1. Free Concert & Art Workshop
MoCA L.I. opens its doors for a free all-ages night: live sets from Actual Serial Killers, Pearly, and Mount Pom, plus a DIY linocut mini-print workshop where you carve your own stamp, all supplies included.
Long Island's South Shore, curated weekly
This weekend in Patchogue (August 20 to 23): 1. Free Concert & Art Workshop at Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island (20 Terry St, Suite 116) (Friday 6:30PM); Patchogue Farmers Market Sunday at Patchogue LIRR Station lot (Division St at S. Ocean Ave) (Sunday 10:00AM); ECUAFEST (5th Edition) at Stereo Garden (Saturday 8:00PM), plus 18 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of August 20 to 23, 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 in Patchogue: 1. Free Concert & Art Workshop at Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island (20 Terry St, Suite 116) (Friday 6:30PM).
MoCA L.I. opens its doors for a free all-ages night: live sets from Actual Serial Killers, Pearly, and Mount Pom, plus a DIY linocut mini-print workshop where you carve your own stamp, all supplies included.
For Families in Patchogue this weekend: Patchogue Farmers Market Sunday at Patchogue LIRR Station lot (Division St at S. Ocean Ave) (Sunday 10:00AM).
This week the market stacks more than produce: Lexi B plays live 11 to 2, free face painting runs 11:30 to 1:30, Nature Connect 365 brings a free nature activity, and a free children's play area rounds out the morning alongside the food trucks, farm-fresh eggs, and local makers.
Date Night & Nightlife in Patchogue this weekend: ECUAFEST (5th Edition) at Stereo Garden (Saturday 8:00PM); Frank LaTorre & The King Bees at Bobbique (Saturday 8:30PM).
The fifth edition of Long Island's Ecuadorian Independence celebration takes over Stereo Garden: Grupo Jayac, Tierra Canela, Banda 24 de Mayo de Patate, Star Band de Ruben Dario, and more across cumbia, nacional, and folklor. 21 and over.
Blues over BBQ: Frank LaTorre & The King Bees play Bobbique's dining room for a Saturday night that pairs a rack of ribs with a slow burn of Long Island blues.
Free & Affordable in Patchogue this weekend: Yellowfly at Drift 82 (Friday 6:00PM); Tasty Wave at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Saturday 6:30PM).
The riverside deck at Drift 82 sets the scene for a free Friday night of live music as the sun goes down.
Live music on the Patchogue harbor for a breezy Saturday evening.
Around the Community in Patchogue this weekend: Patchogue Lions Club.
The Patchogue Lions Club runs vision screenings, youth programs, and community fundraisers year-round, and always welcomes new members and volunteers; learn more at patchoguelions.com.
Also Happening This Weekend in Patchogue: Jimmy Shaka at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Thursday 6:00PM); Keith Maguire at Drift 82 (Thursday 5:30PM); Side Street Live! Dinner at Side Street Dive (Thursday 6:00PM).
Live music on the harbor at The Oar.
Riverside live music at Drift 82.
A live music dinner night in downtown Patchogue.
A country happy-hour session at Daisy's Nashville Lounge.
A park bandshell night of 90s hits with The Max.
Live music on the Patchogue harbor.
A country night at Daisy's Nashville Lounge.
Live music and BBQ at Bobbique in Patchogue.
A hard-rock triple bill at 89 North.
Riverside acoustic duo at Drift 82.
A Saturday night at Daisy's Nashville Lounge.
A rock triple bill at 89 North.
A Sunday afternoon of live music on the Patchogue harbor.
Riverside live music at Drift 82.
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