Get Out: Feb. 24 through Feb. 27

Given the wacky weather of the past week, you'd be forgiven for not making your plans outside, but now it's Thursday and you're at a loss for what to do this weekend. Wheaton Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore.

Friday Night Eclectic: Funk Art

Where/When: Strathmore at Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

Why Go: It’s local and world music at the same time at the Strathmore’s Friday Night Eclectic series. This D.C.-based band draws on a variety of influences, especially African and Latin dance and funk of the past. Drink specials will be available.

Pricing: $12 at the door

Where/When: My Gym Kentlands, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: The heralded magician will host a special party in Gaithersburg to benefit a local toddler who is suffering from a serious feeding disorder. Any money not needed for medical bills will be donated to the Magic Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping over 25,000 families who have been affected by medical conditions which affect growth.

Pricing: $10

Where/When: , D.C., Feb. 24 through Feb. 26, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Attention parents: playwright Allyson Currin’s comedy about three city moms who meet daily on a playground bench to hang on tight to their identity will finish its run this weekend. 

Pricing: Free

Oedipus El Rey

Where/When: Wooly Mammoth Theater, DC, Feb 24- 27 8 p.m., Feb. 27 at 3 p.m.

Why Go: Catch this retelling of the classic Greek tragedy set in Los Angeles, now in its 2nd to last week.

Pricing: $55 to $65

Grease “Sing-Along”

Where/When: AFI Silver, Feb. 24, 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: You’ve always sung along to the movie at home, why not break out into song in downtown Silver Spring? A new 35mm “sing-along” print of the film will help you remember some of those trickier lyrics.

Pricing: $11 General Admission tickets.