Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 19, 2016 as selected by us folks at Creative Loafing.

• Carolina Shout w/ Ethan Uslan at Petra's

• Knocturnal at Snug Harbor

• WBT Holiday on Ice at NASCAR Hall of Fame

• Monday Night Allstars at Double Door Inn

• Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse