Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 8, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• The Civil Wars at McGlohon Theatre
• Retrieving the Lamb at Armour Street Theatre
• Yoga at Dharma Lounge
• Open Mic Night at The Comedy Zone Fort Mill
• 11:11 exhibit at Espada Bicycles