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What Was Happening in Washington, NC

May 6–10, 2026

Everything that was happenin' in Little Washington this week — pulled from local venues along the Pamlico River and throughout Beaufort County.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
SPOTLIGHT
Live Music: Shamir
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:30 PM

Wednesdays at the Mulberry featuring Shamir performing Peruvian and Latin Melodies on the rooftop.

BACKSTOCK BLOWOUT
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Drinks

Deep savings with liquor deals continuing throughout the day.

Wine Wednesday
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Drinks

$2 off glasses and slushes, $3 off flights and bottles.

2026 Healthcare Power Luncheon with Brian Floyd
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Community11:45 AM

An in-depth look at the intersection between rural health care and economic vitality, as well as solutions that build sustainability and vibrancy in eastern North Carolina. Features Brian Floyd, Chief Operating Officer of ECU Health. Entry fee is $30 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

Get Well Wednesday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks4:00 PM

$5 Well Drinks and $1 OFF Bowls & Wine Glasses.

Live Music with Earl Ragland
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Earl Ragland at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Open Mic
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music6:30 PM

Open mic night hosted by Sonny Fields with a chance to win a $20 gift card.

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

$5 buy-in quick play singles pool tournament. Walk in and sign up by 6:45 PM, tournament starts at 7 PM.

THURSDAY, MAY 7
SPOTLIGHT
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.

Taco Day
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food

Taco day at Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar. Special taco offerings available despite the rainy weather.

Teacher & Nurses Appreciation Week
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

El Loco celebrates teachers and nurses with a 15% discount on food purchases (alcohol excluded) through May 10th. Just show your badge to receive the discount.

Thirsty Thursday
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Drinks

Enjoy $2 craft beers all day long at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill in downtown Washington. Great deal available throughout the day.

Thursday Matinee: The Road to Bali
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts3:00 PM

Classic 1952 Technicolor film screening featuring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour with musical numbers and comedy. $5 suggested donation at the Historic Turnage Theatre.

Throwback Thursday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks4:00 PM

Old school hits, good times, and cold drinks for Throwback Thursday.

Backwater OPEN MIC
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Music6:30 PM

Open mic night hosted by Chuck Phillips. This event has been moved to High Water Social.

Air & Space Trivia
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Community6:30 PM

Thursday night trivia themed around air and space, running from 6:30-8:00.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 8
SPOTLIGHT
Open Door Women's Shelter Fundraiser
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Community5:00 PM

Support Open Door Women's Shelter, the Pitt Partner for May. Open Door provides assistance and solutions for women and children experiencing homelessness in Beaufort County.

Karaoke Night
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music

Karaoke night at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge with great food and tasty drinks.

Sonny Fields Live Music
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music

On Friday night welcoming back Sonny Fields for live music. Relax and have a glass or two of your favorite beverage or discover a new one, with custom charcuterie also available.

25% Off All Burgers
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food

Get 25% off all burgers at Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar. Friday only special.

Teacher & Nurses Appreciation Week
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

El Loco celebrates teachers and nurses with a 15% discount on food purchases (alcohol excluded) through May 10th. Just show your badge to receive the discount.

Live Music: Lucy Iris
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:00 PM

Weekends on the Rooftop featuring Lucy Iris with soulful, powerhouse live vocals.

Tuesday Painters Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts5:30 PM
Live Music with Ronnie Cottle
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Ronnie Cottle at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Instrumental Live Music - Jazz & Latin Sounds with Nico Garzon
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Blu Farm to Table presents instrumental live music featuring jazz and latin sounds performed by Nico Garzon. The event takes place at 129 E Main St, Washington NC.

Chuck Phillips Live Music
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:30 PM

Live music performance by Chuck Phillips on Friday night.

Pool Tournament
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Community6:30 PM

Double elimination pool tournament with blind draw for partners. $10 buy-in per person, sign up until 6:30 PM or until full. Bring a brand new player (21+) and your entry is free.

Conoley Blake Live Music
Union Spirits · 163 W Main St
Music7:00 PM

Live music performance by Conoley Blake in the courtyard at Union Spirits from 7-9pm on Friday.

Poetry Slam
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts7:30 PM

Poetry slam event where participants can perform. Entry is included with the $25 workshop + slam registration option.

Mom's Retro Rewind (80s/90s Hits)
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Karaoke night with a special theme celebrating moms featuring hits from the 80s and 90s.

Eli Craig
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

Eli Craig performs at Ribeyes Angus Room starting at 9pm.

ZACK LEE BAND
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by the Zack Lee Band starting at 9:30 PM.

SATURDAY, MAY 9
SPOTLIGHT
Champagne & Starlight
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts

AOP's 2nd annual Champagne & Starlight event. Tickets are currently on sale.

Mother's Day Weekend Celebration
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

Special weekend celebration for mothers featuring a raffle for a pampered basket and a free glass of champagne on Sunday. The entire weekend is dedicated to celebrating moms.

Mother's Day Pampering Basket Giveaway
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

Mother's Day weekend celebration at El Loco with a chance to win a pampering basket including a 1-hour massage, gift cards, margarita glass and mix, and other treats. Ask your server for a ticket to enter, winner announced Monday 5/11.

