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Washington, NCEvents ArchiveApril 2026

April 2026

What happened in Washington, NC this month.

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67 events in April 2026

TUESDAY, APRIL 21
SPOTLIGHT
Taco Tuesday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Food5:00 PM
Blue Plate Special with Chef Jamie Davis
The Hackney · 192 W Main St
Food

Blue Plate Special is Chef Luke Owens' second annual chef collaboration series. This monthly ticketed dinner celebrates the past, present, and future of diner culture. Held one Tuesday a month from February through September.

Tuesday Painters
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts9:30 AM
Pamlico Writers Group - Writers' Round Table
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
SPOTLIGHT
SINGO with DJ BIG SEXY
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music7:00 PM
Hot Honey Wing Wednesday
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Food

New 'Hot Honey' wing flavor, described as a perfect blend of bold spices and comfort in every bite. $2 off wings on Wednesdays.

Learning Collective Series: Art, Mystery and Romance: The Sabine Trilogy
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts1:30 PM
Learning Collective Series: Great Songs from the Inside Out
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts3:30 PM
Get Well Wednesday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks4:00 PM
Wine Tasting
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Drinks5:30 PM

Wednesday wine tasting event at Two Rivers Alehouse, running from 5:30-7:30 PM floating.

Earl Ragland
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM
Country Karaoke
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Music6:00 PM
Hump Day Quick Play Pool Tournament
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
7:00 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
SPOTLIGHT
Open Mic w/ Brian Burke The Back-pocket Buddha
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:30 PM
SPOTLIGHT
Wake Up, Washington!
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
8:00 AM
Oyster Happy Hour
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food3:00 PM

Happy hour featuring oysters with various accompaniments including sauces and lemon. Event runs from 3 PM to 6 PM.

$1 Steamed Oysters
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food4:00 PM

Fresh steamed oysters available for $1 each. Also featuring 12oz ribeyes while supplies last.

BIKE NIGHT with LONNIE BRITTON
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music5:00 PM
Chocowinity Middle School presents High School Musical Jr.
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts6:00 PM
Thursday Jams with BCTMA- Weekly Jam
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Music6:00 PM
General Trivia
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
6:30 PM

Thursday general topics trivia night at Two Rivers Alehouse running from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Karaoke Sing Along Battle
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music7:00 PM

Join us for our first “Karaoke Sing Along Battle” @7PM with the legendary DJ Flip Flop! It’s a fabulously laid-back way to belt out tunes without leaving your chair! So, gather your phone, charger, & entourage for a shot at snagging some cool prizes!🎤🙌📱🎶 🧀$1 OFF NACHOS! 💚$7 Green Tea shots! 🍊$9 Latin Crushes!

FRIDAY, APRIL 24
SPOTLIGHT
JAKE MITCHELL BAND
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM
Wake Up Washington! Hosted by Stephen Farrell
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Community8:00 AM

Chamber networking event featuring coffee, conversation, and an exclusive preview of Washington's soon-to-open history museum. Hosted by Stephen Farrell, Curator of Special Collections for Brown Library at 108 Gladden St.

Live Music with John Eckmann
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Join for an evening of live music featuring John Eckmann, solo acoustic musician. Tune in for some soft rock, rhythm & blues, and folk. Performance runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Brian Burke aka The Back-pocket Buddha
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM
Live Music - Lucy Iris
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Music6:00 PM
Earl Ragland
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Earl Ragland at Two Rivers Alehouse on Friday. Open at noon.

Sip & Sway for Turner & Madison with BLAYKE PARKER
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music7:00 PM
90's Dance Club Karaoke Party
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM
Live Music: Alex Whitehurst
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
SPOTLIGHT
4th Annual Wheels & Wings
City of Washington, NC · 102 E. Second St
Community9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT
Mac "Bear" Hodges Music Festival 2026
Downtown Washington, NC · 142 W Main St
Music3:30 PM
Saturday Morning Jams with BCTMA- Weekly Jam
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Music10:00 AM
Earth Day Cleanup on the Pamlico
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
1:00 PM

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up Havens Gardens and Jack's Creek. Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman is teaming up with Pitt Street Brewing for this cleanup event. After cleaning the park and creek, head over to Pitt Street to celebrate. Starts at 1 p.m., ends at 3 p.m. Meet at Havens Gardens, 1001 Park Drive, Washington. Supplies will be provided.

