Romance, history and a nifty Swiftie event — it's this week's NXT Best!

Take in a show, contemplate some art, learn a new thing, show your devotion to Tay-Tay or just escape the winter blahs with this week's NXT Best!

Into the Woods

Sunday, Feb. 11 - 3 p.m.

Frank Arts Center Theater

Shepherd University

260 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Musical theater production by Shepherd University's School of Music. Intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. $15 general admission; $10 ages 65 and older, and ages 18 and younger; free for Shepherd faculty and students. Go to www.shepherd.edu/music/event-ticket-and-registrations/, email astoika@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5555.

Romantic Serenades

Sunday, Feb. 11 - 3 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Classical love songs performed by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra with Conductor Elizabeth Schulze. $29 to $79. Go to https://marylandsymphony.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/ or call 301-790-2000.

The 1862 Maryland Campaign — Its Importance and Meaning

Deadline for dinner reservation is Sunday, Feb. 11; dinner and program are Wednesday, Feb. 14 - 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:15 p.m. program

Camp Hill United Methodist Church

601 Washington St.

Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

Speaker for the evening is author-historian Alex Rossino. Books available for sale. Program is free; optional dinner is $20 payable at the door. To make dinner reservation, email ccraig@laurellodge.com.

Trick Bag

Sunday, Feb. 11 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery

117 E. Baltimore St.

Funkstown

Wide variety of music. Dog friendly. Free admission. Go to https://www.bluemountainwinecrafters.com/news-events/ or call 301-791-2882.

Virtual Planetarium Show

Monday, Feb. 12 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

via Zoom

Presented by Kim Herrmann, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Penn State Mont Alto. Well-known solar system objects, such as the moon and planets, as well as constellations will be explored. Questions welcomed. Free. Registration required. Go to https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQzDv98eRMqOFFpJR2kUgQ#/registration, email kah259@psu.edu or call 717-749-6246.

Locally Speaking: How to Talk 'Smithsburg'

Tuesday, Feb. 13 - 6:45 p.m.

Community Room

Smithsburg Library

66 W. Water St.

Smithsburg

Presented by Jefferson Boyer. This lecture is a fun look at old sayings, expressions, words and pronunciations that are part of the local way of speaking shaped by the early Scotch-Irish and Pennsylvania Dutch settlers. Provided by Smithsburg Historical Society. Free. Call 301-824-7722 to register.

Douglass Day Celebration

Wednesday, Feb. 14 - noon to 3 p.m.

Learning Resource Center Room 122

Hagerstown Community College

11400 Robinwood Drive

Hagerstown

Participate in a transcribe-a-thon, with more than 100 simultaneous events around the world. Students, teachers and community members will help transcribe papers left by Frederick Douglass. Presented by William M. Brish Library and HCC, and Washington County Free Library. Free. Go to https://bit.ly/Douglass2024, email library@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2237.

Forever Chemicals in W.Va. Water

Wednesday, Feb. 14 - 6:30 to 8 p.m. in person and virtually via Zoom

Hospice of the Panhandle Education Center

330 Hospice Lane

Kearneysville, W.Va.

Lecture by Jenna Dodson and Maria Russo from WV Rivers Coalition. Light refreshments available (to reduce waste, bring a mug). Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Admission is free. No registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/pvas-monthly-program-assessing-addressing-forever-chemicals-in-west-virginia-waters/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Jon Ingels

Friday, Feb. 16 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Originals, and classic rock and Americana covers. Free. Donations accepted. Call 717-655-2500 or go to https://artsalliancegw.org/musicmakers/.

What a Piece of Work — Artists' Reflections of People Exhibit Opening Reception

Friday, Feb. 16 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Gallery 50

50 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Artwork by local artists, live music by Jon Ingels and refreshments. Exhibit continues through Saturday, April 13, Fridays 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free admission. Call 717-655-2500 or go to https://gallery50-aagw.square.site/.

Tyler Smilo & Dominick DeCecco

Friday, Feb, 16 - 7 p.m.

Opera House

131 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Folk rock. General admission. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Go to https://shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/224650 or call 304-876-3704.

Gymkana Troupe

Friday, Feb. 16 - 7 p.m.

Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC)

Hagerstown Community College

11400 Robinwood Drive

Hagerstown

Gymnastic apparatus routines as well as circus acts that incorporate chairs, ladders and trampolines. Sponsored by HCC's Student Government Association. Free. Donations of non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items for the HCC Student Food Pantry will be collected at the door. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis (no tickets necessary). Call 240-500-2225.

Tusk - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Friday, Feb. 16 - 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

$44 to $54. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/tusk or call 301-790-2000.

Tanjo & Crow

Friday, Feb. 16 - 8 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Eclectic folk music from Appalachia. $15 general admission. Go to www.liveathubcityvinyl.com, email lloyd@hubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.

Meet Me on Main Street — Celebrating the Music and Magic of Taylor Swift

Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17 - for event times and other details go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-on-main-street-tickets-797016306227?aff=oddtdtcreator or call 717-762-0397

Downtown Waynesboro, Pa.

Eras movie will be shown at the Waynesboro Theatre. Other events include a VIP Room with bracelets and a dance party, a Swiftie Stroll to downtown businesses, karaoke at Rough Edges Brewing, Taylor Open Mic at Music Makers and Tay-Gating at the theatre 90 minutes before each movie with costume contest and giveaways. Some events are free, others charge a fee up to $20. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-on-main-street-tickets-797016306227?aff=oddtdtcreator or call 717-762-0397.

Lynn Routzahn

Saturday, Feb. 17 - 10 a.m. to noon

Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop

1083 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown

Music variety. Call 240-203-8183. Go to https://brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.

Organ Recital

Saturday, Feb. 17 - 4 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

15 Randolph Ave.

Hagerstown

A concert by Daniel Aune, director of music at Christ Lutheran Church in Baltimore and faculty member of the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Call 301-733-2878.

Winter Moonlight

Saturday, Feb. 17 - 7:30 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

208 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

A concert by Two Rivers Wind Quintet. Part of the Friends of Music concert season. $35 (free for Friends of Music members). Go to www.friendswv.org, email info@friendswv.org or call 304-876-5765. Tickets also are available at the door, if space is available.

Grateful Allman Band Experience

Saturday, Feb. 17 - 8 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Band performing music of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and The Band. $15 general admission. Go to liveathubcityvinyl, email Info@HubCityVinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.

It's All About Love

Sunday, Feb. 18 - 4 p.m.

Hagerstown Church of the Brethren

15 S. Mulberry St.

Hagerstown

Hagerstown Choral Arts performs romantic songs from Shakespeare’s time to Gershwin’s. Goodwill offering. Go to https://hca-md.org/ or call 301-665-9424.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: NXT Best for Feb. 11