Leesburg First Friday

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Events for the Leesburg First Friday on APRIL 5TH, 2024 are currently being updated below:

• NORTH KING STREET:

  • •Live Jazz Music. The Lightfoot Restaurant is featuring jazz music this Friday with the jazz duo of Caleb Nei on piano and Kevin Johnson on upright bass, so come on in for a fabulous meal, while listening to some great tunes.
    Location: 11 N. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Open House. R and B Tattooing and Dominion Body Piercing are open late with an open house to celebrate their new location above the Downtown Saloon. Many people say they are the best tattoo and piercing place around!
    Location: 7A N. King St.

• MARKET STREET:

  • Gary Smallwood McEnearney/Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties, is hosting locally acclaimed acoustic guitarist, Gary Smallwood playing an array of classic rocks songs from the past weveral decades.
    Location: 10 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Live Music The Loudoun Brewing Company is featuring music by the group, known as Doin TIme.
    Location: 310 E. Market St.
  • Free Cotton Candy! Mocatinas, downtown’s dessert heaven, is hosting FREE cotton candy for Leesburg First Friday from 5-7pm. They also have a wonderful array of awesome desserts for you to choose from, along with some great ice cream flavors.
    Location: 3 E. Market St.
  • 5:00-7:00 New Art Exhibit. The Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) is hosting a art display this month, featuring an art exhibit by Patricia Taylor Holz, on the first floor of Leesburg Town Hall.
    Location: 25 W. Market St.

• LOUDOUN STREET:

  • 6:00-9:00 Rock Tunes. Dynasty Brewing Co. is hosting local rock guitarist, Chris DeSantis, playing an array of cool rock and roll songs from yesterday and today. Come by to hear some great tunes, while enjoying some great brews!
    Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-7:00 Vintage Pop Up. The Paisley PenHen is hosting a fun pop-up event tonight. Need something cozy for your loved one? Come find it at Paisley PenHen! We have lots of mens and ladies clothing and other neat finds! Look for the Welcome Dragonfly!
    Location: 4 Loudoun St. SE
  • Not open late this month. Resourceful Woman is not able to be open late for the month of April but plan to join next month's First Friday event in May. They will be open during the day so you can stop in to support the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter and all the programs of LAWS.
    Location: 11-A Loudoun St. SW
  • No Live Music this Month. Trungo's is not hosting live music this month, but will be open and serving their unique dishes until 9pm.
    Location: 2C Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-8:00 Trumpet Tunes! La Taqueria, downtown’s newest taco restaurant, is hosting live music with saxophone player, Manny Estrada, playing a cool jazz tunes , along with some exotic Latin music.
    Location: 15 Loudoun St. SE
  • 6:00-10:00 No Outside Live Music. Schmidt’s BBQ is not hosting live music due to the cold, but is open and featuring their super yummy BBQ and more.
    Location: 14 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-6:00 Trunk Show Madisonbelle is hosting a Dean Davidson Trunk Show, featuring classic yet modern pieces for play, dinner and work all year long.
    Location: 5 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-7:0 Utilities in Leesburg The Thomas Balch Library invites everyone to a pop-up exhibit exploring the unique stories connected with the establishment and evolution of utilities in Leesburg. Learn what downtown was like by gaslight, when the first electric lights were installed and where, and the hard work to keep fresh water running. Visitors will have the opportunity to view historic records related to utilities from different eras and to learn about how these services have changed over time. In addition to the pop-up exhibit, Thomas Balch Library staff and volunteers will be on hand processing archival collections. Exhibits about the Donaldson Log Cabin's history will also be on view. .
    Location: 14 Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-8:00 Open House. Books And Other Found Things is open late for Leesburg First Friday, so you can stop in and check out over one thousand cool used books.
    Location: 13 W. Loudoun St.
  • 5:00-7:00 Vintage. Muz and Rose is staying open until 7pm, showcasing their array of local items made by local artists.
    Location: 3 Loudoun St SW
  • Local Art. Wldwst is featuring their local artist, Libby Stevens along with a wine tasting event with Williams Gap Winery. Stop in to check out all this cool shop and to also check out their curated vintage art, as it will be on display throughout the shop.
    Location: 2B Loudoun St. SW
  • Not This Month. The Loudoun Museum is not able to be open late for the April Leesburg First Friday, but will be back for other months.
    Location: 16 Loudoun St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Wine Tasting. October One Wines is hosting wine tasting, as they will be rockin' West Loudoun Street with their fabulous local wines, along with live music by Lisa Olsen on her awesome baritone ukuleke.
    Location: 7A Loudoun St. SW
  • Fun Open House The Global Local is hosting a fun event for you to "make and take vintage china tiered stand" along with wine tasting by Casanel Vineyards.
    Location: 102 Loudoun St. SW
  • 5:00-7:00 Vintage Music. Dig! Records & Vintage is hosting an open house featuring his used LP's, 45's, vintage clothing and a selection of turntables, receivers and audio gear. Get on down to this awesome shop to check out the tons of 45's from the 50's, 60's, and 70's, as they buy, sell and trade all types of vinyl records and cassette tapes.
    Location: 212C Loudoun St. SE

