Hairspray
A big, bright summer musical opening a long run at CMPAC's Oakdale mainstage.
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Things to Do in Islip This Weekend
This weekend in Islip (July 9 to 12): Hairspray at CM Performing Arts Center (Saturday); Shark Story Walk and Craft at East Islip Public Library (Thursday 10:00AM); Live Music by Mike Alessi at Oakdale Brew House (Saturday 7:00PM), plus 9 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of July 9 to 12, 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: Hairspray at CM Performing Arts Center (Saturday).
For Families
For Families in Islip this weekend: Shark Story Walk and Craft at East Islip Public Library (Thursday 10:00AM).
Shark Story Walk and Craft
A guided outdoor story walk paired with a hands-on shark craft that keeps kids moving and making all morning.
Free & Affordable
Free & Affordable in Islip this weekend: Live Music by Mike Alessi at Oakdale Brew House (Saturday 7:00PM).
Live Music by Mike Alessi
A relaxed Saturday solo set at Oakdale Brew House.
Also Happening This Weekend
Also Happening This Weekend in Islip: Live Music by Nate & Charlie at Oakdale Brew House (Friday 7:00PM); Zigons at The Wharf (Friday 6:00PM); The Good Life at The Wharf (Saturday 6:00PM).
Live Music by Nate & Charlie
An easygoing acoustic Friday duo at the neighborhood Oakdale brew house.
Zigons
A Friday waterfront set at The Wharf on the Connetquot.
The Good Life
Saturday-night live music on the deck at The Wharf.
Johnny Irish
A Sunday-afternoon set overlooking the water at The Wharf.
Anthony Gal
A Thursday-evening waterfront set opening the weekend at The Wharf.
Musical Mother Goose
A musical rhyme-and-movement morning for toddlers at the Islip library.
America250 Bingo Party
A patriotic bingo afternoon marking the semiquincentennial at the Islip library.
2026 Summer Trail Rides
A guided summer trail-riding program from the Town of Islip.
Sunshine & Sisterhood Luau
$34 | A tropical-themed women's social afternoon at Carleton Hall.
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