First Friday in Leesburg kicks off tonight with a variety of events including a new addition to the standard lineup.
Leesburg's first Friday tradition sees live music, local art galleries and additional activities for residents and visitors to stroll around and check out. Friday town-goers can find a new vending machine in the alleyway of CRAFT and Buford’s Biscuits, featuring purchasable pieces sourced from local artists. A live painting will also go up in the alleyway.
Live Music
This first Friday’s live music line-up includes: lounge singer Vanessa Estaniel at TarBender’s from 7 to 10 p.m., guitarist Gary Rudinsky at Ebisu Sushi and Thai from 6 to 9 p.m., celtic harpist Ellen James at la taqueria from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., acoustic guitarist Tom O’Neil at Dynasty Brewing from 6 to 9 p.m., ukulele play/Singer Jess Kenn at SideBar from 6 to 9 p.m., Andy Hawk and Train Wreck Endings Band at King’s Tavern from 6 to 8:30 p.m., violinist Micaela Perezous at Georgetown Café from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., guitarist Whitney Edgerly at the October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop from 6 to 8 p.m., Josie Jazz Combo at the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office from 6 to 8 p.m., rock guitarist Dave Nemetz at the Green Tree Tavern from 8 to 11 p.m., Jammin’ Dave and his Friends at the Leesburg Gourmet from 7 to 9 p.m., Clarinet Player Isaac Burton-Perez at Second Nature Coffee from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., acoustic folk guitarist Salah at Wild Hare Cider Cabin from 6 to 9 p.m., Cowpoke Band playing on the rooftop at The Crow’s Nest from 7 to 10 p.m., rock guitarist Marion Sheaffer at Loudoun Brewing Company from 6 to 9 p.m., and Songwriters Concert and Spell Bottles at Craft from 6:30 to 1 p.m. (tickets online), Linda Brady Revival with Trail Mix Band at Schmidt’s BBQ from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and fun open mic night with Laurie Blue at King’s Tavern from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Art Exhibits
Art exhibits tonight include Artist Eva McKinley at the Very Virginia Shop from 6
to 8 p.m., Cyanotype artist Amelia Bouffard at Muz and Rose from 5 to 7:30 p.m., art by Sue Kelleher Studios at Visit Loudoun from 6 to 9 p.m., a live painting with Kim Purciau Kim at Craft in Leesburg from 5 to 7 p.m. and an art reception with Liz Nugent at Second Nature Coffee from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wine Tastings
Wine tastings will take place in several locations, including October One Vineyard Wine Shop from 6 to 8 p.m., The Leesburg Gourmet from 6 to 9 p.m. with a rose wine tasting and chocolate pairing, Bear Chase Brewing Company from 6 to 9 p.m., and a theme wine flights at Echelon Wine Bar from 6 to 9 p.m.
Additional Activities
Other April first Friday activities include: a fashion open house at Misguided Angels from 6 to 8 p.m., a clothesline project that will create an expressive space for survivors of sexual assualt at Resourceful Woman from 5 to 8 p.m., a free kitten adoption and LCHS Bake Sale at Coldwell banker from 6 to 8 p.m., a flower Sale by Loudoun Highschool SGA at Baldwin Group Insurance from 6 to 8 p.m., Loudoun Ballet Dancers at the Very Virginia Shop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a create your family tree event at the Donaldson Log Cabin from 5 to 7 p.m., a History Open House at the Loudoun Museum from 6 to 8 p.m., a candle bar evening at the Global Local from 6 to 9 p.m., a by-appointment hairstyling by Dazzle Blow Dry Bar from 3 to 7 p.m., an open house at Books and Other Found Things from 6 to 8 p.m., a special cherry blossom flavor ice cream at Gruto’s Soft Serve from 6 to 10 p.m., free crafts to create at Sunflower Shack from 6 to 9 p.m., a seed and seedling swap at Second Nature Coffee from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and an open house at District Hemp Botanicals from 6 to 8 p.m.