(BEER, BANDS) Oktoberfest is Fremont’s annual celebration of all things beer related (microbrews, bellies, chainsaw pumpkin-carving contests). The three-day event (Fri–Sun) showcases more than 50 varieties of the delicious beverage and two-dozen local bands. Saturday boasts an especially strong music lineup you don’t need beer goggles to appreciate Harvey Danger, the Divorce, the Cops, the Saturday Knights, and more. Also be sure to check out the Stranger microbrew area, featuring our own specially brewed beer from Druids Brewing. All proceeds from the Stranger keg will benefit Artist Trust’s WAHIP, working to provide health insurance to Washington artists. (Under the Aurora Bridge at 34th St, www.fremontoktoberfest.com. 11 am–midnight, $15 adv/$20 DOS, price includes five-ounce glass and five tasting tokens, 21+.)