Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, August 29, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Cult Movie Monday, screening The Big Lebowski at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
• The Damned Things at The Fillmore
• Chubby's Karaoke at Dixie's Tavern
• Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse
• Mic Night at Flying Saucer