Museum tours, live music and fall activities are on tap this week in the Hagerstown area

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, Oct. 22

EXHIBIT

Harvest Time Quilt Show

Sunday, Oct. 22 - noon to 4 p.m.; continues through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Franklin County Visitors Bureau

15 S. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

150 quilts made by the Chambersburg Quilt Guild. Special Christmas area, quilt boutique, exhibits by Franklin County 4-H youth. Tickets on sale for raffle quilt. Call 717-552-2977 or go to ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.

FAMILY

Berkeley Springs Studio Tour

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artists' studios

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Self-guided driving tour of artists' studios (16 artists, eight studios) in and around Berkeley Springs. Includes contemporary and traditional art and fine crafts in different media. Artists will demonstrate and describe their processes. Maps available at the Ice House Gallery (138 Independence St., Berkeley Springs). Free. Call 800-447-8797, or go to bsstour.org or berkeleysprings.com.

Car, Truck & Motorcycle Cruise-in

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Hagerstown Seventh-day Adventist Church

11507 Robinwood Drive

Hagerstown

Meet John Earnhardt. Bluegrass music, food. Call 301-733-4411 or go to www.hagerstownadventist.org.

Clear Spring High School Alumni Museum

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 2 to 5 p.m. (museum open the third Sunday of each month)

Clear Spring High School

12630 Broadfording Road

Clear Spring

Printed and collectible memorabilia on display. Call 301-766-8082.

Bowman House Museum Tours

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Bowman House Museum and Pottery

323 N. Main St.

Boonsboro

Hearth-cooking demonstrations of 18th and 19th century foods, raised bed vegetable garden, museum tours. Go to https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house or email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.

MUSIC

Guy Penrod

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 3 p.m.

Capitol Theatre Center

159 S. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Country Gospel. Concessions. $34 general, $29 ages 60 and older, $25 military and frontline workers, $24 ages 18 and younger. Go to thecapitoltheatre.org or call 717-263-0202.

Saxophone Recital

Sunday, Oct. 22 -5 p.m.

Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall

Shepherd University

260 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Jacob Miner. Free.

Piano Recital

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 3 p.m.

Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall

Shepherd University

260 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Kaitlyn Warren. Free.

Shippensburg Band Annual Fall Concert

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 2:30 p.m.

Shippensburg Church of the Brethren

253 E. Garfield St.

Shippensburg, Pa.

Free admission and parking; donations accepted for Shippensburg Band, a nonprofit. Go to www.shipband.org.

OUTDOORS

Hike with a Naturalist

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 9 a.m. (meet at visitor center)

Greenbrier State Park

21843 National Pike

Boonsboro

Led by a Greenbrier Park naturalist. Learn about the plants, insects, birds and animals in the park. About 0.8 miles. Moderate/easy difficulty. Call 301-791-4656 or email laura.nalven@maryland.gov.

Monday, Oct. 23

LECTURE

China's Access to U.S. Technology: Who is Winning?

Monday, Oct. 23 - 6:30 p.m.

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium

Shepherd University

213 N. King St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Presented by Stephen Hall. Part of Shepherd University's Fall President's Lecture Series. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/president/presidents-lecture-series.

WORKSHOP

Life Drawing

Mondays, Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mansion House Art Center & Gallery

480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Uninstructed open-studio, figure-drawing sessions with professional models; shared model fees only. Email valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call 304-261-9583 (no texts).

Tuesday, Oct. 24

OUTDOORS

Nature Walk & Printing with Plants

Tuesday, Oct. 24 - 5 to 6:30 p.m.

For all ages. Walk led by Nathaniel Sharp. Hands-on workshop led by Katama Murray. Create prints on silk fabric with plants. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. All materials provided. $12. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/nature-walk-printing-with-plants/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

SOCIAL

Coffee & Connections

Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 8 to 9 a.m.

