Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 25, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Benji Hughes at Snug Harbor












• The Hateful Eight at Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen

• Petra's X-Mas at Petra's

• Live music w/ Matt Tucker at Luke's Sports Bar & Grill

• X-Mas Party at Vibrations