July 13-19, 2026

G @ G perform at Music Makers, Friday, July 17, from 5:30 to 8 pm, 46 W. Main Street, Waynesboro

Candy Fest at the Maryland Theatre, July 24-26. Click below for more information

Sarah Gross performs at Hub City Vinyl, July 15, in Hagerstown

"A Night with Janis Joplin" celebrated the singer's journey to music immortality

Chambersburg hosts the annual living history reenactment of its ransom, burning, and rebirth on Saturday, July 18. Click below for more details

The Renfrew Summer Concert Series offers free Thursday evening shows in June and July. Click below for more information

The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library hosts a Speakasy Night on September 12. Tickets now available.

ChambersFest returns for its 40th year, July 11-18

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts opened a new exhibition, Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau. More details at WCMFA.com

The Totem Pole Playhouse presents: Oscar & Felix- a new look at the Odd Couple. July 10 through 25.

“Given to Fly”- a tribute to Pearl Jam at Hub City Vinyl, Friday, July 17, in Hagerstown

Tarzan: The Stage Musical, at Washington County Playhouse, through August 16, in Hagerstown

Restuarant Week returns to Chambersburg, July 11-18. Click below for details

Waynesboro celebrated America's 250th birthday with its annual Fourth of July parade. Click below to view photos

America the Beautiful: A celebration in pictures

Click below to view the area live music calendar from Gettysburg Connection

The Weinberg Center in Frederick hosts Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, July 24 through August 2nd

Jerry Seinfeld at the Maryland Theatre, September 2

The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro promotes and sponsors cultural programs that connect the community with the area's talented artists and unique venues. Watch a video that highlights AAGW's mission and its weekly/yearly events.

BOOKS AND MOVIES

Local author Doug Stine released his first book: "A History of the Black Community of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania." The book chronicles that heritage "from the Civil War to Civil Rights." Click below for book review.

Read the latest movie reviews from NPR

Goodreads recommends the best books on America's Founding Fathers

View the upcoming movie schedule at the Waynesboro Theatre

“Minions & Monsters” is now playing at the Leitersburg Cinema

UPCOMING EVENTS

View the Summer lineup at the Totem Pole Playhouse

View the Pennsylvania Summer Fairs and Festivals Guide

View the summer live music schedule at Hub City Vinyl 

The Nicodemus Center for Ceramic Study offers a creative outlet for everyone with upcoming classes and workshops

The Washington County Museum opened its new exhibition with live music in the atrium, July 11
July 2026