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, June 25

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.

FUNDRAISER

Bill Coyle Memorial Cruise-In at Fort Ritchie

Sunday, June 25 - noon to 4 p.m.

Fort Ritchie Community Center

14421 Lake Royer Drive

Cascade

Vehicles and engines of all makes, models and sizes. Raffles available. Free for spectators. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered vehicles. On-site registration begins at 10 a.m. Registration per vehicle is $5. All vehicles welcome (cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and engines). Part of Fort Ritchie Summer Kickoff. Proceeds benefit Fort Ritchie Community Center's Summer Camp Field Trips in 2023. Sponsored by D.L. George & Sons and Sanders Market. Go to https://thefrcc.org/special-events/cruise-in/. Call 301-241-5085.

MUSIC

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday, June 25 - 7 p.m.

Hagerstown City Park band shell

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Featuring Stephen Pastena, French horn soloist, and Luke Woody, trumpet soloist. Free.

Blues Festival

Sunday, June 25 - noon to 5 p.m.

Robinwood Church (outside)

12030 Warrenfeltz Lane

Hagerstown

Rain or shine. Greater, Rudy & the Bluefish, Jo Blues, The Vantastics, Tresa Day & Friends, and Shane's Mighty MoJo. A Little Piece of Heaven food truck and Kona Ice truck. Bring coolers, food, chairs and canopies to set up on the lawn. Free. Call 916-501-6105.

Gray Matter

Sunday, June 25 - 7 p.m.

Shafer Park gazebo

37 Park Drive

Boonsboro

Rock, R&B, funk and soul. 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.

OUTDOORS

Family Hike on Appalachian Trail

Sunday, June 25 - 1 to 3 p.m.

Appalachian Trail (meeting place sent after registration)

For families with children age 7 and older. Guided hike. Led by an Institute naturalist. Part of The Institute's Naturalist Discovery Series. Free. Advance registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.

SOCIAL

Eidolon Ice Cream Social

Sunday, June 25 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Eidolon Nature Preserve (meet in parking lot)

2146 Orleans Road

Great Cacapon, W.Va.

Leisurely walk up to stone house for chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. 1 to 2 p.m. meet and greet in parking lot, 2 to 3 p.m. interpretive walk to stone house, 3 to 4 p.m. ice cream. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society with volunteers Paul and Beth Dobson. Email info@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Monday, June 26

FAITH

Vacation Bible School

Monday, June 26, through Friday, June 30 - 6 to 8 p.m.

Hagerstown Church of the Brethren

15 S. Mulberry St.

Hagerstown

For ages 3 (must be toilet trained) through fifth grade. The theme is Stellar, concerning outer space. Stories, videos, science experiments, crafts, games and snacks. Focuses on Jesus' light in both good times and trying times. Call 301-733-3565.

FAMILY

Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company Carnival

Monday, June 26, through Saturday, July 1

Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Department

22 N. Main St.

Smithsburg

Entertainment nightly: Monday, Guys in Thin Ties; Tuesday, The Spin-Outs; Wednesday, Dean Crawford & The Dunn's River Band; Thursday, Bobby D & The Truckstop Burritos; Friday, The Fabulous Hubcaps; Saturday, Cross N Styles. Two shows nightly: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Midway by Snyder's Attractions. Call 301-824-2889.

ONSTAGE

Stories in the Round — Andy Offutt Irwin

Monday, June 26 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Universalist Church of Hagerstown

13245 Cearfoss Pike

Hagerstown

Singer-songwriter, award-winning symphonic whistler and master of sound effects and voices. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children ages 12 and older welcome when accompanied by an adult. Contact Fanny Crawford at 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, June 27

FAMILY

The Friendship Surprise

Tuesday, June 27 - 10:30 a.m.

Morgan County Public Library

105 Congress St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

For children. Reading, stuffed animals and make-a-fox activity. Part of a series of nature-themed programs. Presented by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Email mlrobinson90@gmail.com or call 681-252-1387.

Wednesday, June 28

FAMILY

Maryland Freedom of the Press Day Memorial Illumination

Wednesday, June 28 - 7 p.m.

National War Correspondents Memorial

Gathland State Park

900 Arnoldtown Road

Jefferson, Md.

Featured speaker will be Dan Shelley, president and CEO of the Radio Television Digital News Association.

FUNDRAISER

Almost Everything $7 Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 28 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, June 29 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday, June 30 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Robinwood Professional Center atrium

11116 Medical Campus Road

Hagerstown

Features more than 1,000 items at $7 each. Necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, totes, scarves, belts, wallets, shawls, compression socks, gloves, watches and much more. Sponsored by Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc.

LECTURES

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Wednesday, June 28 - 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Webinar via Zoom

A look at the importance of long-term care, different options to consider and approximate costs. Presented by Sterling Financial Management Inc.'s private wealth manager Evan Vink. Free. Go to www.sterlingfm.com/events or call 301-733-7777.

Antietam Artillery Battle Lines

Wednesday, June 28 - 7 p.m.

Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)

138 W. Main St.

Sharpsburg

Presented by Jim Rosebrock. Part of Civil War Lecture Series, every Wednesday through Aug. 30. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 301-432-5079. Go to www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/blog/2023/01/2023-civil-war-lecture-series/.

SOCIAL

Coffee & Connections

Wednesday, June 28 - 8 to 9 a.m.

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Morning mixer with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce members. Speaker, refreshments and artwork. $10 (free for chamber members). Call 301-739-2015 ext. 100.

