Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 19, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Jaggermouth w/ Elonzo Wesley, Sinners & Saints at Visulite Theatre

• Science on the Rocks at Discovery Place

• Laugh your Tails Off w/ Kenny Zimlinghaus at UpStage

• Bolllywood Dreams f. Akbar Sami at Label

• SlamCharlotte Poetry Slam at McGlohon Theater