Good morning, Oklahoma City! In today’s edition: MLK Day Parade, new medical marijuana rules, Jerry Seinfeld, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

A community celebration awaits: Oklahoma City’s MLK Day Parade, the nation’s third-largest, will be in downtown Oklahoma City on January 19, hosted by the OKC MLK Alliance, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr — get all the details.

Rules reshape cannabis medicine: Oklahoma’s new medical marijuana law requires extra physician education and reinforces OMMA registration. A Broken Arrow owner says it could improve patient care as businesses adjust to OMMA changes — learn what the law requires.

Transparency enforcement gains momentum: Oklahoma’s Attorney General has logged over 220 open records complaints after launching a portal following House Bill 2163 becoming law in May. Many target state agencies, with most from the public — see the complaint breakdown.

Joint effort highlights rising need: Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch partners with Sisu Youth Services, urging support for homeless youth after the holidays, with 163 youth unsheltered or in shelters, an 81 percent increase since 2020 — see how you can help.

Commuters face shifting routes: ODOT has warned traffic disruptions will continue through 2026 as highway work narrows I-40 at I-44 and I-240, with I-42 off-ramps at N.W. 10th St. shut and local streets affected — see affected roads and detours.

High-stakes operation overhead: Oklahoma City firefighters rescued a worker from the top of a billboard after a medical emergency, using a high-profile rescue system. The patient was taken to a hospital — get all the details.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🌀 Artistic Quilling @ Mustang Recreation Center | Monday (1/12) at 5:30 PM – Trade doomscrolling for paper curls at the Active Adult Center in Mustang Town Center, where you will learn artistic quilling and leave with a picture frame you made. It is $15, supplies included, two sessions to fit your schedule, morning or evening. Grown-ups only, obviously.

🔬 Storytime Science @ Science Museum Oklahoma | Tuesday (1/13) at 10:30 AM – At Science Museum Oklahoma, Storytime Science pairs a read-aloud with a hands-on experiment, so the kids learn while you finish a coffee that’s actually hot. Expect slime, bubbles, and tiny goggles, all happily contained indoors. Smart fun, zero glitter explosions, high odds of naps.

🎪 Afrique en Cirque @ OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater | Tuesday (1/13) at 7:30 PM – If your idea of a circus is stale popcorn and sad balloons, recalibrate. Kalabanté’s Afrique en Cirque brings live West African rhythms, traditional dance, and jaw-dropping acrobatics, including human pyramids. It’s electric, heartfelt, and way more riveting than rewatching that streaming show.

🖼 ArtNow: Materials and Boundaries @ Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | Thursday (1/15) at 5:30 PM – Curious how Oklahoma looks through artists’ eyes? OETA and Oklahoma Contemporary host gallery talks and a Gallery America screening on place, self, and our red-dirt identity, featuring seven standout locals. Thoughtful conversation, familiar faces, and, best of all, free admission.

🚤 The OKC Boat & RV Show 2026 @ Oklahoma State Fair | Friday (1/16) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re boat-curious or ready to trade up, this show corrals dealers from across Oklahoma with new pontoons, tri-toons, fishing boats, and gleaming RVs. Stock up on outdoor must-haves, then start plotting weekends at Hefner, Thunderbird, or anywhere with a ramp.

⛸ Devon on Ice @ Myriad Botanical Gardens | Friday (1/16) at 3:00 PM – Lace up and glide across 5,500 square feet of real ice, then warm up with seasonal bites and something to sip. It’s that park-like glow we love, all glittering lights, chilly cheeks, and just enough wobble to justify another cocoa.

🎤 Jerry Seinfeld @ Civic Center Music Hall | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Jerry Seinfeld swings through town with that perfectly neurotic, observational comedy that made you laugh at cereal, socks, and airplane snacks. Expect crisp jokes about life’s tiny annoyances, sharp timing, and zero fluff. If you quote the show, consider this your tune-up.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 51°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind 2 to 9 mph.

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