Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 21, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Off the Record with Lucky Five at The Evening Muse
• James Sibley at The Comedy Zone Charlotte
• 3rd Annual Xmas Jam at Philosopher's Stone
• Chaps! A Jingle Jangle Christmas at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
• Twelve exhibit at Plaza Muse