Leesburg First Friday

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Events for NOVEMBER 1, 2024 are listed below:

• NORTH KING STREET:

  • Live Jazz Music. The Lightfoot Restaurant is skipping this month and not hosting their usual live jazz music 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 acoustic rock duo, Jan and Jeff on guitar. Also art by local artist, Lydia Marie Elizabeth will be on display. Stop in for some refreshments and great tunes!
    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. For November’s FF, they are featuring henna tattoo artist, Katrina Villacencio.
    Location: 3 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Live Music The Loudoun Brewing Company is featuring live music with the band, Comfortably LoCo, 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.
  • 6:00-8:00 Book Signing.The Birch Tree Book Store is hosting local author, Sharon Virts and her array of historical fiction books.
    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 No Music. The Leesburg United Methodist Church is sitting this First Friday out and not hosting a band this month, but they will be back for other months.
    Location: 107 W. Market St.
  • No Art Exhibit. The Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) is not hosting an art exhibition this month.
    Location: 25 W. Market St.

• LOUDOUN STREET:

  • 6:00-9:00 Rock Tunes. Dynasty Brewing Company is hosting acoustic guitarist, Chris DeSantis, playing your favorite classic rock songs. Stop in for some great locally crafted brews and music!
    Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-7:30 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
  • Skipping this Month. Resourceful Woman will not be open late for this month's Leesburg First Friday events.
    Location: 11-A Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-9:00 Great Dining. Trungo's will be not be hosting live music this month, but you can still stop in for a fabulous meal!
    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!
    Location: 15 Loudoun St. SE
  • 6:30-9:30 Rock Trio. Schmidt’s BBQ is hosting live music on their fun backyard patio with the rock band, Acoustic Autumn playing an array of cool classic rock tunes. Come enjoy some great local BBQ, while listening to some great artsy tunes!
    Location: 14 Loudoun St. SE
  • 3:00-7:00 Fall is Here! Madisonbelle, who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary, is hosting an open house showcasing the arrival of their fabulous fall fashion in the shop.
    Location: 5 Loudoun St. SE
  • 5:00-7:00 Leesburg History Pop-up. The Thomas Balch Library invites everyone to a pop-up exhibit on Friday, November 1 featuring the Thomas Balch Library’s oral history collections. Hear local history come alive through archived interviews, stories, and other audio. The exhibit will include a gallery of samples from oral history interviews and will highlight some collaborative history projects recently completed or underway using the library’s oral history collections. Visitors may also try their hand at activities such as recording their own short interview or transcribing historic audio. 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 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 - Amelia Bouffard and her linocut and cyanotype prints, as well as oil paintings inspired by nature.
    Location: 3 Loudoun St SW
  • 6:00-8:00 Anniversary Party! Wldwst features a wide array of local artworks and this month they are celebrating their 4th Anniversary with wine tasting and live music. Stop by to join in the fun and help them celebrate!
    Location: 2B Loudoun St. SW
  • No Open House. The Loudoun Museum will not be able to have extended hours for the November First Friday, but they will be open late for other months so you can stop by 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! Plus they are hosting live music with acoustic guitarist, Tom O’Neil playing so cool rock tunes!
    Location: 7A Loudoun St. SW
  • Open House. The Global Local is hosting local artist, Kelly Dunning and wine tasting, so stop by to enjoy a glass of wine and see all the cool new art!
    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 TBA. Designer Goldsmith is hosting local music with (to be announced).
    Location: Market Station
  • 6:00-10:00 Rock-n-Roll. MacDowell Brew Kitchen is featuring the high energy band, know as Bad Panda, playing a wide array of lively and fun music that will be rockin’ the inside stage.
    Location: 212 Harrison St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine and Art. Visit Loudoun is hosting a tasting event with Doukenie Winery of Purcellville, along with an art display by Brush in Hand.
    Location: Market Station – Lower Level.
  • 5:00-8:00 Wine and Music. Neighbors: A Local Market is hosting a wine tasting event with Charles of Free Run Wines, along with synthesizer music by ViRG and a unique art display by local artist, Katie Harolick.
    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 a fun open house featuring her new fall 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 artist, Larr Kelly and his 2025 Leesburg Calendar, full of his unique artworks! 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 the cool acoustic duo, Crossing Elden from Herndon, who will be playing tunes from the ‘70s to 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 dining and relaxing with friends, while listening to live music by Q and Company, 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. This month they are hosting gnomes and leaf painting for the kids.
    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 Jazz. Coldwell Banker Realty is hosting a kitten adoption event, along with live music by The Josie Jazz Combo. .
    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.