Entertainment
Army Blues, Ghostbusters, Little Mermaid and Meritus Park’s first concert — it’s NXT Best!
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!
Washington County’s Forgotten Military Hero
Monday, Aug. 5 – 7 p.m.
McKinley Hall
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
209 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Who was Samuel Ringgold and why is he known as the “Father of Modern Artillery?” Presented by local historian Tom Clemens. Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. 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. Lecture is free. Go to tinyurl.com/3ecxvurk or call 301-432-5079.
Faycez U Know featuring Halima Peru
Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 6 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
Hagerstown
Go-go. Part of MDWK Music & Market. Food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) available for purchase. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Free admission.
Crossway
Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 7 p.m.
City Park Bandshell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Weather permitting. Contemporary Christian. Part of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.valorexcel.com.
Zach Nugent’s Dead Set
Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Grateful Dead tribute band. $23.18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
StoryWalk
Deadline to register is Thursday, Aug. 8, event is Sunday, Aug. 11 – 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Guided walk for families. Preschool and elementary-aged kids’ activities along story trail as they read My Busy Green Garden by Terry Pierce, then make a special craft to take home. Hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. Free; registration required by Thursday, Aug. 8. Go to www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org, email jessica@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717-762-0373.
21st Health and Wellness Fest
Thursday, Aug. 8 – 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Family Healthcare of Hagerstown
201 S. Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
More than 40 community partners attending. Giveaways. Free food. Resources and education. Activities for all ages. Health screenings, blood work, mental health evaluations and more. Free. Call 301-745-3777 ext. 1097 or email laura.pennington@familyhch.org.
Bingo, Booze and Art Trivia Night
Thursday, Aug. 8 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Cocktails, bingo-style art games and art exploration. $25. Register in advance by contactingDonna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Cameron Molloy & the Drivin’ Wheel
Friday, Aug. 9 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Folk music. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Culture & Cocktails: The Historic Saylor House
Friday, Aug. 9 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Lecture on the history and preservation of the 1800s Saylor House at Kiwanis Park. Presented by Dr. Steve Hatleberg of the Washington County Historical Trust. Cocktail is Negroni Sbagliato, a bubbly twist on the classic Negroni. Light hors d’oeuvres. $28.52. Call 301-797-8782 or go to https://washcohistory.org/events/.
U.S. Army Blues
Friday, Aug. 9 – 6:15 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College Alumni Amphitheater
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Jazz ensemble. 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 lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Friday, Aug. 9 – 7 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Outdoor Movie Night hosted by Washington Goes Purple and Washington County Parks & Recreation. The Dog House will provide food. Best costume wins a prize. Free.
Krumpe’s Donut Alley Rally
Friday, Aug. 9 – 7:30 p.m.
Krumpe’s Do-Nut Shop
912 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
5K run/walk. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown. Free band before and after the race. $32.80 for participants, includes race t-shirt, custom race bib, custom finisher medals for top three racers (men’s and women’s), custom awards. To register, go to https://krumpesdonuts.com/krumpes-donut-alley-rally/, email mkrumpe@krumpesdonuts.com or call 301-992-0388. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and Mason-Dixon Warrior Adventures.
The Daily Word through Song with Elaine Silver
Friday, Aug. 9 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Unity of Hagerstown
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Award-winning performer, songwriter, touring and recording artist, transdenominational minister and licensed spiritual practitioner. $25 at the door, $20 in advance. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org or call 240-409-5940.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10 – 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by Hagerstown’s Authentic Community Theatre. $28 to $36. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/act#mermaid or call 301-790-2000.
45th Annual Peach Festival
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 11 – 8 a.m. (5K run/walk starts) to 4 p.m.
Leitersburg Ruritan Club
21427 Leiter St.
Hagerstown
About 110 craft vendors. Food vendors. Air-conditioned dining area. Local musicians. Chainsaw carving, blacksmith and artist demonstrations. Pony rides, barrel train, moon bounce and inflatable slides for children. 5K run/walk Sunday morning. Handmade quilt raffle. Boot donation drive. Free parking. Free admission. No pets allowed. Hosted by the Leitersburg Ruritan. Proceeds support local businesses, orchards, the volunteer fire department and the Ruritan community projects. Go to https://leitersburgruritan.org/peach-festival.
Nature Journaling
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 9 a.m. to noon
Morgan’s Grove Park pavilion
4198 Kearneysville Pike
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. For all skill levels. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring bug spray, journaling supplies, a chair and water. Free; registration required. Go to https://tinyurl.com/mrrp2t6h, email Sonja@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387
Carl Disque
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke’s House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Jazz, blues, folk. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
2nd Annual Hager House Plein Air Festival
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain date Saturday, Aug. 17
Hagerstown City Park
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Artists invited to create paintings, drawings and sketches of the Hager House. Bring supplies. No fees for artists, free house tours included for participating artists. Hosted by Parks & Recreation. For more information, go to www.hagerhouse.org.
18th Century Health and Beauty
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conococheague Institute Visitor Center
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Part of Saturdays’ historic programs. Historic homestead and gardens. Learn about the 18th century through hands-on programming, crafts and exhibits. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, email info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
Sound Waves
Saturday, Aug. 10 – noon to 8 p.m.
Meritus Park
50 W. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Country music artists, including Joe Nichols, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, Love & Theft, Luvable Idiots, Devon Nickoles and the Maryland Institute of Music, in the first concert at Hagerstown’s new stadium. For tickets, listen for giveaways on 104.7 WAYZ or enter to win at https://soundwaveslive.com/.
Quad State Rock ‘N Flavor Fest
Saturday, Aug. 10 – noon to 8 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Rain or shine. Presented by Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co. More than 80 vendors. Beer, wine, spirits and more. Food trucks, including seafood, BBQ, pickles, desserts and more. Hot wing and hot pepper eating contests and more. Live music, including Double Vision – the Ultimate Foreigner Experience, Brickyard Road – Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute, and Legzz – a Tribute to ZZ Top. Free parking. General admission $15, ages 12 and younger free. Go to quadstateflavorfest.com.
Bicycles, Cars and Taxis made in Hagerstown
Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Learn about Washington County’s past. Walk through an 1800’s rural Maryland village. Indoor scavenger hunt for kids. Wear comfortable walking shoes. $5 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and younger. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.
Chris Darlington Band
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 8 to 10 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Country. $23.18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Music By Just Us
Sunday, Aug. 11 – 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road
Cascade
Music and dancing. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park. Call 240-313-2700 or go to www.washco-md.net.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, Aug. 11 – 7 p.m.
South Hagerstown High School
1101 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Featuring clarinet soloist Rick Mogensen. Free.
Gray Matter
Sunday, Aug. 11 – 7 p.m.
Shafer Park gazebo
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Rock, R&B, funk and soul. Hosted by the Boonsboro Park Board. Bring lawn chair and/or blanket. Leashed dogs welcome. Free. Go to town.boonsboro.md.us, email info@townofboonsboro.com or call 301-432-5141
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