Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 7, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Opening reception for American Women exhibit at Elder Gallery
• Joshua James with Honey Honey at The Evening Muse
• Streb: Forces at Belk Theater
• PJ's For A Cause at Pavilion at EpiCentre
• Opening reception for Alternative Realities exhibit at Doma Gallery