Leesburg First Friday

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Events for SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 are listed below. The events for October 4th will be posted once all the info and musicians are finalized.

• NORTH KING STREET:

  • Live Jazz Music. The Lightfoot Restaurant is skipping this month and not hosting their usual live jazz music in the evenings during Leesburg First Friday. But you can still stop in for a fabulous meal!
    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:

  • 6:00-9:00 Live Music. McEnearney Real Estate is hosting live music this month with the fabulous singer/songwriter, Juliana MacDowell on guitar. Stop in for some refreshments and great tunes!
    Location: 10 W. Market St.
  • 5:00-7:00 Open House CRAFT is hosting an open house to showcase their brand new cool arts and craft shop, that offers classes, as well as art supplies and craft kits. This month they are hosting Tidy Paws!
    Location: 3 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Live Music The Loudoun Brewing Company is featuring live music with the cool rock duo, Owen and Leigh, playing an array of cool tunes!
    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.
  • 6:30-8:00 Book Signing.The Birch Tree Book Store is hosting, author, Audrey Ingram and her latest book, “The Group Trip,” in which she writes that being there to watch lifelong friends become adults is such a gift.
    Location: 11 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Open House.The District Hemp Botanicals is staying open late for First Friday in their cool downtown location on West Market Street.
    Location: 9 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Outdoor Concert..The Leesburg United Methodist Church is hosting the band, Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels, for their monthly summer concert series during Leesburg First Fridays. They will be playing in front of the church. Bring the whole family and meet other local families!
    Location: 107 W. Market St.
  • 5:00-7:00 New Art Exhibit. The Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) is hosting an artist reception the students of the DaVinci Art Studio - Art for All Loudoun.
    Location: 25 W. Market St.

• LOUDOUN STREET:

  • 6:30-9:30 Rock Guitarist. Dynasty Brewing Co. is hosting rock guitarist, Tripp McCullar, singing your favorite tunes, so you can sing along. Stop in for some great local brews and music!
    Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-7:00 Vintage Pop Up. The Paisley PeaHen hosts fun pop-up events during Leesburg First Fridays. Need something cozy for your loved one? Come find it at Paisley PenHen! They have lots of men's and ladies clothing and other neat finds! Look for the Welcome Dragonfly!
    Location: 4 Loudoun St. SE
  • 6:00-8:00 Open House. Resourceful Woman will be open late for this month's Leesburg First Friday event - so you can stop in to support the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter and all the wonderful programs of LAWS.
    Location: 11-A Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:30-8:30 Jazz Music. Trungo's will be hosting live music this month, with the Josie Jazz Combo. Stop in for some hot tunes and a fabulous meal!
    Location: 2C Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-8:00 Sax Music! La Taqueria, downtown’s newest taco restaurant, is hosting live music with trumpet player, Randy VanEpps, playing cool jazz tunes, along with some American standards.
    Location: 15 Loudoun St. SE
  • 6:30-9:30 Rock Music. Schmidt’s BBQ is hosting live music on their backyard patio with the rock duo, Jan and Jeff band, playing an array of classic rock songs. Come enjoy some great local BBQ, while listening to some great tunes!
    Location: 14 Loudoun St. SE
  • 3:00-7:00 Dazzle. Madisonbelle, who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary, is hosting free dry hairstyling by Dazzle Blow Dry Bar valued at $49 and compliments of Madisonbelle. By appointment only.
    Location: 5 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-7:00 Log Cabin History Pop-up The Thomas Balch Library invites everyone to a pop-up exhibit exploring the history. The theme of their special event this month is the history of Leesburg’s Log Cabin. Documents and photographs from Thomas Balch Library’s archival collections will reveal the history of this unique historical cabin. . Visitors will discover how the log cabin has changed over time but also remained the same. Drop in at any time during the event. No registration required. In addition to the pop-up exhibit, you can tour and learn more about the Donaldson Log Cabin.
    Location: 14 Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-8:00 Sax Music. Books And Other Found Things is hosting live music with saxophone player, Manny Estrada, playing cool jazz tunes, along with some exotic Latin music. Plus an open house, so you can explore their thousands of used and new book for adults and children.
    Location: 13 W. Loudoun St.
  • 5:00-7:00 Vintage. Muz and Rose is staying open until 7pm, featuring their array of local makers and showcasing their artist of the month - Clover Hurley and Dusk’s Doorstep.
    Location: 3 Loudoun St SW
  • 5:00-6:00 Wine and Art. Wldwst features a wide array of local artworks and this month’s artist is Caroline Gray and her Fine Art Photography. Plus a wine tasting event with William’s Gap Vineyard. Stop by to check out all their very cool merchandise!
    Location: 2B Loudoun St. SW
  • 5:00-7:00 Open House. The Loudoun Museum has extended hours for the First Friday, so you can stop by and check out their latest history exhibit. Plus they are hosting a “Guess the Candy Jar” contest with the winner getting a free Haunting ticket!
    Location: 16 Loudoun St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Music and Wine. The October One Tasting Room is hosting wine tasting with an array of their fabulous wines!
    Location: 7A Loudoun St. SW
  • Open House. The Global Local is hosting wine tasting with Casanel Vineyards and Winery so stop by to enjoy a glass of locally made wine! Plus they are introducing Nikki Maheshwari and her new company Magnetical Magic! Nikki recently took 3rd prize in the Loudoun Chamber's Young Entrepreneur Academy Program. Her jewelry is exquisite and crafted with magnetic clasps that make putting and taking off jewelry an easy, seamless task!
    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
  • 6:00-9:00 Rudy! Designer Goldsmith is hosting acoustic guitarist, Gary Rudinsky, singing classic rock songs from the past several decades. Rudy is the former long time beloved art teacher at Loudoun County High School.
    Location: Market Station
  • 6:00-10:00 Rock-n-Roll. MacDowell Brew Kitchen is featuring the high energy band, know as The Collective, playing a wide array of lively and fun music to rock the beach.
    Location: 212 Harrison St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine and Art. Visit Loudoun is hosting a tasting event with Endhardt Vineyards of Purcellville.
    Location: Market Station – Lower Level.
  • 5:00-8:00 Wine and Music. Neighbors: A Local Market is hosting a wine tasting event with Amanda Carpenter of Native Selection Wines, along with live music by VIRG and a unique art display by local artist, Valerie Burgess..
    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 guitarist, John Wysong. They also host art exhibits by a different local artist and this month's artist is Mica.
    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:

