Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 18, 2012 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* House at Carolina Cinemas Crownpoint Stadium 12
* Indigo Girls at McGlohon Theatre
* Esther Kitoko (Establish her Beautiful) at Dupp&Swat
* Amy Schumer at The Comedy Zone
* Opening reception for Collection exhibit at Center for the Arts