Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Jan. 23, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Ernie at Snug Harbor












• The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatre Charlotte

• Geek Fiction: A Tarantino Themed Event at The Rabbit Hole

• The Chuckleheads at Dilworth Neighborhood Grill

• Ancient Cities at Neighborhood Theatre