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What Was Happening in Washington, NC

June 10–14, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
David Blount Live Music
SPOTLIGHT
David Blount Live Music
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music5:00 PM

Live music performance by David Blount on the Dining Room Roof Top. Runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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

Prime rib sliced thin and piled high on a sandwich special for today.

Live Music
Live Music
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music

Live music performance at Ribeyes of Washington this week.

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.

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

Wednesday drink specials featuring $5 Well Drinks and $1 Off All Bowls and glasses of wine.

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

Join Union Spirits with Stephanie for a fabulous evening of wine tastings from 5-7pm. Great wines, good company, and a relaxed atmosphere.

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

Open mic night at Two Rivers Alehouse. Bring your talent and perform.

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

Single player head to head double elimination pool tournament. $5 buy-in with limited spots available, sign ups open until 6:45 PM or until full.

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

SHREK themed trivia night. Practice your best impressions of your favorite character to prepare.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11
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.

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.

Lucy Iris Live Music
Lucy Iris Live Music
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Lucy Iris on the Dining Room Roof Top. Runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Man-Buns of Glory
Man-Buns of Glory
Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill · 1052 E Main St
Community6:00 PM

First ever man bun competition with contestants having one minute to strut their buns. Russel James from WITN will be announcing contestants, with prizes available.

Health & Medicine Trivia
Health & Medicine Trivia
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Community6:30 PM

Trivia night focused on health and medicine topics at Two Rivers Alehouse.

Music Bingo: Loco Edition! 🎶🖍️💰
Music Bingo: Loco Edition! 🎶🖍️💰
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music7:00 PM

Get ready to groove at Music Bingo Loco Edition Every Thursday @7PM! Every week, we'll shake things up with a new theme, & guess what? You could snag a $15 gift card each round! Gather your crew, arm yourselves with daubers, & flex those musical muscles for a shot at some epic prizes!🎶🎉🖍️😎💰 📆Every...

FRIDAY, JUNE 12
43rd Annual Washington Summer Festival
SPOTLIGHT
43rd Annual Washington Summer Festival
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Community4:00 PM

The 43rd Annual Washington Summer Festival takes place June 12th (4PM-9PM) & 13th (10AM-8PM). Enjoy fun, food, and festivities at this annual community celebration.

Art Walk
SPOTLIGHT
Art Walk
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts5:00 PM

Art Walk | Downtown Washington, NC 5:00–8:00 PM April 10 • June 12 • August 14 • October 9 Experience the creative heartbeat of Washington during Art Walk—an evening where historic downtown comes alive with art, music, and community. Held quarterly from 5–8 PM, Art Walk invites you to enjoy a relaxed stroll through open galleries and pop-up art spaces featuring local and regional artists. Discover handmade jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings, and mixed-media works while enjoying live music and light refreshments along the way. Whether you’re a longtime art lover or just looking for a fun night out, Art Walk offers something for everyone. This vibrant downtown tradition is presented in partnership with Makers' Art Gallery, River Walk Gallery, and Arts of the Pamlico. ✨ Free to attend ✨ Family-friendly ✨ Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere Mark your calendar and make Art Walk part of your seasonal plans in downtown Washington!

Crab Feast at Festival Park
Crab Feast at Festival Park
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Food

Two Rivers Alehouse will be at the Crab Feast event at Festival Park.

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.

Summer Festival Promotions
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks4:00 PM

Kick off the fun with Summer Festival Promotions throughout the day.

Awaken Coffee Donation Night
Awaken Coffee Donation Night
Pitt Street Brewing Company · 307 W Main St
Community5:00 PM

Pitt Partner of the month donation night for Awaken Coffee. A portion of proceeds made from 5:00-8:00pm will be donated to their organization.

Art Garden Opening
Art Garden Opening
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts5:30 PM

Join Arts of the Pamlico for the Art Garden Opening. Runs from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Opening Reception for Dion Burroughs & Kendrick Holiday
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts5:30 PM

Gallery opening reception featuring a live painting demo by Kendrick Holiday and atmospheric music by Jeff Boenig. Starts at 5:30 PM.

Crab Feast - 43rd Annual Summer Festival
Washington Crab · 321 N Pierce St
Food6:00 PM

All you can eat crab feast for $60 featuring steamed blue crabs, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn. Event runs from 6-7:30pm.

