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      <title>Things to Do on Long Island&#x27;s South Shore This Weekend (September 3 to 7)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The South Shore Digest weekend guide for September 3 to 7, 2026: 53 editor-picked things to do across Babylon, Bay Shore, Islip, Patchogue, Sayville. Starting with Misty Mountain: The Led Zeppelin Tribute at The Argyle Theatre (Saturday 8:00PM); Mike Zito with Albert Liu & The Wild Hearts at Boulton Center for the Performing Arts (Friday 7:00PM); The Rat Pack Legacy Show at CM Performing Arts Center (Friday 7:00PM).]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The events worth your weekend across Long Island's South Shore, September 3 to 7, 2026, hand-picked by the editors of South Shore Digest.</p>
<h3>Babylon</h3>
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<li><strong>Misty Mountain: The Led Zeppelin Tribute at The Argyle Theatre (Saturday 8:00PM)</strong><br>A note-for-note Led Zeppelin tribute that turns the Argyle into a Saturday-night arena for the corridor&#x27;s classic-rock faithful.</li>
<li><strong>Make Me Smile: A Tribute to Chicago at The Argyle Theatre (Friday 8:00PM)</strong><br>A polished horn-driven tribute to one of rock&#x27;s most enduring catalogs, staged with full production values at Babylon&#x27;s marquee theatre.</li>
<li><strong>Babylon Village Farmers Market at Village Gazebo, 244 W Main St (Sunday 8:00AM)</strong><br>Sunday morning at the gazebo: local produce, baked goods, and vendors in the heart of Babylon Village, rain or shine.</li>
<li><strong>Mean Machine at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Thursday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A 90s tribute band opening the long weekend on the bay at Cedar Beach&#x27;s Salt Shack.</li>
<li><strong>Happy Hour Band: Arlington Drive at Lily Flanagan&#x27;s Pub (Friday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Babylon Village&#x27;s classic happy-hour set kicks off Friday with a full bar and a familiar crowd.</li>
<li><strong>Long Island Comedy Festival at The Argyle Theatre (Sunday 7:30PM)</strong><br>A multi-comic stand-up showcase at Babylon&#x27;s marquee theatre; held out of features to keep the Argyle at two appearances after the CMPAC shows surfaced.</li>
<li><strong>DJ Javier at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Friday 4:00PM)</strong><br>An afternoon DJ set on the waterfront deck at Salt Shack.</li>
<li><strong>Lovesong at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Friday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A live band bringing the Cure&#x27;s catalog to the bayfront on Friday night.</li>
<li><strong>DJ Mike Torres at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Saturday 2:00PM)</strong><br>A waterfront afternoon DJ set at Salt Shack.</li>
<li><strong>The 90&#x27;s Band at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Saturday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A 90s cover band closing out Saturday night on the bay.</li>
<li><strong>Vinyl Revival at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Sunday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A classic-rock set on the deck to close out the holiday weekend at Salt Shack.</li>
<li><strong>The Pilgrim State Hospital: Evolution of the World&#x27;s Largest Psychiatric Institution at West Babylon Public Library (Thursday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A local-history talk on the sprawling former Pilgrim State Hospital.</li>
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<h3>Bay Shore</h3>
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<li><strong>Mike Zito with Albert Liu &amp; The Wild Hearts at Boulton Center for the Performing Arts (Friday 7:00PM)</strong><br>Blues-rock guitarist Mike Zito brings a road-tested touring act to Bay Shore for a Friday night built on real chops.</li>
