Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, August 2, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Paused exhibit at The Last Word
• Young Jeezy at The Fillmore
• Comedian Matt Davis at The Comedy Zone Lake Norman
• Maroon 5 and Train at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
• Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway