Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 1, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* The Weeknd at Ovens Auditorium
* Dining in the Dark: A Feast For The Senses at Bubble Charlotte
* Trivia at Big Ben British Pub
* Karaoke at Skinnyz Bar & Grill
* Beer Ed at Growlers Pourhouse