<li><strong>A Fine Mess at Fire Island Vines (Friday 7:00PM)</strong><br>Live music paired with a glass in hand at Fire Island Vines makes for an easygoing, intimate Friday evening. Reservations recommended, 631-647-9010.</li>
<li><strong>Comedy Night! at Kitty Mulligan&#x27;s (Friday 7:30PM)</strong><br>Steve Rocco, Travis Grant, Rosanne Sorrentino and more, hosted by Bridget Kavanagh; no cover at the Bay Shore Irish pub.</li>
<li><strong>The Wilson Brothers at Great South Bay Brewery (Saturday 4:00PM)</strong><br>Saturday afternoon live music in the brewery&#x27;s beer garden in Bay Shore.</li>
<li><strong>Lipstick at Seaside Sally&#x27;s Shack (Monday)</strong><br>Labor Day Monday live music at the Bay Shore Marina shack as Seaside Sally&#x27;s plays out the final weeks of its season; music is weather permitting and the shack is cash only. Time not posted; check the venue&#x27;s Instagram before heading out.</li>
<li><strong>Axe Throwing + Jeopardy! Bar League at Great South Bay Brewery (Thursday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A social bar-league night pairing axe throwing with trivia at the brewery.</li>
<li><strong>Live Band Karaoke! at Kitty Mulligan&#x27;s (Thursday 7:30PM)</strong><br>Sing with The Roadhouse Crew live backing band at Bay Shore&#x27;s Irish pub.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Islip</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Rat Pack Legacy Show at CM Performing Arts Center (Friday 7:00PM)</strong><br>Frank, Dean, and Sammy come back to life in a 90-minute recreation of the Vegas Summit era, with big-band backing and all the swagger, at CMPAC&#x27;s guest-artist stage.</li>
<li><strong>Movies on Main - West Side Story at Town of Islip, 401 Main Street (Friday 6:00PM)</strong><br>The Town of Islip opens its new Friday Night Flicks series with West Side Story in the auditorium at 401 Main Street. Free admission; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and no outside food or drinks in the auditorium.</li>
<li><strong>Sir Paul: A Tribute to Paul McCartney at CM Performing Arts Center (Saturday 7:30PM)</strong><br>A McCartney songbook evening at CMPAC that makes an easy, melodic Saturday date night in Oakdale.</li>
<li><strong>The Fugitives at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Sunday 5:00PM)</strong><br>A waterfront evening set at the East Islip clam bar winds down holiday Sunday.</li>
<li><strong>TON-ED at The Wharf (Friday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Live music on the water at The Wharf in Oakdale.</li>
<li><strong>Johnny Irish at The Wharf (Thursday 6:00PM)</strong><br>An early-evening waterfront set at The Wharf.</li>
<li><strong>Chasing Time at The Wharf (Saturday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Waterfront live music at The Wharf on Saturday evening.</li>
<li><strong>Playback at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Thursday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Live music at the East Islip waterfront clam bar.</li>
<li><strong>Mixx Up at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Friday 7:00PM)</strong><br>Friday-night live music at Bayside Clam Bar.</li>
<li><strong>Common Ground at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Saturday 1:00PM)</strong><br>An afternoon live set at the East Islip clam bar.</li>
<li><strong>Chris &amp; Dan at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Saturday 4:00PM)</strong><br>A waterfront acoustic duo at Bayside Clam Bar.</li>
<li><strong>NuGroove at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Saturday 7:00PM)</strong><br>An evening groove set at the East Islip clam bar.</li>
<li><strong>Wicked Games at Bayside Clam Bar &amp; Grill (Sunday 1:00PM)</strong><br>A Sunday afternoon live set on the water in East Islip.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Patchogue</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Millennial Marketplace: 90s Edition at Dublin Deck (Sunday 2:00PM)</strong><br>An all-day 90s takeover on the Patchogue waterfront: vendors from 2 PM, live sets from The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air, Whip Its, The MySpace Band, and Saved By The Band from 3 PM, and DJ Tech Pat spinning 90s hits all day.</li>