Thursday, June 29

FAMILY

Fairy Houses

Thursday, June 29 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Pine Hill Recreation Area

12684 Mentzer Gap Road

Waynesboro, Pa.

For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Story followed by a hike in the woods to collect leaves, rocks, sticks, vines, etc. to build a fairy house. 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.

LECTURE

Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Henry Singer & His Contemporaries

Thursday, June 29 - 6 p.m.

Online

Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco are joined by special guest Heather Semple, owner of ECI Arts & Travel and relative of William Henry Singer. Semple will discuss Singer's artistic legacy and the family's history. Free. Register in advance for link. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.

Friday, June 30

CLASS

Make a Flower Lantern and Leaf Wreath

Friday, June 30 - 10 a.m. to noon

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library

151 Polk St.

Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

For ages 18 and older. Go to bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com, email information@bhfpl.org or call 304-535-2301.

MUSIC

The Tans

Friday, June 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Antietam Brewery

140 Western Maryland Parkway

Hagerstown

Bob and Kim Tantillo perform classic rock and pop hits. Call 240-513-4490. Go to antietambrewery.com.

Friday Night Music Fest

Friday, June 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Across from Misty Meadow Farm and Creamery

14426 Misty Meadow Road

Ringgold

Kevin Booth's God & Country Show with opening act Elisa Shaw. Outdoor seating, bring chairs or blankets. Refreshments available. Admission by donation. North Point Veterans Home will receive net proceeds of entry donations and food sales. Call/text Rick Bibbee at 301-991-7799.

ONSTAGE

Xanadu

Friday, June 30, 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.

Saturday, July 1

CLASS

Soul Collage

Saturday, July 1 - 9 a.m. to noon

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

13025 Greensburg Road

Smithsburg

An intuitive process of self-discovery. Led by Pastor Julie Brigham. No artistic experience necessary. All materials provided. Snacks available. Free, donations accepted. Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.

EXHIBIT

Art in the Hallway

Saturday, July 1, 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.

FAMILY

Caribbean Carnival

Saturday, July 1 - noon to 6 p.m.

41-49 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Live music, vendors, food and drinks. Caribbean-themed and carnival attire encouraged. Hosted by Vibez Lounge and Tribe Cold Press. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown.

FUNDRAISER

Car Show

Saturday, July 1 - 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; vehicle registration 8 to 11:30 a.m. ($12 per vehicle); awards presented 2 p.m.

McConnellsburg High School

151 E. Cherry St.

McConnellsburg, Pa.

Rain or shine. McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends' 13th annual car show in honor of Richard "Dick" Miller. Trophies. Open to all years, makes and models of cars, trucks, ATVs, tractors, tractor-trailers and motorcycles. Silent and Chinese auctions. Vendors. DJ Sheeder. Breakfast and lunch available. 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Community Building and its activities. Call 717-485-3412 or 717-504-9450, email jjsheed@comcast.net or go to www.alumnicommunitybuilding.vpweb.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Salute to Independence

Saturday, July 1 - campus opens 4 p.m., concert 8 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Hagerstown Community College alumni amphitheater

11400 Robinwood Drive

Hagerstown

Maryland Symphony Orchestra concert. Patriotic music; fireworks. Free. Go to www.msosalute.org. Call 301-797-4000.

Berkeley County Independence Celebration

Saturday, July 1 - 3 to 9:30 p.m.

Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport

Pilot Way (off Novak Drive)

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Rain or shine. Live music, food trucks and vendors, beer garden, family-focused activities and fireworks (rain date for fireworks is July 8). Lawn chairs, pop-up tents/canopies welcome. Free admission. World War II Warbird aircraft rides available starting at $125, by appointment. For plane rides, go to https://www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org/. For event information, go to flymrb.com/mrb-foundation/let-freedom-ring/. Call 304-263-2106.

Sunday, July 2

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday, July 2 - 7 p.m.

Hagerstown City Park band shell

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Scott Benford, saxophone soloist. Patriotic tribute. Free.

ONGOING EVENTS

EXHIBITS

Triumph and The African American Experience

Continues through July 11 - Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; virtual exhibit available Saturday, June 10.

Washington County Arts Council

34 S. Potomac St.

Suite 100

Hagerstown

Art show and exhibition. Features eight regional artists. Hosted by the Washington County Arts Council and the Doleman Black Heritage Museum. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way, Hagerstown. Free. Virtual exhibit available at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.

Mothers & Daughters

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

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Photographs by Mark Youngblood. Call 301-739-2015.

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.

The Rebirth of Art After the Pandemic

Through Friday, June 30 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

South Jefferson Public Library meeting room

49 Church St.

Summit Point, W.Va.

Artwork by students at South Jefferson Elementary School. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com. Call 304-725-6227.

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.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (in City Park)

Hagerstown

Norwegian landscape paintings by the museum founder and his contemporaries, including American artist Frank Morse Rummel and his series of watercolors depicting Norse legends. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.

Art in the Hallway

Through Friday, June 30

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 Chris Shingler 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.

Time

Through Sunday, June 25 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays

The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery

480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Valley Art Association members artwork. Free. Go to valleyartassoc.org or call 301-797-2867.

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

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Through Sunday, July 2 - 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.

Fast-paced comedy. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery before a family curse dooms its newest heir. $54. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/baskerville-a-sherlock-holmes-mystery/. Call 717-352-2164.

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 June 25