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 next date for the Leesburg First Friday event is MARCH 1st, 2024. 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 2024 are 2/2/24, 3/1/24, 4/5/24, 5/3/24, 6/7/24, 7/5/24, 8/2/24, 9/6/24, 10/4/24, 11/1/24, and 12/6/24. (Please note, there is no Leesburg First Friday event in January, as it is the only month skipped).

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Events for the Leesburg First Friday on MARCH 1st 2024 are currently being updated below:

  • NORTH KING STREET:

    • Live Jazz Music. The Lightfoot Restaurant is featuring jazz music this Friday along with celebrating their over 25 years in business, so come on in for a fabulous meal, made just for you by Chef Ingrid.
      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:

    • No Live Music for March. McEnearney/Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties, is not open late for the March Leesburg First Friday, but plan to join the fun in the spring.
      Location: 10 W. Market St.
    • 6:00-9:00 To Be Announced. The Loudoun Brewing Company is featuring - to be announced, when I hear back from them.
      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 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 brews!
      Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE
    • 6:00-8:00 Open House. Resourceful Woman is open late for Leesburg First Friday, as it is a wonderful thrift store that supports 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 in March, 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 new taco restaurant, is hosting live music with trumpet player, Randy VanEpps, playing an array of cool tunes on his trumpet, mixed in with some vocals.
      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 Open House. Madisonbelle is featuring a “Get Glowing Event featuring Melissa Franklin Studio!” Get custom blended mineral based clean foundation perfectly matched to your skin tone. Level of coverage and addition of serums adjusted just for you. By Appointment! Free foundation brush worth $24!
      Location: 5 Loudoun St. SE
    • 5:00-7:00 Historical Handwriting The Thomas Balch Library invites everyone to stop by the. Donaldson Log Cabin for a special pop-up exhibit, that will explore the many styles of handwriting in American history. The eccentricities of historical handwriting can be a roadblock to historical and genealogical research. Visitors will have the opportunity to view examples from Thomas Balch Library collections while trying to decipher and transcribe records from different eras. There will also be an opportunity to learn tips and tricks for unpuzzling hard to read cursive. In addition to the pop-up exhibit, staff and volunteers will be on hand processing archival collections. Exhibits about the Donaldson Log Cabin’s history will also be on display.
      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.
    • 5:00-6:00 Vintage. Muz and Rose is staying open until 6pm, showcasing their array of local items made by local artists.
      Location: 3 Loudoun St SW
    • Local Art. Wldwst is featuring their locally 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 March 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.
      Location: 7A Loudoun St. SW
    • New Location! The Global Local is celebrating the opening day of their new location with wine tasting by Casanel Vineyards and so much more!
      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 To Be Announced MacDowell Brew Kitchen is featuring live music inside their cool lounge, with a rock band to be announced. Come on out & join the dance party INSIDE!
      Location: 212 Harrison St.
    • 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. Visit Loudoun is hosting a wine tasting event with the Old Farm Winery at Hartland, along with some light refreshments.
      Location: Market Station – Lower Level.
    • 5:00-8:00 Wine and Music. Neighbors: A Local Market is hosting wine tasting event, featuring a beautiful selection of their natural wines by Natty. Plus live music by musician, Lillian Hacket, along with an unique art exhibit by local artist, Sophie Swan. 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 Alex Kerns. They also host art exhibits by local artists each month and this month it’s artist, Jack Sponsellor.
      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 Jazz Music. Georgetown Café is hosting the trumpet player, Randy VanEpps, playing and singing a wide array of holiday songs.
      Location: 21 S. King St.
    • 6:00-8:00 Fab and Fit Open House. Misguided Angels, a fashion boutique, is hosting an open house showcasing their fabulous fitness wear, called Fab and Fit. Be sure to stop by to discover what all the excitement is all about in this wonderful shop and check out their wonderful winter sale items too.
      Location: 14 S. King St.
    • 6:00-8:00 Harp Music. Very Virginia Shop is hosting harpist, Ellen James on her Celtic harp, playing an array of classic songs and Irish folk tunes. 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 local guitarist, Chris DeSantis, playing an array of cool rock and roll songs from yesterday and today.
      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.
    • 7:00-10:00 Teen Rock Band. The Green Tree Tavern is hosting a cool rock band, The Wickers, featuring several teens from Riverside High School, playing some great classic rock music.
      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.
    • 6:00-9:00 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 featuring an open house showcasing 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.

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