Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 27, 2008 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• OK. Obviously, the event at the top of the list today is to spend time with your loved ones. It's THANKSGIVING, after all.
• Carolinas' Thanksgiving Day Parade in Uptown
• Thanksgiving Brunch at the Ballantyne Resort
• Dance off the turkey at Forum, with DJ Icey
• Turkey Roast hosted by ToneX at NV Lounge