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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 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.

Monday, July 24

ONSTAGE

Jane Dorfman

Monday, July 24 - 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown

13245 Cearfoss Pike (Salem Avenue extended)

Hagerstown

Part of Season 7 Stories in the Round. A one-person show, imagining wild west icon Calamity Jane in her later years, coming back to Deadwood to address the ladies auxiliary. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children ages 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Contact Fanny Crawford at 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.

OUTDOORS

Fly Fishing Adventure Camp for Youth

Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Orvis Hill Country

519 Gladhill Road

Fairfield, Pa.

Hosted by The Institute. Part of the DISCOVER series for students in grades five through 12 (ages 10 to 17). Combines fly fishing with earth science, limnology and biology. Variety of activities and lunch. $110 ($100 for The Institute members). To register, go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.

Wednesday, July 26

LECTURE

The Battle for Maryland Heights in the Siege of Harpers Ferry

Wednesday, July 26 - 7 p.m.

Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)

138 W. Main St.

Sharpsburg

Presented by Laura Marfut. 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

Fertile Soil

Wednesday, July 26- 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.

Funtastic 2023 — Benatar and Giraldo

Wednesday, July 26 - 7:30 p.m.

The Luhrs Center

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Singer/songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo perform, with special guest Chris Trapper. $89 to $119. Go to luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

The Plate Scrapers

Wednesday, July 26 - 5 to 8 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Progressive bluegrass. Artisan market, beer garden, food vendors and kids zone. Part of Midweek Music & Market 2023 Summer Series. Free. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.

SOCIAL

Coffee & Connections

Wednesday, July 26 - 8 to 9 a.m.

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Artist Jamie Hardges will speak and answer questions. Also see Hardges' artwork. Networking. Refreshments. $10 (free for chamber members). Call 301-739-2015 ext. 100.

Thursday, July 27

FAMILY

World of Turtles

Thursday, July 27 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Pine Hill Recreation Area

12684 Mentzer Gap Road

Waynesboro, Pa.

For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids will learn why turtles have a shell, what they eat, where they live, etc. Craft and poem. 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.

MUSIC

Chris Darlington Band

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

War Memorial Park

500 N. Tennessee Ave.

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Country originals and covers. Part of Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series. Free admission. Call 304-264-4842.

Friday, July 28

FUNDRAISER

St. James Jam

Friday, July 28 - 4:30 p.m. St. Isidore Market opens, 6 p.m. event kicks off at the church

Saint James the Greater Catholic Church

49 Crosswinds Drive

Charles Town, W.Va.

Features 5K run, 1-mile walk, bounce house competition for kids, cornhole tournament. Refreshments, including shrimp tacos, provided by the market. Registration for each event is $15 per person, per event, with a $40 maximum per family. Proceeds benefit the church's mission of nourishing the needy. To register, go to https://www.stjameswv.org/blog/announcements/st-james-jam-july-28th-2023-at-6pm, email saintjamesjam23@gmail.com or call 304-995-5539.

HEALTH

Community Wellness & Health Fair

Friday, July 28 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Frederick Manor Community

219 Taylor Ave.

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

Frank 'n Bob

Friday, July 28 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Frank Davis and Bob Flurie perform folk and classic rock. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Dupont Brass

Friday, July 28 - 5 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

D.C.'s brass ensemble with opener soul singer/songwriter Kyaira. Bring your own beverages and food. Part of Imagine Hagerstown programs. Free. Go to imaginehagerstown.org, email events@hagerstownmd.org or call 301-739-8577 ext. 270.

Friday Night Music Fest

Friday, July 28 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Across from Misty Meadow Farm and Creamery

21140 Leitersburg Pike

Leitersburg

Country and Christian music by Elly Cooke of Gettysburg, Pa. with opening act Kam Stewart. Outdoor seating, bring chairs or blankets. Refreshments available. Admission by donation. Bikers Helping Sick Children will receive net proceeds of entry donations and food sales. Call/text Rick Bibbee at 301-991-7799.

