Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 8, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• For the Love of Harlem at Duke Energy Theater
• Taking Back Sunday at The Fillmore
• Feathers, Friends & Funds: A Comedy Benefit for Parrots with Julie Scoggins at The Comedy Zone
• Trivia at Kennedy's
• Pop-Up Gallery: Lyle Owerko exhibit at Mint Museum Uptown