American Girl — A Tribute to Tom Petty
The Boulton stage gets the full Heartbreakers treatment with a sharply-played tribute built for fans who know every guitar line by heart.
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Things to Do in Bay Shore This Weekend
This weekend in Bay Shore (June 5 to 6): American Girl — A Tribute to Tom Petty at Boulton Center for the Arts (Friday 8:00PM); GSB Hot Sauce Festival at Great South Bay Brewery (Saturday 12:00PM); Roomful of Blues at Boulton Center for the Arts (Saturday 8:00PM), plus 4 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of June 5 to 6, 2026
Every week we read through everything happening across the South Shore and keep only what is actually worth your time. Here is what is on in Bay Shore this weekend.
This Weekend's Top Picks
This Weekend's Top Picks in Bay Shore: American Girl — A Tribute to Tom Petty at Boulton Center for the Arts (Friday 8:00PM); GSB Hot Sauce Festival at Great South Bay Brewery (Saturday 12:00PM).
GSB Hot Sauce Festival
GSB throws open the doors for a full afternoon of small-batch heat, local makers, and cold beer designed to put out the fire.
Date Night & Nightlife
Date Night & Nightlife in Bay Shore this weekend: Roomful of Blues at Boulton Center for the Arts (Saturday 8:00PM).
Roomful of Blues
The legendary horn-driven blues band brings nearly five decades of swing, jump, and soul to one of the South Shore's best listening rooms.
Free & Affordable
Free & Affordable in Bay Shore this weekend: Bay Shore Farmers Market at Greater Bay Shore Chamber (Friday 3:00PM).
Bay Shore Farmers Market
The Bay Shore Friday market is back with its weekly lineup of vendors and prepared food.
Around the Community
Around the Community in Bay Shore this weekend: Dog Tag 2.2 Mile Walk/Run at Gardiner County Park (Saturday 7:30AM); Pronto Long Island at Bay Shore.
Dog Tag 2.2 Mile Walk/Run
A morning walk/run at Gardiner honoring fallen service members — bring the family, bring the dog.
Pronto Long Island
A Bay Shore-based nonprofit serving meals, groceries, and family support to neighbors in need — donations and volunteers always welcome.
Also Happening This Weekend
Also Happening This Weekend in Bay Shore: South Shore Mall Carnival (Saturday 12:00PM).
South Shore Mall Carnival
Rides, midway games, and that unmistakable funnel-cake-and-lights energy take over the mall lot for an easy family afternoon-into-evening.
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