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23Events this week
4Free things to do
67New spots
114New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Washington

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 23 events, day by day →

MTG Weekly Commander Night

Sunday 3pm · Well Played Games · Free

Meatloaf Monday

Monday 10:35am · Larry’s Steakhouse

Tuesday Painters

Tuesday 9:30am · Historic Turnage Theatre · Free

Fall Student/Business Mixer

Wednesday 8am · Coopers Cup

Nash Open Mic

Wednesday 6pm · Nash Hot Chicken

New in Washington

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Huckle Burger

Restaurants

Craving a proper burger? Huckle Burger keeps it simple in the best way, turning out straightforward, satisfying burgers that scratch the weeknight itch.

huckleburger.com ↗

BoHa Studio

Beauty

Your new hair HQ: BoHa Studio is an eclectic collective of hair artists in Downtown Washington with a waterfront peek, tons of natural light, and relaxed boho vibes.

bohastudiocollective.com ↗

Ichiban Bistro

Restaurants

Sushi, hibachi, and more: When a weeknight needs an upgrade, Ichiban Bistro turns out Chinese, Japanese, and Thai favorites alongside fresh-made sushi and hibachi, with friendly service, clean vibes, and prices that don't fight your budget...

ichibanbistronc.com ↗

Washington’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Washington’s best →

Most read in Washington

The five stories Washington readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Washington’s Smoke on the Water serves up barbecue, chili, music and a pig parade

    The 28th annual Smoke on the Water Festival is set for Friday, Oct.

    Full story at wcti12.com ↗

  2. More than 280 people in NC laid off in Piedmont Triad area plant closures

    Sealy Mattress Manufacturing Company is closing its 28-year-old plant in Trinity, North Carolina, causing more than 110 job cuts.

    Full story at charlotteobserver.com ↗

  3. Greenville eatery earns 2026 MICHELIN Guide recognition

    Native Fine Diner in Greenville, North Carolina, has been named a MICHELIN Guide Recommended Restaurant in the upcoming 2026 edition of the MICHLEIN Guide American South.

    Full story at witn.com ↗

  4. Three Amendments, Three Decisions: What NC Voters Are Actually Being Asked To Change

    Three constitutional amendments are being voted on by North Carolina voters on Nov.

    Full story at rhinotimes.com ↗

  5. Downtown Washington restaurant used as filming location for upcoming movie

    The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar and Grill in downtown Washington, North Carolina, was used as a filming location for an upcoming film about small-town North Carolina identity.

    Full story at wnct.com ↗

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