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

• The Architect of an Education exhibition at Hodges Taylor Gallery

• Shear Madness at Stage Door Theater

• Tosco house party open mic at The Evening Muse

• Pop Life at Apostrophe Lounge

• Harry Egypt’s Extreme Karaoke Challenge at Milestone

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Tuesdays are almost as bad as Mondays. It’s still early in the week, and that … sucks. Oh well, you can laugh about it (or not) at Lake Norman Comedy Zone. Comedian Matt Davis will perform tonight and you can expect he’ll be double-dipping in off-the-wall topics and taboos, as well as funny material from his latest CD, titled Illegal, On Time, and Aroused. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Irish Pub is located at 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius.

Davis will also perform at Alive in NoDa on Fri., Sept. 4 and Sat., Sept. 5.

Watch Davis in action at a past performance in the video posted below.

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Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Sept. 1, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing

• Under the Sea film at Discovery Place’s IMAX

• Comedian Matt Davis at Lake Norman Comedy Zone

• Cornmeal at The Evening Muse

• Taboo Tuesday at SK Netcafe

• Touch One Tuesdays at Wine Up

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You don’t have to go all the way to India to celebrate its culture. In fact, Festival of India, held Uptown in the Q.C. this Sat., Sept 5 and Sun., Sept. 6, offers you a much cheaper alternative. The festival features arts and crafts, music and dancing, exhibits, and of course, authentic cuisine. If you’re like me and you love Indian food, this is the place to be — a variety of tasty treats from Indian restaurants in Charlotte and the surrounding area will be available for purchase (and eating!). $5 for admission; free for children under 10 years old. Festival starts at 12 p.m. Held at Belk Theater, which is located at 130 N. Tryon St.

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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, Sept. 1
* Taboo Tuesday Stand-up Open Mic at 9 p.m.
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. This show is Rated R. No content or language restrictions. Last call for comics to sign-up is at 9:30 p.m. All comics get 5 minutes.
SK Net Café ~ 1425 Elizabeth Ave. ~ $2

* Comedian Matt Davis at 8 p.m. Stand-up comedy with nationally touring comedian Matt Davis. Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Pub ~ 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ 704-995-2658 ~ $10

Wednesday, Sept. 2
* Laugh Out Loud Wednesdays Stand-Up Open Mic at 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Tasha Renee. Music by DJ Infinite.
Situations Lounge ~ 7801 University City Blvd. ~ Free before 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3
* Stand-Up Comedy at Gastonia Comedy Zone at 8 p.m.
Featuring nationally touring stand-up comedian Johnny Millwater.
Jack Rabbit’s ~ 1225 Union Rd. ~ 704-864-1966 ~ $10

Friday, Sept. 4
* Stand-up Comedy at Alive in NoDa at 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy with nationally touring comedian Matt Davis and DT Owens.
Alive ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ 704-930-2200 ~ $15

Saturday, Sept. 5
* Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 10 p.m.
Good humor by bad people. Funny at the Binary Level. Charlotte’s premiere sketch comedy troupe delights us with this epic show.
Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ~ 1118 Clement St. ~ 704-455-8542 ~ $10

* Stand-up Comedy at Alive in NoDa at 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy with nationally touring comedian Matt Davis and DT Owens.
Alive ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ 704-930-2200 ~ $15

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Another one of Charlotte Roller Girls’ intra-league championship bouts is set to take place at Bojangles’ Coliseum on Sunday, Aug. 30. This go-round, the Fraid Knots will take on the Cockpit Candies. But, wheel there be action? Of course, it’s roller derby. And don’t miss the Charlotte Roller Girls Bout After Party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Tickets are $4-$10. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the bout starts at 6 p.m. Bojangles’ Coliseum is located at 2700 East Independence Blvd.

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SouthPark’s “Movies Under The Stars” series at Symphony Park continues, with a film screening tonight. So, pack a blanket and/or lawn chair and make your way out for the one and only Kung Fu Panda. With a 42-foot screen projecting the film, you might even feel like you’re at a real movie theater. The event is free and since it’s held outside, you’ve also got the stars above (providing it isn’t cloudy). Of course, you do take the risk of getting bitten by a bug. Free. Pre-event activities happen from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and movie begins at dusk. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall is located at 4400 Sharon Rd.

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Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 28, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Death Under Cover at Grand Central Events

• Kung Fu Panda screening at Symphony Park

• MitOsis Live, featuring comedians Colby Davis and James Lee Walker II at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre

• Summer Sketch at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte

• AM at The Evening Muse

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Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Kung Fu Panda
Symphony Park
Tonight you can check out a film screening of Kung Fu Panda on the lawn of Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. And best of all, it’s free.

• Comedy Comedians Colby Davis and James Lee Walker II make up mitOsis live, a show aimed at laughter, happening at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre. more…

• Music The L.A. based group, known as AM is in town to bring its musical mix of sounds, from pop to soul, to the stage of The Evening Muse. more…

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Cedric The Entertainer
Ovens Auditorium
It’s show time at Ovens Auditorium and Cedric The Entertainer is in the house. Be prepared to be heavily entertained.

• Food Service is personable and food is made with loving care at Passion 8 Bistro. more…

• Comedy If an evening of sketch comedy is what you want, look no further. Summer Sketch at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is ready for some funny business with subjects ranging from Broadway to wrestling, fairytales to philosophy, and court TV to technology. more…

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Crüe Fest
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Crüe Fest, featuring bands like Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool, Charm City Devils and of course, Mötley Crüe is set to rock Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre today. Now, ain’t that a prescription to kick-start your heart?

• Sports Charlotte Roller Girls’ intra-league bout between the Fraid Knots and the Cockpit Candies happens tonight at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Wheel there be action? Of course, it’s roller derby. more…

• Theater The Color Purple, a moving musical presented by Oprah Winfrey, continues with its final performance at Belk Theater. more…

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Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Aug. 27, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

• Chickenfoot at Uptown Amphitheatre

• Ralphie May at McGlohon Theatre

• Hypnotist Tom DeLuca at Winthrop University

• Subaru River Jam at US National Whitewater Center

• Island Vibe Nights at The Attic

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