Get Out: A Rowdy Play, Festival of Whales, Stargazing

It’s Thursday, and you’re itching to start your weekend. Staring at that darned second hand just won’t make it go faster. 

Though we can’t make time go faster, we can help you figure out the many fun options for your two days of freedom.

Where/When: , 31495 El Camino Real; 7 p.m. Friday
Why go: This crime mystery is Ben Affleck's adaptation of author Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves. It's rated R and also stars Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner and Blake Lively.
Pricing: $2 suggested donation

Where/When: , 31776 El Camino Real; 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Why go: The playhouse folks are promising that if you see this show, it'll be the most fun you have at a theater. 
Pricing: $30 to $40

Where/When: Dana Point Harbor; weekend-long
Why go: The 40th annual festival starts this weekend and continues March 12 and 13. The kickoff parade begins at 1o a.m. Saturday with a route along Pacific Coast Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern in Dana Point. For a complete list of the weekend activities and information about free shuttle service, click here.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 33401 Ortega Hwy.; 7 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Enjoy the best stargazing of the month, just after the new moon
Pricing: $5 for parking

Where/When: , 31891 Camino Capistrano; 6:30 p.m. Saturday
Why go: There will be live music, clowns, dancing and masquerade masks at this event to benefit the Greek Orthodox Mission of South Orange County.
Pricing: $50 for adults, $15 for kids