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 January 6, 2011— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

•Uptown Thursday Night at BAR Charlotte

• Open Mic Night at The Comedy Zone Fort Mill

• Champagne Thursday at Club Onyx

• Kick Ass Filet at The Men's Club

• Thirsty Thursday at Baby Dolls