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What Was Happening in Washington, NC

May 20–24, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Hump Day Quick Play Singles Pool Tournament
SPOTLIGHT
Hump Day Quick Play Singles Pool Tournament
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Community7:00 PM

Weekly singles pool tournament held every Wednesday at High Water Social. Competitive pool in a social atmosphere.

Prime Rib Sandwich Special
Prime Rib Sandwich Special
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food

Premium prime rib sandwich special for $10, available on Wednesdays. Described as juicy, tender, and unreal - limited time only.

Wine Wednesday
Wine Wednesday
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Drinks

Weekly wine specials at Two Rivers Alehouse.

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

Final 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).

Innovation in Surgery: What Robotic Care Means for Patients
Innovation in Surgery: What Robotic Care Means for Patients
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital · 628 E 12th St
Community11:30 AM

Community luncheon hosted by ECU Health Beaufort Hospital where local surgeons will explain how robotic-assisted surgery tools help make surgery more precise, improve recovery and outcomes, and shape the future of health care. Free event with limited space; registration required.

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

Daily oyster happy hour special starting at 3 PM at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill.

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

$5 Well Drinks and $1 OFF ALL bowls and wine glasses.

Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Food5:00 PM

Weekly Taco Tuesday at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge. Enjoy tacos and specials every Tuesday evening.

Live Music: James Warren
Live Music: James Warren
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:00 PM

Wednesdays at the Mulberry featuring James Warren with down to earth acoustic covers.

Wine Tasting
Union Spirits · 163 W Main St
Drinks5:00 PM

Indulge in the finest wines from around the world and expand your palate. Join us for an evening of wine tasting and education at 163 West Main Street.

Board Game Night with Bennett Carpenter
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Community6:00 PM

Board game night where guests can BYO or play ours with Bennett Carpenter. Shop opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. Purchase required in lieu of cover charge.

Open Mic @El Loco Hosted by Sonny Fields!🎤🎶
Open Mic @El Loco Hosted by Sonny Fields!🎤🎶
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music6:30 PM

We’re calling all singers, musicians, & local talent to join us @El Loco @6:30PM for Open Mic series hosted by Sonny Fields every 1st & 3rd Wednesday @6:30 PM. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just want to groove and jam, this stage is all yours! Plus, there's an exciting twist—belt out a tune for a chance to win a $20 gift card at the end of the night!💰✨🎶 📆1st & 3th Wednesday @6:30PM! 🍲$1 Off All Bowls! 🥃$5 Well Drinks! 🍷$1 Off Glasses of Wine!

Beach Music hosted by Jackie Hairslip
Beach Music hosted by Jackie Hairslip
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music7:00 PM

Beach music event hosted by Jackie Hairslip at Fat Cats Bar & Grill from 7-9 PM.

Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Community7:00 PM

Weekly Trivia Night with prizes held every Wednesday evening at Pitt Street Brewing Company.

THURSDAY, MAY 21
Sailboat on the Water Paint With Me Workshop
SPOTLIGHT
Sailboat on the Water Paint With Me Workshop
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Arts6:00 PM

A paint and sip workshop hosted by local painter Joan Cottle, featuring step-by-step guidance to create a sailboat painting. Ticket includes all supplies and a $6 drink of your choice from their selection of beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Thursday's Prix Fixe Menu
Thursday's Prix Fixe Menu
The Hackney · 192 W Main St
Food

Prix Fixe Menu by Carolina Chef served alongside the à la carte menu at The Hackney.

Free Shrimp Day
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Food

Ribeyes of Washington is offering free shrimp as today's special.

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

Enjoy shrimp or flounder tacos for $10.00. This special runs every Thursday at Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar.

Neon Cactus Pop Up + Thirsty Thursday
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Community11:00 AM

Neon Cactus Pop Up with Thirsty Thursday specials running all day. Shop opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. Purchase required in lieu of cover charge.

Thursday Matinee: The Road to Bali
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 Thursdays
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks4:00 PM

Retro tunes and board games with $1 OFF Nachos, Green tea shots, and Latin crushes.

Chamber Member Appreciation Porch Party
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Community5:30 PM

Annual appreciation event for Chamber members featuring live music, local seafood, beer and wine on the Chamber porch. RSVP required, sponsorships available.

Open Mic w/ Brian Burke - The Back-pocket Buddha
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 and The Back-pocket Buddha at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

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

Trivia night with a bugs theme at Two Rivers Alehouse.

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

Bike night combined with open mic night hosted by Turner Edwards at Fat Cats Bar & Grill from 8-11 PM.

FRIDAY, MAY 22
Vrolet Sun
SPOTLIGHT
Vrolet Sun
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Vrolet Sun at High Water Social.

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

25% off any burger at Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar & Grill. Friday special offering discounted burgers.

Rib Night
Rib Night
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Food

Special rib night featuring Elijah Harris playing live music at 6:00 PM.

