St. Pat's Day, Andy Warhol: Freeloader Friday

Sarah Stacke, Riverside Plaza West Bank for "Overexposure"

The holiday weekend is upon us, and with it comes the great potential for a hangover. This edition of Freeloader Friday has St. Patrick's Day parades, parties, and concerts. Not into the celebration? There are also a ton of really neat art shows opening, including pieces from Andy Warhol, thousands of photos from local folks at CO Exhibitions, and a new exhibition at the Burnet Gallery.

Take a look at our list and plan your weekend.

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FRIDAY:

Pao Houa Her
(Franklin Art Works, 1021 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-872-7494, www.franklinartworks.org)

Photographs examines the artist's family and Hmong culture, both locally and in Laos. 6-8 p.m.

Killwire, Cwn Annwn, Echoes of the Fallen
(Hexagon Bar: 2600 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-722-3454)

9 p.m.

Bodega Life
(Red Stag Supper Club: 509 1st Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-767-7766)

With Sarah White and Rico Simon Mendez. 10:30 p.m.

Saint Anyway, the Sunny Era
(331 Club: 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-331-1746)

10 p.m.

Susannah Biondo-Gemmell plays with fire for "Elemental"

Elemental
(Northern Clay Center, 2424 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-339-8007, www.northernclaycenter.org)

This exhibition features contemporary responses to the ancient theme of the elements, with each artist taking on one of the four elements (fire, earth, air, water). There will be an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and a gallery talk 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Also at Northern Clay:

WEA Roundup

6-8 p.m. Friday. 

The Serfs, Brad Ingram Band, the Star Chiefs
(Memory Lanes: 2520 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-721-6211)

10 p.m.  

MPLS Habit
(Acadia Cafe: 329 S. Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, 612-874-8702)

With Geoffrey Fischbein, Cait Leary & Zach Grusznski, the Silver City Millers, Rocky Steen. All ages. 8 p.m.

Photo by Rich Ryan

Elemeno Pea
(Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 4th St. S., Minneapolis, 612-338-0937, www.mixedblood.com)

It's upper class vs. blue collar in this caustic comedy by Molly Smith Metzler. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Through March 17. Admission is free on a first come-first served basis (you can reserve tickets online for $20).

Jimmi & the Band of Souls, the Premiums
(Harriet Brewing: 3036 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 651-225-2184)

7 p.m., 9 p.m.

Steve West & the Northern Stars
(The Coffee Grounds: 1579 Hamline Ave. N., St. Paul, 651-644-9959)

8 p.m.

Works on Paper/7 Minnesota Artists
(Burnet Gallery at Chambers, 901 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-767-6999, www.chambersminneapolis.com)

6-9 p.m.

John Fleischer