Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 23, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Ugly Sweater Party at Howl at the Moon
















• Charlotte Ballet: Nutcracker at Belk Theater

• Open Mic Night at The Dirty Hippie

• Mello Mike at The Comedy Zone

• Trivia at Ed's Tavern