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Meet artist Jennie Avila and see her artwork while having coffee and conversation with other attendees. $10 (free for chamber members). To register, email maddie@hagerstown.org or call 301-739-2015.

Thursday, Oct. 26

LECTURE

Let's Talk Art

Thursday, Oct. 26 - 6 p.m.

Online

Join Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco for a discussion about recent art conservation projects and autumn landscapes from the museum's collection. Free. Register in advance. Contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.

MUSIC

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

Thursday, Oct. 26 - 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Live renditions of Beatles' classics. Costume changes representing eras of the Beatles' career. $34 to $64. Go to mdtheatre.org/fab-four or call 301-790-2000.

ONSTAGE

One Man Star Wars Trilogy

Thursday, Oct. 26 - 7:30 p.m.

Luhrs Performing Arts Center

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Comedy. Canadian actor Charles Ross plays all the Star Wars characters and sings the music. No costumes, no props, no sets. $25 general, $15 ages 17 and younger. Go to luhrscenter.com/event/one-man-star-wars-trilogy/ or call 717-477-7469.

Friday, Oct. 27

FAITH

Candlelight Vespers Labyrinth

Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Foxville Schoolhouse

14814 Foxville-Deerfield Road

Sabillasville, Md.

Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.

FUNDRAISER

Used Book Sale

Friday, Oct. 27 - 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 29 - noon to 4 p.m.

St. John's United Church of Christ (use entrance by parking lot B)

1811 Lincoln Way East

Chambersburg, Pa.

More than 25,000 books, puzzles, games, music and more. Sunday is "Bag Day," where books will be sold for $5 per bag (bags provided by The Butcher Shoppe). Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County and St. John's Church of Christ. Proceeds benefit Habitat's housing ministry. Call 717-267-1899 or go to habitatfranklinpa.org.

MUSIC

Cameron Molloy

Friday, Oct. 27 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Contemporary pop and folk. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Shepherd University Fall Choral Concert

Friday, Oct. 27 - 7:30 p.m.

Frank Arts Center Theater

Shepherd University

260 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Shepherd University Camerata and Chamber Singers under the direction of Steven Grives. $15 general; $10 Shepherd faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens, active-duty military, and students ages 18 and younger; free Shepherd students with valid Rambler ID.

ONSTAGE

Loving, Longing, Leaving

Friday, Oct. 27 - 7 p.m.

Opera House

131 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Written by Michael Weller. Presented by Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF). New Plays - Fall Reading Series (playwrights work with directors and actors while they continue to edit their scripts; rehearsals are staged readings). $15. Go to caft.org/2023-tickets-frs/ or call 681-240-2283.

Saturday, Oct. 28

FAMILY

18th Century Trekking

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Conococheague Institute

12995 Bain Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Learn what was needed for a trek in the 18th century. By Stonefield Accoutrements and Oakgrove Farm. Explore 30-acre site while learning from the past. Stop by the tavern to hear 18th-century tavern music. Call 717-328-2800.

Museum and Village Scavenger Hunts

Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65 South)

Boonsboro

Children are given a list of 40 images of artifacts to search for at three indoor museums and an outdoor rural village. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Gift shop. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message.

FUNDRAISERS

Kettle-Cooked Soup Sale

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 10:30 am. until sold out

South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department

11207 Loop Road

Fayetteville, Pa.

Ham & bean or chicken corn. $8 per quart. To order in advance, call 717-749-5733. Proceeds benefit the fire department.

Stuff-a-Truck for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pikeside United Methodist Church

25 Paynes Ford Road

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Hosted by Pikeside United Methodist Church. Bring non-perishable food item(s). Go to www.pikesideumc.org or call 304-263-4633.

Crusader's Cross Country Challenge

Saturday, Oct. 28 - check-in 8 to 8:45 a.m., one-mile run 9 a.m., 5K 9:30 a.m.

