If running through an obstacle course in the mud is your idea of a fun morning, the Play Dirty Adventure Trail Run is just the event for you. The run takes place at the Baton Rouge Fairgrounds Saturday at 9 a.m. The event is open to participants ages 14 and older and will feature a giant mud pit, slip and slide slalom, elevated balance beam, tunnel slosh and much more. A mini course will also be available for kids. For more information, visit playdirtyadventure.com.

One of the last year's cinematic surprises was Gimme the Loot. The film focuses on two determined graffiti writers who are trying to tag the ultimate location: the New York Mets' Home Run Apple. Directed and written by newcomer Adam Leon, Gimme the Loot has won critical praise as well as a few awards, including Best Narrative Feature at the South by Southwest competition. View the trailer here. The film will be shown at Manship Theatre Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.50.

Revolution Dance Company will present its sixth annual public performance at the Manship Theatre. The local dance company's show is dubbed "Vivere Saltere," which translates to "Live to Dance," and promises to be an illuminating spectacle. There will be two performances Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $13. For more information, visit manshiptheatre.org.

Forget what you know about fashion and experience new threads courtesy of Hemline@LSU's seventh annual fashion show, CONTOUR, tonight at 8 p.m. the Lyceum Dean Ballroom (Map it!). Hemline@LSU is a student-run organization, and tonight's show will feature original designs constructed through the curriculum as well as outside competition pieces. Also on hand will be Project Runway All Stars winner Anthony Ryan's ROAR foundation, an exhibit focused on developing personal and professional growth through designing apparel for women facing adversity. Tickets are $7 for students, $10 general admission, and $5 for children under the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased online.

Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge will host a whimsical gala perfect for the entire family. The fifth annual Storybook Ball kicks off at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Baton Rouge River Center. The event will feature classic stories such as The Jungle Book, Where the Wild Things Are, Harry Potter and more coming to life. Each book will have its own station full of interactive activities. The Young Band Nation Blues Project, Tim the Magician, stilt walkers and more will also be on hand. Proceeds benefit Family Road. Children's tickets are $20; adult tickets are $60. Specials and reserved tables are also available for purchase online.

The Baton Rouge Zoo will honor its endangered species Saturday. The day will be full of fun activities for the entire family. Most importantly, visitors will learn why these species are in trouble and what we can do to help save them. Admission is $8.25 for adults/teens, $7.25 for seniors, $5.25 for children ages 2-12, and free for children 1 and younger. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit brzoo.org.

Grammy winner and five-time Tony award winner Audra McDonald will perform at 7 p.m. Friday with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra at the River Center (Map it!). The evening will be a special occasion, full of Broadway musical standards. The show is also the 10-year anniversary of the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Great Performers in Concert Series. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased by calling 383-0500, ext. 100, or by visiting brso.org.

For a complete list of this week's shows, click here.

Director J.J. Abrams is back for another ride along the starship Enterprise for one of the bigger summer sequels, Star Trek Into Darkness. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and other stars from the 2009 Star Trek hit are back to fight the unstoppable force of Khan, played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Like many sequels, Abrams has decided to take his hit formula into darker territory, ratcheting up the intensity levels and pitting characters in nail-biting chess matches full of sacrifice and danger. Like its predecessor, however, critics are noting the fun level and calling this one a thrilling adventure. Rated PG-13. Check out the trailer below:

Frances Ha (in select theaters Friday)
Starring Greta Gerwig. Rated R. View the trailer here.

Cloud Atlas (new on DVD/Blu-Ray)
Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugh Grant. Rated R. View the trailer here.