Leesburg First Friday

Stroll around historic downtown Leesburg on the First Friday of each month (except January), to enjoy numerous live music performances, art exhibits, wine tastings, book signings, open houses and so much more – all throughout downtown! Over 45 specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants are open until 9pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales.

The date for the next Leesburg First Friday event is FEBRUARY 7th 2025. Be in the loop about what is going on each month by liking the LEESBURG FIRST FRIDAY page on FACEBOOK. The dates for the YEAR 2025 are 2/7/25, 3/7/25, 4/4/25, 5/2/25, 6/6/25, 7/11/25, 8/1/25, 9/5/25, 10/3/25, 11/7/25, and 12/5/25. (Please note, there is no Leesburg First Friday event in January, as it is the only month skipped).

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Events for FEBRUARY 7, 2025 are listed below. The best way to be in the loop about activities happening each month is to follow the LEESBURG FIRST FRIDAY facebook page.

  • NORTH KING STREET:

    • Live Jazz Music. The Lightfoot Restaurant is hosting their live jazz music during Leesburg First Friday with pianist, Caleb Nei and Kevin Olivera. Stop in for a fabulous meal with fabulous music!
      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:

    • Not this Month. McEnearney Real Estate is skipping this month but you can catch them in other upcoming months.
      Location: 10 W. Market St.
    • 6:00-7:00 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 featuring a screen printing activity.
      Location: 3 W. Market St.
    • 6:00-9:00 Local Brews! The Loudoun Brewing Company is not featuring live music this month but you can stop in for some great brews!
      Location: 310 E. Market St.
    • Dessert Cafe! Mocatinas, downtown’s dessert heaven, has 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 local author, Ellen R.B. Smith and her book, Memoirs of a Suburban Troublemaker. Ellen’s captivating narrative is dedicated to troublemakers, parents of troublemakers, and everyone who embraces a rebellious spirit. In the heart of Reston, Virginia, an openly integrated community established amidst the civil rights movement, Ellen’s coming-of-age journey unfolds against the backdrop of societal change.
      Location: 11 W. Market St.
    • 6:00-8:00 Open House.The District Hemp Botanicals is staying open late for First Friday in their downtown location on West Market Street.
      Location: 9 W. Market St.
    • 6:00-8:00 Special Event. The Leesburg United Methodist Church is hosting a special event and raising relief funds for the recent disasters
      Location: 107 W. Market St.
    • 5:30-7:30 Photography Exhibit. The Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) is hosting an art exhibit this month with photographer, Danielle Towle and her array of unique photos.
      Location: 25 W. Market St.

  • LOUDOUN STREET:

    • 6:00-9:00 Rock Tunes. Dynasty Brewing Company is hosting acoustic guitarist, Chris DeSantis playing some classic rock tunes. Stop in for some great locally crafted brews and music!
      Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE
    • No Vintage Pop Up. The Paisley PeaHen is skipping this month’s First Friday. but will be back when the weather is warner. Look for the Welcome Dragonfly!
      Location: 4 Loudoun St. SE
    • Skipping this Month. Resourceful Woman will not be open late for this month's Leesburg First Friday events.
      Location: 11-A Loudoun St. SW
    • No Dining. Trungo's will be not be hosting live music this month, as they are temporarily closed.
      Location: 2C Loudoun St. SW
    • 6:00-9:00 Tacos are Here! La Taqueria, downtown’s newest taco restaurant, is serving up some great authentic tacos and beer! This month they are hosting Randy VanEpps on trumpet.
      Location: 15 Loudoun St. SE
    • Closed until March. Schmidt’s BBQ is not hosting live music on their fun backyard patio this month but will be back when the weather is warmer, so you will be able to come enjoy some great local BBQ, while listening to some great artsy tunes!
      Location: 14 Loudoun St. SE
    • 4:00-6:00 Winter is Here! Madisonbelle, who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary, is showcasing their fabulous winter fashion in the shop.
      Location: 5 Loudoun St. SE
    • Skipping this month The Thomas Balch Library is shipping this month’s First Friday but will be back when the weather is warmer.
      Location: 14 Loudoun St. SW
    • 6:00-8:00 Open House. Books And Other Found Things is hosting an open house, so you can explore their thousands of used and new book for adults and children.
      Location: 13 W. Loudoun St.
    • 5:00-6:00 Vintage. Muz and Rose is staying open until 6pm, featuring their array of local makers and showcasing their artist of the month - Cammie Chicarelli and her very cool needlepoint art.
      Location: 3 Loudoun St SW
    • Skipping February. Wldwst which features a wide array of local artworks is skipping the February First Friday but will return when the weather is warmer. Be sure to stop by late to check out their wide array of art on display throughout their shop.
      Location: 2B Loudoun St. SW
    • No Open House. The Loudoun Museum will not be able to have extended hours for the February First Friday, but they will be open late for other months, so you can stop in and check out their latest history exhibit.
      Location: 16 Loudoun St.
    • 6:00-8:00 Wine Tasting with Music. The October One Tasting Room is hosting wine tasting with an array of their fabulous wines! This month they are featuring guitarist, Ramaan Insari.
      Location: 7A Loudoun St. SW
    • Skipping February. The Global Local is skipping the February First Friday but you can check them out in upcoming months later in the year.
      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
    • 6:00-7:00 Jewelry Art. Designer Goldsmith is featuring a wide array of fabulous fine jewelry, custom made right here in her shop.
      Location: Market Station
    • Skipping February. MacDowell Brew Kitchen is not hosting live music this month but will have a live band for the March First Friday.
      Location: 212 Harrison St.
    • Skipping February. Visit Loudoun is not hosting a tasting event for the February First Friday.
      Location: Market Station – Lower Level.
    • 7:00-10:00 Cider Tasting. The Wild Hare Hard Cider Cabin is featuring singer, Jessica Kenn on guitar, along with 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 the folk duo, So Much and So Little. They also host art exhibits by a different local artists.
      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 songs.
      Location: 21 S. King St.
    • 6:00-8:00 Open House. Misguided Angels, a fashion boutique, is hosting an open house featuring her new fashions that are arriving daily. Be sure to stop by to discover what the excitement is all about in this award-winning shop and check out all their awesomeness!
      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. Also featuring local art by Larr Kelly and his 2025 Leesburg Calendar, full of his unique artwork! Plus you can taste free samples of over 20 different flavors of Virginia peanuts and other locally made gourmet foods. Plus dog treats by ECHO, a local non-profit.
      Location: 16 S King St.
    • 6:00-9:00 Rock Tunes SideBar is hosting rock guitarist, Gary Rudinsky, singing your favorite tunes, so you can sing along, 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.
      Location: 19 S. King St.
    • 6:00-12:00 Live Music. 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 Punch Buggies, a cool band playing your favorite classic rock songs.
      Location: 15 S. King St.
    • 6:00-9:00 Open Mic & More. Move Leesburg is hosting a cool open mic night so bring your instruments and/or your voice! Plus a vendor event with local makers and photographers.
      Location: 11B 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 dining and relaxing with friends, while listening to live music by lounge singer, Vanessa Estabiel, in the background.
      Location: 10 S. King St.
    • 6:00-7:00 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.
    • Skipping February. Coldwell Banker Realty is not staying open late but will join back in in the warmer months.
      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.
    • 6:00-8:00 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.

Live Music Events
Art Exhibits
Wine Tastings

... and so much more!

 
 
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