Washington County Regional Park

20025 Mt. Aetna Road

Hagerstown

Cross-country 5K. Race individually or as a team of 5 to 7. Also timed, one-mile race for ages 12 and younger. Awards. $25 cross-country 5K, $15 kids' one-mile race. Hosted by St. Mary's Catholic School. Proceeds benefit the school's tuition assistance fund. Go to runsignup.com/Race/MD/Hagerstown/2023CrusadersCrossCountryChallenge. Call 301-733-1184.

MUSIC

Carl Disque

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 10 a.m. to noon

Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop

1083 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown

Jazz, blues, folk. Call 240-203-8183.

ONSTAGE

Enough to Let the Light In

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 7 p.m.

Opera House

131 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Written by Paloma Nozicka. Presented by Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF). New Plays - Fall Reading Series (playwrights work with directors and actors while they continue to edit their scripts; rehearsals are staged readings). $15. Go to caft.org/2023-tickets-frs/ or call 681-240-2283.

OUTDOORS

Art in Nature

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cool Spring Preserve

1469 Lloyd Road

Charles Town, W.Va.

For everyone. Printing demonstrations, guided walks (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), South Jefferson Elementary School fifth-graders' print artwork on display. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society and Rainbow Montessori School, with fiber artist Katama Murray and naturalist Nathaniel Sharp. Free. Registration not required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/art-in-nature-at-cool-spring-preserve/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Sunday, Oct. 29

MOVIE

Family Movie and Mexican Food Night

Sunday, Oct. 29 - 5 p.m.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

13025 Greensburg Road

Smithsburg

Movie theme is unconditional love. Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.

MUSIC

Shippensburg University Brass Ensemble

Sunday, Oct. 29 - 3 p.m.

Luhrs Performing Arts Center

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Large brass choir and small chamber groups perform a variety of repertoire representing the early Renaissance period to present day. Free admission. No ticket required. Go to luhrscenter.com.

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Sunday, Oct. 29 - 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. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Percussion Recital

Sunday, Oct. 29 - 3 p.m.

Frank Arts Center McCoy Rehearsal Hall

Shepherd University

260 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Jonathan Zutt performs. Free.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

CLASS

Fall Outdoor Program

Tuesdays, Oct. 31 and Nov. 14 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Yankauer Nature Preserve

438 Whitings Neck Road

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. For homeschooled children. Hands-on, experiential learning outside. Hiking and nature exploration. Ten children per class with two instructors. $150 per child for two classes (10% discount for PVAS members). Registration is required. Call 681-252-1387, email info@potomacaudubon.org or go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar/month/2023-09/.

ONGOING

CLASS

Weekly Art Classes

Thursdays - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Mansion House Art Gallery

480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Fine arts taught by David Buckley Good. Email davidbuckleygood@verizon.net or text 443-794-7558.

EXHIBITS

Treasures of State: Maryland's Art Collection

Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (City Park)

Hagerstown

Co-organized with the Maryland State Archives. Featuring more than 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to the present. Go to www.wcmfa.org. Call 301-739-5727.

This Majestical Roof: Impressions of Sky

Through Saturday, Oct. 28 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays

Gallery 50

50 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Paintings and photographs by Margery Benson, Joan Lee, Leslie McEntire, Laurie McKelvie, Rebecca Myers, Jaclyn Rice, Sandy Schuster and Amelie Lavenant Wink. Email contact@artsalliancegw.org.

Amélie Lavenant-Wink: Re-Focus

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit available online Saturday, Oct. 7

Washington County Arts Council

Suite 100

34 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Free. Use A&E Parking Deck (25 Renaissance Way). Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.

Art in the Hallway

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31

Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center

Meritus Medical Center

11116 Medical Campus Road

Hagerstown

A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Carol Miller will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.

Wilson College Students' Exhibit

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Coyle Free Library

102 N. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Artwork by undergraduate students. Free admission. Call 717-263-1054 ext. 1003 or 717-264-2783, or email lcowles@fclspa.org or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.

