Entertainment
What’s NXT: Baskets, bikes, an Elvis tribute and … a pirate murder mystery!
Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we’ve got your spring entertainment guide right here in NXT Best!
Franklin County Art Alliance Annual Exhibit
Through Thursday, June 13 – 2 to 7 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Church
150 Norlo Drive
Fayetteville, Pa.
Wide variety of paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by area artists. Call 717-816-7568.
Basketry Exhibit
Through June 30 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, closed Fridays
South Jefferson Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Baskets made by Anne Bowers. Part of Art in the Library series, highlighting talents of local artists. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or call 304-725-6227.
USA BMX National Registration
Monday, June 10 – 6 to 7 p.m.
Hagerstown BMX
Fairgrounds Park
Fairground Avenue and Cross Street
Hagerstown
Get a sneak peek into what BMX members can expect at your local track, such as multiple weekly practices and local, regional and national racing opportunities. Open to all ages and skill levels. BMX bikes and helmets available (or bring your own) to ride on track. Participants receive a certificate. Free. Call 240-285-0246.
Medicine between 1865-1914 — War is still Hell!
Monday, June 10 – 7 p.m.
McKinley Hall
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
209 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Presented by Dr. Gordon Dammann. 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.
Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices
Tuesday, June 11 – 6 to 7 p.m.
Penn State Extension Office
181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, Pa.
Shopping and storage tips, cooking techniques and more. $30. To register, go to tinyurl.com/4dafzje7 or call 877-345-0691.
Franklin County Historical Society Open House
Tuesday, June 11 – 6 p.m.
Franklin County Historical Society
175 E. King St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Learn about upcoming events and exhibits. View current exhibits. Go to franklinhistorical.org or call 717-264-1667.
The Plate Scrapers
Thursday, June 13 – 6:15 p.m.
Alumni Amphitheater
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Bluegrass. Concessions, beer and wine available for purchase. No outside food permitted. Lawn chairs and blankets allowed. Hosted by HCC Alumni Association. Sponsored by Antietam Wealth Management. Concert is free. Go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/advancement/alumni-news or call 240-500-2346.
Shane Gamble & The Pawnshop Hearts
Thursday, June 13 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
War Memorial Park
500 N. Tennessee Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Part of the Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series. Free. Go to www.mbcparks-rec.org/events/ or call 304-264-4842.
The Ultimate Elvis Concert
Thursday, June 13 – 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Cote Deonath, backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band. Multimedia production. $30 to $64. Go to www.mdtheatre.org/elvis-concert or call 301-790-2000.
Fantastic Cat with openers Fox & Bones
Thursday, June 13 – 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Folk-rock, country, Americana and classic rock. $20. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
The Flying Matlocks
Friday, June 14 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Acoustic rock, country, folk and blues. Admission is free; donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Pirates of the Channel Islands
Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15 – 6 p.m.
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
An interactive playhouse murder mystery. Contains adult humor and situations. Tickets include dinner and show. Full cash bar available. $65 adults; $59 active military and first responders; $55 ages 5 to 12. Go to https://washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/ or call 301-739-7469.
Corduroy Brown
Friday, June 14 – 6 p.m.
Town Square
100 E. King St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Rock. Part of the Summer Concert Series. Free. Go to www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com/events, email director@mainstreetmartinsburg.com or call 304-262-4200.
PromisedLand Quartet
Friday, June 14 – 6:30 p.m.
Brandts Church
8003 Brandts Church Road
St. Thomas, Pa.
Gospel music. Free-will offering. Go to www.brandtschurch.com/ or call 717-369-2652.
The Sandlot
Friday, June 14 – 7 to 10 p.m. (rain date Tuesday, June 18)
City Park Band Shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Outdoor movie. Rated PG. Activities and giveaways. Concessions available for purchase. Pre-movie festivities begin at 7 p.m. Movie begins at dark. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks and Recreation. Free. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/outdoormovies.
Tanner Bingaman
Friday, June 14 – 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Folk-punk and Indian classical. Songs from Bingaman’s “Everything & Nothing” vinyl release. $20. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibit
Opening reception Saturday, June 15 – 1 to 3 p.m.; exhibit continues through Sunday, Aug. 25 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays and holidays
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in City Park)
Hagerstown
Juried exhibition. Regional artwork in all media. Light refreshments. Meet artists and juror Lise Dubé-Scherr, dean of Continuing and Professional Studies at Delaware College of Art & Design. Free. Registration encouraged. Go to wcmfa.org, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
Lynn Routzahn
Saturday, June 15 – 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke’s House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Music variety. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Good, Bad and Beautiful Insects in the Garden
Saturday, June 15 – 10 a.m. to noon
Ag Heritage Building Lower Level
Penn State Extension Office
181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, Pa.
Learn to identify insects. $10. To register, go to tinyurl.com/yepdnzea or call 877-345-0691.
Poems, Plays and Performances
Saturday, June 15 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Colonial history. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, email info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
Washington County Rural History
Saturday, June 15 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Rural Heritage Museum
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Extensive collections from late 1700’s through early 1900’s. 1800’s rural Maryland village. Indoor scavenger hunt for kids. Self-guided tours. $5 ages 13 and older, $3 ages 12 and younger. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.
Barge Bash
Saturday, June 15 – 3 p.m.
C&O Canal Park
15 W. Main St.
Hancock
Participants showcase businesses, organizations and family pride with homemade barges using canoes, kayaks, small fishing boats, rubber rafts, etc. to float down canal. Awards. Music. Vendors.
Carolyn Wonderland
Saturday, June 15 – 8 to 10 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Blues, rock and soul. $30. Go to liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Trick Bag
Sunday, June 16 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery
117 E. Baltimore St.
Funkstown
Variety of good-time music. Special Father’s Day show. Call 301-791-2882.
Healing Rooms of Hagerstown
Sunday, June 16 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Pathway Community Church
1028 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown
Prayer team members pray for attendees’ healing of body/life. Go to tinyurl.com/yc4wjrk2, email htwonhealingrooms@gmail.com or call 717-597-8077.
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