ONSTAGE

Carbonaro: Lies On Stage

Friday, July 28 - 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

For all ages. Inventive illusions and humor. Sponsored in part by the Washington County Arts Council Inc. Post show meet and greet, includes one premium seat. $31 to $69. Go to mdtheatre.org/m-carbonaro, email ajv@mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-3500.

The Sound of Music

Friday, July 28, through Sunday, Aug. 6 - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday

The Old Opera House Theatre

204 N. George St.

Charles Town, W.Va.

Family musical. Presented by the Charles Town Kiwanis. $22 ($19 ages 65 and older, $15 younger than age 18). Go to oldoperahouse.org/, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or call 304-725-4420.

Million Dollar Quartet

Friday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 13 - 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.

Musical based on the Dec. 4, 1956 jam session of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. $54. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/annie-the-musical/. Call 717-352-2164.

Saturday, July 29

CLASS

Wild Fermentation and Tea Tasting

Saturday, July 29 - 10 a.m. to noon

Tabler Farm

Shepherd University Agricultural Innovation Center

482 Billmyer Mill Road

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Learn the many edible uses of herbs by touring the farm and focusing on the herb gardens. Learn how to make soda, teas and simple syrups with plants that are easy to grow at home. Part of Community Days at Tabler Farm. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/community-days-at-tabler-farm/. Call 304-876-5000.

FAITH

Community Worship Services

Saturdays, July 29, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 - 5 to 8 p.m.

Southgate Shopping Center (parking lot)

143 Cedar St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Hosted by Life & Ministry Church.

FAMILY

A Sewing Saturday

Saturday, July 29 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Conococheague Institute

12995 Bain Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Seamstresses and tailors gather at the tavern for a day of work; all are welcome. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, call 717-328-2800 or email info@cimlg.org.

MUSIC

Music to be Cool

Saturday, July 29 - 4 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

15 Randolph Ave.

Hagerstown

"Around the World in Eighty Minutes." Featuring piano, oboe, flute and the premier of a new piece by local composer, Harry Sterling. Free. Call 301-733-2878.

Carl Disque

Saturday, July 29 - 10 a.m. to noon

Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate

South End Shopping Center

1083 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown

Saxophonist. Blues, classic 50's R&B, jazz. Call 240-203-8183.

U.S. Army Country Roads

Sunday, July 29 - 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.

SPECIAL EVENT

CASA-EP's Garden Gala

Saturday, July 29 - 6 to 10 p.m.

McMurran Farm

161 McMurran Farm Lane

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Cocktail or garden-themed attire. Buffet dinner. $100 ($75 CASA volunteers). Proceeds benefit the emergency needs of children in out-of-home care. Go to mycasaep.org/20-years/, email volunteer@mycasaep.org or call 304-263-5100.

Sunday, July 30

FUNDRAISER

Blues, Brews & Bluegrass Benefit Festival

Sunday, July 30 - noon to 5 p.m.

Antietam Brewery (outside)

140 Western Maryland Parkway

Hagerstown

Featuring the bands: Rudy & the Bluefish, Stack O'Blues, The Push & Friends, and The Long Meadow Mining Company. Free. The MIC Program will be accepting musical instruments and monetary donations for kids who want to make music. Call 240-513-4490.

MOVIE

Franklin County (Pa.) Historical Society Old Jail

Sunday, July 30 - 8 p.m.

PCN Comcast channel 186 or 1127, or stream live with PCN Select (on desktop, mobile device, Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku)

The Old Jail will be featured on "It's History!" on the Pennsylvania Cable Network.

Meal and Sunday Night Movie

Sunday, July 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

13025 Greensburg Road

Smithsburg

Follow the Yellow Brick Road for a Kansas-style meal and movie. Go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD or call 240-405-2173.

MUSIC

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday, July 30 - 7 p.m.

Hagerstown City Park band shell

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Features Brian Hinkley, trombone soloist. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.

ONGOING EVENTS

EXHIBITS

Nicole Troup: For the Love of Animals; Beck Metzbower: An Experience in Texture

Through Tuesday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit available

Washington County Arts Council

34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100

Hagerstown

Go to washingtoncountyarts.com. Call 301-791-3132.

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: July 23 - 30