Over 25 Specialty Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops and Restaurants are open until 9pm or later in downtown historic Leesburg! Many shops offer free refreshments and/or special sales.

Events for Friday, May 2, 2008

•7:00-9:00 Guitar Girls: The Pink Shop is proud to present the Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble consisting of 20 talented high school girls, under the direction of Jan Edmondson. They play music from six centuries, in a classical style and will be showcasing some Mexican melodies in honor of Cinco de Mayo this month.music.
    Location: 109 S. King St.

• 8:00-10:00 Live Music: Market Street Coffee is featuring singer/ songwriter, Tomy Wright, who is known for his finger picked, acoustic guitar folk music and his talent for weaving historical events and people into his music.
    Location: 19 W. Market St.

• 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting: The Leesburg Vintner is hosting a wine tasting event from their large collection of wines from all over the world.
    Location: 29 S. King St.

• 8:00 Live Comedy Show: Tally Ho Theater local improv group, "Last Ham Standing" performing family-friendly, high-energy entertainment. These comedic actors offer a unique blend of improv and sketch comedy that will have everyone in the audience roaring with laughter. Tickets: $10.
    Location: 19 W. Market St.

• 8:00-10:00 Enlightenment: Esoterica will have Tarot card readers, palm and face readers and mediums available for your entertainment and enlightenment. Also featuring an Open Drum Circle. Free coffee, tea and munchies.
    Location: 25 S. King St.

• 6:00-8:00 Yoga Happy Hour: Flow Yoga offers Happy Hour Yoga, a fun-filled yoga practice from 6-7pm, followed by snacks and drinks from 7-8pm. Open to all levels of yoga practitioners and FREE!
    Location: Market Station - 3rd floor.

• 6:00-9:00 Artist Receptions: Gallery 222 is featuring "New Paintings" by local artist, Trisha Adams, known for painting still lifes and landscapes using bright colors in a bold, loose style. In Gallery Two, "Loudoun Landscapes" by June McAdams will be showcased.
    Location: 222 S. King St

• 6:00-8:30 People's Artist: Medlin Art is featuring internationally renowned artist, P.Buckley Moss, well know as the "People's Artist" and for her paintings of nature, farm life and family and friends.
    Location: 2 Loudoun St, SE.

• 6:00-9:00 Humorous Art: The Loudoun Times-Mirror is exhibiting fine art ranging from paintings, print, sculpture, pen, collage and photography, all inspired by this month's theme which is "Illustrating a Joke." Stop by to enjoy some local artwork and free refreshments.
    Location: 9 E. Market St.