<li><strong>Patchogue Farmers Market at Patchogue LIRR Station Lot (Sunday 10:00AM)</strong><br>Labor Day and back-to-school market: free Pilates at 10, School of Rock 11-2, free face painting, family movement sessions, kids game zone, Golden Acres produce, four food trucks; runs Sundays through November 1.</li>
<li><strong>Killjoys, Haley&#x27;s Emotional Fallout, &amp; Blackout Radio at 89 North Music Venue (Friday 7:00PM)</strong><br>A stacked Friday rock bill at 89 North for a loud, lively night out in downtown Patchogue. 21 and over.</li>
<li><strong>DJ Decoy Labor Day Weekend Kickoff at Arooga&#x27;s Sports Tavern + Game Room (Friday 9:00PM)</strong><br>A late-night DJ set launching the long holiday weekend with dance-floor energy in Patchogue.</li>
<li><strong>Subtle Adjustments at The Oar Steak &amp; Seafood Grill (Thursday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Live music on the harbor at The Oar makes an easy waterfront start to the holiday weekend.</li>
<li><strong>Killin Time at Eleanor&#x27;s Lounge (Saturday 8:00PM)</strong><br>Johnny Sirianni and Killin Time return to Bohemia&#x27;s Eleanor&#x27;s Lounge for a Saturday night of rock covers.</li>
<li><strong>NiteWork at The Oar Steak &amp; Seafood Grill (Friday 6:30PM)</strong><br>Live music on the Patchogue harbor at The Oar.</li>
<li><strong>Urban Acoustic at The Oar Steak &amp; Seafood Grill (Saturday 6:30PM)</strong><br>A Saturday-evening acoustic set on The Oar&#x27;s waterfront deck.</li>
<li><strong>Nu Groove at The Oar Steak &amp; Seafood Grill (Sunday 4:00PM)</strong><br>A Sunday afternoon groove set by the harbor at The Oar.</li>
<li><strong>Acoustic at Bobbique (Friday 8:00PM)</strong><br>Live acoustic music and barbecue at Patchogue&#x27;s Bobbique.</li>
<li><strong>Michael Friedell Trio at Drift 82 (Saturday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Live riverside music at Drift 82 as the sun drops over the water.</li>
<li><strong>2 Franks &amp; Greg at Drift 82 (Friday 6:00PM)</strong><br>A Friday-evening live set on the Patchogue River at Drift 82.</li>
<li><strong>Gissel Garcia at Drift 82 (Thursday 5:30PM)</strong><br>An early-evening live set on the water at Drift 82.</li>
<li><strong>Mixed Vibes at Drift 82 (Sunday 3:00PM)</strong><br>A Sunday afternoon live set on the Patchogue River.</li>
<li><strong>Lisa Polizzi Jam at Daisy&#x27;s Nashville Lounge (Thursday 7:00PM)</strong><br>An open jam session at Daisy&#x27;s Nashville Lounge.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sayville</h3>
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<li><strong>Saturday Sounds with Bear of the Bell at Loughlin Vineyard (Saturday 12:00PM)</strong><br>Afternoon live music with food by Orchard Street at Sayville&#x27;s easygoing vineyard.</li>
<li><strong>The Oyster Sessions at Loughlin Vineyard featuring Taylor Thomas Lane (Friday 12:00PM)</strong><br>Live music with a wine backdrop and shucked oysters on hand at Sayville&#x27;s vineyard.</li>
<li><strong>Sunday Sounds with Rodehauss at Loughlin Vineyard (Sunday 12:00PM)</strong><br>A mellow Sunday afternoon of live music and Orchard Street bites at the vineyard.</li>
<li><strong>Trivia Night at the Vineyard Hosted by Tango Time at Loughlin Vineyard (Thursday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Trivia among the vines at Sayville&#x27;s Loughlin Vineyard.</li>
<li><strong>Nina Et Cetera at The Cull House (Thursday 6:00PM)</strong><br>Live music at Sayville&#x27;s waterfront seafood spot.</li>
<li><strong>&quot;Recreate a Masterpiece&quot; - Exhibit &amp; Photo Contest at Long Island Maritime Museum (Thursday 10:00AM)</strong><br>An interactive art exhibit and photo contest at the maritime museum.</li>
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