Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, May 2, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
* The L.O.X at Amos' Southend
* Reception for Back to the Garden at Ciel Gallery: A Fine Art Collective
* Microbrews Cruise at U.S. National Whitewater Center
* Artist reception and yoga at Centered Wellness
* Hats Off to Parks at Romare Bearden Park