Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, August 14, 2012 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Artist Reception at Centered Wellness
* Open Mic Poetry at Wine Up
* Tuesday Pub Trivia at Big Ben British Pub & Restaurant
* Will Marfori & Burpie at The Comedy Zone Lake Norman
* Bill Hanna Jazz Jam at Double Door Inn