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What Was Happening in Washington, NC

May 13–17, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Live Music: Riley Wallace
SPOTLIGHT
Live Music: Riley Wallace
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:30 PM

Wednesdays at the Mulberry featuring Riley Wallace performing classic country and honky tonk.

Wine Wednesday
Wine Wednesday
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Drinks

Half off bottles of wine all day. Perfect for lunch or dinner, bring your friends and enjoy this midweek treat.

Prix Fixe Menu
Prix Fixe Menu
The Hackney · 192 W Main St
Food

Special prix fixe menu served this evening alongside the regular à la carte menu at The Hackney.

Bulky Trash Pickup
Bulky Trash Pickup
City of Washington, NC · 102 E. Second St
Community

Bulky trash pickup running May 12th through May 15th, 2026. Set items out near the street on your regular collection day.

The Odyssey Book Discussion with Brian Whipple and Mandy Monath
The Odyssey Book Discussion with Brian Whipple and Mandy Monath
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts10:30 AM

Second session of a three-week book discussion exploring Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey at Turnage Theater Gallery. $10 for AOP Members / $15 Non-Members (covers all 3 sessions).

Oyster Happy Hour 🦪
Oyster Happy Hour 🦪
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Food3:00 PM

🌊🦪 Come on down to The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill for our Oyster Happy Hour! Enjoy fresh oysters for only $1.50 each (minimum order of six) – your choice of raw or steamed! Join us Monday to Saturday from 3PM to 6PM, Grab a seat at the oyster bar and treat yourself to some delicious flavors....

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

Get Well Wednesday featuring well drinks specials at El Loco.

TBA
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music event at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill. Performer to be announced.

Open Mic
Open Mic
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:30 PM

Weekly open mic night at Two Rivers Alehouse starting at 6:30 PM.

Singo! hosted by DJ Big Sexy
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music7:00 PM

Singo music bingo event hosted by DJ Big Sexy at Fat Cats Bar & Grill from 7-9 PM.

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

Weekly singles pool tournament at High Water Social. Compete for the weekly championship title.

THURSDAY, MAY 14
Open Mic w/ Brian Burke - The Back-pocket Buddha
SPOTLIGHT
Open Mic w/ Brian Burke - The Back-pocket Buddha
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:30 PM

Open mic night hosted by Brian Burke, The Back-pocket Buddha at Backwater Jack's.

Bulky Trash Pickup
Bulky Trash Pickup
City of Washington, NC · 102 E. Second St
Community

Bulky trash pickup running May 12th through May 15th, 2026. Set items out near the street on your regular collection day.

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

Taco Thursday special at Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar. $10 gets you a taco, a side, and tea.

Childbirth Education Course
Childbirth Education Course
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital · 628 E 12th St
Community5:00 PM

A childbirth education course for expectant parents covering preparing for delivery, labor and birth options, postpartum recovery and newborn care. Includes a tour of the Women and Newborn Services Department.

Live Music: Shamir
Live Music: Shamir
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:30 PM

Weekends on the Rooftop featuring Shamir performing Peruvian and Latin Melodies.

Multiple Choice Trivia
Multiple Choice Trivia
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Community6:30 PM

Multiple choice trivia night with general topics from 6:30-8:00 PM.

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

Interactive karaoke where you sing right from your seat using your phone. Compete for awesome prizes every 2nd & 4th Thursday.

Open Mic Night hosted by Turner Edwards
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music8:00 PM

Open mic night hosted by Turner Edwards at Fat Cats Bar & Grill from 8-11 PM.

FRIDAY, MAY 15
SPOTLIGHT
The Groove Crew Band
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by The Groove Crew Band at Fat Cats Bar & Grill.

Bulky Trash Pickup
Bulky Trash Pickup
City of Washington, NC · 102 E. Second St
Community

Bulky trash pickup running May 12th through May 15th, 2026. Set items out near the street on your regular collection day.

Live Music featuring Jim Bennett
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Live music performance by Jim Bennett. Shop opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. Wine, beer, THC & NA drinks plus snacks available. Purchase required in lieu of cover charge.

Mr James Music Live
Mr James Music Live
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Mr James Music at Blu Farm to Table. Performance runs from 6-9 PM.

Morgan Hudson Band
Morgan Hudson Band
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Morgan Hudson Band at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Marye Amanda Live Music
Marye Amanda Live Music
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Marye Amanda starting at 6:00 PM.

Mother/Daughter Banquet (All Ladies and Girls are Invited!)
Mother/Daughter Banquet (All Ladies and Girls are Invited!)
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Community6:30 PM

Join us for a special Mother & Daughter Banquet at Lighthouse Baptist Church! All ladies and girls are invited to enjoy an evening of fellowship, food, fun, and encouragement. We will have a steak dinner, games, gifts given away, and a special guest speaker.

Le Moulin Rouge de Danse presents Dreamscapes
Le Moulin Rouge de Danse presents Dreamscapes
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts7:00 PM

Local dance company Le Moulin Rouge de Danse presents Dreamscapes at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $5 per person.

