Arts and entertainment activities in the Hagerstown area Aug.12-18
Are you ready for some hot summer entertainment? Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we’ve got your entertainment guide right here in NXT Best!
Annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale
Orders accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 28
Franklin County Extension
181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, Pa.
Eighteen varieties of native trees and shrubs; $20- $40. All items must be ordered in advance. Go to or call 717-263-9226. Pick up orders Friday, Oct. 4, between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Extension in Chambersburg. Sale supports Master Watershed Steward activities.
Behind-the-Scenes Archaeology
Monday, Aug. 12 – 2 p.m.
Visitor Center
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
171 Shoreline Drive
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Archaeology and the U.S. Armory Grounds, history of Harpers Ferry. Part of a series of presentations from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park’s cultural resource specialist and archaeologist, Darlene Hassler. Call 304-535-6029 or go to https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
Back to School Bash
Monday, Aug. 12 – 3 to 7 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
100 Charles St.
Hagerstown
Parents must be present. Free bookbags filled with school supplies (first come, first served), haircuts, music by DJ Nore, food trucks and more. Go to www.habitat-wc.org, email [email protected] or call 301-791-9009.
The hills were black with spectators: Civilians on the Antietam Battlefield
Monday, Aug. 12 – 7 p.m.
McKinley Hall
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
209 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Presented by local historian Jim Broomall. Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. Drawing for an autographed book or a Civil War print with purchase of $5 ticket. Parking area off alley, and on Main and Hall streets. Lecture is free. Go to tinyurl.com/3ecxvurk or call 301-432-5079.
Hadley
Wednesday, Aug. 14 – 6 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Country, soul and blues. Part of MDWK Music & Market. Food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) available for purchase. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Free admission.
Bryan Wiles and Friends
Wednesday, Aug. 14 – 7 p.m.
City Park Bandshell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Weather permitting. Contemporary Christian and instrumentals. Part of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.valorexcel.com.
Community Fair
Thursday, Aug. 15 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
C.W. Brooks Building lawn
45 W. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Learn about Choice Neighborhoods. Contact Rachel Paul at 301-797-6370 or [email protected].
‘Gardners, Bring Your Best’ Lunch & Learn
Thursday, Aug. 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center
15 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
For all gardeners and planters. Attendees should bring pictures or actual veggies, tomatoes and/or flowers. Tasting of local peach varieties, a preview of planting for the fall season and door prizes. Lunch provided. Free. Go to or call 717-552-2977.
City Farmers Market
Thursday, Aug. 15 – 3 to 7 p.m.
Hatter’s Plaza
19 Rochester Place (along the Cultural Trail next to The Updegraff, 51 W. Washington St.)
Hagerstown
Fresh produce and baked goods. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
Cushwa Basin Launch Boat Tour
Through Saturday, Sept. 28 – every Friday and Saturday 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Cushwa Basin Visitor Center
205 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport
Boat cruise and guided tour. An interpretive history of the canal. Approximately 40 minutes. Free. Tickets available on first-come, first served basis, one hour before the trip. Stop by the Williamsport Visitor Center on day of cruise. Tickets cannot be reserved in advance. Call 301-739-4200.
Pizza Night
Friday, Aug. 16 – 4 to 7 p.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Company
2202 Dargan School Road
Sharpsburg
Eat in or carry out; $12 for 16-inch pizza. To order in advance after 1:30 p.m., call 301-432-2130. Proceeds benefit the fire company.
Garden Night at the Museum
Friday, Aug. 16 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in City Park)
Hagerstown
In the Kaylor Rose Garden. Jazz by the VBT Trio. Bring a picnic meal and blanket or chair. Wine sold by Stone House Urban Winery. Free. Go to or call 301-739-5727.
Where the Wild Things Are: Flora and Fauna in Art
Friday, Aug. 16 – opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m., exhibit continues through Saturday, Oct. 26 – 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Live music by Samz@7 featuring Tresa Day during reception. Artwork by area artists, including Denny Bingaman, Sharon Coons, Andrea Finch, Melissa Hook, Katrina Hoopes, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary, Rhonda Smith, Anne St. John, Scott Strong and Carol Wilks. Email [email protected].
Samz@7 featuring Tresa Day
Friday, Aug. 16 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
’40s jazz, rhythm & blues, folk, classic country. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email [email protected] or call 717-655-2500.
Footloose!
Friday, Aug. 16 – activities at 7 p.m., movie begins at dusk
City Park
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Outdoor movie and pre-movie festivities. Rated PG. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Fridays, Aug. 16 and 23, Saturdays, Aug. 17 and 24 – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 – 1 p.m.
ACT Black Box Studio
43 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Musical based on Charles Schulz’ comic strip. $20 general admission, $35 dinner at Pretzel Pizza Creations and show or dinner at The Dog House and show. Go to or call 301-491-7228.
Augustoberfest Volksmarch
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Start anytime between 8 a.m. and noon; finish walk by 2 p.m. Free tickets for Augustoberfest; limited number, first come, first served.
Chicken BBQ and Fried Country Ham Sandwich Sale
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 9 a.m. until sold out
Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Company
7619 Old National Pike
Boonsboro
Chicken dinner includes 1/2 chicken, baked beans and applesauce, $11; 1/2 chicken, $9; fried country ham sandwich, $6. To order in advance, call Robyn at 301-667-2301 before 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16.
The Howlers
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke’s House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Classic rock, country and blues. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Arrowheads and Archery
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conococheague Institute Visitor Center
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Part of Saturdays’ historic programs. Historic homestead and gardens. Learn about the 18th century through hands-on programming, crafts and exhibits. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, email [email protected] or call 717-328-2800.
Frederick Douglass in Chambersburg: More Than A Speech
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center
15 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Presentation, lunch and bus tour. Nathan Richardson will portray Frederick Douglass and Doug Dobbs will portray John Brown. $25 includes discussion, lunch and motorcoach tour; $10 for discussion only. Purchase tickets in person at the visitors’ center or go to Call 866-646-8060 or 717-552-2977.
Augustoberfest
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 – 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; for full schedule go to https://augustoberfest.org/
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
German festival. Entertainment including live music and dancing, food, children’s activities, vendors. $10 general admission online or at the gate, free ages 12 and younger.
Rural Heritage Museum Self-Guided Tour
Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Learn about Washington County’s past. Walk through an 1800s rural Maryland village. Indoor scavenger hunt for kids. Wear comfortable walking shoes. $5 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and younger. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.
Mean Girls Jr.
Saturday, Aug. 17 – 2 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
$20. Go to or call 301-790-2000.
In The Key of “C”
Sunday, Aug. 18 – 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road
Cascade
Music and dancing. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park. Call 240-313-2700 or go to www.washco-md.net.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, Aug. 18 – 7 p.m.
South Hagerstown High School
1101 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Free.
Davy Knowles and his band: Electrifying Blues!
Sunday, Aug. 18 – 8 to 10 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Blues/rock. $23.18. Go to or call 301-800-9390.
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