Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Jan. 19, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Meytal, Queensrÿche, Halcyon Way at Amos' Southend












• Crafty Hour at Petra's

• Fight Night Comedy Competition at The Comedy Zone Charlotte

• Charles Tillman reading and book signing at Morrison Regional Library

• Trivia at Big Ben British Pub & Restaurant