Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Sunday, July 3 - 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Music from the romantic, classical and Renaissance eras, along with Brazilian choro music, jazz and improvisation. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Sunday, July 3 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
Patriotic Tribute concert with Timothy Gotwald, flute soloist.
Sunday, July 3 - 4 to 6 p.m.
For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Sunday, July 3 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Detente will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
A concert featuring the great songbook of American country music performed by singers and live musicians, preceded by a dinner buffet. Full cash bar available. $59.50; $49.50, ages 5 to 12; military members $53.50; $53.50 for first responders, police fire, EMS responders only. All tickets are subject to a $2 order fee. Go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/.
For tickets, call 717-352-2164 or go to totempoleplayhouse.org/
Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month through Sunday, Aug. 21
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Based on the 1960s sitcom. Tickets cost $52, $42 for ages 12 and younger for Friday and Sunday performances; $55, $45 for ages 12 and younger for Saturday performances. Children ages 5 and younger are not permitted to Mainstage performances. For tickets, call 301-662-6600 or go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/.
Monday, July 4 - 9:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The fireworks are visible from many areas throughout the city. No food or drink vendors will be at this year's event. Event-goers are invited to bring their own. If the fireworks are postponed, they will be rescheduled for Tuesday, July 5. Call 301-739-8577, ext. 169.
Monday, July 4 - music at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Band concert at 7:30 p.m.; and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Monday, July 4 - 8 a.m. to dusk
The schedule includes Firecracker 5K registration, 6 to 7 a.m.; Kids 1-mile fun run, 7:15 a.m.; Firecracker 5K Run, 7:45 a.m.; Jubilee celebration 8 a.m. to dusk; live entertainment: The South Mountain Breed, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Lucky Punk, 6 to 7:15 p.m.; Ruthie Collins, 7:40 p.m. to dusk; fireworks, dusk. Go to www.summerjubilee.org/
Monday, July 4 - dusk, approximately 9 p.m.
War Memorial Park will close at dusk and visitors will be required to vacate. There will be no music or activities at the park. Parking along Interstate 81 berms is prohibited. Respect private property and "no parking" signage.
Monday, July 4 - picnic, noon to 3 p.m.
west of Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The picnic will feature live music with The Speakeasy Boys and the Gypsy Ramblers. Free children's activities, including a waterslide, scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, face painting and more. Shepherdstown Rotary Club will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages. All proceeds from sales will be used to help cover event costs. Visitors may also bring their own picnic lunches.
Monday, July 4 - 11 a.m.
The parade is open to any area institution, organization, business or individual in good standing. Floats and antique vehicles are welcome. Parade parking available in the Shepherd University parking lots adjacent to downtown and at Morgan's Grove Park. For information, go to Shepherdstown 4th of July Parade and Picnic on Facebook.
Monday, July 4 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Tuesday, July 5, to Friday, July 8 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Shelby Watson will lead this class for kindergarten through second-grade children. $165. Go to wcmfa.org/art-adventurers/.
Tuesdays in July - 10 a.m.
East lawn of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren
The event will include stories, crafts, games and songs. Activities will be held inside if it rains. Call 717-762-8457.
Wednesdays through Wednesday, July 27 - 11 a.m. to noon
The Institute will present Children's Summer Stories. Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn, both retired educators, return this summer to read a new story each week. For pre-school and older children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. For information, go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org.
The exhibit is curated by Shippensburg University student Madison Groninger and focuses on local Black veterans and outstanding women and their oral histories. The exhibit is based on the book, "An All American Town: An Oral History of the African American Community of Franklin County, Pa." by historian C. Bernard Ruffin III. For information, call 717-264-1667.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays will change every two months throughout 2022. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
Thursday, July 7 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Call 301-739-8577, ext. 116 or go to www.facebook.com/events/509488964195839/?ref=newsfeed.
Thursday, July 7 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Another Fine Mess will perform. Go to mbcparks-rec.org.
Continues through Sunday, July 31 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
Go to http://www.valleyartassoc.com, or www.facebook.com/valleyartassociation.hagerstown.md or call 301-797-2868.
