Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Jan. 4, 2012 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Modern Masters: Paris & Beyond exhibit at New Gallery of Modern Art
• Tosco House Party at The Evening Muse
• Pop Life at Re:Public
• Saints & Sinners with Matt Lumpkin and Patrick Jolle at The Comedy Zone Charlotte
• Mummies of the World exhibit at Discovery Place