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Things to Do in Islip This Weekend

This weekend in Islip (September 3 to 6): The Rat Pack Legacy Show at CM Performing Arts Center (Friday 7:00PM); Movies on Main - West Side Story at Town of Islip, 401 Main Street (Friday 6:00PM); Sir Paul: A Tribute to Paul McCartney at CM Performing Arts Center (Saturday 7:30PM), plus 10 more picks below.

Events for the weekend of September 3 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 Islip this weekend.

This Weekend's Top Picks

This Weekend's Top Picks in Islip: The Rat Pack Legacy Show at CM Performing Arts Center (Friday 7:00PM).

The Rat Pack Legacy Show

Friday, September 4, 7:00PM  |  CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale

Frank, Dean, and Sammy come back to life in a 90-minute recreation of the Vegas Summit era, with big-band backing and all the swagger, at CMPAC's guest-artist stage.

For Families

For Families in Islip this weekend: Movies on Main - West Side Story at Town of Islip, 401 Main Street (Friday 6:00PM).

Movies on Main - West Side Story

Friday, September 4, 6:00PM  |  Town of Islip, 401 Main Street  |  Free

The Town of Islip opens its new Friday Night Flicks series with West Side Story in the auditorium at 401 Main Street. Free admission; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and no outside food or drinks in the auditorium.

Date Night & Nightlife

Date Night & Nightlife in Islip this weekend: Sir Paul: A Tribute to Paul McCartney at CM Performing Arts Center (Saturday 7:30PM).

Sir Paul: A Tribute to Paul McCartney

Saturday, September 5, 7:30PM  |  CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale

A McCartney songbook evening at CMPAC that makes an easy, melodic Saturday date night in Oakdale.

Free & Affordable

Free & Affordable in Islip this weekend: The Fugitives at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Sunday 5:00PM).

The Fugitives

Sunday, September 6, 5:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip  |  Free

A waterfront evening set at the East Islip clam bar winds down holiday Sunday.

Also Happening This Weekend

Also Happening This Weekend in Islip: TON-ED at The Wharf (Friday 6:00PM); Johnny Irish at The Wharf (Thursday 6:00PM); Chasing Time at The Wharf (Saturday 6:00PM).

TON-ED

Friday, September 4, 6:00PM  |  The Wharf, Oakdale

Live music on the water at The Wharf in Oakdale.

Johnny Irish

Thursday, September 3, 6:00PM  |  The Wharf, Oakdale  |  Free

An early-evening waterfront set at The Wharf.

Chasing Time

Saturday, September 5, 6:00PM  |  The Wharf, Oakdale

Waterfront live music at The Wharf on Saturday evening.

Playback

Thursday, September 3, 6:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip

Live music at the East Islip waterfront clam bar.

Mixx Up

Friday, September 4, 7:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip

Friday-night live music at Bayside Clam Bar.

Common Ground

Saturday, September 5, 1:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip  |  Free

An afternoon live set at the East Islip clam bar.

Chris & Dan

Saturday, September 5, 4:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip

A waterfront acoustic duo at Bayside Clam Bar.

NuGroove

Saturday, September 5, 7:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip  |  Free

An evening groove set at the East Islip clam bar.

Wicked Games

Sunday, September 6, 1:00PM  |  Bayside Clam Bar & Grill, East Islip  |  Free

A Sunday afternoon live set on the water in East Islip.

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