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This weekend in Islip (September 10 to 13): Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells (Rockin' Across America) at Bayway Arts Center (Saturday 2:00PM); ZIGONS at The Wharf (Sunday 2:30PM); Zocial at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Sunday 5:00PM), plus 12 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of September 10 to 13, 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.
For Families in Islip this weekend: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells (Rockin' Across America) at Bayway Arts Center (Saturday 2:00PM).
A Saturday matinee of 50s, 60s and 70s hits as Chris Ruggiero and the American Bombshells take a rock and roll road trip across the country, timed to Patriot Day weekend; the venue posts admission on its box office page.
Free & Affordable in Islip this weekend: ZIGONS at The Wharf (Sunday 2:30PM); Zocial at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Sunday 5:00PM).
Sunday afternoon live music on the water at The Wharf.
Zocial closes the weekend with a Sunday evening set at the East Islip clam bar.
Around the Community in Islip this weekend: The Oyster Ball Gala Supporting Save The Great South Bay at Heckscher State Park (Saturday 6:00PM); 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Islip Town Hall, 655 Main Street (Friday 5:00PM).
Save The Great South Bay's signature fundraising gala returns to Heckscher State Park, an evening on the bay supporting water-quality restoration; tickets through the organization.
The Town of Islip's annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony falls on the 25th anniversary this year, outside Town Hall on Friday evening.
Also Happening This Weekend in Islip: The Area Between Us, a one act play by Ashlyn Frank at CM Performing Arts Center (Sunday 6:30PM); South Shore Local at The Wharf (Friday 6:00PM); Rhapsody at Bayside Clam Bar & Grill (Friday 6:30PM).
An original one-act play by Ashlyn Frank on CMPAC's LAPAA stage.
Live music on the water at The Wharf.
Live music at the East Islip clam bar.
An intimate live set at Shandon Court.
Live music on the water at The Wharf.
Live music at the East Islip clam bar.
An interactive dueling-pianos night at The Wharf.
Daytime live music at the clam bar.
Evening live music at Bayside Clam Bar.
An intimate live set at Shandon Court.
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