Join us for Grillin' & Chillin' First Friday Weekend - June 2 - 4, 2023

Gather your family and friends for old-fashioned summertime fun in the Square for Grillin' & Chillin' First Friday on June 2nd. The evening kicks off in LTown Alley with live music provided by Bethany Yeh, FREE art activities including a Make & Take project from Tape a Friend, Make a Friend and the premiere of the Mad Splatter Shack, an immersive splatter paint activity with Cam Donahue, and an antique and classic car display sponsored by the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District and St. Mary's Rod & Classic. Then, enjoy live music from Joseph Norris and tasty eats at Ye Olde Town e Cafe (featuring Jerk Chicken from Jeanine's Chicken) in Leonardtown Square hosted by the Leonardtown Business Association. There are also great events and activities taking place with our local businesses around Town throughout the entire weekend. We hope to see you around LTown for some First Friday weekend fun!
 

June First Friday Itinerary:
 Download the Itinerary Here  or View it Below
 

Friday, June 2nd

 

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Antoinette’s Garden Brunch, facebook.com/AntoinettesGarden

• 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Old Jail Museum & Visitor’s Center will be open with extended hours for First Friday, facebook.com/theoldjailmuseum 

• 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Shepherd’s Old Field Market specials throughout the Market, shepherdsoldfield.com

• 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Viking Axe Throwing at the Brudergarten in Shepherd’s Old Field Market, facebook.com/vikingaxethrowingandrentals

• 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Audience Participation Drum Circle on the Arts Council Lawn, stmarysartscouncil.com

• 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Music performance from Bethany Yeh in LTown Alley (courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District), visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtownae

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. North End Gallery Opening Reception for the all-member show titled Busting Out All Over, northendgallery.com

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Mary’s County Arts Council will host an Opening Reception featuring the works of local photographer Michael Montillo. This Community Art Show will be featured for the month of June 2023 w/ an Opening Reception on First Friday, June 2nd from 5 to 8 PM., stmarysartscouncil.com

• 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. FREE Trolley Rides provided by Patuxent Transportation LLC courtesy of the Town of Leonardtown, visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtowntrolley

• 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Drumline performance on the Arts Council lawn, stmarysartscouncil.com

• 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Port of Leonardtown Winery, live music featuring Bootleggers, food by Chaptico Market Food Truck, facebook.com/portofltownwine

• 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Live music in Ltown Alley with Bethany Yeh (courtesy of Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District), visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtownae

• 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Car Show featuring antique and classic cars on display in LTown Alley courtesy of St. Mary's Rod & Classic, facebook.com/stmarysrodandclassic

• 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. FREE, family-friendly Make & Take project with Tape a Friend, Make a Friend in LTown Alley (courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District), visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtownae

• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. FREE, family-friendly Immersive Splatter Paint Activity with Cam Donahue in the Mad Splatter Shack in LTown Alley (courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District), visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtownae

• 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. First Friday live music on the Square featuring Joseph Norris, visitleonardtownmd.com/firstfriday

• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Live music from Joseph Norris and tasty eats from Ye Olde Towne Cafe (featuring Jerk Chicken from Jeanine's Chicken) in Leonardtown Square, visitleonardtownmd.com/firstfriday

• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Board & Brush, Pick Your Project Workshop (for 16 +), boardandbrush.com/leonardtown

• 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Yellow Line Studio, Summer Abstracts with Pan Pastels Art Workshop, facebook.com/theyellowline.co

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunset Cruise returns to the Wharf with Captain Phil of Fish the Bay Charters, visitstmarysmd.com/cruises

• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wine & Design - Kids Open Studio (12 and under), facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   

• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wine & Design - Open Studio for teens to adults, facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023
 

• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kids Open Studio at Wine & Design (kids 12 and under), facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wine & Design - Open Studio for teens to adults, facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Antoinette’s Garden Brunch, facebook.com/AntoinettesGarden

• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Old Jail Museum Visitor’s Center and Gift Shop is open daily, facebook.com/theoldjailmuseum 

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Arts Council Gift & Gallery viewing hours featuring the photography of Michael Montillo and the works of local member artists, stmarysartscouncil.com

• 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. North End Gallery viewing hours featuring the member show Busting Out All Over, northendgallery.com

• 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Port of Leonardtown Winery, live music featuring Ben Connelly, food by Heidi’s Eats, Sage’s Treats Food Truck, facebook.com/portofltownwine

• 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Viking Axe Throwing at the Brudergarten in Shepherd’s Old Field Market, facebook.com/vikingaxethrowingandrentals

• 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Board & Brush, Mini Signs & Mimosas Workshop, boardandbrush.com/leonardtown

• 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. FREE Trolley Rides provided by Patuxent Transportation LLC courtesy of the Town of Leonardtown, visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtowntrolley

• 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mountain Beach Art Workshop at Wine & Design, facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   

• 7 p.m. Karaoke with Mike Trujillo at Social Coffeehouse starting at 7 p.m., facebook/socialcoffeehouse

• 8 p.m. That Big Comedy Show at the Rex Theatre starting at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), facebook.com/therextheatre
   

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SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023
 

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Antoinette’s Garden Brunch, facebook.com/AntoinettesGarden

• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Old Jail Museum Visitor’s Center and Gift Shop is open daily, facebook.com/theoldjailmuseum 

• 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE Trolley Rides provided by Patuxent Transportation LLC courtesy of the Town of Leonardtown, visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtowntrolley

• 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seaplane Rides return to the Leonardtown Wharf providing aerial views of Breton Bay, Potomac River and more, pre-booking recommended, somdseaplanes@gmail.com

• 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summer Sunday Slice Party at the Slice House featuring Japanese City Pop and DJ set by Juice Box Johnson, facebook.com/slicehouse

• 11 a.m. – Close Customer Appreciation Day at Action Billiards & Lounge offering FREE pool all day long, facebook.com/actionlounge

• 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Port of Leonardtown Winery, live music featuring Night Cap, food by El Co Qui Food Truck, facebook.com/portofltownwine

• 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pick Your Project Workshop at Board & Brush, boardandbrush.com/leonardtown

• 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Viking Axe Throwing at the Brudergarten in Shepherd’s Old Field Market, facebook.com/vikingaxethrowingandrentals

• 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kids Open Studio at Wine & Design (kids 12 and under), facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   

• 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wine & Design - Open Studio for teens to adults, facebook.com/wndstmaryscountymd   
   

The information included here is accurate at the time of posting, and is subject to change. Please visit the event pages or business websites for current information.