Meet the Live Theatre Director Aida Porras
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts6:00 PM

Meet Aida Porras, the Live Theatre Director, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for those passionate about the stage.

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

Live music performance at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill. Part of the Pebble Beach lineup.

Wailin' Maylon a.k.a Roy Stewart Live Music
Wailin' Maylon a.k.a Roy Stewart Live Music
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music6:30 PM

Live music performance by Wailin' Maylon, also known as Roy Stewart, at Two Rivers Alehouse.

The Pungo Players present The Sensuous Senator
The Pungo Players present The Sensuous Senator
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts7:30 PM

🚨 SCANDAL AT THE TURNAGE! 🚨 Politics has never been this scandalous—or this funny! Join us at the Historic Turnage Theatre as The Pungo Players bring Michael Parker’s riotous farce, The Sensuous Senator, to the main stage. Senator Harry Douglas is running for President on a strict "morality"...

Karaoke Night with DJ Flip Flop
Karaoke Night with DJ Flip Flop
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Friday night karaoke with DJ Flip Flop featuring the Country Classics theme. Earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a $100 gift card - 2 tickets for theme songs, 1 ticket for any other tune.

Summerfest Weekend - DJ Charlie Mac
Summerfest Weekend - DJ Charlie Mac
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:30 PM

DJ Charlie Mac performs Friday night at 9:30 PM with no cover charge as part of Summerfest Weekend.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13
43rd Annual Washington Summer Festival
SPOTLIGHT
43rd Annual Washington Summer Festival
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Community10:00 AM

The 43rd Annual Washington Summer Festival takes place June 12th (4PM-9PM) & 13th (10AM-8PM). Enjoy fun, food, and festivities at this annual community celebration.

Eli Craig Band at Washington Summer Festival
SPOTLIGHT
Eli Craig Band at Washington Summer Festival
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce · 102 W Stewart Pkwy
Music6:00 PM

Come here the Eli Craig Band from 6pm-8pm at Mac "Bear" Hodges Festival Park

Summer Festival Promotions
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Food11:00 AM

Swing by for lunch and enjoy Summer Festival Promotions all day.

Sonny Fields Live Music
Sonny Fields Live Music
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music2:00 PM

Live music performance by Sonny Fields at Two Rivers Alehouse.

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.

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

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

Clay Live Music
Clay Live Music
The Mulberry House · 189 W Main St
Music6:00 PM

Live music performance by Clay on the Dining Room Roof Top. Runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The Sensuous Senator
The Sensuous Senator
Arts of the Pamlico / Beaufort County Arts Council · Turnage Theater 150 W Main St
Arts7:00 PM

Second showing of the hilarious comedy by Pungo Players at Turnage Theatre main stage. A wild ride of political antics and laugh-out-loud misunderstandings.

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

Outdoor Farmers Market at Festival Park. Runs from 8AM-12PM.

Live Music: Chuck Phillips Sat. 6/13 @8PM!🎸
Live Music: Chuck Phillips Sat. 6/13 @8PM!🎸
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Music8:00 PM

Swing by for a jam session on Sat. 6/13 @8PM with the amazing Chuck Phillips! Get ready to sing, dance, munch on some delicious bites, sip on drinks, & most importantly support our local musicians!🎤🔥🎶❤️ 🥪$1 OFF Tortas! 💣$8 Vegas Bombs! 🎉$3.50 White

Summerfest Weekend - Mikele Buck & Kaden Jones
Summerfest Weekend - Mikele Buck & Kaden Jones
Ribeyes of Washington · 228 W Stewart Pkwy
Music9:30 PM

Mikele Buck and Kaden Jones perform Saturday night at 9:30 PM with no cover charge as part of Summerfest Weekend.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Music Bingo
SPOTLIGHT
Music Bingo
Two Rivers Alehouse · 186 W Main St
Music3:00 PM

Music bingo at Two Rivers Alehouse. Play bingo with music instead of numbers.

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.

Sunday Funday Loco Tini Social
Sunday Funday Loco Tini Social
El Loco Social Bistro & Lounge · 138 S Market St
Drinks11:00 AM

Sunday brunch and drink specials featuring $10 Martinis, $1 Off Sweet empanadas, plus $6 Mimosas and Bloody Marys all day.

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

Live music performance by John Benson at Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill.

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