Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, August 1, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• 311 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
• Monday Funday at Dixie's Tavern
• Monday Night Mic Fights at Crown Station Pub
• Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse
• Yardwork at Snug Harbor