Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 10, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Purgatory 53: Fairy & Fantasy at Amos' Southend
* Charlotte Speed Demons vs. New River Valley Roller Girls at Metroline Tradeshow Expo
* The Cult at The Fillmore
* The Summer Love Music and Art Festival at Area 15
* Amphibious Duathlon at U.S. National Whitewater Center