Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 12, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Lydia Loveless at The Evening Muse
• Open Mic QC Unplugged at Lucky Lou's Tavern
• The Night Time Is The Right Time exhibit at The Light Factory
• Open Mic at Jackalope Jacks
• Xanadu The Musical at Duke Energy Theatre