Air guitar heroes When Minneapolis hosted its first U.S. Air Guitar competition in 2004, it was fun and exciting -- but it still felt like a kooky stunt that wouldn't last. Five years later, the regional contest is going strong. Contestants will once again don their best rock-god personas tonight at the Varsity Theater and thrash invisible guitars for a panel of judges. The winner goes to the U.S. championship in August, and that winner will head to the world finals in Oulu, Finland.

8 p.m. today. 1308 SE. 4th St., Mpls.

$16. 21 and older. 612-604-0222.

www.usairguitar.com.

So many DJs, so little time If you're looking for a DJ show this weekend, you're in luck. Chicago house DJ Johnny Fiasco is at the Lounge (9 p.m. today. 411 2nd Av. N., Mpls. $8. 21 and older. 612-333-8800. www.theloungempls.com). Old-school breakbeat DJ Freddy Fresh is in the Loft above Bar-Fly (9 p.m. today. 711 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. $5. 18 and older. 612-333-6100. www.barfly minneapolis.com).

Classically-trained-pianist-turned-DJ Andy Caldwell is at 414 Soundbar (10 p.m. Sat. 414 3rd Av. N., Mpls. $15. 612-333-0363. www.414soundbar.com). If you're still clamoring for some good DJ sets after that, a some downtown Minneapolis DJs are spinning at Grand Old Day. Joe Maz, Strangelove and Gigamesh will back up the Eyedea & Abilities show during Dixie's outdoor party (noon-5 p.m. Sun. 695 Grand Av., St. Paul. $6. 21 and older. 651-222-7345. www.dixiesongrand.com).

A Cliché fashion show Always a friend to Twin Cities designers, Cliché will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a big fashion show inside Plaza Verde in Minneapolis. The Uptown boutique is calling the show "5ive Years of Love." It'll feature such designers as Kjurek Couture and Amanda Christine.

8 p.m. Thu. 1516 E. Lake St., Mpls. $8.

612-870-0420. www.clichempls.com.

Pamper time In the club scene, everyone's heard of "ladies night," but how about "ladies day out"? That's the idea behind V.I.X.E.N., a daytime event at Aqua this Saturday. The club will be set up with more than a dozen "pamper me" stations that feature products and services from Twin Cities masseuses, skin care specialists and jewelers. Attendees will receive a gift bag with samples and coupons from these vendors, plus a free cocktail.

1-5 p.m. Sat. 400 1st Av. N., Mpls.

$25 advance/$35 door.

612-770-4575. www.vixenmpls.com.

TOM HORGEN