Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 2, 2016 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Karl Denson's Tiny Universe at Neighborhood Theatre

• OTC Improv at Fort Mill Community Playhouse

• Sinners & Saints, Rinaldi Flying Circus, Carolina Gator Gumbo at Petra's

• All Arts Market at Behailu Academy

• Jarekus Singleton Band at Double Door Inn