Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 25; workshop, Thursday, Sept. 1 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
A full-day workshop on loosening up the portrait painting process with Pam Wenger, pamwenger.com. $85; $75 Valley Art Association members and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts members. Lunch is included To register, contact Elaine Wolfe at valleyartinfo@gmail.com or 304-261-9583.
Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 25; workshop, Thursday, Sept. 15, and Friday, Sept. 16 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
A two-day workshop for beginning and intermediate sculptors, with Lesa Cook (lesacook.com). $180; $165 Valley Art Association members and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts members. The cost includes all materials and lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe at valleyartinfo@gmail.com or 304-261-9583.
Thursday, Aug. 25 - 6 p.m.
The United Church of Christ Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat Group butterfly program offers an opportunity to share caterpillar and butterfly experiences, information about creating a butterfly garden on your property and instructions on raising monarch caterpillars using a caterpillar nursery. Free nurseries to those who have reserved one by contacting Bob Benchoff at 717-377-4729 or emailing benchoff360@comcast.net by Tuesday, Aug. 23. Part One is open to previous recipients of caterpillar nurseries and other experienced caterpillar and butterfly enthusiasts.
Continues through Tuesday, Sept. 6 - Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; also available online
The exhibit features wood, mixed media, pencil and watercolor of Gregory and Joan Boor. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com/.
Continues through Saturday Aug. 27 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Creative Arts Studio's exhibit represents the varied approaches the group takes and the media they use to create their work. Call 304-620-7277 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays will change every two months throughout 2022. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, Aug. 31; event Saturday, Sept.17 - gates open at 8 a.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
Muddy Mamas is an untimed 5K mud run and obstacle course for girls and women. Proceeds support programming at Girls Inc. of Washington County. Registration for women 18 and older is $85; girls and women ages 10 to 17, $35. Go to muddymamasmudrun.com/
Thursday, Aug. 25 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
Classic rock 'n' roll. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php. Call 717-261-3275.
Thursday, Aug. 25 - 6 to 7 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve Natural Amphitheater
Marybeth Grove will perform. Picnic tables and benches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 681-252-1387 or go to www.potomacaudubon.org.
Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - noon to 4 p.m.
Clocktower Gallery will celebrate C&O Canal Days with paintings and photographs featuring scenes along the towpath such as Taylors Landing, Big Slackwater, Dam 4, Dam 5 and Cushwa Basin among others.
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Artwork by Debra Lee will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 28 - Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
Valley Art Association August member show. Call 301-797-2867, go to http://www.valleyartassoc.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md.
Continues through Saturday, Oct. 29 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays; and by appointment.
Hosted by The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. The exhibit will showcase the work of five artists — Kirby Heltebridle, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary and Ann Ruppert — and photographs by Dan Mangan. Call 717-655-2500 or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 18 - Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
The annual quilt show will feature quilts produced by the local Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild. The annual Yard-Square Quilts, a display of more than 60 small 36-inch square quilts, will be auctioned on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Springs State Park. Proceeds will go to Black Cat Music Cooperative to benefit its Empowering Youth Through Music programs. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Continues through Friday, Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Frederick Arts Council Arts Center
LGBTQ+ artists from Frederick and the mid-Atlantic region respond to the idea of limitless change — understanding and embracing the emerging fluidity and perpetual transformation of the human experience. Go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
296 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan House and Museum is open for tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City Park Train Hub Museum and Steam Engine 202
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturday, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
Friday, Aug. 26 - 6 to 9 p.m; Saturday, Aug. 27 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 26, Friday Night Kids street dance, Tony's Pizza, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28, more than 100 vendors will be at Byron Memorial Park with music in the gazebo all day. Saturday, concert with the Cruisers in the pavilion at the ball field from 6 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, concert with Paul Wagner and the Country Swingers from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Go to https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsportMD.
Friday, Aug. 26 - 8 p.m.
A retired character actor with diagnosed dementia, played by Wil Love, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time. A post-show talkback with producer, writer, director John Putch and cast members will follow the movie. Tickets cost $10 plus a $2 service charge, general admission. The door opens 30 minutes before showtime. For tickets, go to totempoleplayhouse.org/.
Friday, Aug. 26 - 4 to 9 p.m.
The evening will include Kasandra Cultural Center folkloric dance and salsa lessons, 4 to 5 p.m.; Ginada Pinata, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; La Mafia Del Guaguanco, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Go to Imaginehagerstown.org.
Live music by Staff Infection, a hot dog-eating contest and discounted beer prices.
Friday, Aug. 26 - 7 p.m.
Lana Spence Band will perform.
