June 30
Shepherdstown Streetfest
Music, food, crafts, stuff for kids, and special offerings from the shops in Town.
shepherdstownstreetfest.org
July 4
Independence Day Parade & Picnic
The patriotic procession down German St. in Shepherdstown begins at 11 am, followed by a picnic at Morgan’s Grove Park pavilion, noon to 3:30 pm.
July 14
Community Pary
The quarterly party at the train staion is an all around good time. This time up: The Outpatients perform.
Bring a dish and the kids, plus $10 per adult to cover beer and the band.

Weekly Around Town
Jazz, Schaharazade’s, Fridays. Cam Millar (trombone) and Matt Lewis (bass) play at Shaharazade’s Tea Room, 7:30–10:30 pm. Enjoy good food and tea or BYOB.
Piano Jazz, Bavarian Inn, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7–10 pm.
Open Mic at the Mecklenburg, Tuesdays. Music starts at 9pm.
Open Sessions at O’Hurley’s, Thursdays, 7:30 pm.
Piano & Vocal Standards, Bavarian Inn, 7–10 pm.
Piano, Yellow Brick Bank, Fridays & Saturdays, 9–11 pm.
July @ Blue Moon Sunday Cafe
1, An Evening Celebrating Young Artists. The Dane Galloway Jazz Trio, SU student Kipyn Martin, father & son Eric and Logan Hughes, and brothers Brandon & Andrew Smith. Dane Galloway, of Frederick, Maryland, is still a high school student, and he’s making waves in the world of Jazz. 
15, Robbin Thompson. One man, one guitar & one of the most distinctive voices around!  Former Springsteen Bandmate has shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash...just to name a few. For info: robbinthompson.com. 
22, The Dreamsicles. Tom Prasada-Rao & Cary Cooper, two voices and a guitar, intricate harmonies and, “Love Songs for Grown Ups.” Info: thedreamsicles.com.
Smoke-free, listening room atmosphere. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner served 6 to 7 pm; music at 7 pm. For dinner reservations, call Blue Moon at 876-1920. Corner of North Princess and High Sts. For information, call Cheryl Mansley at (304) 702-0554 or see www.bluemoonshepherdstown.com; or email bluemoonsundays@earthlink.net.
July @ the Mecklenburg Inn
Music Friday and Saturday nights. July line-up: 6, Hellcombers, 7, Emmitt Keller; 14, Georgie Jessup & Big Love; 20, Malachi; 21, Full Circle; 28, The Bloody Q’s.
German Street, Shepherdstown.
July 6
First Friday Coffeehouse
. Music and fellowship, snacks & refreshments. Donations at the door.
7:30-8:00 Social, open mic, 8:50–9:10, feature act, 9:10–10:00; Trinity United Methodist Church; 220 W. Martin St., Martinsburg; 263-9215.

July 16-22
Gathered
Four area artists working in varied forms present a weeklong exhibit of sculpture, photographs, jewelry, and glass.
FREE, at the Entler Hotel gallery, 129 E. German St. Reception Friday evening. For  info: slainteimages.com.

July 1
Open Poetry & Prose Reading
Open Reading first Sunday of every month,  emphasis on sharing, experimentation, openness. All forms of creative writing are welcome! Sign up when you get there.
6-8 pm, Shaharazade’s Tea Room, 141 W. German St.
Shepherdstown; 876-1784.

July 4–29
Contemporary American Theater Festival
Now in its 16th season having produced more than 60 plays and 20-something world premieres. Four plays in repertory. 
Frank Center and Sarah Cree Theater on the Shepherd U. campus. See pg. 12 for complete schedule, catf.org for information.
July 13–20
Goose Route Dance Festival
Now a Shepherdstown fixture in its 7th season, with dancers from NYC, Philly, and the Mountain State, including Shepherdstown. And there are performances and classes—family events, too.
Performances: Saturday, July 14 at  6 pm, Sunday, July 15 at 4 pm, Saturday, July 21 at 6 pm, and Sunday, July 22 at 4 pm.  General admission for performances is $12 before July 6 and $15 after July 6; the senior/student rate is $10 before July 6 and $12 after July 6.  Tickets: 876-6751, gooseroute.org, or at the door.
July 14
Bellydancing & Music
Every second Saturday, 6:30 pm.