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Today’s Top 5: Tuesday

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 10, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Cobra Starship at Amos’ Southend

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South Pacific at Belk Theater

Comedian Tommy Blaze at Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Pub

Hope For Agoldensummer at The Evening Muse

A Kaleidoscope of Color and Style exhibition at Green Rice Gallery

Today’s Top 5: Monday

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 9, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Brand New at The Fillmore

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Rakim at Amos’ Southend

Comedians Butch and Skeeter at Wine Up

Tearing Down The Wall reception at UNC-Charlotte

Grand Imperial Poetry Night at SK Netcafe

Today’s Top 5: Friday

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 6, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Here and Now exhibition at Joie Lassiter Gallery

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•  Paranormal Investigators Convention at Ramada Airport South and Conference Center

Eyes of the Elders CD release party at Snug Harbor

The Lady’s Coffee exhibition at The Art House

Charlotte Comedy Theater at Prevue Music Hall

Today’s Top 5: Thursday

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 5, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum at Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre

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Innovative Works at Booth Playhouse

Captured! By Robots at Milestone

NoDa Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Prevue

MFA Alumni Reading at Queens University

Today’s Top 5: Wednesday

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 4, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Author Ron Rash to sign Serena at Park Road Books

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The Good Doctor at Winthrop University

Get To Know The Show: South Pacific at Duke Energy Theatre

Mastodon at The Fillmore

The Ties That Bind exhibition at The Light Factory

Today’s Top 5: Tuesday

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 3, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Gemini at Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker

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Thomas Friedman at Davidson College

Hymns at Snug Harbor

Karaoke at Fox and Hound in Huntersville

Interpreting Wabi-Sabi exhibition at Hodges Taylor Gallery

Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week, Nov. 3-8

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

As the headline suggests, here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte — from stand-up to improv to sketch comedy and more. For a complete listing of all comedy visit www.CharlotteComedyLIVE.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 3
* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 7 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner Frankie Paul.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ 704-895-1782 ~ $10

Thursday, Nov. 5
* NoDa Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Prevue Music Hall at 8 p.m.
Join host Mike Buczek as he brings you this weekly stand-up showcase featuring Charlotte’s best up-and-coming stand-up talent.
Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ No Cover

Friday, Nov. 6
* Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv at 8 p.m.
Short form shows similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ $10

Saturday, Nov. 7
* KEM and Friends Def Comedy at 8 p.m.
An evening of def comedy with Kem and his friends.
Ovens Auditorium ~ 2700 East Independence Blvd. ~ Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 ~ $45.50

Sunday, Nov. 8
* Chuckleheads Improv Fundraiser for Victoria Foundation at 7 p.m.
Victoria Martinsen is a 6-year-old who is battling cancer. Money raised by this event goes directly to Victoria and Victoria’s family. For more information, visit www.helpvictoria.org.
Sandtrap Bar & Billiards ~ 1923 Westinghouse Blvd. ~ Proceeds go to charity

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Today’s Top 5: Monday

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 2, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Film screening of Psycho at ImaginOn

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Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse

Speak A Latte at PJ’s Coffee & Lounge

The Monday Nite Allstars at Double Door Inn

• Karaoke at Dixie’s Tavern

Today’s Top 5: Friday

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 30, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

The Haunted Mill at 6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

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Dr. Cornel West at Knight Theater

Stand-up comedian Johnny Gemini at Alive

80’s Fab-O-Ween at Apostrophe Lounge

Halloween Creep-A-Thon at Scorpio’s

Today’s Top 5: Thursday

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Oct. 29, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Steve Morse Band at Neighborhood Theatre

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The Woman In Black at Theatre Charlotte

Habitual Ritual Presents Haloweelarious III at Cabo Fish Taco

Halloween drive-in movie screening of Friday the 13th at Winthrop University

Discussion and signing of Miracle on the Hudson at Joseph-Beth Booksellers