Tonight at midnight, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will get your Mardi Gras celebration started with a special show featuring an interview with Lisa Haley of Lisa Haley & the Zydekats. Just tune your radio to 1580 AM.

You can hear Lisa Haley live Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Farmers Market Mardi Gras celebration. She headlines from 5 to 7 PM, but the festivities start at noon with a pet parade and costume contest. Bring your family.

Where else to Celebrate Mardi Gras in LA

‘31st Annual Brazilian Carnaval’ and Valentine’s Bash—Tomorrow night starting at 9 PM, at the Lure Nightclub in Hollywood, come celebrate Mardi Gras Brazilian style. Bring your valentine.

Amoeba Music in Hollywood– Starting at 3 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 17th, party with a musicians, beads and music. The party is free, and a portion of the days receipts will be donated to two charities that benefit New Orleans: Tipitina’s Foundation and The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic. Bring your horn or percussion and at 4 PM, join their parade.

‘Laissez Les Bons Temps Roulez’ at Harold & Belle’s–This creole restaurant has been a purveyor of New Orleans cuisine in Los Angeles since 1969. You’ll find filé gumbo, charbroiled oysters, crawfish étouffée and classic jambalaya any day, but on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, hurricane cocktails are half price. Come in the afternoon, and stay for when the outdoor block party kicks off at 5 PM.

Mardi Gras starts tonight with “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight’s” holiday special. In addition to zydeco from our special guest, Lisa Haley, you’ll also hear music from Maria Muldaur, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Allen Toussaint. In greater Los Angeles, turn your radio to 1580 AM at midnight, and in Baltimore, tune to 810 AM tomorrow, Saturday at 6 PM.