Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 28, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Reception for Mad Hatters to Pixel Pushers at UNC-Charlotte Center City
* 2013 International Festival at UNC-Charlotte
* Charlotte Roller Girls at Grady Cole Center
* Charlotte Oktoberfest Beer Festival at N.C. Music Festival