What's going on tonight?

Tonight's most talked-about party: Bret Michaels at H2O, 6499 Veterans Parkway.

Opening act The Fifth plays around 10:15, and Bret Michaels is scheduled to perform around 11:30. Doors open at 8. Tickets are $45 VIP, $25 general admission. 706-327-9700.

Not down with the "Rock of Love" scene? Don't worry. Here are tonight's other highlights:

• Steve McRay, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, free. 706-494-1584.

• Open mike, 8 p.m. Fountain City Coffee, free. 706-494-6659.

• Afterglow Radio, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, free. 706-568-3316.

• Jason Coley, 9 p.m. Shanty Shack, free. 706-507-3418.