Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Leesburg.
Dozens of Juneteenth events are planned this weekend across Northern Virginia including a Leesburg celebration at Ida Lee Park on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival offers live music + family activities that honor the end of slavery.
Herndon’s Weird Brothers Coffee is expanding into Vienna with its first franchise set to open this summer at Windover Square (106 Lawyers Road).
Construction is underway in the former 29th Parallel Coffee space, and owner Paul Olsen said he is hiring staff to serve the full menu.
An Instacart study shows Virginia customers ordered 5% more corn and 9% less peaches than the national average — the report also noted a sharp surge in stone fruit orders mid-August that highlights local taste preferences.
Liam Barrus, a Leesburg native and Woodgrove High School graduate, signed an academy contract with Loudoun United FC (his local team) as its newest defender.
He will train with the club through 2026 after earning recognition on his school’s varsity soccer team.
Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys
1-4 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Cost not listed — Experience heartfelt country tunes from a local troubadour with a smooth voice and sincere lyrics.
Better Off Dead - Grateful Dead Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $21.70 — Experience the vibrant music of The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia through a passionate tribute band.
2026 JASON National Conference: Liminal Literacy in the STEM World
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Lansdowne Resort — Registration required — Explore innovative strategies to prepare students for a digital world at this engaging conference.
Sporting JAX vs. Loudoun United FC
7-11 p.m. — Segra Field — Tickets required — Celebrate 703 Night with the excitement of a thrilling soccer match in Leesburg.
Robotics Brick Master Camp
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Providence Academy — Not specified — Build and program innovative Lego robots while enhancing engineering skills in a collaborative environment.
Birding Banshee
8 a.m. — Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve — Free entry — Discover the diverse bird species at the beautiful Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
Yoga Body Sculpt with Holly
10-11 a.m. — The Branch - Restaurant & Bowling — Bring your mat and water — An energizing yoga and body sculpting session to tone your muscles and boost your flexibility.
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