Arts Entertainment

July 2

Downtown Frederick Artwalk – noon to 4 p.m. Downtown Frederick, Md. Downtown Frederick is a vibrant art community and is the perfect place for both artists and art lovers alike. The city has 28 Arts & Entertainment Districts designated by the state of Maryland. Navigate this self-guided artwalk on your own time, at your own pace. With a self-guided tour, you have the flexibility to create your own path and explore as much or as little as you would like. Below you will find the featured galleries on this tour and some information about each to keep in mind as you dive into the art Downtown Frederick proudly displays. Sunday Artwalk follows each First Saturday event.

Free downtownfrederick.org/gallerytour

July 3

Summer Jam – 5-10 p.m. Massanutten Resort, 1822 Resort Dr, Massanutten, Va. Massanutten Resort presentsu Summer Jam 2023, featuring live music, kids’ activities, beer and wine, food trucks and fireworks around 10 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Rockingham/ Harrisonburg SPCA.

$15

540-289-9441 www.massresort.com/play/live-events/summer-jam

July 6

Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This collaborative exhibition, co-organized by staff from the MFA and Maryland State Archives, features over 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to the present. This exhibition also gives visitors the chance to view works from the State’s collection that are not often on public display. Exhibition runs June 24-Oct. 22, 2023.

Free 301-739-5727 wcmfa.org/treasures-of-the-state-marylands-artcollection

July 7-30

Contemporary American Theater Festival – Various Venues, Shepherdstown, W.Va. This festival is the premier cultural event that showcases the best of contemporary theater. Held annually, this festival features a lineup of thought-provoking and innovative plays by renowned American playwrights. Audiences can immerse themselves in compelling stories, exceptional performances, and engaging discussions, making it a must-attend event for theater lovers seeking a unique and enriching theatrical experience.

Prices vary 681-240-2283 catf.org/

July 16

Quilting - The Fabric of County Life – Noon to 3 p.m. 18351 Railroad St., Bluemont, Va. Colorful and informative exhibit showcasing historic through modern aspects of quilting. Many beautiful quilts on display, along with antique machines, notions and other equipment. Children’s Activities.

Free 703-655-5300 bluemontheritage.org/museum/

July 22

Antietam Music Fest – Antietam Brewery, 140 Western Maryland Pkwy, Suite G, Hagerstown Md. You won’t be disappointed in our lineup! FREE Admission. Other details include.... 50/50’s, Raffles, Tip Jars, Door prizes and Giveaways, Food and Local Vendors. Not a beer drinker? We will be pouring Wine and Spirits too! Antietam’s kitchen will be smoking food all day. Lawn chairs are OK to bring. NO outside coolers allowed. This event is family friendly, and open to EVERYONE.

$89

240-513-4490 www.facebook.com/

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Sept. 22-24

Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festivals – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1707 Old Leetown Pike, Kearneysville, W.Va. There will be more than 160 artists showcasing a wide range of fine art and fine crafts at all price points. You will find original creations in various categories such as printmaking/drawing/pastels, oils/ acrylics/watercolors, sculpture, wearable art and fine crafts, photography/digital art, mixed media and much more.

Free

304-725-2055 https://www.mhacfestival.org

Sept. 23

90’s RockFest – 7:30-11 p.m. Apollo Civic Theater, 128 East Martin St. Martinsburg, W.Va. The 90’s featured some of the greatest music of the past 50 years, and 90’s Rockfest brings you back to the moment where it all happened. Guitars and Grittiness ruled the radio and MTV, and live shows were an energy filled experience that you just had to be a part of. 90’s Rockfest will transport you back to a time when Rock reigned supreme, and bands brought it live and loud on stage. Don’t miss the chance to be part of it all again. Lounge Fly is the premier tribute to Stone Temple Pilots, and provides fans of STP with an authentic musical and visual experience that transports them directly back to the 90s.

$25

304-263-6766 apollocivictheatre.org