Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 5, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* Elemeno Pea at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre
* Craig Shoemaker at The Comedy Zone
* Fashion Forward Thursday at Osso Restaurant & Lounge
* Innocence Project Benefit Show at Petra's Piano Bar & Cabaret
* Martini Night at Strike City