Music, Murals & Major Moves in the Village

Good Morning,

Patchogue is buzzing this week. From an outdoor arts fair to fresh dining spots, live music, and local decisions that could shape the future, here’s what’s happening around town.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🎨 The Arts on Terry outdoor contemporary arts fair returns for its 9th year on Sunday, September 14, transforming Downtown Patchogue’s Terry Street into a vibrant hub of creativity. The free event runs from 1:00PM to 5:00PM and features a wide range of local and regional artists. [Patchogue Arts Council]

🍔 Patchogue’s dining scene is heating up with three new spots on the way: Milley’s Smashbar, a retro burger joint with late-night vibes; Aces & Eights, a hidden speakeasy slinging craft cocktails; and Amsterdams, bringing global flavors to the village. NewsBreak

🏗️ Kelly Builders & Development Group is seeking approvals to build a 30-unit, three-story residential building on Mulford Street, requesting multiple zoning reliefs including a height variance and reduced parking. The proposal, located in both E-Industrial and C-Residential zones, was presented alongside public feedback at a recent hearing. YouTube

Community Highlights

• Meadow Croft After Hours returns Friday, September 5 with The Tall Muthashucka, an oyster tasting and storytelling evening led by Keenan Boyle, celebrating Long Island’s maritime heritage from 6–8 PM. [Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association]

• The Orchestra, featuring former members of ELO and ELO Part II, brings their symphonic rock sound to life at Patchogue Theatre on Wednesday, September 10 at 8:00 PM. [Patchogue Theatre]

• The Village of Patchogue is holding a Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, September 8 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. [Village of Patchogue]

• Live For Live Music is giving away a pair of tickets to see Jeff Tweedy live at the Patchogue Theatre on October 24. enter for your chance to win!

• Learn all about local greenery at the free event Long Island Native Plants: Everything You Need to Know, featuring a talk and Q&A with Greg Lowenthal, President of LINPI, on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 4–5:30pm. [Bellport Community Center]

• Bellport Village has opened registration for its Annual Scarecrow Contest 2025 . Pick up materials starting Monday, Sept. 8 and return your completed scarecrow by Sept. 29 for a festive fall display. [Village Hall]

• Meadow Croft After Hours is hosting an Oyster Tasting with Keenan Boyle on Friday, Sept. 5, featuring a tasting, cocktail or mocktail, house tour, and a talk on the history of Blue Point oysters. Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association

• The Village of Bellport has continued its Sanitation Sunday Program, allowing residents to drop off household garbage, recycling, and landscaping debris every Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at 1 1st St, Bellport, NY, through September 7. [Village of Bellport]

• Get WILD Game Night: Reptile Edition invites nature lovers to CEED for a night of trivia, games, and live animal encounters on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 PM. [CEED]

• 🎶 The Music of Genesis by Seconds Out is coming to 89 North Music Venue on Sept. 13, with Long Island's own Seconds Out performing classics from both the Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins eras. [Patchogue Patch]

• Hammer of the Gods: The Led Zeppelin Experience is coming to the Patchogue Theatre for an electrifying tribute show on Saturday, October 25 at 8:00pm. [BroadwayWorld]

• EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute is coming to the Patchogue Theatre for a one-night performance on Friday, November 14. [BroadwayWorld]

• The Patchogue Arts Council and Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce present LED: Light Evoking Dreams, October 23–28, transforming Patchogue into a surreal dreamscape with projections, performances, interactive art, and a new Let’s Get Weird Film Festival. Don’t miss this glowing celebration—mark your calendars and plan your visit! [Patchogue Arts Council]

Community Highlights

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