Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 28, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland at Great Aunt Stella Center











• Trivia at Sir Edmond Halley's

• Knocturnal at Snug Harbor

• Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse

• Parodi Kings at Thomas Street Tavern