Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today December 17, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• OMG, Charlotte's Longest Happy Hour Party at Howl at The Moon

• Snow Ball Fight at Whisky River

• Naughty Santa at The Estate

• After Hours Party and Breakfast Buffet at The Men's Club

• Club Insomnia at The Gold Club