Chocowinity Middle School presents High School Musical Jr.
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts2:00 PM
Oyster Happy Hour
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food3:00 PM

Oyster happy hour at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Saturday Live Music featuring Mark Woodland
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Live music featuring Mark Woodland at Wine & Words & Gourmet. Relax, unwind and enjoy the weekend with live music, good wine, and good vibes.

Still Mountain Railroad
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM
Live Music with James Warren
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Acoustic music on the patio this Saturday evening from 6-9pm featuring James Warren.

Nannette Garrette Live Music
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM
DJ Charlie Mac - 90's & 2000's Throwbacks
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

DJ Charlie Mac spinning 90's and 2000's throwback hits from 9pm to 12am. No cover charge for this nostalgic night of music.

LAYMENS FERRY BAND
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
SPOTLIGHT
Spring Concert: "Those Who Served All Mankind"
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Music3:00 PM
BRUNCH
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Food11:00 AM
Sunday Funday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks11:00 AM
Erik Everhart
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music12:30 PM

Live music performance by Erik Everhart at Two Rivers Alehouse on Sunday.

Pints & Poses
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Community1:00 PM

Yoga and beer class on Pitt Street on the Pamlico. $18 includes drink, BYO mat. Rotating teachers each week with Brooke as teacher of the week.

Sunday Live Music featuring Dave Raducha
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music2:00 PM

Sunday afternoon live music featuring Dave Raducha from 2:00-4:45 PM. Sunday afternoon sounds better with wine and music. Come out, relax and enjoy.

Adam Nixon
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music2:00 PM
Sonny Fields Live Music
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music3:00 PM

Groove to the amazing tunes of live music performed by Sonny Fields during Sunday Funday at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge.

Music Bingo
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music3:00 PM

Music bingo event at Two Rivers Alehouse on Sunday afternoon.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Tuesday Painters
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts9:30 AM

Free painting session open to all levels and all mediums. Held every Tuesday at the Turnage Gallery from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Pamlico Writers Group – Critique Session
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts7:00 PM

Writers supporting writers critique session at the Historic Turnage Theatre. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
SPOTLIGHT
Wine Wednesday 🍷 Half Off Wine by The Bottle
The Bank Bistro · 216 W Main St
Drinks4:00 PM
Relax and Renew with Yoga
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital · 628 E 12th St
Community10:00 AM

Yoga session for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers designed to reduce stress and improve well-being. Classes focus on gentle movements and relaxation techniques tailored for beginners and those undergoing treatment.

National Denim Day Ceremony
City of Washington, NC · 102 E. Second St
Community10:00 AM

A brief community ceremony on the steps of City Hall to observe National Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Attendees are encouraged to wear denim as a symbol of support for survivors of sexual violence and against victim blaming.

Learning Collective Series: Art, Mystery and Romance: The Sabine Trilogy
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts1:30 PM

A Learning Collective event with Dr. Philip Ninan exploring art, mystery and romance through the Sabine Trilogy. The trilogy can be purchased at Pamlico Books.

Learning Collective Series: Great Songs from the Inside Out
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts3:30 PM

Join local musician Earl Ragland as he discusses and demonstrates what makes a song great. This session is part of the Arts of the Pamlico Learning Collective series held at the Historic Turnage Theatre.

Adam Musick Live Music
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Adam Musick at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Hump Day Quick Play Singles Pool Tournament
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Community7:00 PM

Single players head-to-head pool tournament with blind draw for challenger. $5 cash buy-in with prize to first place winner. Walk in and sign up until 6:45 PM, tournament starts at 7:00 PM. One drink minimum purchase required.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30
SPOTLIGHT
Oyster Happy Hour
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food3:00 PM

Oyster happy hour at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Prime Rib Night!
The Bank Bistro · 216 W Main St
Food4:00 PM
Thursday Jams with BCTMA - Weekly Jam
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Weekly jam session held every Thursday from 6-8 PM in the Turnage Theatre Gallery. All skill levels welcome, no ticket or RSVP required, just show up and join in.

Open Mic with Brian Burke
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:30 PM

Open mic night hosted by Brian Burke at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Karaoke Sing Along Battle
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music7:00 PM

Join El Loco for their Karaoke Sing Along Battle on Thursday at 7PM, where the night turns into a hit with amazing energy from fabulous customers.

Open Mic @ Fat Cats
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music8:00 PM

Open mic night hosted by Turner Edwards featuring open jam, solo acts, comedy, poetry, dance, and spoken word. All talent and all ages welcome to participate and support local artists.