Good morning, Burlington.

Various local groups plan MLK events from Jan.

18 to Jan. 29 with a Burlington City Hall remembrance featuring keynote Alhassan Susso on Jan. 18, a convocation at St. Michael’s College, Champlain College activities beginning Jan. 19, and a UVM keynote on Jan. 29 (food donations requested).

GameStop is closing two locations this week in Williston and at Champlain Centre Mall; customers in Vermont are directed to shop at the South Burlington store in University Mall and New Yorkers at Consumer Square.

A location in Rutland remains open.

Local venues like the Flynn and Vermont Comedy Club will host 13 comedy shows in Burlington — plus one in Essex Junction this year — featuring comics from Michael Blaustein to Nick Offerman.

Performances span Jan. 15 to Sept. 20, with Weird Al Yankovic scheduled for July 24.

Vermont’s Commissioner of Health said that despite new CDC guidelines reducing recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, the state will keep its current schedule supported by pediatric groups + parents are advised to consult trusted healthcare providers for accurate vaccine information.

The Better Business Bureau reported a spike in weight-loss scams using deepfakes to promote unprescribed GLP-1 treatments, urging Burlington residents to verify telehealth providers and consult doctors (reports peaked in late 2025) before any purchase.

Viewers in South Burlington can re-watch last week's best plays on NBC5 and vote for the Play of the Week until 8 p.m. tomorrow, Jan.

8; the winner will be announced at 11 p.m. Light snow is expected today with 1+3 inches falling and slick travel possible.

Emil Wakim Live

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Emil Wakim at Vermont Comedy Club.

Nico Suave & the Mothership Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Rock is alive with Nico Suave & the Mothership, hailing from Burlington VT.

Emil Wakim Live

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $101 — Emil Wakim brings laughter to Burlington with his unforgettable comedy performance.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026

6:30 PM – 12:00 AM — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience adrenaline-fueled action and breathtaking landscapes from around the world.