Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 26, 2012 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Opening reception for Illusions and Realities at Women Centered Art
* Charlotte Horror Fest at EpiCentre Theaters
* Shaquille O'Neal Presents All-Star Comedy Jam at Ovens Auditorium
* 7th Annual Halloween Howler Costume Contest Bar Crawl
* RumbaWeen at Phoenix