Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 16, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Reception for Heightened Perspectives I exhibit at UNC-Charlotte Center City building

• Malcolm Holcombe w/ Yes The Raven at Evening Muse

• Sinbad at The Comedy Zone

• Hayes Carll w/ BJ Barham at Visulite Theatre

• Heart w/ Joan Jett and Cheap Trick at PNC Music Pavilion