*  Fun fans can exercise their jaws at North Haven Bowling and Recreation Club when seven comedians join forces for the Laugh Factory Comedy Gala from 8pm. Tickets cost $25 to see Chris Franklin, Mick Meredith, Garry Eck, Steve Philp, Jason “Rash” Ryder, Chris Radburn and Simon Kennedy.

*Kick back with Soul Sessions at The Pier on Clarence Street from 7pm

Friday: January 11

*  Renee Simone at The Pier on Clarence Street from 7pm

*  James Bennett at The Beach House on Town Green from 7pm

*  A Fireworks Spectacular will light up the Hastings River in front of The Westport Club. The Fiddler’s Feast will entertain on the foreshore from 6pm. Check the venue for when the big boom starts.

Saturday: January 12

*  Mar Haze at The Pier on Clarence Street from 7pm

*  Mick Hambly and Nikkita Alexander at The Beach House from noon

*  Tim Voutas on piano at The Fig on Town Green from 7pm

*  Orchids are on show at the Laurieton United Services Club Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the Camden Haven Orchid Society entry is by donation, proceeds to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. 

*The Old Fella will make you laugh from 8pm. Tickets cost $16 pre-sale or $20 on the door.

*At the Tacking Point Tavern GANGAjang will perform from 8pm Saturday night. Entry is free.

*Australian Idol finalist James Johnston sings up a storm at North Haven Bowling & Recreation Club from 7.30pm.

*Hear Copper Frog at The Westport Club from 7.30pm.