Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, May 3, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Spottiswoode & His Enemies at Evening Muse
* Charlotte Symphony: Verdi Requiem at Belk Theater
* Once Upon a Pastie at UpStage
* For Sisters Only at Charlotte Convention Center
* Big Gay Sing 2 on Broadway at McGlohon Theater