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 12, 2011— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Temptation Thursday and Topless Boxing at Club Nikki's

• Champagne Thursday at Club Onyx

• Uptown Thursday Night at BAR Charlotte

• Diverse Thursday at Dharma Lounge

• Cigars and Table Side dances at The Gentleman's Club