Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 27, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Becky G at The Fillmore























• Festival in the Park at Freedom Park

• Halestorm at Ovens Auditorium

• Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium

• Kitty Cabaret at Petra's Piano Bar