Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 2, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Shaun Jones at The Comedy Zone Charlotte
• Eyes of the Elders, Joshua Panda & The I-77 Band at Neighborhood Theatre
• Gallery Crawl in South End
• Senior Choreography Showcase at Winthrop University
• The Nutcracker at CPCC's Halton Theater