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What Was Happening in Washington, NC

June 4–8, 2026

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 4
SPOTLIGHT
Live music by Lucy
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Live music performance by Lucy at Wine & Words.

Hurricanes Game 2 Watch Party
Hurricanes Game 2 Watch Party
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community
Board Game Night
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Community

Board game night with specials including $1 off nachos, $7 green tea shots, and $1 off THC cans and cocktail cans.

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

Weekly shrimp special at Ribeyes of Washington every Thursday.

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 at Slammin Sammy's. This special happens every Thursday.

Softshell Crawfish Po'Boy Lunch Special
Softshell Crawfish Po'Boy Lunch Special
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Food

Limited-time lunch special featuring crispy softshell crawfish with fresh lettuce and bacon from Fat Boy Farms on a toasted roll. Locally sourced ingredients from NLN Farms and other Eastern North Carolina farms.

Thursday Matinee Series: Popeye Cartoons
Thursday Matinee Series: Popeye Cartoons
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts3:00 PM
Chamber Member Appreciation Porch Party (Rain Date)
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Community5:30 PM

Rain date for the annual Chamber Member Appreciation Porch Party with live music, local seafood, and drinks for Chamber members.

Cigars & Bourbon
Cigars & Bourbon
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Food6:00 PM

Father's Day early celebration featuring premium cigars, curated bourbon pairings, and chef-inspired food pairings. Guided tasting experience with Don Cervellini of Johnson Brothers Spirits. Reservations required.

Open Mic with Brian Burke
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.

Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party 🏒
Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party 🏒
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Community7:30 PM

🏒 **Join us for a Hurricanes Watch Party!** 🌊 Catch the Carolina Hurricanes in action tonight at 8 PM! Arrive early to grab a good seat and enjoy a delicious dinner while cheering on the team. Don’t miss out on the fun at The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar and Grill! See you there!

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

Open mic night and karaoke from 8-11 PM with Turner Edwards.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Premiere Screening of "Peaceful Rest: Stories from Grave Keepers of ENC"
SPOTLIGHT
Premiere Screening of "Peaceful Rest: Stories from Grave Keepers of ENC"
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts6:00 PM

You're invited to attend the premiere screening of Haunted Pamlico's documentary, "A Peaceful Rest: Stories from Grave Keepers of ENC" at 6 p.m. June 5 in the gallery of the historic Turnage Theater. The event begins with a reception, including food, drink, and meet-and-greet sessions with the...

Cigar and Bourbon Night
Cigar and Bourbon Night
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Food

An evening of bold flavors, fine bourbon, and premium cigars with a curated pairing menu including Birria Wagyu Beef Tongue Tacos, Chicken Livers Two Ways, Artisan Cheese Board, and Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Torte. $75 per person, reservations required by calling (252)-833-0701.

Live Music in the Angus Room
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music

Join Ribeyes of Washington in the Angus Room after dinner for live music this Friday evening.

Noah Jackson Cobb
Noah Jackson Cobb
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music

Live music performance by Noah Jackson Cobb at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

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

Get 25% off any burger at Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar on Friday.

Market Stories with George H. & Laura E. Brown Library
Market Stories with George H. & Laura E. Brown Library
Harbor District Market · 140 W Main St
Community10:00 AM

Story time for preschoolers and toddlers at Harbor District Market. Session runs from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Q & Cocktails
Q & Cocktails
The Hackney · 192 W Main St
Food12:00 PM

Q & Cocktails event at The Hackney featuring BBQ and cocktails from 12-3pm.

Pork Chop Special
Pork Chop Special
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food4:00 PM

Pork chop dinner for $12.00 served with baked potato and side salad starting at 4 PM.

Dylan & Dead Live Music Tribute by John Eckmann
Wine & Words & Gourmet · 109 West Main St
Music5:30 PM

Dylan & Dead live music tribute performance by John Eckmann at Wine & Words.

Nico Garzon Bass Solo Performance - Jazz & Latin Sounds
Nico Garzon Bass Solo Performance - Jazz & Latin Sounds
Blu Farm to Table · 129 E Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Nico Garzon featuring bass solo jazz and Latin sounds on the rooftop at Blu Farm to Table.

Double Team/Double Elimination Pool Tournament
Double Team/Double Elimination Pool Tournament
High Water Social · 980 US-17 BUS
Community7:00 PM

Blind draw partner pool tournament with double elimination format. $10 buy-in with prizes for 1st and 2nd place winning teams. Sign-ups open until 6:30 PM day of tournament.

Karaoke Night - Grunge Garage
Karaoke Night - Grunge Garage
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Karaoke night with a 'Grunge Garage' theme. Each song gives you a chance to win a $100 gift card.

NBA Finals Game 2 Watch Party
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Community8:30 PM

Watch party for NBA Finals Game 2 at 8:30 PM.

DJ Big South - Official Summer Kick-Off Party
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Official summer kick-off party with DJ Big South starting at 9:30 PM.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Matt Dameron & Friends Comedy Show @ Stubborn Mule
SPOTLIGHT
Matt Dameron & Friends Comedy Show @ Stubborn Mule
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill · 156 W Main St
Community8:00 PM

Comedy show featuring Matt Dameron and friends including Eric Shouse, Brandi Roberts, and Johmar Hernandez. Tickets are $23.18.

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

Fried flounder with two sides for just $10. Enjoy air conditioning in the bar.

Live Music in the Angus Room
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music

Join Ribeyes of Washington in the Angus Room after dinner for live music this Saturday evening.

BCTMA-Saturday Morning Jams
BCTMA-Saturday Morning Jams
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Music10:00 AM

Every Saturday | 10:00 AM – Noon 🎶 This is a weekly jam session held every Saturday. No ticket or RSVP required. Just show up and join in! Come jam with us! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association (BCTMA) welcomes all skill levels for...

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.

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

Live music performance by Rowlette Green at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

Hurricanes Game 3 Watch Party
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Community8:00 PM

Watch party for Hurricanes Game 3 at 8 PM.

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

Live music performance by Will & Bill Stovall. All-day specials include $1 off tortas and $3.50 White Claws.

Dusty Davis & Company
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · 225 W Main St
Music9:30 PM

Live music performance by Dusty Davis & Company starting at 9:30 PM.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Sunday Funday with Earl Ragland
SPOTLIGHT
Sunday Funday with Earl Ragland
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music2:00 PM

Sunday Funday featuring live music by Earl Ragland starting at 11AM with lunch. Specials include $1 off sweet empanadas, $6 mimosas and bloody marys, and $10 martinis from the new Loco Tini Menu.

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

Weekly guided yoga classes every Sunday from 1pm-2pm. Walk-ins welcome, remember to bring your own mat.

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.

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

Brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM with full menu available from 11 AM to 9 PM.

WASHINGTON: Music at the docks!
WASHINGTON: Music at the docks!
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Music2:00 PM

Come on out for some great food, music and a water

MONDAY, JUNE 8
Shrimp Day
Shrimp Day
Slammin Sammy's Oyster Bar/Daddy Dave’s Sports Bar · 824 W 15th St
Food

All-you-can-eat shrimp for $10 all day long. Available for both lunch and dinner.

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

Enjoy $1.50 oysters sourced from Carraway Oyster Company during happy hour from 3 PM to 6 PM. Available Monday through Saturday.

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