop Hearts
Wednesday, July 24 – 6 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Americana pop. Part of MDWK Music & Market. Food and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) available for purchase. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Admission is free.
Leslie McKee
Wednesday, July 24 – 7 p.m.
City Park Bandshell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Weather permitting. Christian music. Part of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.valorexcel.com.
Learnicity Spikeball Spectacular
Thursday, July 25 – 3 to 9 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Downtown spikeball tournament. For all ages and skill levels; 64-team single elimination. Cash prizes for winners. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/445jd75k.
American Tattoo: From Outlaw to Mainstream
Thursday, July 25 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Presented by author and counterculture historian Gerry LaFemina. The evolution of tattoos and tattoo art in the second half of the 20th century. $12. Advance registration required. Contact Donna at 301-739-5727 or [email protected].
Toronzo Cannon – The Chicago Bluesman
Thursday, July 25 – 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Contemporary Chicago blues. $23.18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Stable Shakers Duo
Friday, July 26 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Swing, jazz, country, Americana and cosmic folk. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email [email protected] or call 717-655-2500.
CandyFest
Friday, July 26 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 – 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Design candy crafts, compete in an oversized Maryland-themed candy board game, candy-style lawn game, candy scavenger hunt, photo opportunities, local artisan marketplace. $19 to $40. Go to www.mdtheatre.org/candyfest or call 301-790-2000.
Kyaira
Friday, June 26 – 6 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
90s R&B. Drinks available for purchase from Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co. Bring blanket or chair. Grab food from a downtown restaurant. Part of Decades Music Series. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Entry is free.
U.S. Navy Band Country Current
Friday, July 26 – 6:15 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College Alumni Amphitheater
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Country-bluegrass. Seven-member military band. Hosted by Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association. Concessions available for purchase. May bring lawn chairs/blankets. Free admission. For more information and weather updates, email [email protected] or call 240-500-2346.
Wicked Sycamore & the High and Wides
Friday, July 26 – 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Bluegrass. $23.18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Potomac River History Tour
Saturday, July 27 – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at JCPenney
17301 Valley Mall Road Suite 400
Hagerstown
See Cushwa Basin, Lockhouse 44, Conococheague Aqueduct, Williamsport Museum and Fort Frederick. Lunch at Springfield Farm. Depart from and return to JCPenney, Hagerstown. Hosted and led by the Washington County Historical Society. $65. To register, call 301-797-8782 or email [email protected].
Gardening Workshop on Watering Techniques
Saturday, July 27 – 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Led by Washington County Master Gardeners. Taught in and out of the garden. Pros and cons of different watering techniques from soaker hoses to self-watering systems. Learn about rain barrels and plants that naturally need less water. Advance registration required. $15. Contact Annette at [email protected] or 301-791-1604.
The Tans
Saturday, July 27 – 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke’s House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Smooth jazz. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Mini Vacation Bible School
Saturday, July 27 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Activities for children and families on church lawn. Pizza and treats, music, moon bounce, water slide, games, storytelling and science experiments. Call 301-733-4720.
Finding the Real War: Maryland’s Profound Impact on American History
Saturday, July 27 – lecture 11:30 a.m., Newcomer House open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Newcomer House
18422 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville
“Finding the Real War: Maryland’s Profound Impact on American History Through the Battles of Antietam and Monocacy, and the Elections of 1864” discussion led by Stephen A. Goldman and James J. Broomall. Part of Newcomer House Porch Program. Volunteer docents available for information on the Newcomer House and the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Free. Email [email protected] or call 240-308-1740.
Josh Crews Rowdy Acres
Saturday, July 27- 7 p.m.
Shafer Park gazebo
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Bluegrass, country. Hosted by the Boonsboro Park Board. Bring lawn chair and/or blanket. Leashed dogs welcome. Free. Go to town.boonsboro.md.us, email [email protected] or call 301-432-5141.
Joe Pug
Saturday, July 27 – 8 to 10 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Folk. $28.52. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Back to Back
Sunday, July 28 – 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road
Cascade
Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park. Music and dancing. Call 240-313-2700 or go to www.washco-md.net.
Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, July 28 – 2 to 4 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. Bring bluegrass instruments and play. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, email [email protected] or call 717-655-2500.
Bowman House Museum Tour
Sunday, July 28 – 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Bowman House Museum and Pottery
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Self-guided tour of log house. Hearth-cooking demonstrations of 18th & 19th century foods. Raised-bed vegetable garden. Period-guest demonstrators. Go to https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house/.
Daryl Mosley
Sunday, July 28 – 6 p.m.
Pinesburg Baptist Church
14813 Clear Spring Road
Williamsport
Grand Ole Opry veteran, singer, songwriter and storyteller. Free-will offering. Call 502 262-0428.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, July 28 – 7 p.m.
City Park Bandshell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
50-member band. Features trombonist David Wenerd and conductor Lynn Lewrew. Free admission.
