5 Weekend Musts: Harlem Globetrotters & More

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Friday, March 25, 2011

GoLocalProv Features Team

Your weekends are precious. Here are the five things you've got to check out.

1. Catch the Harlem Globetrotters at the Dunk.

Saturday afternoon. If you've never seen them, it's high time you did. If you have, it's time to go again. Great family outing, great date. And you'll be humming Sweet Georgia Brown all the way to the Final Four. Show starts at 1pm. Tickets $25-$119, The Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 La Salle Square, Providence, 331-0700.

2. Don't miss Grace Potter and The Nocturnals at Lupo's.

Saturday night. This fantastic band was recently on Conan and sold out in Boston. They will knock your musical socks off with their superb blues, soul, and rock. 7pm at Lupo's, 79 Washington St, Providence. Tickets $25/$30. Call 331-LUPO or visit www.lupos.com for more information.

3. Get your Broadway fix at Next to Normal at PPAC.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday. You loved Rent? Spring Awakening? You can't afford to miss the Pulitzer-Prize-winning musical that rips up (with rock and roll) the suburban existence. Great for young viewers, who will relate to the teen angst. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St, Providence. Tickets $41-$68. For showtimes and tickets, call 421-2787 or go online, here.

4. Indulge in Narragansett Restaurant Week.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday. It seems like all of Rhode Island has amazing restaurant week deals this weekend. Check out 26 Narragansett spots offering prix fixe dinners for only $20.11. Inside tip: Matunuck Oyster Bar's three-course meal, including RI chowder and lobster roll. You're welcome. For menus & more, go here.

5. Go tattoo crazy without the commitment at the largest henna conference in the country at Hotel Providence.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Who knew? The Henna Gathering, the largest henna conference in the US, is setting up shop at the luxurious Hotel Providence this weekend. Learn more about this exquisite form of body art from masters; there's unlimited henna for participants! The Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St, Providence, 861-8000. Conference fee of $150. For more information on the conference, go here.

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