Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, March 17, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* International Film Festival, screening Le bonheur d'Elza at UNC Charlotte
* Eat, Drink & Be Irish at Galway Hooker Irish Pub
* Find Your Muse Open Mic featuring Steven Hall at the Evening Muse
* St. Patrick's Day Party at Kennedy's Premium Bar & Grill