Cat-themed art, CD-release shows: Freeloader Friday

Denise M. Rouleau, Terra-Gatto Warriors

SATURDAY:

Terra-Gatto Warriors
(Douglas Flanders & Associates, 910 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-791-1285)

A playful, cat-themed response to the "China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy" in display right now at the MIA. 6-9 p.m.

Person Hurter, Die Time, Favela Rising, Outsider
(Hexagon Bar: 2600 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-722-3454)

9 p.m.

Winter Trails Day
(Fort Snelling State Park, 101 Snelling Lake Road, St. Paul, 612-725-2389)

With snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, guided hikes, games, winter camping info, hot cocoa, bonfire. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Spirit of America Dance Competition
(Mall of America, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, 952-883-8800, www.mallofamerica.com)

Over 2,000 dancers will compete. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Dominique Winders, Tryptich African

Resident Artists IX: Rule of Thirds
(Altered Esthetics, 1224 Quincy St. NE, Minneapolis, 612-378-8888, www.alteredesthetics.com)

Artists' discuss the current exhibition, which explores the impact the number three has had on their work. 1 p.m.

Matthew Griswold; Dynamite Dirt Boys, Nikki & the RueMates
(Harriet Brewing: 3036 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 651-225-2184)

4 p.m., 7 p.m.

Soul Rumination (CD-release), the Brighton
(331 Club: 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-331-1746)

10 p.m.  

Al Subola & the Bad Companions
(Memory Lanes: 2520 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-721-6211)

10 p.m.

Florence Republic, Infinite Signal, Driven Straight, Atomic Lights, Modern Day Ruin
(Station 4: 201 E. 4th St., St. Paul, 651-224-6372)

16+. 7 p.m.

Crazy Chester, Groove Machine, Whiskey & Prozac
(Wild Tymes Sports Bar & Grill: 33 W. 7th Place, St. Paul, 651-224-8181)

18+.

Davu Seru, Marc Anderson, Brian Roessler, Nathan Hanson
(Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar: 308 Prince St., St. Paul, 651-228-9274)

8 p.m.

Vickie Black
(Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-822-4611, www.magersandquinn.com)

The author reads from Young Chicken Farmers: Tips for Kids Raising Backyard Chickens. 10:30 a.m.