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Artwork by Chelsea Butrum will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 21 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine arts
The exhibition includes examples of glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving and more created from the 7th century B.C. to the late 19th century CE. Focusing on Islamic art objects, many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria and Turkey. Organized by the Huntington Museum of Art and toured by International Art & Artists. Go to wcmfa.org/allure-of-the-near-east-treasures-of-the-huntington-museum-of-art/
Continues through the beginning of August - Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and by appointment
The exhibit showcases the work of 17 artists. Free. Call 717-655-2500, email contact@artsalliancegw.org or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Continues through Sunday, July 24 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
The show is a celebration of Pride Month and showcases diversity through art. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Continues through Friday, Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
LGBTQ+ artists from Frederick and the mid-Atlantic region respond to the idea of limitless change — understanding and embracing the emerging fluidity and perpetual transformation of the human experience. Go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10
Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.:
For more information, follow Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro on Facebook or go to ArtsAllianceGW.org.
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan House and Museum is open for tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturdays, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
Deadline for T-shirt Friday, July 8 - Event Friday, June 22
The Roman Catholic Parish of St. James the Greater
Activities include a 5K run at 7 p.m.; bounce house competition at 7 p.m. for ages 11 and younger; 1-mile stroller-friendly walk/run at 7:10 p.m.; double-elimination cornhole tournament at 8 p.m. for ages 12 and older; silent auction. Winners will be announced at a parish picnic on Sunday, July 24. Registration: $15 per person, per event, which includes a T-shirt (guaranteed for those who register by Friday, July 8) and $5 in Jam Dollars, which can be used to purchase items at Saint Isidore Market at the church. There also be a bake sale. The Knights of Columbus will offer shrimp bowls. All registration fees will be used by the Saint Roch Ministry at the church, which ships food to the needy from North Carolina to upstate New York. Proceeds from Saint James Jam will cover fuel costs and maintenance to keep the ministry's vehicles on the road.
Friday, July 8 - 6 p.m.
Born in Hagerstown on April 26, 1919, Florence MacMichael was an American actress of stage, film and television, best known for playing Winnie Kirkwood in the television series "Mister Ed." Local historian and author Steve Bockmiller will discuss her life. This month's cocktail will be The Golden Glamour. $15; $10, member admission; $5 Zoom admission, plus fee. For tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfrwufr.
Friday, July 8 - pre-movie entertainment at 7 p.m.
Bring your own blanket or a lawn chair and maintain social distance. Rain date is Tuesday, July 12.
Friday, July 8 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 8 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Music from the 80s and 90s to today's hits. $7. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Friday, July 8 - 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Comedy. Tickets cost $25 to $45. Call 800-795-7001 or go to www2.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center. Ages 21 and older.
"Beehive" celebrates 1960s women's empowerment. Rated G. Tickets for preview shows on Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m. cost $35; all other shows cost $50. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/beehive/.
Friday, July 8 - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 9 - 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 10 - 3 p.m.
Shepherd University's Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players will perform Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice," a modern revisioning of the ancient Greek myth about loss, grief, memory and making almost impossible decisions. $10; $2, Shepherd University faculty and staff; free for Shepherd University students; and $5 for non-Shepherd students. Purchase tickets at the door. Call 304-876-5208 or email bellzey@shepherd.edu.
Continues through Wednesday, Aug. 31; reception Sunday, July 10 - 2 to 4 p.m. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Exhibit continues through July; hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
All pieces were created in a four-week class designed to teach artistic inspiration through daily life to seniors. call 304-283-4873 or email wvhorsetrainer@mail.com.
Saturdays in July - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miller House Museum and Garden
We still enjoy many games from the 1700s such as chess, checkers and backgammon. Call 301-797-8782 or go to Washcohistory.org.
Saturday, July 9 to Tuesday, July 12
A fundraiser for San Mar Family and Community Services. Ride includes transportation by charter bus to the start of the C&O Canal, all meals and snacks, free parking for your vehicle throughout the event, rest stops every 10 to 15 miles, camp fees paid for the first two nights or transportation to nearby hotels, hotel on the third night, transport of all gear throughout the event, T-shirt and TGBT keepsake, return to your vehicle by charter bus from Georgetown at the end of the event. Registration costs $40 before Thursday, June 30, $60 thereafter. Registered riders raise donations of at least $475. Riders who surpass $475 in donations will earn quality bicycle gear and accessories from Trek Bicycles. To register and for information, go to sanmartgbt.org/about/.
Friday, July 9 - 6 p.m.
