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 [email protected] or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at [email protected] at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Sunday, Jan. 30
FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 30 – noon to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd.
Hagerstown
Displays include the Trains of Christmas, Midwood Junction, O-scale, HO-scale and kids trains, railroad artifacts and trains for kids to run. $6; $1, children ages 4 to 15; free for ages 3 and younger. The museum will be closed Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
IceFest
Continues through through Sunday, Jan. 30
Downtown Chambersburg, Pa.
Continuing Sunday: double-wide ice slide, Sunday, Jan. 30, noon to 4 p.m. Free admission; change for several events. For a complete schedule, go to icefestpa.com.
OUTDOORS
Winter Family Hike
Sunday, Jan. 30 – 1 to 3 p.m.
Appalachian Trail
The Institute will offer a winter hike for families with children age 10 and older. Led by an Institute naturalist, hikers will explore the wonders found in the woods. Free. Advance registration is required. To register, email [email protected]. The meeting place for the hike will be sent upon registration. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
African-American Heritage Special Exhibits
Tuesday, Feb. 1, through Monday, Feb. 28
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
In recognition of Black History Month. Exhibits also will be on display at Sideling Hill Visitors Center, I-70 West near Hancock, and Allegany College of Maryland Library in Cumberland, Md. Sponsored by African-American Historical Association of Western Maryland. For information, call 304-539-1650, email [email protected] or go to www.aahawmd.org.
EXHIBIT
‘5 Fathoms’
Continues through Monday, March 7 – Hours are 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or by appointment
Center for the Contemporary Arts – Phaze 2 Gallery
Shepherd University
92 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
“5 Fathoms” centers around Kateh Helms’ fantasies of a luxuriously ornate home being dismantled by the climatic effects of sea-level rise and tossed into the ocean, where it becomes an artificial reef for a variety of handmade barnacle, coral and sponge-like encrustations. Email [email protected].
Hood College Ceramic Arts MFA Faculty and Student Exhibition
Continues through May – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Frederick Arts Council Gallery
11 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
The show will feature ceramic works by eight artists, including faculty and graduate students of Frederick County’s ceramics graduate program at Hood College. Call 301-662-4190 or go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
FAMILY
Explore! Programs for Kids
Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 – 4 to 5 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
The four programs are: Tuesday, Feb. 1, For the Birds; Tuesday, Feb. 8, Seasonal Slumbers and Survival Strategies; Tuesday, Feb. 15, Nature’s Valentines; Tuesday, Feb. 22, Winter Fun and Fort Building. COVID-19 safety measures will be in place. Registration and payment in advance is required by the Friday before each program. The fee is $5 for members of The Institute; $6 for non-members per child per program. Limited to 15 children per program. To register, call 717-762-0373 or email [email protected].
FUNDRAISER
Amazing Tablescapes
Continues through Monday, Feb. 28
Online
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ annual fundraising event features tables transformed into magical tablescapes by local artists. Table photos will be available online for the public from Tuesday, Feb. 1, through Monday, Feb. 28. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award ends Feb. 28, 2022, at 4 p.m. People’s Choice Award Winner will be announced March 3 at the Museum’s Annual Meeting.Go to Wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
EXHIBIT
Hagerstown Community College Art Students
Continues through Monday, Feb. 28 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Wilson College – Bogigian Gallery
Second Floor of Lortz Hall
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
The show will feature drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs by current visual arts students from Hagerstown Community College’s Department of Visual Arts. Call 717-264-2783 or email [email protected].
Thursday, Feb. 3
EXHIBITS
Photography by Thom Potts
Continues through Monday, Feb. 28 – Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
South Jefferson Public LIbrary
Library Meeting Room
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Photographs by Thom Potts will be on display. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Annual Members’ Exhibit
Continues through Saturday, Feb. 19 – Hours are Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Artwork by Berkeley Arts Council members will be on display. For information, contact [email protected] or go to Berkeleyartswv.org.
Voices from the Wine Dark Sea
Continues through May 2022
Online www.wilson.edu/voices-wine-dark-sea
The exhibit showcases the diversity of perspectives in the ancient world ringing the Mediterranean Sea. On show are artifacts from the Wilson College Antiquities Collection accompanied by primary source texts telling the stories of individuals and groups from centuries ago. To view the exhibit, go to www.wilson.edu/voices-wine-dark-sea
‘Creative Gateways’
Continues through Monday, Feb. 28 – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Frederick Arts Council Art Center
5 E. Second St.
Frederick, Md.
“Creative Gateways: Expressing Frederick’s Distinct Identity — An Ideas Exhibit” will be on display. Go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
Franklin County Long Rifles from the Tom Burkey Collection
Continues through Saturday, Feb. 12 – Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Franklin County Historical Society
175 E. King St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Free; donations accepted. Call 717-264-1667 or go to FranklinHistorical.org.
