Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 5, 2014 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Gucciardi, Ziegler, Rain exhibit Coffey and Thompson Gallery
• Charlotte Symphony: Magic of Christmas at Belk Theater
• Encuentros/Encounters exhibit at McColl Center for Art + Innovation
• Second Chance Christmas at Rooftop 210
• Jazz N Soul Music at Petra's Piano Bar & Cabaret