Friday, Aug. 26 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Friday, Aug. 26 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Free. Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as married. Then the IRS decides to check them out. Tickets for preview shows cost $35; tickets for other performances, $50 each. All tickets are subject to a $4 service charge per ticket. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/love-sex-and-the-i-r-s/
Saturdays in August - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miller House Museum and Garden
Know what time it is with this fun workshop and go home with your own learning version of a clock. Call 301-797-8782 or go to Washcohistory.org.
Saturday Aug. 27 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The car show, held in memory of Jone Bowman, will be held rain or shine. The Bowman Museum, with more than 90 new and restored cars and trucks from 1906 to 2018 and more than 1,000 model vehicles, will be open. All cars are welcome; no judging. There will transportation from public parking to the museum. Proceeds will go Hospice of Washington County directed to Doey's House. Show vehicles registration, $10 per vehicle; car corral, $20 per vehicle; free public parking, donations appreciated. The show is presented by Mason Dixon Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, call 301-582-0340. Food will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
Hosted by Washington County Master Gardeners. In a dozen tents at four teaching gardens, guests will learn why pollinators such as bees and butterflies are important and how to protect them. Visitors will enjoy garden tours, pollinator crafts for children, educational displays and a native plant sale. For information, call 301-791-1604.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
One-of-a-kind event that spotlights potatoes and their growing process. On Saturday, potatoes planted in the spring will be harvested by a horse-drawn plow. Children can go into the potato patch and pick up the crop. Saturday includes food trucks, kitchen, bake sale and potato candy sale and ice cream, music by the Cruisers from 1 to 4 p.m.; antique tractor and truck show; kids potato pickin' registration, 10 to 11 a.m.; draft horses plow the potato patch, 11 a.m.; potato chip-making demonstration, 10 a.m. to noon; kids' potato-pickin' contest and awards, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; pick your own field potatoes for adults, 12:30 p.m., $10 per gallon bucket of Kennebec potatoes; kids tractor pedal pull, 12:30 p.m.; University of Maryland Pollinator Palooza, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; historic demonstrations and more. Sunday includes food trucks, kitchen, bake sale, potato candy sale, funnel cakes and ice cream; live music by Gardeners Cook Band, 1 to 4 p.m.; antique tractor pull, 11 a.m.; museums, rural village self-guided tours and gift shop, antique tractors, truck and stagecoach show, historic demonstrations; blacksmith shop, decorative and functional hand forging techniques, broom makers shop and broom-making; classic car cruise-in and DJ, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/events-rural-heritage-museum.html or follow Facebook@ruralheriagemuseum.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
French, British and American Indian re-enactors assemble for two days of 18th-century living history demonstrations and battle reenactments. Period crafts and a food vendor also will be available. Park entrance fees apply. Call 301-842-2155.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 9 a.m., doors open; 10 a.m., bidding begins; until sold out
Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship
Items up for bid include homemade baked goods, jellies, relish and candy, a variety of memorabilia and more. A food stand will be open during the event. Proceeds will benefit the work of the church mission team and church needs. Kevin Booth will perform at 1 p.m. following the auction. Call 301-791-5432 or email broadfordingcob@verizon.net.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 11 a.m., doors open; serving at noon
Salem Reformed Church will hold a food fundraiser for the church. The menu includes homemade soups: corn, noodle, ham and bean, $3.50 per bowl; sandwiches: country and city ham and steamers, $3.75; homemade desserts: pies and cakes, $1.50; homemade salads, mac and cheese and baked beans, $1.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Mark England will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Pop, hip-hop and R&B. For ages 21 and older. Tickets cost $115 to $150. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 3 p.m., activities for the family; 5:30 p.m. concert
The concert will feature more than 40 musical performers. Lawn games and picnic food provided. The concert features The Berkeley Springs Rock and Roll Choir, The Black Cat Rock and Roll Orchestra, The BlackCat Jr. School of Rock, The Tri-State Ukeclectic Orchestra, The Young Yukes, Laz Rapidaz and The Uke-Sing and Jam Club. For information, go to Blackcatmusiccooperative.org.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 6 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 p.m.
A murder mystery farce. $59.50; $49.50, children ages 5 to 12; $53.50 military members and first responders, members only, plus fee. Call 301-739-7469 or go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown is starting a junior membership for young people ages 6 to 17 and family members. Drivers, crew members, fans, racing enthusiasts are welcome. Bring your race car for display. There is no charge to join. Monthly meetings will be held at Wilson Ruritan. Monthly field trips to racing-related venues, educational seminars and speakers. If you are bringing your race car, contact Tommy Cordell at 570-494-5767 or email twcordell@gmail.com.
Continues through Wednesday, Aug. 31; Library hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1:30 to 5 p.m.
14600 Pen Mar High Rock Road
Dancing with live music, magic shows, children's games, jitterbug and waltz dancing contests, concessions and more. Ray Birely Orchestra will provide music. Free.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
The Bowman House and Museum
Hearth cooking demonstrations will include seasonal meat, fresh summer garden vegetables and a desert. The Bowman House will be open for self-guided tours, as well the raised bed vegetable garden, for planting and gardening techniques. Free. Go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroHistoricalSociety.
