Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 8, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* The Shining at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14
* The Third Root: From Africa to Latin America at Johnson C. Smith University
* India.Arie at The Fillmore
* An Evening with C.S. Lewis at Booth Playhouse
* Casual Dance Night at UpStage