Great Escape: Another Great Weekend Around The Corner

Another weekend beckons, and another great schedule awaits! As always, there's a little something for everyone, but a little more for those anxious to take a walk down Memory Lane. You're going to need some sustenance during your busy weekend, so let's start with some great local restaurants.

• has a long history of providing great meals. On many evenings, including Thursdays andFridays, they offer a prix fixe for just $19.95 per person.

• If Chinese food is on the weekend itinerary, you might want to check out . Its casual environment, friendly staff, and many entrees under $10 are a great combination.

• is an old favorite around Johnston, and a nice way to begin your evening.

• is offers good food and good specials. On Thursdays, two dinners cost just $30, while the Friday special includes 2 dinners and a bottle of wine for $40.

• If you have an expensive evening planned, you might want to save some money by checking out the dinner specials at , which start at just $7.95.

After dinner, you have a choice of sports, comedy, music, or dancing.

• The Providence Bruins meet the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Friday night at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The puck drops at 7:05 P.M. and tickets start at $18.

• If you feel like a laugh, Ira Proctor will be playing the Comedy Connection in East Providence on Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m.

• The Providence Performing Arts Center hosts Riverdance on Sunday for one show only. With St.Patrick's Day on the way, the timing couldn't be better.

• For the classic rock fans out there, The Machine will be playing at Lupo's on Friday at 8 p.m.They're one of the premiere Pink Floyd tribute bands, and integrate a laser light show into their performance.

• Finally, we have a serious blast from the past. On Saturday, The Party Tour travels to theProvidence Performing Arts Center.  The show includes Members of C + C Music Factory, The Jets, Rob Base, The Sugar Hill Gang, and Debbie Deb. Tickets start at $40.