BOOM—Booze and explosions are always a good pair—until someone loses an appendage. BUT booze and explosions while chaperoned by trained OMSI staff promise to be safer. So leave the kids at home for a night of exploring the science behind combustion, pyrotechnics, fireworks, and other explosive stuff. SHELBY R. KING
OMSI, 1945 SE Water,7 pm, $13
FASHION—The twice-yearly Fade to Light fashion show always buzzes with good energy as local designers show their latest, along with specially crafted video accompaniments that offer an added peek into their inspirations and process. This edition gets extra intrigue with the addition of Louisville’s Gunnar Deatherage. MARJORIE SKINNER
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, 8 pm, $12-50, all ages