What's NXT

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, July 16

AUDITION

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple

Sunday, July 16 - 6 p.m., and Monday, July 17 - 7 p.m.

The Old Opera House Theatre

204 N. George St.

Charles Town, W.Va.

Comedy. The clean freak and the slob decide to room together with hilarious results. Roles are available for six men, two women; ages 30 to 60. Performance dates: Sept. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17. Directed by Val Phillips. Call 304-725-4420.

FAITH

Taizé Service

Sunday, July 16 - 6 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Church

101 S. Prospect St.

Hagerstown

A contemplative prayer service with meditative music, scripture and silence. Enter by the tower entrance on South Prospect Street or the elevator at the Walnut Street parking lot. Email rwspeelman@outlook.com.

FAMILY

Guided Walking Tour of the Middle Bridge, Battle of Antietam

Saturday, July 16 - 10 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 2 p.m.

Newcomer House

18422 Shepherdstown Pike

Keedysville

Presented by former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod. Tidball Trail, history of the Newcomer House and surrounding area, and the battle. Bring water. Wear sturdy shoes. Part of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House. Call 240-308-1740 or email rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org.

Clear Spring High School Alumni Museum

Sunday, July 16 - 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.

MUSIC

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Sunday, July 16 - 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.

Daryl Mosley

Sunday, July 16 - 10 a.m.

Pinesburg Baptist Church

14813 Clear Spring Road

Williamsport

Singer, songwriter, storyteller and Grand Ole Opry veteran. Freewill offering. Call 240-675-5577.

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday, July 16 - 7 p.m.

Hagerstown City Park band shell

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Features Hayden Cameron, trumpet soloist. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.

Monday, July 17

MUSIC

Songwriters & Poets Open Mic

Monday, July 17 - 7 to 9 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Led by longtime Waynesboro Songwriters Workshop member Dave Dishneau and Hagerstown-based poet Ann Culey. Features both songs and poems, in an alternating format. Participants perform up to three works initially, with additional rounds if time allows. Held the third Monday of each month. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Tuesday, July 18

CLASS

Victory Garden: All About Tomatoes

Tuesday, July 18 - 6 to 8 p.m. (rain date is Tuesday, July 25)

Demonstration Garden (across the street from extension office)

181 Franklin Farm Lane

Chambersburg, Pa.

Outdoors. Led by Penn State Franklin County Master Gardeners. Learn about all types of tomatoes, when to plant, where to plant and when to harvest. Short talk, followed by Q&A session and guided tour around the garden. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on sloping terrain. To register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/victory-garden-all-about-tomatoes or call 877-345-0691.

FAMILY

Senior Citizens Day at the Rural Heritage Museums & Rural Village

Tuesday, July 18 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

In conjunction with the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair. See artifacts made or used in Washington County. Gift shop offering books by local authors, handmade crafts, etc. Free, donations accepted. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/contact-us-rural-heritage-museum.html, or leave a message at 240-420-1714.

MUSIC

Jill Fulton Band

Tuesday, July 18 - 6 to 8 p.m.

Washington County Ag Center (band tent)

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Classic rock, country and blues. Part of Washington County Ag Expo and Fair. Go to agexpoandfair.org/events-schedule/ or call 240-313-2839.

OUTDOORS

Wellness Walk

Tuesday, July 18 - 10 a.m. to noon

Yankauer Nature Preserve

438 Whitings Neck Road

Martinsburg, W.Va.

For all ages. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Ellen Murphy. Participants will be guided along the Kingfisher and South trails to explore and discover woodpecker holes, through the Paw Paw patch and to overlook the Potomac River. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/summer-wellness-walk-at-yankauer/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Wednesday, July 19

LECTURE

His Example Will Not Be Lost: The 30-Day Civil War of Robert Hale Ives Jr.

Wednesday, July 19 - 7 p.m.

Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)

138 W. Main St.

Sharpsburg

Presented by Darin Wipperman. Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 301-432-5079. Go to www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/blog/2023/01/2023-civil-war-lecture-series/.

MUSIC

Bryan Wiles

Wednesday, July 19 - 7 p.m.

Hagerstown City Park band shell

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Part of Christian music series, Encounter City Park, presented by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.encountercitypark.org.

The Wild Hymns

Wednesday, July 19 - 5 to 8 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Folk-pop, Americana and mellow rock. Artisan market, beer garden, food vendors and kids zone. Part of Summer Music Series. Free. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.

MOVIE

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Wednesday, July 19 - 10 a.m.

Waynesboro Theatre

75 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Part of 2023 Kids Summer Movie Series. Prizes, contests, characters and fun. Sponsored by McDonald's of Waynesboro, Mainstreet Waynesboro and Waynesboro Community Theatre Project. $5, includes regular soda and popcorn. Buy tickets at the door or go to www.waynesborotheatre.org. Email waynesborotheatreonmain@gmail.com or call 717-387-5335.