Red, White & Yuzu Cocktail Special
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Drinks

Watermelon and Yuzu Mojito cocktail special running through the Holiday weekend at Blu Farm to Table.

Double Team Pool Tournament
Double Team Pool Tournament
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Community

Double team pool tournament at High Water Social. Compete with a partner for prizes and bragging rights.

Splash Pad Opening Day
Splash Pad Opening Day
Washington Parks & Recreation · 102 E Market St
Community10:00 AM

The splash pad officially opens for the season. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only through May 31st, then 7 days a week starting June 5th, with hours from 10am-8pm daily.

Live Music: Swimming with Sharks
Live Music: Swimming with Sharks
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:00 PM

Weekends on the Rooftop featuring Swimming with Sharks performing live.

Dave Raducha live at Wine & Words Gourmet
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Live music performance by Dave Raducha. Wine, beer, THC drinks, nonalcoholic drinks, and Charcuterie boards available.

Elijah Harris
Elijah Harris
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Elijah Harris at Two Rivers Alehouse.

Live Music
Live Music
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance at High Water Social from 6-9 PM. Enjoy good friends, great music, and cold drinks for an unforgettable night.

Summer Kick Off Karaoke Party 5/22 @8PM!☀️🎤
Summer Kick Off Karaoke Party 5/22 @8PM!☀️🎤
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

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

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

Live music with Nannette Garrett in the courtyard.

Robbie Alton
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

Robbie Alton performs at Ribeyes Angus Room starting at 9pm.

The Revelers
The Revelers
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by The Revelers at Fat Cats Bar & Grill.

SATURDAY, MAY 23
Memorial Day Party El Loco's
SPOTLIGHT
Memorial Day Party El Loco's
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community9:00 PM

Memorial Day party featuring DJ B.A.S.S at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge.

Red, White & Yuzu Cocktail Special
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Drinks

Watermelon and Yuzu Mojito cocktail special running through the Holiday weekend at Blu Farm to Table.

Flounder Plate Special
Flounder Plate Special
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food

Crispy, golden fried flounder plate served hot and delicious for $10.00.

Hang out at BJX
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Community

No one scheduled, just a casual hangout at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Indoor Open Play Pickleball
Indoor Open Play Pickleball
Washington Parks & Recreation · 102 E Market St
Community12:30 PM

Indoor open play pickleball at Bobby Andrews Recreation Center, 231 7th Street. Participants must bring their own paddles. Saturdays 12:30-3:30pm and Sundays 1:30-3:30pm through September 6.

JD & Clay
JD & Clay
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by JD & Clay at Two Rivers Alehouse.

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

Live music performance by Mark Woodland. 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.

Live Music
Live Music
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Weekly live music performance at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge every Saturday evening.

DJ Big Sexy
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:00 PM

DJ Big Sexy performs at Ribeyes Angus Room starting at 9pm.

Lonnie Britton & Blayke Parker
Lonnie Britton & Blayke Parker
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by Lonnie Britton & Blayke Parker at Fat Cats Bar & Grill.

SUNDAY, MAY 24
Live Music w/ Nanette Garrette
SPOTLIGHT
Live Music w/ Nanette Garrette
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by Nanette Garrette at El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge.

Red, White & Yuzu Cocktail Special
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Drinks

Watermelon and Yuzu Mojito cocktail special running through the Holiday weekend at Blu Farm to Table.

Weekly Yoga
Weekly Yoga
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Community1:00 PM

Weekly yoga classes held every Sunday afternoon at Pitt Street Brewing Company.

Indoor Open Play Pickleball
Indoor Open Play Pickleball
Washington Parks & Recreation · 102 E Market St
Community1:30 PM

Indoor open play pickleball at Bobby Andrews Recreation Center, 231 7th Street. Participants must bring their own paddles. Saturdays 12:30-3:30pm and Sundays 1:30-3:30pm through September 6.

Brunch with Live Music from The Giftbox
Brunch with Live Music from The Giftbox
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Food11:00 AM

Brunch service from 11-2 with live music from The Giftbox and Holiday specials available.

Memorial Day Brunch
Memorial Day Brunch
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Food11:00 AM

Early Memorial Day celebration brunch featuring all your favorites plus $1 off mimosa flights all day long.

Sunday Funday
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Food11:00 AM

Sunday Funday begins with $1 OFF Sweet Empanadas and Club Sandwiches, plus $6 Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Temp Tilted
Temp Tilted
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by Temp Tilted from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

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

Music-themed bingo game at Two Rivers Alehouse.

Memorial Day Celebration with Landen Jones & Davis Bass
Memorial Day Celebration with Landen Jones & Davis Bass
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Memorial Day celebration featuring live music by Landen Jones & Davis Bass at Fat Cats Bar & Grill from 6-9 PM.

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