Washington County Agriculture Education Center
Hosted by Washington County Tractor Pullers Association with East Coast Pro Pulling. $15 per person; free for children 9 and younger
In-person event Saturday, July 9 - 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chambersburg Area Senior High School
All-you-can-eat ice cream from local vendors with a chance to vote for your favorite ice cream. The Human Sundae event will return this year at 12:30 p.m. The Ice Cream Trail also will be available for the month of July. $6; $3, ages 10 and younger; free for ages 2 and younger before the event; $8; $5, ages 10 and younger; free for ages 2 and younger on event day. Go to www.scoopapalooza.org/.
Saturday, July 9 - 7 to 9:30 am.
Register at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Upper Concession Stand
Day-of registration costs $25. Register at 7 a.m.; 8 a.m. women and girls race/walk; 8:30 a.m. men and boys race/walk; 9:30 a.m. results ceremony. Go to Chambersburg.org/events.
Saturday, July 9 - 4 to 8 p.m.
Music by The Reagan Years plus food trucks, beer, wine and non-alcholic drinks. Bring a lawn chair. No one younger than 21 will be admitted. Be prepared to show ID. No outside coolers, containers, rood or beverages. No pets. $20.Call 717-263-0202 or go to www.thecapitoltheatre.org/ticket-sales.
Saturday, July 9 - 6 p.m.
The Freddie Long Band will perform pop and rock. Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturday, July 9 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Country music. Tickets cost $55 to $75. Call 800-795-7001 or go to www2.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center. Ages 21 and older
Saturday, July 9 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Saturday, July 9 - 7 p.m.
Bluegrass and roots music. Sponsored by Hancock Arts Council. Call 240-310-3537.
Saturday, July 9 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 9 - 4 to 6 p.m.
East of Antietam will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Saturday, July 9 - 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
A human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. $19.50, plus fee. For tickets, go to https://washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/
Participants will catalog "Tremendous Trees." Go to www.potomacaudubon.org.
Sunday, July 10 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Potomac Valley Audubon Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The open house will feature family-friendly activities including a craft, StoryWalkⒸ and scavanger hunt. For adults there will be a PVAS History Trail; two guided walks with Ellen Murphy, one at 11 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free. For information, go to www.potomacaudubon.org.
Friday, July 10 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Sunday, July 10 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
Nate Lease will be trombone soloist. www.hagerstownband.org.
Sunday, July 10 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Spectrum will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Sunday, July 10 - 4 to 6 p.m.
For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Sunday, July 10 - 7 p.m.
Southern gospel concert. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Coordinated by Chambersburg Recreation Department.
Tuesday, July 12, to Friday, July 15 - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Samir Razzak will lead this class for students in grades three through five. The camp is inspired by the art, artifacts and designs in the exhibition, "Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of Art." $165. Go to wcmfa.org/art-adventurers/.
Tuesdays in July - 10 a.m.
East lawn of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren
The event will include stories, crafts, games and songs. Activities will be held inside if it rains. Call 717-762-8457.
Thursday, July 14 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Nick Andrew Staver will perform American roots and blues. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Go to www.facebook.com/RenfrewMuseumandPark.
Thursday, July 14 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The U.S. Navy Band "Country Current" will perform. Go to mbcparks-rec.org.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, July 23 - Thursdays, Fridays - 7 p.m.; Saturdays - 2 and 7 p.m.
"Peter Pan Jr." features a cast of pirates, lost boys and brave girls and is adapted for the youth stage. All patrons are required to wear facemasks inside the theater. Tickets cost $20 to $22. Go to ci.ovationtix.com/35900/production/1128399
Friday, July 15 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 15 - pre-movie entertainment at 7 p.m.
Bring your own blanket or a lawn chair and maintain social distance. Rain date is Tuesday, July 19.
Friday, July 15 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 15 - 5 to 8 p.m.
The food truck will be The Rolling Firestones. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Friday, July 15 - doors open at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m.
E.A.R.N. Inc. and Untapped Music & Entertainment Series presents More to Lyfe. R&B singer Lyfe Jennings will headline the launch of the Untapped Music Series. Tickets cost $39 to $90. For tickets, go to www.themarylandtheatre.com/earn-untapped or call 301-790-2000.
Friday, July 15 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Department Activity Center rear
The show will feature Adam Calvert; Elisa Shaw opens the show. Open outdoor seating. Bring chairs or blankets. Refreshments will be available. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will from net proceeds of food sales and donations will go to Brook Lane. Hosted by Interludes with Impact. Call 301-991-7799.