The weather of late has been deceiving for this time of year.

Blue skies and sunshine - hardly what you might expect in November.

It is the perfect excuse to make the most of what the island has to offer this weekend, before battening down the hatches becomes the norm.

There is plenty happening across the island, whether you fancy live music, a night of dancing or simply catching up with friends over the weekend.

Thursday, November 12:

* Saddleoake at The Saddle in Douglas

*Uncharted Tracks from 8pm at Quids Inn

Friday, November 13:

* Totally 80's at Sam Webb’s from 10pm

* Brown Sugar at the Haven from 9:30pm

*Winston Liu at Quids Inn from 9:15pm

Saturday, November 14:

*Paul Tonks and Mark Burrows at The Black Dog Oven from 8pm

*Awesome Party Band at Sam Webb’s from 10pm

*Mad Daddy at the Haven (Punk, Rock n Roll)

*PARTYROCKIN at Mad Jack's to celebrate Sideways' seventh birthday from 8:30pm

*Rebekah Searl at the Empress piano bar from 7:30pm

*Romeo Stodart (The Magic Numbers) and Ren Harvieu at the Erin Arts Centre from 7:30pm

*Brown Sugar at The Mitre from 8pm

* Eoin Molyneux Music from 9:15pm

Sunday, November 15:

* Karaoke Stars with Mike Faragher from 3:15pm

* Sam Black and John Cowley from 7:45pm

Saturday is certainly shaping up to be the busiest day of the week, with entertainment taking place at venues across the island.

You could celebrate Sideways' seventh birthday at Mad Jack's, enjoy some punk and rock 'n' roll with Mad Daddy, or head to the Erin Arts Centre for a performance from Romeo Stodart and Ren Harvieu.

If you'd rather save your energy for Sunday, Karaoke Stars offers the perfect opportunity to sing your heart out and round off the weekend.

Whatever takes your fancy, there is plenty of reason to get out and enjoy the island's entertainment scene.