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A bounty of bluegrass, a tale of tattoos and … CandyFest! It’s NXT Best!

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A bounty of bluegrass, a tale of tattoos and … CandyFest! 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!

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 drastelli@wcmfa.org.

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 music@artsalliancegw.org 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 lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu 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 info@washcohistory.org.

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 acormany@umd.edu 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 rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org 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 info@townofboonsboro.com 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 music@artsalliancegw.org 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.

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