MUSIC
Matthew West — The Brand New Tour
Thursday, Feb. 3 – 7 p.m.
Gateway Church
11017 Kemps Mill Road
Williamsport
Dove Award-winner Matthew West will be joined by contemporary Christian artists Anne Wilson and Hannah Kerr. Tickets are $25, $28, $70 and $100. For information, call 855-484-1991 or go to www.platformtickets.com .
Gangstagrass
Thursday, Feb. 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
A blend of hip-hop and bluegrass. $10. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org/shows/gangstagrass. At this time masks are required for entry into the Weinberg Center. Theater patrons attending a performance must present a photo ID and proof they meet the CDC definition of being fully vaccinated at the time of entry into our theater. For those unable to be vaccinated due to certain medical conditions, age (children under 12) or closely held religious beliefs, proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours on the day of the performance is required to be admitted.
ONSTAGE
‘Detroit ’67’
Continues through Sunday March 6 – Thursdays, Feb. 3 and 24; Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Saturdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 – 8 p.m.; Sundays, Feb. 20 and 27 – 3 p.m.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is starting and Chelle and her brother Lank find themselves caught in the middle of the ’67 riots. Tickets cost $28. For tickets, go to Marylandensemble.org. Maryland Ensemble Theatre will require proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test w/in 72 hours of attendance) and masking for all indoor events, subject to change. Prepare to show your vaccination record and/or proof of testing at the box office upon arrival. You may display a hard copy, or a digital copy. Vaccination wristbands from other Theater District venues (Weinberg Center For The Arts, New Spire Stages) will be accepted at MET. Patrons younger than 12 are not required to show proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test w/in 72 hours of attendance) but must mask.
OUTDOORS
Creatures of the Night: Winter Owl Walk
Thursday, Feb. 3 – 6 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Naturalist Lori Schlosser will lead a group along trails in the park. During several stops, the group will pause and call various owls, including the great horned owl, the barred owl and the screech owl. Free; donations accepted. Registration is required. To register, email [email protected] or call 717-762-0373. The event is for ages 15 and older and limited to 60.
Friday, Feb. 4
EXHIBITS
‘Recipe for Romance’
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 27 – Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
Mansion House
City Park
480 HIghland Ave.
Hagerstown
Artwork by Valley Art Association members will be on display. Go to www.valleyartassoc.com.
Three exhibits
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 27 – Hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
“Art Encore” features previously owned fine art, crafts, wearables and jewelry. The selection includes prints, paintings, photographs, pottery and sculpture as well as hand-crafted jewelry and apparel. Artists include local artists such as Lynn Ferris, Phyllis Hagstead and Jane Frenke. “Berkeley Springs and Cacapon State Park Magic” features photography by Manuela Costesco. “The Green Diamond Man and the Red Infinity Woman” features paintings inspired by the fantastic adventures of Costescu. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Meat Raffle
Friday, Feb. 4 – doors open at 5 p.m., meal served at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p .m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
South Mountain, Pa.
Call 717-749-5733.
Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale
Friday, Feb. 4 – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 5 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship
14010 Greencastle Pike
Hagerstown
Rented tables plus donated items. Food will be sold. Free admission. Call 301-791-3440 or 301-730-2140 or email [email protected].
ONSTAGE
‘Always a Bridesmaid’
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sunday, Feb. 13 – 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays
The Old Opera House
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
In this comedy, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their senior prom. Tickets cost $22; $15, for ages 17 and younger; $19 for ages 65 and older. For tickets, go to OldOperaHouse.org or call 304-725-4420.
ONSTAGE
‘Shout! The Mod Musical’
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 27; Fridays and Saturdays – 6 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 27 – 1 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ features the music and fashions of the 1960s. Tickets cost $59.50; $53.50, police, fire, EMS responder only, $53.50, member only; $49.50, children ages 5 to 12. All tickets subject to a $2 order fee. Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; the theater cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. All sales final. Ticket price includes dinner and show. Children younger than 5 will not be admitted.
‘Meshuggah-Nuns!’
Continues through Saturday, March 5 – Friday and Saturday, doors open 6 p.m.; matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month, doors open 12:30 p.m.
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
The sisters have been given an all-expense-paid trip on the “Faith of All Nations” cruise. The cast of the ship’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” become ill and the sisters are asked to put on a revue. Tickets for Friday evenings and Sunday matinees cost $52; tickets for Saturday evenings cost $55. For tickets, stop by the theater or call 301-662-6600.
