Arts and entertainment activities in the Hagerstown area from July 22-28

Are you ready for some hot summer entertainment? Whether your idea of ​​fun is theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we have your entertainment guide here at NXT Best!

Longstreet’s March to Hagerstown and Return, September 11-14, 1862

Monday July 22 – 7:00 PM

McKinley Hall

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

209 W. Hoofdstraat.

Sharpsburg

Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Presented by local historian Alex Rossino. Sponsored by the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. Lecture is free. Sign a signed book or Civil War print with the purchase of a $5 ticket. Parking is available in the alley and on Main and Hall Streets. Visit tinyurl.com/3ecxvurk or call 301-432-5079.

Shane Gamble and the Hearts of the Pawn Shop

Wednesday July 24 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

University Square

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Americana pop. Part of MDWK Music & Market. Food and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) for sale. Hosted by the City of Hagerstown. Admission is free.

Leslie McKee

Wednesday July 24 – 7:00 PM

Music tent in the city park

501 Virginia Ave.

Hagerstown

Weather permitting. Christian music. Part of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Visit www.valorexcel.com.

Learnicity Spikeball Spectacular

Thursday July 25 – 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

University Square

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Downtown Spikeball Tournament. All ages and skill levels; 64-team single elimination. Cash prizes for winners. Sponsored by the City of Hagerstown. Visit https://tinyurl.com/445jd75k to register.

American Tattoo: from outlaw to mainstream

Thursday July 25 – 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museumlaan

Hagerstown

Presented by author and counterculture historian Gerry LaVrouw. The Evolution of Tattoos and Tattoo Art in the Second Half of the 20th Century. $12. Pre-registration required. Contact Donna at 301-739-5727 or [email protected].

Toronzo Cannon – The Chicago Bluesman

Thursday July 25 – 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Hubstad Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore Street.

Hagerstown

Contemporary Chicago Blues. $23.18. Visit https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Stable Shakers Duo

Friday July 26 – 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Musicians

46 W. Main Street.

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

Swing, jazz, country, Americana, and cosmic folk. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email [email protected] or call 717-655-2500.

Candy party

Friday July 26 – 6:00 PM and Saturday July 27 – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM

The Maryland Theater

21 S. Potomac Street.

Hagerstown

Design candy crafts, participate in a large Maryland-themed candy board game, a candy garden game, a candy scavenger hunt, photo opportunities and a local craft fair. $19 to $40. Visit www.mdtheatre.org/candyfest or call 301-790-2000.

Kyaira

Friday June 26 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

University Square

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

90s R&B. Drinks available for purchase at Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co. Bring a blanket or chair. Grab food from a downtown restaurant. Part of the Decades Music Series. Presented by the City of Hagerstown. Admission is free.

US Navy Band Country Current

Friday July 26 – 6:15 PM

Hagerstown Community College Alumni Amphitheater

11400 Robinwood drive

Hagerstown

Country Bluegrass. Seven-piece military band. Presented by the Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association. Concessions available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Free admission. For more information and weather updates, email [email protected] or call 240-500-2346.

The angry plane tree and the high and wide

Friday July 26 – 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Hubstad Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore Street.

Hagerstown

Bluegrass. $23.18. Visit https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Potomac River History Tour

Saturday July 27 – 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Meet at JCPenney

17301 Valley Mall Road suite 400

Hagerstown

See Cushwa Basin, Lockhouse 44, Conococheague Aqueduct, Williamsport Museum, and Fort Frederick. Lunch at Springfield Farm. Departure from and return to JCPenney, Hagerstown. Organized and conducted by the Washington County Historical Society. $65. To register, call 301-797-8782 or email [email protected].

Horticultural workshop on watering techniques

Saturday July 27 – 9:00 – 11:30 am

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7303 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Led by Washington County Master Gardeners. Taught in and out of the garden. Pros and cons of different watering techniques, from soaker hoses to self-watering systems. Learn about rain barrels and plants that naturally require less water. Pre-registration required. $15. Contact Annette at [email protected] or 301-791-1604.

The Tans

Saturday July 27 – 10am – 12pm

Brooke’s House Coffee & Chocolate Shop

1083 Marylandlaan.

Hagerstown

Smooth jazz. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.

Mini Vacation Bible School

Saturday July 27 – 10am – 1pm

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

802 Summit Ave.

Hagerstown

Activities for kids and families on the church square. Pizza and treats, music, moon bounce, water slide, games, storytelling and science experiments. Call 301-733-4720.

Finding the Real War: Maryland’s Profound Impact on American History

Saturday 27 July – lecture 11.30am, Newcomer House open 10am-4pm

Newcomers house

18422 Shepherdstown Pike

Keedysville

Discussion on “Finding the Real War: Maryland’s Profound Influence on American History through the Battles of Antietam and Monocacy, and the Election of 1864” led by Stephen A. Goldman And James J.Broomall. Part of the Newcomer House Porch Program. Volunteers are available to provide information about the Newcomer House and the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Free. Email [email protected] or call 240-308-1740.

Josh Crews Rowdy Acres

Saturday July 27 – 7:00 PM

Shafer Park Gazebo

37 Parkweg

Boonsboro

Bluegrass, country. Presented by the Boonsboro Park Board. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Free. Visit town.boonsboro.md.us, email [email protected] or call 301-432-5141.

Joe Pug

Saturday July 27 – 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Hubstad Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore Street.

Hagerstown

Folk. $28.52. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Back to back

Sunday July 28 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Pen Mar Park

14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road

Cascade

Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park. Music and dancing. Call 240-313-2700 or visit www.washco-md.net.

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Sunday July 28 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Musicians

46 W. Main Street.

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

Directed by Johnny Calamari And Brad Munn. Bring bluegrass instruments and play. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. For more information, email [email protected] or call 717-655-2500.

Tour of the Bowman House Museum

Sunday July 28 – 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Bowman House Museum and Pottery

323 N. Main Street.

Boonsboro

Self-guided tour of log cabin. Hearth cooking demonstrations with 18th and 19th century dishes. Raised bed vegetable garden. Period guest demonstrators. Visit https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house/.

Daryl Mosley

Sunday July 28 – 6:00 PM

Pinesburg Baptist Church

14813 Clear Spring Road

Willemstad

Grand Ole Opry veteran, singer, songwriter and storyteller. Freewill offering. Call 502 262-0428.

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday July 28 – 7:00 PM

Music tent in the city park

668 City Park Drive

Hagerstown

Band of 50 members. With trombonist David Wenerd and conductor Lynn Lewrew. Free entrance.

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