It's a night for budding singers and musos (and even poets) to step up and grab the microphone and let their talents soar in any direction they like.

Participants are welcome to take their own instruments, or to use those supplied.

The night is free, and is held in the main lounge from 6.30pm on the last Thursday of the month.

And the Sunday Sessions continue at the club this Sunday, with one-man band Chris Merrick performing his free Rock and Mash show of country music from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

At Wangi RSL Club, catch Gibbo and Co for free from 7.30pm on Friday.

Wangi District Workers Club, meanwhile, hosts Kazza's Karaoke on Friday night, and Pistol Pete on Saturday night, from 8pm.

At Toronto Workers Club, see Murrey Byfield on Friday night, and back-up for Kristy J on Saturday night.

Across town at Toronto Diggers Club, enjoy a night of music video nostalgia at the 40-Up Club on Friday night, and Bob Hanley on Saturday night.

Warners at the Bay has Hornet tomorrow night, and The Cruisers on Saturday night.

Across the lake at Belmont 16 Footers, The Shuffle Boys are in for Jump Jivin' Friday, with Talk of the Town on Saturday night, both from 8.30pm.

And in Wyong Shire, Munmorah Bowling Club hosts rock covers band Shivoo on Friday from 8pm, Halekulani Bowling Club has Malahini's Over-30s Nightspot from 9pm, and Doyalson-Wyee RSL has Tourmaline from 8.30pm.

On Saturday night, catch Crawfish Stew at Budgewoi Soccer Club from 7.30pm.

■ Send your gig guide information to info@lakesmail.com.au by the Thursday prior to publication.