Teacher & Nurses Appreciation Week
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

El Loco celebrates teachers and nurses with a 15% discount on food purchases (alcohol excluded) through May 10th. Just show your badge to receive the discount.

Beer Release
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Drinks

Special beer release happening this weekend. Details to be announced.

Graduation Weekend Celebration
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food

Graduation weekend celebration at The Stubborn Mule. Make reservations for your favorite graduate by calling 252-940-4782.

Mother's Day Celebration
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food

Celebrate Mother's Day at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill. Reservations recommended, call 252-940-4782 to secure your spot.

Saturday Happy Hour
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Food1:00 PM

$1 OFF Tortas and $3.50 White Claws.

Reggie at Wine & Words & Gourmet
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Reggie Workman will be entertaining at Washington's Wine & Words & Gourmet on Saturday, May 9 from 5:30-8:30 PM.

Live Music with Corey Stewart
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Corey Stewart at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Roy Stewart Live Music
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:30 PM

Live music performance by Roy Stewart on Saturday night.

Downtown Washington Outdoor Farmers Market
Harbor District Market · 140 W Main St
Community8:00 AM

Farmers Market season featuring fresh produce, eggs, cucumbers, baked goods, and greens at Crab Park in Washington, NC. Market runs from 8AM-12PM.

Live Music: Wally Peterson 5/9 @8PM! 🧡🎸
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Live music performance by Wally Peterson.

Annual Herb & Plant Sale
Washington NC Garden Club · NC Estuarium, Washington waterfront
Community9:00 AM

The Washington Garden Club invites the community to its annual Herb and Plant Sale at NC Estuarium on the Washington waterfront. Features plants from Toad Song Farm, culinary & medicinal herbs, pollinator plants, perennials & annuals. $5 each or 5 for $20 with early bird specials & giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Brown Library Meditation Garden, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, and Harding Square.

29th Annual Eastern Antique Power Association Tractor & Engine Show
Antique Tractor Club of the Carolinas · 412 W 15th Street
Community9:00 AM

Annual tractor show with hit and miss engines and other displays at 412 West 15th Street. Exhibitors and vendors welcome to bring anything old to show or sell, and Boy Scout Troop 99 will be selling BBQ sandwiches and drinks.

RT Johnson
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

RT Johnson performs at Ribeyes Angus Room starting at 9pm.

TEMP-TILTED DUO
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by the Temp-Tilted Duo starting at 9:30 PM.

SUNDAY, MAY 10
Teacher & Nurses Appreciation Week
Teacher & Nurses Appreciation Week
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

El Loco celebrates teachers and nurses with a 15% discount on food purchases (alcohol excluded) through May 10th. Just show your badge to receive the discount.

Mother's Day Weekend Celebration
Mother's Day Weekend Celebration
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

Special weekend celebration for mothers featuring a raffle for a pampered basket and a free glass of champagne on Sunday. The entire weekend is dedicated to celebrating moms.

Mother's Day Pampering Basket Giveaway
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

Mother's Day weekend celebration at El Loco with a chance to win a pampering basket including a 1-hour massage, gift cards, margarita glass and mix, and other treats. Ask your server for a ticket to enter, winner announced Monday 5/11.

Mother's Day Celebration
Mother's Day Celebration
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Food

Blu Farm to Table is fully booked for Mother's Day celebrations. The restaurant is not accepting any additional reservations due to high demand.

Mother's Day Celebration
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food

Celebrate Mother's Day at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill. Reservations recommended, call 252-940-4782 to secure your spot.

Graduation Weekend Celebration
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food

Graduation weekend celebration at The Stubborn Mule. Make reservations for your favorite graduate by calling 252-940-4782.

This Weekend at Ribeyes of Washington
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy

Weekend event at Ribeyes of Washington. Specific details not provided in the post.

Mother's Day Surf & Turf
Mother's Day Surf & Turf
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food

Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day surf & turf meal with choice of ribeye or pork chop. Comes with a free shrimp skewer.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
The Bank Bistro · 216 W Main St
Food11:00 AM
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Food11:00 AM

Mother's Day Brunch from 11 AM - 2 PM with full menu available 11 AM - 9 PM.

“Mom’s & Mimosas” Celebration 5/10 @12PM! 💕🌹
“Mom’s & Mimosas” Celebration 5/10 @12PM! 💕🌹
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks12:00 PM

Mother's Day celebration featuring Earl Ragland live music at 2pm, mother's raffle, mimosas, and cocktails.

Sunday Funday “Mother’s Day Edition: Earl Ragland 5/10 @2PM! 🎤💕
Sunday Funday “Mother’s Day Edition: Earl Ragland 5/10 @2PM! 🎤💕
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music2:00 PM

Mother's Day celebration with complimentary champagne glass for moms and a chance to win El Loco's Pampering Basket. $6 Mimosas & Bloodies with live music by Earl Ragl.

Live Music with John Benson
Live Music with John Benson
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by John Benson from 2:00-5:00 PM at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Music Bingo
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Community3:00 PM

Sunday afternoon Music Bingo, bring mom to celebrate Mother's Day.

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