Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 11, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* The National at The Fillmore
* Gypsy at Theatre Charlotte
* Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, & Tony Lucca at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
* Karaoke at UpStage
* A Gathering of Talent at Elder Gallery