Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 11, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Yiasou Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

• Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill

• Run and Ride at Carowinds

• Cabarrus County Fair at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

• School of Rock Charlotte at Visulite Theatre