Movie Soundtracks Karaoke Party 5/15 @8PM!🎥🎤
Movie Soundtracks Karaoke Party 5/15 @8PM!🎥🎤
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Karaoke night featuring the theme "Movie Soundtracks!" Earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a $100 gift card: 2 tickets for singing theme songs, 1 ticket for your own tune.

Chrysalis Catalyst Live Music
Union Spirits · 163 W Main St
Music8:00 PM

Live music in the courtyard from 8-10 PM featuring Chrysalis Catalyst.

2nd Annual Washington Noon Rotary Golf Tournament
2nd Annual Washington Noon Rotary Golf Tournament
Washington Noon Rotary
Community9:00 AM

Celebrate spring with a relaxing morning of golf while contributing to three of Washington's hardworking non-profit organizations. Refreshments will be provided along the course, with cash and gift certificates awarded to the winning teams.

Jacob Watkins
Jacob Watkins
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

Jacob Watkins performs at Ribeyes Angus Room starting at 9pm.

SATURDAY, MAY 16
3rd Annual Jeeping For Zach Fundraiser Event For The PBF
SPOTLIGHT
3rd Annual Jeeping For Zach Fundraiser Event For The PBF
Jeeping For Zach · East Waters Street
Community9:00 AM

Come be part of the largest Jeep Go Topless Day in Eastern North Carolina! You are invited to celebrate Go Topless Day and help us raise money for the Police Benevolent Foundation. Sponsored by: Washington Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and NC Offroad, along with many other local businesses. This is our 3rd annual Jeeping For Zach event to raise money and awareness for the Police Benevolent Foundation, and our 10th year hosting the Jeep Go Topless Day in Washington, North Carolina.

2026 WAHF Walking Tour
Washington Area Historic Foundation - WAHF · Harding Square at the foot of Market Street
Community1:00 PM

Terry Rollins, historian and past president of the NC Storytelling Guild, will guide an historic walking tour. Gather in Harding Square at the foot of Market Street to learn the history and tales of Washington. Refreshments served at tour's end.

2026 WAHF Walking Tour
Washington Area Historic Foundation - WAHF · Harding Square at the foot of Market Street
Community10:00 AM

Terry Rollins, historian and past president of the NC Storytelling Guild, will guide an historic walking tour. Gather in Harding Square at the foot of Market Street to learn the history and tales of Washington. Refreshments served at tour's end.

Jeep Go Topless Day Takeover @El Loco! 🚙
Jeep Go Topless Day Takeover @El Loco! 🚙
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community11:00 AM

Jeep Go Topless Takeover Fiesta at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge.

Dreamscapes by Le Moulin Rouge de Danse
Dreamscapes by Le Moulin Rouge de Danse
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts12:00 PM

Local dance company Le Moulin Rouge de Danse presents Dreamscapes at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $5 per person.

Dreamscapes by Le Moulin Rouge de Danse
Dreamscapes by Le Moulin Rouge de Danse
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts4:00 PM

Local dance company Le Moulin Rouge de Danse presents Dreamscapes at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $5 per person.

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

Live music performance by John Eckmann. Shop opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. Wine, beer, THC & NA drinks plus snacks available. Purchase required in lieu of cover charge.

Brian Burke
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Brian Burke at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Ronny Cottle Live Music
Ronny Cottle Live Music
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:30 PM

Live music performance by Ronny Cottle starting at 6:30 PM.

2026 WAHF Lantern Tour
Washington Area Historic Foundation - WAHF · Harding Square at the foot of Market Street
Community7:00 PM

Terry Rollins, historian and past president of the NC Storytelling Guild, will guide an historic lantern walking tour. Gather in Harding Square at the foot of Market Street to learn the history and tales of Washington.

Dreamscapes by Le Moulin Rouge de Danse
Dreamscapes by Le Moulin Rouge de Danse
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts7:00 PM

Local dance company Le Moulin Rouge de Danse presents Dreamscapes at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $5 per person.

USA Dance- Social Dance
USA Dance- Social Dance
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Community7:00 PM

Presented by USA Dance Chapter #6046📍 Turnage Theatre Gallery, Downtown Washington, NC 🕖 7:00–8:00 PM | Monthly💲 $10 Admission | $5 Students Join us for an evening of music, movement, and fun at our monthly Social Dance Night! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, these welcoming evenings start with a guided dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM, followed by open dancing until 8:00 PM. Grab a partner or come solo—no experience required and all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Joan Gayle Watson at jgaylewatson@yahoo.com

Live Music: Will Stovall 5/16 @8PM! 🎸🧡
Live Music: Will Stovall 5/16 @8PM! 🎸🧡
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Live music performance by Will Stovall at El Loco.

Rowlette Green
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

Rowlette Green performs at Ribeyes Angus Room starting at 9pm.

Mikele Buck
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by Mikele Buck at Fat Cats Bar & Grill.

SUNDAY, MAY 17
Clay & JD
Clay & JD
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by Clay & JD from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Backwater Jack's.

Sunday Funday: Sonny Fields 5/17 @2PM!🎤🥳
Sunday Funday: Sonny Fields 5/17 @2PM!🎤🥳
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by Sonny Fields at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge.

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

Music bingo event where participants can grab a card and win prizes starting at 3:00 PM.

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