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Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we've got your spring entertainment guide right here in NXT Best!
14th Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibition
Through Saturday, June 1 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
Berkeley Art Works Gallery
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Works by artists on the theme “My Art, My World” reflecting views of nature, the environment or human life within. Etchings, photographs, oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, assemblages by artists from 14 states and the District of Columbia. Go toberkeleyartswv.org or emailberkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
Dovie Thomason
Monday, May 20 - 7 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
13245 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown
Teller of traditional stories handed down from her grandmother and drawing from her Indigenous/Native and Scot Traveller descent, as well as personal and historical narratives. Part of Stories in the Round. Children ages 12 and older are welcome with an adult. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 301-730-1638 or email fanitsky@hotmail.com.
Songwriters & Poets Open Mic
Monday, May 20 - 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. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Wellness Walk
Tuesday, May 21 - 10 a.m. to noon
Spruce Pine Hollow Park
Martinsburg Road
Hedgesville, W.Va.
Two-mile walk. Meeting location shared with registered participants before the program. For all experience levels. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/spring-wellness-walk-at-spruce-pine-hollow/, emailSonja@potomacaudubon.orgor call 681-252-1387.
Franklin County Master Gardener Training Info Session
Tuesday, May 21 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Penn State Extension Office Demonstration Gardens and Barn
181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, Pa.
Learn the requirements to become a Master Gardener in Franklin County. Penn State Master Gardeners are volunteers extensively trained in horticulture by Penn State Extension. Master Gardeners plan and execute educational projects for the community, volunteer for youth programs, demonstration gardens, plant sales, gardening workshops, food insecurity projects, answer residential gardening questions, etc. Free. To register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/master-gardener-training-information-for-franklin-county or call 877-345-0691.
Salad Greens Success
Tuesday, May 21 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Monterey Pass Civil War Garden
Buttonwood Nature Center (home of The Institute)
10356 Amsterdam Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Part of a series of small-group garden talks. Presented by Melissa Irwin and Pam Hind Rowland. Wear shoes appropriate for being in a garden. Bring a chair if desired. Free. Advanced registration required. Go to www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717-762-0373.
Preservation Basics
Wednesday, May 22 - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Hosted by Washington County Historical Trustand Washington County Government. Led by Christiana Limniatis, the program and outreach manager at Preservation Maryland. Learn about historic preservation, how preservation projects are accomplished, and the benefits of preservation. $10 donation recommended. Registration encouraged, go to https://bit.ly/PresBasics-WashingtonCo. Call 240-313-2380 or go to www.PreservationMaryland.org.
Let's Cook Charcuterie Boards
Thursday, May 23 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Penn State Extension Office
181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, Pa.
Learn the basic steps to create a condiments board. Hands-on class. Led by Penn State Extension educators. $30. To register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-charcuterie-boards or call 877-345-0691.
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts Presents: Commercial Music Ensembles
Thursday, May 23 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
BISFA students perform hits from artists such as Madonna, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Chicago and more. Directed by Scott Benford and Petr Skopek. $10. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Ethan Larsh & the Cicadas
Friday, May 24 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Indie-Americanamusicians. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Groovalicious
Friday, May 24 - 6 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Music from the 70s. Part of the Decades Music Series. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Bring chair/blanket. Free.
Eli Lev
Friday, May 24 - 6 p.m.
Antietam Brewery
140 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown
Folk music. Call 240-513-4490.
The Wharf Rats, Live! Celebrating the Grateful Dead Experience
Friday, May 24 - 8 to 11 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Grateful Dead tunes; blues and rock.$18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Lynn Routzahn
Saturday, May 25 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Music variety. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Open Crafts and Living History Orientation
Saturday, May 25 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Welsh Barrens Visitor Center
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Learn about the 18th century through hands-on programs. Museum and gift shop. Admission is free. Go to www.cimlg.org, email visit@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
18th Century Flax Wheel Spin Demonstration and Tales
Saturday, May 25 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Also cars that traveled Maryland's historic National Road and wagons that helped build it. Check-in at Welcome Center. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.
Washington County Tractor Pull
Saturday, May 25 - 6 p.m.
Washington County Agriculture Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Hosted by Washington County Tractor Pullers Association. $15 general admission, free ages 9 and younger. Go to https://www.facebook.com/p/Washington-County-Tractor-Pullers-Association-100023919435313/.
Don't Back Down: A Tom Petty Tribute
Saturday, May 25 - 8 to 11 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Songs from the entire catalog.$25. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Bowman House Tours
Sunday, May 26 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Bowman House Museum and Pottery
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
19th century log house. Hearth-cooking demonstrations. Period guest demonstrators. Go to https://www.facebook.com/Boonsboro-Historical-Society-MD-237198373341964 or https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house.
Grease
Sunday, May 26 - 1 p.m. (final show)
Washington County Playhouse
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Contains adult language and themes. Musical, set in the 1950s. Tickets include dinner and show. $65 general admission, $59 military, police, fire, EMS. Go to https://washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/ or call 301-739-7469.
