Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, April 22, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Cherry Pie exhibit at Union Shop Studio









• Alabama Shakes at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater

• New Frequencies: Trio Red Space at McColl Center for Art + Innovation

• Underoath at Amos' Southend

• The Little Mermaid Jr. at Matthews Playhouse