Saturday, Feb. 5
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Maj. Martin Delaney Portrayed by Tim Hodges
Saturday, Feb. 5 – 2 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Free Library – Fletcher Branch
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Celebrate the life of Maj. Martin Delany, an abolitionist, journalist, physician, soldier, writer and the first Black man to receive a regular army commission. For information, go to AAHAWMD.org, call 304-539-1650 or email [email protected].
CONFERENCE
Encourage: Women’s Conference
Saturday, Feb. 5 – 9 a.m. to noon
Online
Speakers include Yvonne Marie, Jodi Howe and Doris Swift. Topics will include the importance of “being still” in this fast-paced world, how to reduce stress and anxiety and stepping out into your calling. Tickets cost $25. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/encourage-conference-tickets-184089886807
FUNDRAISERS
Soup and Sandwich Sale
Saturday, Feb. 5 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or until sold out
Shiloh United Methodist Church
19731 Shiloh Church Rd
Hagerstown
Carry-out only; benefits the Shiloh Church General Fund. Ham and bean soup, $9 per quart; chicken corn soup, $9 per quart; ham sandwich $4 each. Call 301-797-4083.
Cash Bingo
Saturday, Feb. 5 – noon, doors open; 2 p.m., bingo
Shepherdstown Fire Department
8052 Martinsburg Pike
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Sponsored by Camp Frame 4-H Camp. $20. Call 304-876-6686.
Breakfast
Saturday, Feb. 5 – 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Co.
2202 Dargan School Road
Sharpsburg
Menu includes pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, chipped beef gravy, eggs, coffee and milk. $9.
Sunday, Feb. 6
ONSTAGE
The Frederick Speaker Series: Fran Lebowitz
Sunday, Feb. 6 – 3 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Fran Lebowitz will perform her entertaining prose. Tickets cost $35 to $45 with discounts available for military, children, seniors age 62 and older, students, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. For tickets, go to Weinbergcenter.org or call 301-600-2828. At this time masks are required for entry into the Weinberg Center. Theater patrons attending a performance must present a photo ID and proof they meet the CDC definition of being fully vaccinated at the time of entry into our theater. For those unable to be vaccinated due to certain medical conditions, age (children under 12) or closely held religious beliefs, proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours on the day of the performance is required to be admitted.
Monday, Feb. 7
HEALTH
Heart Healthy Cooking Demo
Monday, Feb. 7 – 6 p.m.
Zoom
WVU Medicine MedCHEFS and WVU Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Health will offer a virtual heart healthy cooking demonstration. Drs. Rosemarie Lorenzetti and Madison Humerick, along with WVU Medical Students (MedCHEFS) will share heart-healthy cooking techniques and recipes. The recipes will be sent ahead of time so registrants can cook along at home. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link in advance. To register, call 304-264-1287, ext. 31814 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, Feb. 8
LECTURE
Spring 2022 Evening Talk Series: ‘The Flute from Mythology to Rock and Roll’
Tuesday, Feb. 8 – 7:30 p.m.
Penn State Mont Alto
Zoom and General Studies Auditorium
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Morgan Jenkins, assistant teaching professor of music, will discuss “The Flute from Mythology to Rock and Roll.” To attend via Zoom, register at inyurl.com/2dwaftk9 Webinar ID: 951 7607 0359, passcode 17237; to attend in the auditorium, register at tinyurl.com/4zka9mxt
OUTDOORS
Star Party
Tuesday, Feb. 8 – 8:45 to 10 p.m.
Penn State Mont Alto
Field between General Studies Building and Orchard Road
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Come view the stars through telescopes. Free and open to the public. To register, go to tinyurl.com/3tuwcpah
Thursday, Feb. 10
MUSIC
Gordon Lightfoot
Thursday, Feb. 10 – 8 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Folk-rock musician Gordon Lightfoot will perform. Tickets cost $49 to $75 plus service fees. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org. At this time masks are required for entry into the Weinberg Center. Theater patrons attending a performance must present a photo ID and proof they meet the CDC definition of being fully vaccinated at the time of entry into our theater. For those unable to be vaccinated due to certain medical conditions, age (children under 12) or closely held religious beliefs, proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours on the day of the performance is required to be admitted.
Friday, Feb. 11
MUSIC
Nick Andrew Staver
Friday, Feb. 11 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Wear a mask if possible, regardless of vaccination history.
Little River Band with Firefall
Friday, Feb. 11 – 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Tickets cost $45 to $85. Masks are required for all indoor events regardless of vaccination status. Go to www.luhrscenter.com/event/little-river-band-and-firefall/
Classic Albums Live — The Eagles Greatest Hits
Friday, Feb. 11 – 8 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
A note for note, cut for cut recreation of The Eagles Greatest Hits. Tickets cost $23 to $38 plus service fees. Discounts are available for military, children, seniors age 62 and older, students, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org.
