Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 11, 2012 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Opus at Duke Energy Theatre
* October Screams at Carolina Cinemas Crownpoint Stadium 12
* Bonnie Raitt at Ovens Auditorium
* The Maverick Madness Ride to The Haunted Mill
* Strokes of Compassion Art Show at Providence Plaza