Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 20, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Charlotte Pride in Uptown

• Elizardi Castro at Booth Playhouse

• Open Occupancy: Artists Respond to HB2 exhibit at McColl Center for Art + Innovation

• Dirty Dancing Festival at Morse Park Meadows

• The Aftermath w/ Delighted ToBeHere, Dixie Crystal, Bethann Phetamine, and Malachi at Visulite Theatre