Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 10, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• The Monday Night Allstars at Double Door Inn

• Retro Horror Series, screening Alien at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14

• Find Your Muse Open Mic with Wilder Adkins at The Evening Muse

• Knocturnal at Snug Harbor

• Bingo at Big Al's