OUTDOORS

PVAS Third Wednesday Bird Walk

Wednesday, July 19 - 7 to 10 a.m.

Cool Spring Preserve (meet in parking lot)

1469 Lloyd Road

Charles Town, W.Va.

For ages 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Potomac Valley Audubon Society member volunteer Beth Pool. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water. Binoculars available. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org. Email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Thursday, July 20

FAMILY

What's the Buzz?

Thursday, July 20 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Pine Hill Recreation Area

12684 Mentzer Gap Road

Waynesboro, Pa.

For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Scavenger hunt, craft and take home pollinator-friendly seeds. Part of The Institute's outdoor Explore! Summer Programs for Kids. $10 ($8 Institute members). Advance registration and payment required. Go to www.NatureAndCultureInstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.

Storytime in the Plaza

Thursday, July 20 - 5 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Storytelling by special guest puppets, Bings & Potts, and the Washington County Free Library. Games and activities available after storytime. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.

MUSIC

Jurassic Park in Concert

Thursday, July 20 - 7 p.m.

Luhrs Center

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Shippensburg Festival Orchestra celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, performing John Williams' score with the film projected on the Luhrs Center's screen. Part of the Shippensburg Festival, annual summer series featuring international artists. $40 to $55. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.

The Players Band

Thursday, July 20- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

War Memorial Park

500 N. Tennessee Ave.

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Rock, pop, alternative, country, folk. Part of Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series. Free admission. Call 304-264-4842.

Friday, July 21

CLASS

From Your Yard to Your Table

Friday, July 21 - 11 a.m.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library

151 Polk St.

Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

For adults and interested children. Hillary from Sacred Root shows participants what is edible and medicinal in plants. Go to bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com, email information@bhfpl.org or call 304-535-2301.

FUNDRAISER

Cruise-In

Friday, July 21 - 5 to 8 p.m.

Byron Park

11 Park Road

Williamsport

Cars, food truck, grill, 50/50 drawing. $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 301-573-1501 or email jmb@myactv.net.

HEALTH

Community Wellness & Health Fair

Friday, July 21 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Noland Village Community

1048 Noland Drive

Hagerstown

Hosted by Washington County Health Department. On-site health resources: at-home COVID-19 test kits, blood pressure screenings, BMI checks, health education on various topics, etc. Free. Go to washcohealth.org, email wash.health@maryland.gov or call 240-313-3200.

MUSIC

Across the Pond

Friday, July 21 - 6 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Saturday, July 22

EXHIBIT

Magic Moments — Opening Reception

Saturday, July 22 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. reception; exhibit continues through Monday, July 31

Gifts Inn Boonsboro

16 N. Main St.

Boonsboro

Artist Linda Daniels-Cermak shares her thoughts and process for creating watercolor paintings. Go to www.giftsinnboonsboro.com or call 301-432-0090.

FAMILY

Vintage Market

Saturday, July 22 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Elizabeth Hager Parking Lot

6 N. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Shop vintage, antique, flea, arts and crafts, resellers and more. Hosted by The Foundry Pop-Up Shops. Call 240-343-3209.

Frontier Cooking

Saturday, July 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Conococheague Institute

12995 Bain Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Period recipes brought to life with hearth cooking and baking demonstrations. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, call 717-328-2800 or email info@cimlg.org.

FUNDRAISER

Dog Days of Summer Music Festival

Saturday, July 22 - 2 to 7 p.m.

Bowman Business Park

10212 Governor Lane Blvd.

Williamsport

Rain or shine. Live music, beer, food trucks. Dog friendly. Bring pop-up tent with weights, and/or lawn chairs. Hosted by Cushwa Brewing Co. and Interchange Tiki Bar & Brewing. $30. Portion of proceeds from ticket sales benefits the C&O Canal National Historic Park. Email hello@interchangebrewing.com or call 301-223-3434.

MUSIC

Broadway Lovers: Richard Troxell and Melissa Errico

Saturday, July 22 - 7 p.m.

Luhrs Center

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Metropolitan Opera Tenor Richard Troxell and Broadway star Melissa Errico perform Broadway classics. Part of the Shippensburg Festival, annual summer series featuring international artists. $25 to $39. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.

ONSTAGE

Tik Tok — An Original Pop Musical

Saturday, July 22 - 2 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Presented by ACT Performing Arts Academy. Students perform dance, drama and music. $15. Go to mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-2000.

SOCIAL

Watches & Whiskey

Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

40 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Shop customized and specialty watches from all across the world. Enjoy tastings from local distilleries, wineries and breweries. Presented by Horology Hub. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown. $10. Go to watchesandwhiskeyshow.com. Call 240-503-1656.

Workshop

Good Grief?

Saturday, July 22 - 9 a.m. to noon

The Connection Women's Ministry

112 Walnut St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

For ages 18 and older who are dealing with loss of any type, such as of a loved one, relationship, job, etc. Workshop helps journey through the grieving process. Debbie Grady of Good Grief! Ministries will be the guest speaker. Coffee and refreshments. $15. To register, go to https://TC_good_grief.eventbrite.com. Call 717-387-2403.

Sunday, July 23

BOOKS

Wild Asana Book Talk and Creekside Yoga

Sunday, July 23 - 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Case Nature Center

Cool Spring Preserve

1469 Lloyd Road

Charles Town, W.Va.

Author Alison Zak discusses her new book. Afterward, an optional creekside yoga session. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. $25, includes author talk/reading, Q&A, signed copy of the book, light refreshments, and an optional hour-long creek-side nature yoga practice. Bring yoga mat. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/wild-asana-with-alison-zak-author-and-yoga-event/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

EXHIBIT

That's Not Photography — Opening Reception

Sunday, July 23 - 2 to 4 p.m. reception; exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 17 (call 301-432-0090 for hours)

Gifts Inn Boonsboro

16 N. Main St.

Boonsboro

Graphic artist Thom Davis. Go to www.giftsinnboonsboro.com or call 301-432-0090.

FAMILY

Bowman House Museum Tours

Every fourth Sunday of the month through October - 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; stroll through raised bed vegetable garden; tour the museum. Go to https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house/ or email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.

MUSIC

Clendenen Brothers Bluegrass

Sunday, July 23 - 7 p.m.

Shafer Park gazebo

37 Park Drive

Boonsboro

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.

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday, July 23 - 7 p.m.

Hagerstown City Park band shell

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Features Kurkey Mason, vocalist; and Josh Smith, guest conductor. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.

ONGOING EVENTS

EXHIBITS

Creation in Color

Through Thursday, Aug. 31 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Artist Jamie Hardges. Call 301-739-2015.

Art in the Hallway

Through Monday, July 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 Lily Ramos 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.

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; free docent-led tour (not intended for large groups) Sundays, July 16 and 30, at 2 p.m.

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.

It's Just the Clay Talking

Continues through Sunday, July 23 - Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Ice House

138 Independence St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Work by eight ceramic artists from Morgan County, W.Va.; Frederick, Md.; North Beach, Md. and Hancock. Presented by the Morgan Arts Council. Go to www.macicehouse.org or call 304-258-2300.

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.

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries

Through Sunday, Sept. 17 - Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.; free docent-led tour (not intended for large groups) Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (in City Park)

Hagerstown

Norwegian landscape paintings by the museum founder and his contemporaries. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.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.

FAMILY

Summer Stories for Children

Every Wednesday through July 26 - 11 a.m. to noon

Red Run Park

12143 Buchanan Trail East

Waynesboro, Pa.

For pre-school and older children accompanied by an adult. Part of The Institute's "Summer Institute" programming for kids. Stories read by retired educators Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn. Free. Registration not required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org. Call 717-762-0373.

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.

Market at the Park

Saturdays through Sept. 30 - 8:30 a.m. to noon (Thursday night market, Aug. 3, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; no market Aug. 5)

Main Street Park

25 E. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Open-air market. Fresh produce, dairy and baked goods, as well as handmade items. Hot foods and cold drinks. Go to MainstreetWaynesboro.org or call 717-762-0397.

HEALTH

Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga

Tuesdays - beginners at 6 p.m.; stretch for flexibility from 7:15 to 8:15 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.

MUSIC

Open Mic Night

Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.

633 Brewing

Suite 106

118 Walnut Street

Waynesboro, Pa.

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

ONSTAGE

Annie: The Musical

Through Sunday, July 23 - 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (go to playhouse website or call for schedule)

Totem Pole Playhouse

9555 Golf Course Road

Fayetteville, Pa.

Based on the 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie. $39. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/annie-the-musical/. Call 717-352-2164.

Fever Dreams (of Animals on the Verge of Extinction)

Through Saturday, July 29 - for schedule go to catf.org/2023-schedule/ or call 681-240-2283

Shepherdstown Opera House

131 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Mystery by Jeffrey Lieber. Presented by the Contemporary American Theater Festival. $70 ($60 seniors). Go to CATF.org.

Xanadu

Through Saturday, Aug. 19 - 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. select Sundays (July 30 and Aug. 13)

The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

44 N. Potomac St. (rear)

Hagerstown

Musical comedy. $63 adults, $53 ages 5 to 12, includes meal. Discounted tickets for military and first responders. 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 non-profit.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for July 16-23