Oktoberfest, video games, Open Streets MPLS: Freeloader Friday

Adam Turman serves up hotdish for "Fuel 2012"

This weekend's schedule is filled with tons of free things to do. There's a poster show celebrating food, there's the return of Open Streets MPLS, a birthday party for stepping stone, and a video game tournament at Triple Rock.

Come take a look at our list and plan your free weekend.

FRIDAY:

Squad19: FUEL 2012
(Cult Status Gallery, 2913 Harriet Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-965-9162, www.cultstatusgallery.com)

This group show features food-inspired print art. Proceeds from print sales will benefit Second Harvest Heartland. 6-10 p.m. Admission is free, but the gallery will be collecting canned-good donations if you have them.

Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo
(Schooner Tavern: 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-729-4365)

9 p.m.

The Union Suits, the Gin Strings
(Memory Lanes: 2520 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-721-6211)

10 p.m.

All the Pretty Horses, Black Church Service
(331 Club: 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-331-1746)

10 p.m.

The Regulars, Tommy Bentz Band
(Harriet Brewing: 3036 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 651-225-2184)

6:30 p.m., 9 p.m.

Lilian & the Harveys, Complexes, Steve Noonan
(Amsterdam: 6 W. 6th St., St. Paul, 651-222-3990)

9 p.m.

Buffalo Moon, Red Daughters, Larry Wish
(Turf Club: 1601 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-647-0486)

 9 p.m.

Artability Art Show & Sale
(Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul, 651-772-2253, www.moundstheatre.org)

Featuring the work of more than 90 artists who live with mental illness. Fri. 2-8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The World Party, the Lone Crows
(Whole Music Club: 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, 612-625-2272)

7:30 p.m.

John Bennett, Stealy James
(Wild Tymes Sports Bar & Grill: 33 W. 7th Place, St. Paul, 651-224-8181)

8 p.m. 18+.  

Adam Linz, Benny Weinbeck
(Icehouse: 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, 612-276-6523)

7 p.m.

Signifyin' & Testifyin': Black Storytellers Festival
(Ames Elk Lodge, 1614 Plymouth Ave., Minneapolis, 612-529-1970)

See the results of the Liar's: Tall Tales Contest. 7 p.m.