what's going on tonight?

Among my favorite Thursday night offerings -- karaoke at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Winner gets $103, and there's $1 Natural Light long necks all night.

Contest starts at 9, sign ups are at 7:30. It's limited to 20 singers, so get there early.

Other noteworthy parties:

*Songwriter showcase, 8 p.m. Broad Street Blues, free. 334-297-3200.

*The Neal Lucas Trio, 10 p.m. Soho Bar & Grill, $5 (free for military). 706-568-3316.