Also this week

Louisiana International Film Fest hosts an advance screening of the film Begin Again Thursday at 7 p.m. at Cinemark Perkins Rowe. The musical drama stars Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley. Read Jeff Roedel’s preview. Visit lifilmfest.org for more information.

Hear local standup comedians at Spanish Moon’s Green Room Comedy Night Thursday night. 8 p.m. $5 cover.

The Baton Rouge Pride Fest kicks off at noon Saturday at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium (102 France St.). The event features food, fun, games and more. For more information, visit brpridefest.com.

The 13th Gate hosts Escape From Downtown, a post-apocalyptic 5K and fun-run, Saturday at 8 p.m. at North Boulevard Town Square. For more information and to register, click here.

NOVAC: Baton Rouge, the Capital City chapter of the New Orleans Video Access Center, hosts a Film Industry Social at The Roux House Saturday at 6 p.m. Get more information and RSVP.