Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 20, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Bitchy Sundays at The Dirty Hippie











• 42 Anniversary Party f. Federal Bureau of Rock 'n' Roll at Double Door Inn

• A Service of Lessons & Carols at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church

• Scrooge the Musical at Matthews Community Center

• Hip Hop Showcase at The Rabbit Hole