OPEN Sundays through September - 1 to 4 p.m.
The Boonesborough Museum of History
The museum contains a collection of historical objects of local and national significance. For information about the museum, go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroughMuseum
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 5 to 7 p.m.
This year's concert will feature the Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Quintet, featuring Arturo O'Farrill, piano; Adam O'Farrill, trumpet; Zack O'Farrill, drums' Liano Mateo, bass; and Victor Pablo, percussion. Free and open to the public. Rain location is Waynesboro Area Middle School.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Bring bluegrass instruments and enjoy the pick. Hosted by Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Nik Weisniewski will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
Bluegrass gospel. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php. Call 717-261-3275.
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring a chair. When volunteers are available, miniature train rides will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 31 - 6 p.m.; show dates Thursday, Oct. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 6
Morgan Arts Council's Ice House Theater Project will hold auditions for "The Bold, The Young and the Murdered." The show, directed by Brice Williams, is a comedy murder mystery on a soap opera set. There are parts for nine adult actors; a few of the parts could be played by older-looking teens. No prior experience is required. Call 304-258-2300 or go to Macicehouse.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 31 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Room locations will be made available upon arrival. Tuition for both ensembles is $150 per semester. The Junior Strings Ensemble, under the direction of Renee Shaw Nutwell, is open to elementary, middle and high school-age string players and meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Sept. 7. The Shepherd Community Orchestra, under the direction of Camilo Perez-Mejia, is open to advanced string players in middle and high school as well as adult community members, and meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 7. The ensembles will perform in two concerts in Frank Arts Center Theater: a fall concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and a spring concert on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. To register for an audition or for information, contact Heather Wilson at communitymusic@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5248.
Wednesdays, Aug. 31 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Atrium, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
The instructor will be Christa Angelo. $20 drop-in. To register, go to WCMFA.org/the-art-of-meditation-and-yoga.
Thursday, Sept. 1 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
Music from Hank Williams to Chuck Berry plus originals. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php. Call 717-261-3275.
Thursday, Sept. 1 - 6 p.m.
Butcher Center Plaza - outdoors
Shepherd Faculty Jazz Ensemble features saxophonist Dr. Kirtus Adams, school of music director, and Shepherd adjunct faculty bassist Kevin Pace; guitarist Peter Heiss, pianist Bob Sykes and drummer Kelton Norris. Free. Bring folding chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Frank Arts Center. https://www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 25 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; opening reception Saturday, Sept. 10 - 2 to 4 p.m.
The exhibit benefits the Maryland Food Bank-Western Branch. Katherine Peterson of Valley Art Association is coordinating the exhibit, which includes her artwork, and works by other Valley Art Association members. All artwork will be for sale, and there will be a raffle at the opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 10. The exhibit and reception are free. Some of the proceeds from the sales and the raffle will help feed the hungry. Email kat.petersonstudio@gmail.com.
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Artwork by Gwen and Larry Bergey will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.
Friday, Sept. 2 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Food, music, 50/50 drawing. $5. Call 301-573-1501.
Friday, Sept. 2 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pap's Dog Stop Food Truck will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Joel Newman, jazz guitar, will play standards from ballads to up-tempo from noon to 1 p.m.
Continues through Sunday, Oct. 30; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
296 S. Burnans Blvd., U.S. 11
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Friday, Sept. 2 - 6 p.m.
Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, young person in recovery, bestselling author, recovery coach and an attorney advocating for treatment over incarceration, will be the speaker for the event. DJ Sidekick will be the host. Go to Speaksobriety.com.
Friday, Sept. 2 - 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 2 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Friday, Sept. 2 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Hip-Hop and Rap. B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs make up Cypress Hill. Tickets cost $85, standing room only, no reserved seating. Ages 21 and older. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Saturday, Sept. 3 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Allen Snyder will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Saturday, Sept. 3 - 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
A tribute to Queen. Tickets cost $25 to $55. For tickets, go to www.luhrscenter.com/event/one-night-of-queen/.
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 1 to 7 p.m.
Two stages and music all day, also arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities and 50/50 drawing, food trucks as well as craft beer and spirits. Main stage entertainment: Samz@7, 1 p.m.; Sussman, Jankura and Hepfer, 2:15 p.m.; The Loose Screws, 3:30 p.m.; Lucky Punk, 4:45 p.m.; Big Whiskey, 6 p.m. The solo/duo stage features John Dolly, 1:45 p.m.; The Flying Matlocks, 3 p.m.; G@g, 4:15 p.m.; The Note Riders, 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance or at the door; free for ages 10 and younger. Go to tinyurl.com/2p89wys4.
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 2 to 5 p.m.
