Jersey Boys, the Marshall Tucker Band and a Harry Potter fest! It's NXT Best!

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!

Gutbusters: The Evolution of Civil War Ambulances

Monday, July 29- 7 p.m.

Pry House Field Hospital Museum

18906 Shepherdstown Pike

Keedysville

Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Presented by local historian Dana Shoaf . Sponsored by the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. Lecture is free. Go to tinyurl.com/3ecxvurk or call 301-432-5079.

Movie Night: The Boys in the Boat

Tuesday, July 30 - 7 p.m.

Smithburg Library Community Room

66 W. Water St.

Smithsburg

Rated PG-13. Free. To register, call 301-824-7722.

80s Music Bingo

Wednesday, July 31 - doors open 5 p.m., bingo begins 6 p.m.

Barrel House

39 N. Third St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Presented by Cumberland Valley School of Music . Food and drink available for purchase. Purchase bingo boards for $5 each. Proceeds benefit CVSM. Call 717-261-1220 or email steph@cvsmusic.org .

Gilding with Silver Leaf

Wednesday, July 31 - 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Online

Demonstration by artist Nicole Troup. Free. To register, call the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts at 301-739-5727 or email Crystal Schelle at cschelle@wcmfa.org .

Scott Day Band

Wednesday, July 31- 7 p.m.

City Park Bandshell

501 Virginia Ave.

Hagerstown

Weather permitting. Christian rock and blues. Part of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.valorexcel.com .

Metalachi

Thursday, Aug. 1 - 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Blend of heavy metal and traditional mariachi music. $21.05. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend

Friday, Aug. 2 - starts 10 a.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3 - starts 9 a.m.

Downtown Waynesboro, Pa.

Treasure hunts, high tea, family fun night, pub crawl, Great Hall of Activities, STEAM class, storytime, wand workshop, magic show, paint parties, costume contest and parade, pet costume contest, photo shoots, magical keepsakes, magical yoga, movies, singer Grace Fala , actress Ellie Darcey-Alden , more. For schedule, registrations, fees, etc., go to mainstreetwaynesboro.org/projects or call 717-762-0397.

G@g

Friday, Aug. 2 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Jazz, funk and folk. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

U.S. Navy Cruisers

Friday, Aug. 2 - 7 p.m.

Shafer Park gazebo

37 Park Drive

Boonsboro

Jazz, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop. 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.

A Swift Night Out

Friday, Aug. 2 - 7 to 9 p.m.

Meet at Chimney Swift Tower

University Drive (near Shepherd University's Dunlop Hall)

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Visit five stations at the Chimney Swift Tower. Receive a sweet treat. Watch birds. Free. Registration appreciated. Go to https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/a-swift-night-out-5/ or email katelyn@potomacaudubon.org .

The Marshall Tucker Band

Friday, Aug. 2 - 7:30 p.m.

Luhrs Center

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Blues, country and jazz. $35 to $79. Go to https://luhrscenter.com/event/the-marshall-tucker-band/ or call 717-477-7469.

Jersey Boys

Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 18 - for dates and times go to https://totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/jersey-boys/ or call 717-352-2164.

Totem Pole Playhouse

9555 Golf Course Road

Fayetteville, Pa.

The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. $54.

Honey Island Swamp Band with Brian Haas

Friday, Aug. 2 - 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Contemporary roots. $23.18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Naked Eye

Saturday, Aug. 3 - 10 a.m. to noon

Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop

1083 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown

Classic rock. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/ .

Carnivorous Plant Nursery Field Trip

Saturday, Aug. 3 - 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Carnivorous Plant Nursery

13763 John Cline Road

Smithsburg

For adults. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Led by Master Naturalist Roy Boyle. Learn about feeding and care of plants. Purchase plants, soil and other equipment. Field trip is free. Registration required. Go to https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/carnivorous-plant-nursery-field-trip/ , email PVMN@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Medicinal Plant Walk

Saturday, Aug. 3 - 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Meet at 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 info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.

Rural Heritage Museum Self-Guided Tour

Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Learn about Washington County's past. Wallk through an 1800's 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 .

Daryl Davis and Josh Christina

Saturday, Aug. 3 - 8 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

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

New Moon Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath

Sunday, Aug. 4 - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Unity of Hagerstown

18313 Lappans Road

Boonsboro

Guided poses and meditations led by Sandy Morrell and Sabrina Madsen. Crystal singing bowls, chimes, native flute, intuitive singing, etc. Bring mat, blanket, pillow and water. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. $40, payable at the door. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org or call 240-409-5940.

Headliners

Sunday, Aug. 4 - 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 .

The Wayne Band Concert - Celebrating its 125th Year

Sunday, Aug. 4 - 3 p.m.

Quincy Village's Hess Room

6596 Orphanage Road

Waynesboro, Pa.

The community band of Waynesboro will play standard band literature from various decades throughout its 125-year history.

Clendenen Brothers Bluegrass

Sunday, Aug. 4 - 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

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