Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 18, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Opening reception for Leandro Manzo: Mar de Mares exhibit at LaCa Projects

• Moonshine Festival at Rooftop 210

• Dust & Ashes w/ Mike Strauss Band, Midnight Snack, Em Young at Snug Harbor

• New Frequencies / Dance: Chance Encounters at Goodyear Arts

• Steve Vai at Neighborhood Theatre