George Tindall Combo will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 7 p.m.
Jeff Taulton and South Mountain Jam will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Peter Heiss and Shawn Dennison will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring a chair. When volunteers are available, miniature train rides will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 - 6 to 8 p.m.
A chance to swim with your dog. A fundraiser for Humane Society of Washington County. $5 per dog at the gate; people by donation. Go to tinyurl.com/2skeputk.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 - 6 to 6:45 p.m.
Facebook Live via www.facebook.com/brooklaneinc
Join Brook Lane therapist Donna Fogle as she shares information regarding the skills, tools and work needed to achieve a more full and satisfying life while in recovery. The program is presented by Brook Lane.
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Gad Abouts square dance club will offer lessons covering modern western square dancing. Dress is casual. The first two nights are free and families are welcome. Students will dance on the first night. The dance hall is behind the church with parking and access via East Chestnut Street. Call 717-977-1040 or go to www.gad-abouts.com.
Thursday, Sept. 8, through Tuesday, Oct. 4 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; virtually beginning Saturday, Sept. 10
The exhibit is presented by Washington Goes Purple and Washington County Arts Council. Go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 5:30 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
An information session on submitting creations to the Amazing Tablescapes exhibit will be offered. The exhibit will be displayed Friday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 12 at the museum, and online through Tuesday, Feb. 28. To register for the session, call 301-797-5727 or email victoria.beyer@gmail.com.
Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will hold fall outdoor educational programs for children ages 5 to 10. Sessions are limited to 10 children and two adult instructors. Tuition is $235 for non-members; $215 members. For detailed descriptions, to enroll and to find out information, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education, email amy@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial Park
A chance to swim with your dog. A fundraiser for Humane Society of Washington County. $5 per dog at the gate; people by donation; VIP hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., $15 in advance. Go to tinyurl.com/y8ev6a7m.
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 9 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10 - 8 a.m. to noon
Family Life Center of St. Paul United Methodist Church
Sponsored by St. Paul United Women in Faith (United Methodist Women). In addition to yard sale "treasures," there will be clothing, collectibles, household items, electronics, sporting goods, books, toys and more. Pap's Dog Stop Hotdog and Sausage Cart will be on site each day. Yard sale proceeds will be distributed to many local missions and other missions administered through the United Women in Faith (United Methodist Women) organization. For information, call 717-263-4975.
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 7:30 p.m., lecture; 9 p.m., meet-and-greet
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Rick Steves will present a thought-provoking conversation about his travels and advocacy. Tickets cost $30 to $40, discounts for military, ages 62 and older, students, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. Tickets for the meet-and-greet cost $76.75. All orders are subject to a $5 fee. Go to Weinbergcenter.org/performances.
Friday, Sept. 9 - 5 to 8 p.m.
In front of Williamsport Town Hall
Street food, music, 50/50 drawing. $5. Call 301-573-1501 or email jmb@myactv.net.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
296 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan House and Museum is open for tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturday, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
Friday, Sept. 9 - entry 4 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 10 - entry 1 to 10 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
Bands include Kix, Streetlight Circus, The Roadducks, Silvertung, Ever Rise, Slippery When Wet, Brickyard Road and others. For ticket prices and add-ons, go to wiynn.com/event/interstate-rock-fest-2022/.
Friday, Sept. 9 - 7 p.m.
Kip and Dale Young of Forever Young Music will present a multimedia music presentation and tribute to stars of the Grand Ole Opry from Roy Acuff, Wabash Cannonball, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family and others. Tickets cost $25 plus fees. Call 301-790-2000 or go to www.themarylandtheatre.com/forever-young.
Friday, Sept. 09 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Friday, Sept. 9 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Tickets cost $50 to $65. Ages 21 and older. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment.
Saturday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Sept. 18 - Fridays and Saturdays - 8 p.m.; Sundays - 2:30 p.m.
A comedy by Neil Simon. Rated PG-13. Tickets cost $22; military, seniors ages 65 and older and students ages 18 to 25, $19; youth up to age 17, $15. Go to www.oldoperahouse.org/
Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 6 - Fridays and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer on the Orient Express. Based on the book by Agatha Christie. Fridays and Sundays, $54; $44, ages 12 and younger; Saturdays, $57; $47 ages 12 and younger. Go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/box-office or call 301-662-6600.
Friday, Sept. 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Join a ranger and a librarian from Frederick County Public Libraries on this family-friendly adventure. The librarian will read a short story, aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds and elementary students. After the story, a ranger will give a short talk and lead a brief walk along the Blue Blazes Creek. tinyurl.com/mryd6864
Saturday, Sept. 10 - 5 to 10 p.m.
Vinyl Tap will perform. Bubble Eats Food Truck; Routh Edges Brewing and Lake House Distilling. $10 admission. Bring chairs.