Dueling pianos, the region's best barbecue and … Will Abeles comes home. It's NXT Best!
See a celestial spectacle, hear some heavenly (or earthy) music or catch a home-grown comedy act! It's this week's NXT Best!
27th Annual Home Show
Sunday, April 7 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Martinsburg Roundhouse
100 E. Liberty St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Exhibits, silent auctions. Admission is free. Go to https://easternwvhomebuilders.org/home-show/ or call 304-267-4710.
Lysistrata
Sunday, April 7 - 3 p.m.
Reynolds Hall
Shepherd College
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
For ages 18 and older. An ancient Greek anti-war tragedy. Performed by Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players. $5 adults; $2 non-Shepherd students; free Shepherd employees and students. Purchase tickets at the door.
Welsh Run Spring Hymn Sing
Sunday, April 7 - 2 p.m.
Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church
11799 Mercersburg Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Singing and music. Freewill offering for the upkeep and improvements of the historical church.
Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner
Sunday, April 7 - 3 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Free Library
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Americana/folk/country music duo from Greenville, S.C. Part of Noteworthy Sundays Concert Series. Free. Go to wcfl.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming or call 301-739-3250.
Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
Sunday, April 7 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Students perform their spring concert. Directed by Trever Famulare, and student conductors Ryann Libor and Bryce Fisher. Free, no tickets or reservations required. Go to https://luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday, April 8 - 2 to 4 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Ryan Smetzer will host live music. Limited amount of solar eclipse sunglasses available. Email events@hagerstownmd.org.
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Monday, April 8 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School Stadium
550 E. 2nd St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Todd Toth, a space scientist at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. and former Waynesboro high school teacher, will guide viewers along with Institute environmental staff. View the near-total eclipse; make a solar viewing mask and color-changing solar bead bracelets; use a Sunspotter to make a sketch of the eclipse; and gather data via the free NASA Globe Observer App (go to https://www.globe.gov/globe-data/data-entry/globe-observer). Organized by The Institute, the Waynesboro Area School District and NASA. Free safety eclipse sunglasses available while supplies last. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. For all ages. Free. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Life of the Chesapeake Bay
Tuesday, April 9 - 7 p.m.
Church of the Apostles
336 Barnett Ave.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Presented by Waynesboro native Lara Lutz, editor of the Bay Journal and executive director of Bay Journal Media. Lutz will talk about the problem of pollution, what progress has been made in clean-up efforts, how to help the bay and places to visit. Hosted by The Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association. Free. Email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Shippensburg University Percussion Ensemble
Tuesday, April 9 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Directed by Tyler Wales. Free, no tickets or reservations required. Go to https://luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Planning for Native Plants & Pollinators
Wednesday, April 10 - 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Hospice of the Panhandle Education Center (and via Zoom)
330 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, W.Va.
Larry Stritch will discuss how to develop a plan for a pollinator garden/meadow and what needs to be done outside the growing season. Begins with social time and light refreshments (bring mug). Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Free admission. No registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/pvas-monthly-program-planning-for-native-plants-pollinators/, email Sonja@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
West Virginia Dance Company
Wednesday, April 10 - 7 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
West Virginia themes and history. Hosted by Shepherd University. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities. For all ages. Admission by donation. To reserve tickets, email rmeads@shepherd.edu.
Cabaret/Musical Theatre Showcase
Friday, April 12 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, send an email to music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
She Kills Monsters
Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 - 2 p.m.
Marinoff Theater
Shepherd University
62 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Dramatic comedy with homicidal fairies and 90s pop nostalgia. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc. Pay-what-you-will at the door; free for Shepherd students.
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos
Friday, April 12 - 7 p.m.
Manger Ballroom - 4th Floor
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
For ages 21 and older. Two pianists playing classics, contemporary hits and more. Bring musical requests. Seating at banquet tables, high-top tables or general admission chairs/standing. Bar service and light concessions available for purchase (credit/debit cards only). Tickets are $22 to $38. Call 301-790-2000 or go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/dueling-pianos.
'American Spirit'
Friday, April 12 - pre-concert lecture 7 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Performed by the Shepherd University Wind Ensemble. Features “Women of World War II,” composed by Stefan Swanson, Shepherd director of music theory, composition and technology. Meet the composer during reception following concert. $15 general admission; $10 Shepherd faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens, active-duty military, and ages 18 and younger; free Shepherd students. For tickets in advance, go to https://shepherdrams.universitytickets.com/ or https://www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts.
The Gibson Brothers
Friday, April 12 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Country/bluegrass/Americana music. $35. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Tucker Riggleman and the Cheap Dates
Friday, April 12 - 8 p.m.
The Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Country music. For all ages. General admission. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Go to https://shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/225292 or call 304-876-3704.
Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, April 13 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fort Ritchie Community Center Gymnasium
14421 Lake Royer Drive
Cascade
Thirteen participating organizations. Call 301-241-5085 or go to THEFRCC.ORG.
Carl Disque
Saturday, April 13 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Jazz, blues and folk music. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
Interstate BBQ & Outdoor Expo
Saturday, April 13 - noon to 8 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Rain or shine. Industry exhibitors, regional BBQ, craft vendors. Live music by the Davisson Brothers Band, The Plate Scrapers, Green River, and New Way Drive. Corn hole tournament ($40 per team, portion of proceeds benefit Testicular Cancer Society). $15 general admission, $40 general admission plus unlimited beer and wine, free children 12 and younger. Presented by Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co. Go to www.InterstateOutdoorExpo.com.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 13 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area
119 White Mule Lane
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Walk during the peak of spring wildflower season. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Forest Foraging Workshop and Dinner
Saturday, April 13 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Led by Naturalist Laurel Schwartz. Learn about safe and environmentally sustainable foraging practices. Family-style plant-based dinner and dessert featuring foraged ingredients. $40 (10% discount for PVAS members). Registration required. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/forest-foraging-workshop-and-dinner/, email laurel@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Will Abeles
Saturday, April 13 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre Ballroom
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Hagerstown native, Nashville-based comedian known for his intricate storytelling and ridiculous antics is joined Nashville-based comedians Drew Harrison and Brandon Jarrell, and local Sam Cobb. $30. Call 301-790-2000 or go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/will-abeles.
Nathan Stanley
Saturday, April 13 - 7 p.m.
The Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Country music. For all ages. General admission. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Go to https://operahouselive.com/calendar-of-events/ or call 304-876-3704.
The Addams Family
Saturdays, April 13 and 20 - 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, April 14 and 21 - 2:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Musical comedy. Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart, young man from a respectable family. Presented by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. $10 to $25. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/bisfa#addams or call 301-790-2000.
Popa Chubby
Saturday, April 13 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Aka Ted Horowitz. Blues guitarist. $25. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Trick Bag
Sunday, April 14 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery
117 E. Baltimore St.
Funkstown
Wide variety of music. Call 301-791-2882.
Robbie Fulks and Bill Kirchen
Sunday, April 14 - 7:30 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Country/folk music. Songwriters and guitarists. $28. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.
Cat-titude Art Exhibit
Through Sunday, April 28 - 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Artwork by members of the Valley Art Association. Free. Go to www.valleyartassoc.org or call 301-797-2867.
Art in the Hallway
Through Tuesday, April 30
Hallway between main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Carol Miller will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: NXT Best Hagerstown-area entertainment events for the week of April 7
