BIGGEST NAMES: Jay-Z, above left, and Mary J. Blige play rhythm and blues and hip-hop at the Mohegan Sun casino, Uncasville, Conn., on Thursday.

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Biggest names

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7:30 pm. $95-$150.

Richard Marx, pop rock, Twin River, Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $19.50-$35.50.

Blues

The Mark Ray Band, jam, News Cafe, 43 Broad St., Pawtucket. 728-6475. 7-11 pm.

Mikey Roy and the Double D’s, jam, The Shorebreak, 3 Beach St., Narragansett. 783-1022. 7-11 pm.

The Wippets, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm.

Irish

Mark Burke, Ward’s Publick House, 3854 Post Rd., Warwick. 884-7008. 8-11 pm. No cover.

Jazz

Mary Andrews and Steve Beckler, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, GTECH Center, 10 Memorial Blvd., Providence. 272-2271. 5:30-8:30 pm.

Bob Mainelli, Capriccio, 2 Pine St., Providence. 421-1320. 7-11 pm.

Don McLean and the Jazz Strollers, Pancho O’Malley’s, Mariner Square, 140 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett. 782-2299. 5-8 pm.

Mike Miller and Dan Lederer, Laurelmead Residence, 355 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. 273-9550. 7:30-8:30 pm.

Philip Mullen and Diamond add standards, ShamRocks, 733 Kingstown Rd. (Route 108), Wakefield. 782-6700. 5-9 pm.

Silk & Steel add pop, L’Elizabeth’s Café, 285 South Main St., Providence. 861-1974. 9 pm. No cover.

Oldies

Dick Willner, open jam adds swing, Corinne’s Restaurant and Lounge, 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket. 725-4260. 7:30 pm. Country and rockabilly players welcome.

Pop

Joe Boulay, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 6-9 pm.

Charlene Noel Soucy, Charles Desaulniers, Al Sims and The Inspirations add jazz and gospel, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900. 7 pm. $20 includes buffet at 6 pm. Benefit for The Friends of Institute for Poverty Awareness and Education.

Johnny T, Mozzarella’s Italian Grill and Bar, 5702 Post Rd., East Greenwich. 884-1009. 6-10 pm.

Chuck Wansley After Hours, Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 7-11 pm.

Reggae

Hot Like Fire, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Rhythm & blues

The East Side Horns and Mac Odom and Chill adds Motown, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 8 pm-midnight.

Open Stage, The Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water St., Fall River. (508) 672-8748. 7:30-11 pm. No cover.

Rory and the Blueshounds, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm. No cover.

Rock

Hard Skin, Invasion and White Load, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327. 9 pm. $7. All ages.

Kevin Herchen, Doherty’s Irish Pub (formerly East Avenue Café), 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8-11 pm.

Mark Makrush plays acoustic, VFW Post 6342, 98 School St., Forestdale. 8 pm. Includes open mike.

2nd Avenue, Good Times Pub Restaurant and Pub, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Unreal, J.R.’s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama’s Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Tribute

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Olives, 108 North Main St., Providence. 751-1200. 10 pm-1 am. $5.