Grace, power and storytelling come to life onstage as the Chambersburg Ballet presents its Winter Showcase at Laird Hall, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. The performances, set for Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., will feature new and restaged works including “This House Is Your Home” by Alcinda Burchill, “Arensky Variations” and “Paquita Suite” staged by Artistic Director Brian Grant. The showcase offers audiences a chance to experience the elegance and athleticism of classical and contemporary dance. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students ages 6 through college, and $8 for children 5 and under, and are available at chambersburgballet.org.
Pete the Cat is bringing some snowy fun to downtown Waynesboro this weekend during the“Snow Daze” Downtown Window StoryWalk. The family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, kicking off at One Day Pet Café, 66 W. Main St., as part of Mainstreet Waynesboro’s Snowman Stroll Family Day. Visitors can meet adoptable cats from Antietam Humane Society, enjoy crafts and STEAM activities at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and follow Pete’s wintry adventure page by page in local storefront windows. The stroll is free and open to the public.
Young heroes can don their capes and masks for an action-packed evening of fun at the Superhero Party, a family event celebrating imagination and adventure at Hagerstown Community College’s ARCC Gymnasium, 11400 Robinwood Dr. Held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, the event invites children ages 1 to 12 and their families to meet superheroes, enjoy themed activities such as sand art, moon bounces, coloring, magic shows and more. Each child ticket includes a “hero bag” with items used at various activity stations, and the night will conclude with a Parade of Super Heroes showcasing creative costumes. Admission is $7 for youth and $3 for adults. For more information, visit www.washcorecfit.com.
Toe-tapping rhythms and smooth sips are set to fill the Capitol Theatre as Mountain Music & Moonshine returns to Chambersburg on Saturday, Feb. 28. The annual bluegrass showcase will feature headliner Remington Ryde with opening act Ironwood Drive, promising an evening of high-energy string picking and hometown charm. Doors open at 6 p.m. with whiskey, beer, wine and moonshine on tap, along with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. The show starts at 7 p.m., inviting music lovers to settle in—or get on their feet—for a night celebrating the roots and revelry of American mountain music.
Puzzle pros and casual solvers alike can put their skills to the test at Knucklebones Games and Hobby’s upcoming Puzzle Tournament, a friendly contest promising fun, focus and a few perks along the way. The event takes place Sunday, March 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 17301 Valley Mall Road, Suite 416, Hagerstown. For a $25 entry fee, participants will have two hours to complete a puzzle while enjoying complimentary drinks and snacks, plus 20% off all puzzle purchases made during the event. Knucklebones aims to bring the community together for an afternoon of challenge and camaraderie among fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
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