Alive After Five (25th Season)
Patchogue's Main Street festival returns for its 25th summer: live music on multiple stages (Fat Nicky and the Snacks play the Patchogue Theatre's outdoor stage), food, and local vendors; rain date August 20.
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Things to Do in Patchogue This Weekend
This weekend in Patchogue (August 13 to 16): Alive After Five (25th Season) at New Village at Patchogue (Thursday 5:00PM); Break Stuff, Soul to Squeeze, Unglued at 89 North Music Venue (Friday 7:00PM); Arooga's 10 Year Anniversary Party at Arooga's Sports Tavern + Game Room (Friday 9:00PM), plus 14 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of August 13 to 16, 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 Patchogue this weekend.
This Weekend's Top Picks
This Weekend's Top Picks in Patchogue: Alive After Five (25th Season) at New Village at Patchogue (Thursday 5:00PM); Break Stuff, Soul to Squeeze, Unglued at 89 North Music Venue (Friday 7:00PM).
Break Stuff, Soul to Squeeze, Unglued
A triple bill of tribute energy that turns 89 North into a Friday-night singalong; 21 and over, advance sales close 5 PM day-of, tickets also at the door.
Date Night & Nightlife
Date Night & Nightlife in Patchogue this weekend: Arooga's 10 Year Anniversary Party at Arooga's Sports Tavern + Game Room (Friday 9:00PM).
Arooga's 10 Year Anniversary Party
Arooga's marks a decade in Patchogue with a late-night party.
Free & Affordable
Free & Affordable in Patchogue this weekend: Honky Tonk Happy Hour at Daisy's Nashville Lounge (Thursday 3:00PM); Anthony Gal at Drift 82 (Friday 6:00PM); Go Rogue at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Saturday 6:30PM).
Honky Tonk Happy Hour
An early country happy hour at Patchogue's Nashville-style lounge to open the weekend.
Anthony Gal
Riverside Friday music at Drift 82.
Go Rogue
Saturday-night live music on the river to carry the weekend's peak energy.
Also Happening This Weekend
Also Happening This Weekend in Patchogue: Calliope Wren, Bad Mary, Ryan Walfisch, & Whippits at 89 North Music Venue (Saturday 7:00PM); Karol G Bingo Brunch Sing Along at Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine (Saturday 11:00AM); Vintage Vinyl at Bobbique (Friday 8:00PM).
Calliope Wren, Bad Mary, Ryan Walfisch, & Whippits
A four-band Saturday-night lineup of original rock at 89 North.
Karol G Bingo Brunch Sing Along
A Karol G-themed bingo brunch sing-along in downtown Patchogue.
Vintage Vinyl
Live music and BBQ make a full Friday night at Bobbique.
Lisa Polizzi Band
A Saturday-night band set at Patchogue's BBQ favorite.
Saturday Afternoon Rock Party with Pagman & Robin
A recurring summer Saturday rock party at The Patch's waterfront deck.
JD Leonard Solo
A solo country set at Daisy's.
Danielle Gatto
Live country from Danielle Gatto at Daisy's.
Kyle Schauss
A Sunday-afternoon country set at Daisy's.
Gissel Garcia
A Thursday-evening set along the Patchogue River.
Midnight Roma
Saturday riverside music at Drift 82.
He Said She Said
A Sunday-afternoon set on the river.
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