Good morning, Tulsa! In today’s edition: SNAP candy and soda ban, Ethan Hawke’s crime drama, Johnny Polygon’s audience-cooked show, 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.

Grocery benefits shift ahead: Oklahoma will remove candy and soft drinks from SNAP on February 15 as stores and customers prepare, with a Tulsa grocer touting double up and produce matches amid lingering questions — learn about options and changes.

Community Adoption Event @ Fetch Social Club | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – An easygoing adoption afternoon at Fetch Social Club, featuring Animal Aid of Tulsa, the since-1961 pros at daily miracles. Grab a drink, pet some overachievers, and chat fostering, volunteering, or adding a four-legged coworker who will never schedule a Zoom — see the event listing.

Gritty Tulsa crime drama: Ethan Hawke’s series The Lowdown is streaming on Hulu and Disney+, earning a 98% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and landing top 10 in over 25 countries, with Kyle MacLachlan co-starring — get all the details.

New path to college affordability: Tulsa Community College launched the TCC Advantage Scholarship for seniors at select high schools in northeastern Oklahoma, covering one year of tuition and required fees, with county residency required — see eligibility and coverage details.

Burrito fix, sorted: When the craving hits, Tacos Don Francisco rolls hefty, no-drama burritos alongside tacos, tortas, and pupusas, keeping everyone happy. Midweek friendly, it delivers flavor-first plates that leave you full, content, and questioning that sad desk lunch… dependable, unfussy, exactly what you wanted.

Dinner cooked by audience: Johnny Polygon is bringing his new one-man show EVERYTHING’S FINE to Spotlight Theatre, mixing storytelling, stand-up, and live music. The January 30 and 31 performances sold out within three days — read the full story.

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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💚 NAMI Tulsa Fundraiser Night @ Ted’s Café Escondido | Tuesday (1/13) at 5:00 PM – If you need an excuse to polish off enchiladas for a cause, this is it. Flash the flyer or this Facebook event at Ted’s, and 10% goes to NAMI Tulsa; dine in, call in to-go, and skip the line with Yelp. Delivery apps don’t count.

🎤 SoundVOX and more @ Kismet Collective | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Think you can’t sing? This voice yoga class uses humming, toning, and chanting to shake off stress and tune you back to yourself. No talent show, just neighbors, mats, and a calming sound bath at the end. Second and fourth Tuesdays, $15, chairs available.

🀄 Maple Ridge Grocer X The Mahjong Social Club @ Maple Ridge Grocer | Wednesday (1/14) – Whether you know your pungs from your chows, or just live for the clack of tiles, this mashup delivers. The Mahjong Social Club teams up with Maple Ridge Grocer for friendly competition and a one-night shared menu. Good neighbors, great bites, and bragging rights.

⏳ 24 Hours of Wonder + Contours of Time @ Living Arts of Tulsa | Wednesday (1/14) at 12:00 PM – Living Arts goes full tilt with 24 Hours of Wonder plus Contours of Time, a daylong dive into art, sound, and the slippery idea of time. Expect installations, performances, and surprises that reward lingering, plus coffee for those who stopped pretending they stay out late.

🌉 Travels With Tulsans – Bosphorus Beauty: Sights of Istanbul @ Rudisill Regional Library | Wednesday (1/14) at 12:10 PM – Cabin fever calls for armchair travel, so this week’s library series heads to Istanbul, the ageless, two-continent beauty brimming with history, monuments, and bustling bazaars. Prefer couch class? George Moudry leads, you sip and daydream, and Zoom is yours via [email protected].

🎂 Dolly Parton’s Birthday Storytime @ Hardesty Regional Library | Thursday (1/15) at 11:00 AM – Dolly turns 80, and the library is throwing a sweet storytime in her honor, sequins optional. Bring the grandkids for Dolly-themed songs, stories, a simple craft, and party favors, plus a nod to her Imagination Library, because the queen loves books as much as rhinestones.

🧵 January 2026 Stitching Getaway @ The Silver Needle | Friday (1/16) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of a wild weekend is letting the stash see daylight, The Silver Needle has you covered. Two days of no classes, just stitching, snacks, and door prizes for $50. Space is tight, so reserve, bring projects, and come one weekend or several.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 51°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 47°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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