Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 14, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• One Republic at PNC Music Pavilion
• Shiprocked: Pride Edition at Snug Harbor
• Thursday Night Flight at Carolina Raptor Center
• Red at Warehouse Performing Arts Center
• CBGP presents: A Night at the Museum, Sip and Play 2014 at McColl Center for Art + Innovation