Finish off summer with some hot 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!
Stories in the Round
Monday, Aug. 26 - 7 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
13245 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown
Octogenarian Ellouise Schoettler describes the arc of her life in an interview with friend and fellow creative Susan Gordon, reminiscing about her recurring response to hardship, devastating personal, familial, national and world challenges. Part of Stories in the Round. Free admission. Call 301-730-1638 or email fanitsky@hotmail.com .
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Roads to Antietam
Monday, Aug. 26 - 7 p.m.
McKinley Hall
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
209 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Presented by local historians John Schildt and Laura Marfut . 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.
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The Rave-Ons
Tuesday, Aug. 27 - 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 28 - 2 p.m.
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road No. 603
Fayetteville, Pa.
1950's music review tribute band. Music of Buddy Holly and more. $39. Go to https://tinyurl.com/24u7mpsc or call 717-352-2164.
Faycez U Know featuring Halima Peru
Wednesday, Aug. 28 - 6 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Go-go, soul and funk. Final MDWK Music & Market of the season. Food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) available for purchase. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Free admission.
West End Baptist Church
Wednesday, Aug. 28 - 7 p.m.
City Park Bandshell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Weather permitting. Contemporary Christian. Final event of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.valorexcel.com .
Sons of Pitches
Friday, Aug. 30 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Jazz, folk and classical. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Pa. Gospel Festival
Friday, Aug. 30 - 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31 - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Friday: Booth Brothers, Mark Lowry and The Erwins; Saturday at 2 p.m.: The Inspirations, The Kramers and Poet Voice s; Saturday at 7 p.m.: Greater Vision, Chosen Road and The Hoppers ; and Sunday: Legacy Five, Joseph Habedank and Jeff & Sheri Easter . Each show $25 to $45 or all shows $89 to $139. Go to https://luhrscenter.com/events/ or call 717- 477-7469.
Robbie Limon Band
Friday, Aug. 30 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31 - 2 p.m.
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
70s era music. $39. Go to https://tinyurl.com/bdy2d7mc or call 717-352-2164.
Curtis Salgado: The Blues Foundation
Friday, Aug. 30 - 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Blues award winner. $25.31. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Ryan Franke
Saturday, Aug. 31 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Variety. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/ .
18th Century Homestead Life
Saturday, Aug. 31 - 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 info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
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Music on the Porch Day
Saturday, Aug. 31 - musical performance 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., house open and docents available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Newcomer House
18422 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville
Monocacy Field Music, a group of volunteer fife and drum musicians, perform. Free. Email rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org or call 240-308-1740.
Plein-Air Artists' Exhibit and Reception
Saturday, Aug. 31, reception 1 to 3 p.m., exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 29 - Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Gallery in City Park
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown
Artists' paintings from recent Plein Air Art Festival at City Park’s Hager House and plein-air artwork by Valley Art Association members. Refreshments during reception. Free admission. Go to www.valleyartassoc.org .
Early Living Museum Self-Guided Tour
Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Air-conditioned. Rural-life exhibits. Artifacts from 100 years ago, kids' indoor scavenger hunt. $5 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and younger. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714.
Barry Ratcliffe Night
Saturday, Aug. 31 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Meinelschmidt Distillery
54 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Award-winning actor. Photos, autographs, special Barry Whiskey Sour. Free admission. Call 240-503-1656.
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Truck & Tractor Pull Interstate Series
Saturday, Aug. 31 - 6 p.m.
Washington County Ag Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Classes: 8500 Mod Turbo, Hot Street Semi, 4500 Mod 4x4, Street Diesel 4x4, 7700 Light Limited, 13500 Hot Stock. $15.
Washington Goes Purple Kick-off & Candlelight Vigil
Saturday, Aug. 31 - 6 to 8 p.m.
City Park Bandshell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Master of ceremonies Ryan Smetzer , keynote speaker Meghann Perry. Purple glow sticks provided for moment of silence in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. Wear purple in support of addiction prevention.
Bilgewater Bluegrass
Saturday, Aug. 31 - 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.
Annual Jammin’ in the Park Music & Arts Festival
Sunday, Sept. 1 - 1 to 7 p.m.
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Family-friendly. Variety of musical styles. The Loose Screws, The Flying Matlocks, Cornerstone, Brian Forberger, Samz@7, BBD Trio, Ethan Larsh & The Cicadas, The Note Riders and Big Whiskey . Two stages, Kid Zone with free activities, mini golf, face painting, friendship-bracelet making, spin art, corn hole; arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, craft beer from Waynesboro’s Rough Edges Brewing, 50/50 raffle. Presented by The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro’s Destination ARTS! $10 admission, free ages 12 and younger. Tickets available at www.artsalliancegw.org and at the door. Proceeds benefit the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro .
Unforgettable Big Band
Sunday, Sept. 1 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Highfield-Cascade
Music and dancing. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series. Free. Call 240-313-2700 or go to www.washco-md.net .
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Jammin' in Waynesboro, big band at Pen Mar and… Washington Goes Purple! It's NXT Best!
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