Project Linus of the Eastern Panhandle

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

South Jefferson Public Library

49 Church St.

Summit Point, W.Va.

Part of the Art in the Library Series highlighting talents of local artists. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.

Jennie Avila Sky Cats & Fancy Plants

Through October - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Part of Art at the Chamber. Presented by the Washington County Arts Council. Call 301-739-2015.

Claire McCardell Special Installation

Through Saturday, Nov. 11 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Designer Claire McCardell redefined American women's fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from the museum's collection. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.

From the Wild and Wonderful

Through Dec. 31. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ice House

138 Independence St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Produced by the Morgan Arts Council and curated by Amanda Solo. Features a wide range of media by more than 30 artists. Call 204-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.

Boonsborough Museum of History

Every Sunday - 1 to 4 p.m.

Boonsborough Museum of History

113 N. Main St.

Boonsboro

Eclectic collections of Douglas G. Bast. Parking on site. Admission by donation. Go to https://boonsboroughmoh.org or call 240-816-0488.

Miller House Museum Tours

Every Friday and Saturday - 1 to 1:50 p.m., 2 to 2:50 p.m. and 3 to 3:50 p.m.

Miller House

135 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Home of the Washington County Historical Society. Go to washcohistory.org/contact-us/ or call 301-797-8782.

Memories

Fridays and Saturdays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.

The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery

480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Artwork by members of the Valley Art Association. Free. Call 301-797-2867.

FAMILY

North Square Farmers Market

Every Saturday through Nov. 18 - 8 a.m. to noon

Chambers Fort Park (parking lot)

30 Spring St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Rain or shine. Free kids' activities, live music. A project of the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg, Pa. Inc. Email NorthSquareInfo@gmail.com or call 717-251-2446.

FUNDRAISER

4th Annual Superhero Virtual Challenge

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - any time (go to runsignup.com/Race/Info/WV/Martinsburg/SuperheroChallenge)

Virtual

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero attire (optional) as they clock miles on their own time, in their own way. Social media check-ins, competitions and challenge-your-friend promotions. $25 for ages 18 and older, free for ages 17 and younger. To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/Info/WV/Martinsburg/SuperheroChallenge. Email admin@mycasaep.org. Proceeds benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of the Eastern Panhandle.

HEALTH

Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga

Tuesdays - 6 p.m.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

18313 Lappans Road

Boonsboro

Led by Sandy Morrel. Exploration of breathing exercises, standard poses and meditation. Bring mat and water. $15 drop-in or $50 for five classes. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.

Poolside Yoga

Through Friday, Nov. 17 - Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 7 to 8 a.m.

Chambersburg Recreation Center

Room B-1

235 S. Third St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

For ages 15 and older, all skill levels. Stretch and release tensions. Led by Wendy Machemer. Gain muscle strength, improve balance and increase flexibility. Bring mat, towel,\ and water or coffee. $95 for 10 classes ($85 for borough residents), $49 for five classes ($45 for borough residents) or $10 per class ($9 for borough residents). Call 717-261-3275.

MUSIC

Open Mic Night

Every Wednesday through Nov. 15 - 7 to 9 p.m.

633 Brewing

Suite 106

118 Walnut Street

Waynesboro, Pa.

Call 717-387-5818. Go to 633brewing.com.

ONSTAGE

Misery

Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., and select Sundays at 1 p.m.

Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

44 N. Potomac St. (rear)

Hagerstown

Directed by Rennes Carbaugh, Stephen King's Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his Number One fan, Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. Contains adult language, themes and violence. Show preceded by dinner. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders. For tickets, go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.

SOCIAL

Trivia Night

Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.

Rough Edges

91 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Prizes. Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.

Downtown Happy Hour

Every Thursday - 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Potomac Walk

38 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Grab a drink and socialize with others downtown. Cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. 50/50 drawing each week with half the winnings going to a nonprofit.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Tours, music and Halloween activities planned in Tri-State