• MARKET STATION AREA:

  • 4:00-8:00 Wine Tasting. Gvino Enoteca, a fine wine boutique, is hosting a wine tasting event of wines from around the world, in their shop located on the lower level of Market Station. Stop by to check out his vast array of international wines.
    Location: Market Station
  • 7:00-10:00 Not Open Late for April MacDowell Brew Kitchen is not able to be open for the April First Friday.
    Location: 212 Harrison St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Beer Tasting. Visit Loudoun is hosting a beer tasting event with Lost Rhino and featuring their new release of a collab beer to support LAWS - Loudoun Abused Women Shelter.
    Location: Market Station – Lower Level.
  • 5:00-8:00 Wine and Music. Neighbors: A Local Market is hosting wine tasting event, featuring wonderful natural wines by Potomac Selections. Plus live music by musician, Jamison Forkenbrock, along with an unique art exhibit by local artist, Mindy Beach. Stop by to enjoy great wines, while listening to some cool live music.
    Location: Market Station – Lower Level.
  • 7:00-10:00 Cider Tasting. The Wild Hare Hard Cider Cabin is featuring singer/songwriter, Jessica Kenn and cider tasting from their wide array of delicious ciders, all locally made.
    Location: Market Station – Lower Level
  • 7:00-10:00 Music and Art. The Crooked Run Brewing is featuring live music with Caveman TV. They also host art exhibits by local artists each month and this month it’s an art display by Bid.
    Location: Market Station Lower Level.
  • 6:00-9:00 Escape Room. The Escape Room LoCo is hosting a fun escape room activities so you can stop by and try to find your way out of the mysteries, they have in store for you and your friends.
    Location: 201 Royal St. SE

• SOUTH KING STREET:

  • 6:00-8:00 Jazzy Trumpet Music. Georgetown Café is hosting the trumpet player, Randy VanEpps, playing and singing a wide array of cool tunes.
    Location: 21 S. King St.
  • 5:00-8:00 Cool New Jewelry. Misguided Angels, a fashion boutique, is hosting an open house showcasing a fun pop-up by Ransom Jewelry. Be sure to stop by to discover what all the excitement is all about in this wonderful shop and check out their awesome new spring fashion items.
    Location: 14 S. King St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Bake Sale. Very Virginia Shop is hosting a bake sale by the Loudoun County High School's FCCLA club to support LAWS - Loudoun Abused Women Shelter. Also featuring Rosanna and her adorable hand made baby rompers and dresses, all made right here in Leesburg. Plus you can taste free samples of over 20 different flavors of Virginia peanuts and other locally made gourmet foods.
    Location: 16 S King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Rock Tunes SideBar is hosting the rock guitarist, Dave Nemetz, playing roots rock and Americana from the ‘60s to today - Springsteen to Stapleton, and everything in between. Stop by for some great tunes, while enjoying some great food!
    Location: 24 S. King St.
  • 6:00-1:00 Live Music. King's Tavern and Wine Bar is hosting locally acclaimed Andy Hawk and his Train Wreck Endings band from 6-8:30. Afterward, from 9:30 to 1:00am, there will be an open mic night, hosted by Laurie Blue, with lots of local musicians.
    Location: 19 S. King St.
  • 8:00-11:00 Country Rock The Green Tree Tavern is hosting the local trio, Max Redding and the Dogwood Gospel, playing country rock songs,
    Location: 15 S. King St.
  • Speakeasy. Tarbender’s Lounge is a hip speakeasy style bar and restaurant, that offers a cool atmosphere inside for relaxing with friends while listening to snazzy music in the background. This month they are featuring the crooner, Scott Clark.
    Location: 10 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine & Chocolates. The Leesburg Gourmet is featuring a chocolate and wine pairing event, featuring their select wines and Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates.
    Location: 27 S. King St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Irish Harpist. Coldwell Banker Realty is featuring vocalist, Ellen James on Celtic harp, performing classical music, as well as folk songs and Irish ballads.
    Location: 25 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Super Yummy! Gruto’s Ice Cream Shop is featuring their yummy soft serve ice cream, which they make locally with love. Stop by to see how this little parlor is all about having a good time while enjoying delicious and affordable ice cream!
    Location: 107 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine Lounge. The Echelon Wine Bar is featuring Themed Wine Flights, as a special event for Leesburg First Friday.
    Location: 32 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Open House. The Sunflower Shack is hosting a Crafty Kids open house, with free crafts for kids to create, while the parents shop their wide array of old fashioned candies, sodas, and other various nostalgic gifts.
    Location: 36 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Open House. The Brick and Mortar Mercantile Store is hosting an open house with their curated collection of fun lifestyle gifts.
    Location: 34 S. King St.