EVERY THURSDAY

Alger Mitchell, pop and rock, Conversations, 441 Forge Rd., East Greenwich. 884-5868. 7-11 pm. No cover. Tropical Thursdays; casual and tropical dress.

The Becky Chace Band, acoustic rock, Barnsider Mile & a Quarter Restaurant, 375 South Main St., Providence. 351-7300. 9 pm-midnight.

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

Johnny T, pop, Mozzarella's, 5702 Post Rd., East Greenwich. 884-1009. 7-11 pm.

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

Kumasi, reggae, Okie's, Mariner Square, 140 Point Judith Rd. (Route 108), Narragansett. 789-5454. 9:30 pm. No cover.

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

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

Mike Flynn, pop, Broadway, standards, Irish and Italian, Conversations, 441 Forge Rd., East Greenwich. 884-5868. 7-11 pm.

Rory and The Blues Hounds, rhythm and blues, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm. No cover.

2nd Avenue, rock, The Lodge Pub and Eatery, 40 Breakneck Hill Rd. (Route 123), Lincoln. 725-8510. 9 pm.

Spogga, rock, The Wheelhouse, 294 Great Island Rd., Narragansett. 284-0246. 9 pm.