Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 12, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Adam Ant at McGlohon Theater
* Snarky Puppy at Neighborhood Theatre
* Monsters (Los Monstruos) at Action NC Community Space
* African Children's Choir at Covenant Church of Harrisburg
* Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse