Playback
Thursday live music at the bayside clam bar.
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Things to Do in Islip This Weekend
This weekend in Islip (August 6 to 9): Playback at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Thursday 6:00PM); ZIGONS at The Wharf (Saturday 6:00PM); Maple Street Deli Backyard Party (Friday 5:00PM), plus 6 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of August 6 to 9, 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.
Free & Affordable
Free & Affordable in Islip this weekend: Playback at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Thursday 6:00PM); ZIGONS at The Wharf (Saturday 6:00PM); Maple Street Deli Backyard Party (Friday 5:00PM).
ZIGONS
Saturday-night live music on the water at Oakdale's waterfront favorite.
Maple Street Deli Backyard Party
A casual backyard party at a beloved local deli, food and good company on a summer Friday.
Also Happening This Weekend
Also Happening This Weekend in Islip: Mike Alessi at The Wharf (Thursday 6:00PM); Tommy Cai at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Friday 5:00PM); South Shore Local at The Wharf (Friday 6:00PM).
Mike Alessi
Solo live music on the Oakdale waterfront.
Tommy Cai
Early Friday live music at the bayside grill.
South Shore Local
Friday night live music on the Oakdale water.
Diamond Dan & The 12/6 Band
Saturday night live band at the bayside grill.
Anthony Gal
Sunday afternoon music on the Oakdale water.
Kenny McLeod
Sunday evening acoustic music in East Islip.
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