Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, August 15, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Pearl and the Beard at Snug Harbor
• Monday Funday at Dixie's Tavern
• Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse
• Gonzo: A Brutal Chrysalis at The Mill
• Monday Night Allstars at Double Door Inn