Musiq Soulchild is a soul and jazz singer who will perform at the Showboat Atlantic City's House of Blues venue Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Musiq Soulchild got his start in Philadelphia influenced by the styles of Billie Holiday, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Tickets to his jazz-infused performance are $35 and $45. Call (800) 745-3000.
The Rio Carnival Parade is a free show that resembles a Margi Gras parade fused with Latin rhythms. The show takes place with the master of ceremonies leading the performers at the start of the festivities at the lobby bar stage. The show features musicians, dancers, acrobats, revelers and singers dressed in costumes often worn in Rio de Janeiro who entertain guests to the sounds of Cajun and Latin music.
Dropkick Murphy's will perform at The House of Blues, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. The Boston rockers formed the band in 1996 in a friend's barbershop basement. Their sound is a blend of punk, rock, and Irish folk music. Tickets are $25 and $29 and can be reserved by calling (800) 745-3000.