Thanks to the BR Walls Project and a newly painted mural from Charles Barbier, visitors and residents will learn a little more about Baton Rouge's blues heritage. A celebration of the new mural displayed on Cash America Pawn (Map it!), takes place Thursday at 5 p.m. with a live blues jam, children's face painting, local food and giveaways. For more information on the mural and the BR Walls Project, click here.

It's a green thumb gathering that's not to be missed as the annual Garden Fest celebration kicks off Saturday at the Burden Center (Map it!). Sample gourmet cuisine by local chefs, enjoy live music, hitch a hayride to tour the grounds, explore the rose garden, or sip on handcrafted cocktails. Children's activities and a plant sale round out the schedule. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Find more details here.

Two local artists—Jacob Zumo and Andrew Robertson—will show off new works at Kress Gallery (Map it!), starting this week in an exhibit dubbed "Abstract Expressionism & Pop Art." The exhibit also features work from the gallery's seasoned artists. The free opening reception kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday. For more information, visit kressgallerybr.com.

Brew Ha-Ha (Map it!) is ringing in summer with a splash with a seasonal fundraiser. This Friday at 6 p.m., the local coffee shop will host the June edition of Art Au Lait, featuring new works from TJ Black, Grace Emden, Patrick Tiek and Erick "idio" Fields. Jewelry from Bridget Tiek, Jessyca Williams and Kelly Marie Villani will also be on display and DJ Bird will be spinning some sweet tunes. There will also be a costume contest, and prizes will be awarded to those wearing the best swimsuit from the 1980s. Donations of $5 for the grassroots organization REVO will be accepted. For more information, call 923-1923.

If you're looking for a fun outdoor activity for Father's Day, BREC has just the ticket. Head to City Park (Map it!) on Saturday for the Father's Day on the Fairway event at 6 p.m. The golf course will be open to the public for an evening of family fun, including a hole-in-one competition, a family scavenger hunt, a car show and food trucks. A children's art exhibit and music from the Jazz Souls will also be on hand. The family film The Greatest Game Ever Played will be shown at sunset on the seventh hole. Free concessions will be provided while supplies last. For more information, visit brec.org. While we're on the subject of Father's Day, check out the latest issue of 225 for five profiles of devoted dads around town here.

After a tornado hits her Kansas home, Dorothy Gale is carried over the rainbow to another world. Meeting up with a gang of friends —the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion— Dorothy and her dog Toto will battle the forces of her imagination. You've heard this story, right? It's the classic The Wizard of Oz, and Playmakers of Baton Rouge will bring it to the stage, starting Friday at 7 p.m. at the Reilly Theatre. Tickets are $20. For more information and show times, click here.

In the mood for jazz? The Arts Council is bringing a solid lineup of musicians to Baton Rouge for the latest concert in the River City Jazz Masters series. The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour hits the Manship Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The concert will salute the great Ray Brown and features a hot band that includes Christian McBride, Benny Green and Greg Hutchinson. The show was originally slated for March 24, but was postponed; tickets sold for the March 24 performance will be honored at these shows. Original 5 p.m. tickets are now for the 7 p.m. show; 7 p.m. tickets are for the 9 p.m. show. Additional tickets are on sale, starting at $25. For more information, visit manshiptheatre.org or call 344-0334.

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

Clark Kent's story will once again fly onto the silver screen, but the stakes are a bit different this time. Directed by Zack Snyder, this Friday's Man of Steel will hopefully propel the Superman story into a new realm. While Snyder doesn't exactly have the best track record (his last film Sucker Punch was dismal at best), Christopher Nolan of the recent Batman trilogy is producing the film, and the cast is brilliant—with supporting roles from Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Michael Shannon. Check out Jeff Roedel's latest blog on the film to get more details on why you should check out Man of Steel here. Rated PG-13.

This is the End (in theaters Wednesday)
Starring Seth Rogen, James Franco and Danny McBride. Rated R. View the trailer here.

The Bling Ring (in limited theaters Friday)
Starring Emma Watson and Leslie Mann. Rated R. View the trailer here.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (new on DVD/Blu-ray)
Starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. Rated R. View the trailer here.

Oz the Great and Powerful (new on DVD/Blu-ray)
Starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. Rated PG. View the trailer here.

Snitch (new on DVD/Blu-ray)
Starring Dwayne Johnson and Susan Sarandon. Rated PG-13. View the trailer here.