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Great Escape: Hilarity, History, And A Heist

A couple of movies, a couple of comedy shows, and some local history this weekend. And, daylight-saving time ends on Nov. 6 so set your clocks back 1 hour and enjoy some "extra" time this weekend.

Posted Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 2:29 pm ET|Updated Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 1:52 pm ET

Lots of Laughs - Some Local, Too:

Part II Lounge on Plainfield Street will host the Comedy Factory on Nov. 5 beginning at 8:30 p.m. The show will feature Rockin' Jo Hebert and Johnny P. Tickets are $15 per person.

Actor and comedian Dana Carvey will be performing live at URI’s Ryan Center on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Remember the "Church Lady" and "Wayne’s World" from Saturday Night Live? Carvey's show is part of the University’s 2011 Family Weekend. Tickets are being sold to the general public too. If you are a URI family member, however, discounts are available. For more information and to get tickets visit: The Ryan Center.

On a More Serious Note:

The Johnston Historical Society is hosting two events on Nov. 5.:

At noon you can join John McNiff, park ranger from the Roger Williams National Memorial, for a guided walk to Hipses Rock, a boundary marker for the first purchase of land by Roger Williams. This event is free; however donations are always appreciated. Check out the Johnston Historical Society website for more information.

From 2 to 4 p.m., you can enjoy “High Tea” and a silent auction to benefit the Johnston Historical Society at the newly renovated Mabel Sprague House. The event will feature finger foods and desserts along with a presentation on the language of parasols. Space is limited for this event. Call Kit Rhodes at (401) 231-7523 for tickets, email info@johnstonhistorical.org, or visit the Johnston Historical Society website for more information.

Might Be Your Last Chance to Check Out a Local Movie:

Inkubus, a Woodhaven Production Company film shot in Cranston starring Robert Englund and William Forsythe, was released on Oct. 28 in limited release. Inkubus is a horror movie about a “skeleton” crew working their last shift at a police station that is scheduled to be demolished in the near future‚ and which looks suspciously like the old Cranston PD. You can check out the film’s website for more information or Moviefone.com for show times.

With Halloween behind us, maybe you’ve had enough horror and gore and might like a few laughs? Tower Heist, starring Alan Alda, Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy, opens in wide release on Nov. 4. The film follows workers of a luxury condominium as they plot revenge against the penthouse billionaire who has stolen their retirement funds. This film is rated PG-13. For information on movie times and tickets, visit Moviefone.com.

Les Mis 25^th Annniversary:

Don't miss the 25^th Anniversary Production of Les Miserables at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The show will run through Nov. 6. For show and ticket information visit: Les Miserables.

The music scene:

If you're really looking to “escape” this weekend, check out a performance by none other than Great Escape, a Journey tribute band, at Twin River’s Lighthouse Bar at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 4. And if you want to go back in time, catch M-80, a new-wave and pop party band playing some great '80s hits, also at the Lighthouse Bar on Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m. Visit Lighthouse Bar for more information.