What's NXT: Going back to your roots, a trip on the National Road and a Potter parody

Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we've got your spring entertainment guide right here in NXT Best!

What is Permaculture? Permaculture Basics

Tuesday, May 28 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monterey Pass Civil War Garden

Buttonwood Nature Center (home of The Institute)

10356 Amsterdam Road

Waynesboro, Pa.

Part of a series of small-group garden talks. Presented by Melissa Irwin and Pam Hind Rowland . Wear shoes appropriate for being in a garden. Bring a chair if desired. Free. Advanced registration required. Go to www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717-762-0373.

Genealogy Research Consultations

Wednesday, May 29 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Miller House Museum

135 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

One-on-one family history consultations by a staff genealogy researcher. For beginners to experts. $5 (free for kinship members). Walk-ins welcome. Pay at the door. Call 301-797-8782 or email info@washcohistory.org .

Coppélia

Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 1 - 2:30 p.m.

The Old Opera House

204 N. George St.

Charles Town, W.Va.

Ballet. Presented by The Old Opera House Arts Centre. $20 adults; $15 ages 17 and younger. Go to https://oldoperahousetheatrecompany.csstix.com/ , email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or call 304-725-4420.

Commemoration Gathering at the Farm

Friday, May 31 - 5 to 8 p.m.

Unity of Hagerstown

9760 Beaver Creek Church Road

Hagerstown

Attendees share stories and reflections about those who have passed away. Luminaries launched by the creek in remembrance. Bring chair and a dish to share. $10. Advance registration required. Call 301-509-2734 or go to www.unityhagerstown.org .

Kerensa Gray and Beth Trez

Friday, May 31 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Jazz. Admission is free; donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Puffs

Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1 - 7 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Comedy. Story of a school of magic and all things Harry. Presented by Hagerstown's Authentic Community Theatre Jr. $18. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/act#puffs or call 301-790-2000.

Pump Boys & Dinettes

Friday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 1 and 8 - 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, June 2 and 9 - 2 p.m.; Tuesday, June 4 - 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 5 - 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 6 - 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Totem Pole Playhouse

9555 Golf Course Road

Fayetteville, Pa.

Country-western musical. $54. Go to https://totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/pump-boys-dinettes/ or call 888-805-7056 or 717-352-2164.

Becky Buller Band

Friday, May 31 - 8 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Bluegrass and roots.$25. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Naked Eye

Saturday, June 1 - 10 a.m. to noon

Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop

1083 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown

Classic rock. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/ .

Cars and Wagons of Maryland's Historic National Road

Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Discover local history, collections from the late 1700's through the early 1900's, and 1800's rural Maryland Village. Indoor scavenger hunt for kids. Check-in at Welcome Center. $5 ages 13 and older, $3 ages 12 and younger. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org .

30th Anniversary Celebration: WelshFest

Saturday, June 1 - 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Welsh Barrens Visitor Center

The Conococheague Institute

12995 Bain Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Live performances. Welsh music, food and craft vendors, exhibits, historic activities, games and more. Admission is free. Go to www.cimlg.org , email visit@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.

Jamie Bernstein & Dave Easley with Alex Kerns

Saturday, June 1 - 7 p.m.

Opera House

131 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Americana music. Wine/beer, soft drinks, snacks for sale. No outside food/drink. Bring ID for wine/beer service. $12 advance, $15 at the door. Go to https://shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/229839 or call 304-876-3704.

Joanna Connor & The Wrecking Crew

Saturday, June 1 - 8 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Chicago blues.$18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

Healing Rooms of Hagerstown

Sunday, June 2 - 5 to 7 p.m.

Pathway Community Church

1028 Salem Ave.

Hagerstown

Prayer team members pray for attendees' healing of body/life. Go to https://healingrooms.com/healing-rooms/?location=US1793 , email htwonhealingrooms@gmail.com or call 717-597-8077.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT: Going back to your roots, a trip on the National Road and a Potter parody