  • 6:30-8:30 Violin Music. Georgetown Café is hosting violinist, Micaela Perezous, playing an array of classical tunes. She is a rising Senior at Potomac Falls HS; and been playing violin since age 4.
    Location: 21 S. King St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Open House. Misguided Angels, a fashion boutique, is hosting an open house showcasing their fun and fabulous summer fashions. Be sure to stop by to discover what the excitement is all about in this award-winning shop and check out all their awesomeness! Plus they are having an awesome summer sale!
    Location: 14 S. King St.
  • 6:30-8:30 BBQ Sauce. Very Virginia Shop is hosting an open house featuring a BBQ sauce tasting event. Plus dog treats by ECHO, a local non-profit. Also featuring local maker, Rosanna's 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 cool rock duo, Crossing Elden, who will be playing tunes from the ‘60s to today, so you can enjoy some good music, while enjoying a great meal!
    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. On their back patio, the cool teen rock band, Eternal Moon will be playing from 7-10pm outside.
    Location: 19 S. King St.
  • 6:00-12:00 Sports Bar The Green Tree Tavern is featuring their fun sport bar with a cool atmosphere for meeting friends, while enjoying good food and drinks. For this First Friday they are hosting local guitarist, Dave Nemetz, playing an array of cool rock-n-roll songs from yesterday and today.
    Location: 15 S. King St.
  • 9:00-11:00 Speakeasy. Tarbender’s Lounge is a hip speakeasy bar and restaurant, that offers a cool atmosphere inside for relaxing with friends while listening to live jazz music with The Reliable Trio, in the background.
    Location: 10 S. King St.
  • 6:00-8:00 Art Exhibit.The Ordinary Art Gallery is hosting a unique collection of art by the owner, along with other fabulous local artists.
    Location: 18 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 Kittens and Treats. Coldwell Banker Realty is hosting a kitten adoption event and a Bake Sale with students from LCHS.
    Location: 25 S. King St.
  • 6:00-10:00 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.
  • 6:00-8:00 Open House. The Sunflower Shack is open late for Leesburg First Friday with an open house, showcasing their many fun and old-fashioned candies. Stop in to shop their wide array of old fashioned candies, sodas, and other various nostalgic gifts. This month they are also hosting FREE Crafty Kids - which is a free craft workshop so your kids!
    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.