Get Out: Feb. 10 through Feb. 13

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Wheaton Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore.

Where/When: 11501 Georgia Ave, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Why Go: Check out the work of young artists at this open house and help make a mural for the Montgomery County Humane Society. Handmade cards, T-shirts & mosaics will be available for purchase

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Feb 11th, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Why Go: There’s a lot of music here: big band orchestra, an Andrew sisters-style trio, bagpipists, a 13-year-old classic guitarists and more. Plus the event benefits a non-profit arts organization.

Pricing: $50, enter promotional code “artlover211” by Feb. 10th, for a 30 percent discount. 

Where/When: , Feb. 11th, 7 p.m.

Why Go: The DC Boys Choir, an international touring choir, will perform at Forest Knolls to celebrate Black History Month with songs highlighting the contributions and history of the African-American experience.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Feb 12th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Letelier Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Why Go: Don’t drive four hours to see this - just go down to Georgetown’s Letelier Theatre. The presentations will feature local farmers who are changing the way we eat on a day-to-day level. 

Pricing: Free

American I AM

Where/When: National Geographic Society, 17th and M Street, NW, Washington, D.C., Daily 9 a.m. to 5p.m.

Why Go: Explore over 300 years of African-American history in this 12 section exhibit at National Geographic.

Pricing: Adults: $12
, Members/military/seniors (over 62) or students: $10, Groups (25+): $8, Children (ages 2-12): $6