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NYC Pop Fest 2012 FREE at Spike Hill

Many, many years ago at a time when …

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BA of the Week: Randy Walker aka, Carletta Sue Kay

Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not.

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Get Trashed at Brooklyn’s Trash Bar

Andrew W.K would refer to this place as …

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A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 2

Hey guys! It’s Monday, and that totally sucks, …

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BA of the Week: Alexandra Naughton

Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not.

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A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 2

Hey guys! It’s Monday, and that totally sucks, …

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3rd Ward’s FREE Sixth Annual Birthday BBQ

Live music, delicious food, educational workshops and live …

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A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 1

Welcome to Never Never Land Portland: the city …

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It’s Getting Hot. Go To Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden.

With the weather beginning to hit the early …

Stirring up Dinner

Broke-Ass Mom Chicken Broth

Nothing says Broke-Ass Mom more than homemade straight …

Booze

The-Trash-Bar

Get Trashed at Brooklyn’s Trash Bar

Andrew W.K would refer to this place as …

portland-oregan

A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 2

Hey guys! It’s Monday, and that totally sucks, …

portland

A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 1

Welcome to Never Never Land Portland: the city …

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21 Bar: A Broke-Ass Guy’s Dream

Are you a broke-ass? Are you a guy? …

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It’s Getting Hot. Go To Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden.

With the weather beginning to hit the early …

Arts and Culture

portland-oregan

A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 2

Hey guys! It’s Monday, and that totally sucks, …

3rd-Ward-sixth-Anniverary

3rd Ward’s FREE Sixth Annual Birthday BBQ

Live music, delicious food, educational workshops and live …

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FREE Guided Tours of the High Line Every Tuesday

The High Line is a pretty great place …

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A Scumbag’s Guide to Portland – Part 1

Welcome to Never Never Land Portland: the city …

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Detritus Splendors Opening Reception FREE At Muriel Guépin Gallery

“One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure.” In …

Sex and Dating

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An Ode to Guys with Potbellies

Straight ladies and gay gents:  think about what …

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Broke-Ass Fun: Dog-Watching (It’s Like Bird Watching, But Way Less Lame)

Living in a big city can be a …

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Notes on a Nerd’s First Hardcore Show

Last weekend, I went to my first-ever hardcore …

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Win a Butthole Bear! Yes, You Read That Right!

Whether you are for or against the day …

Life Magazine V-J Day

Alternative Broke-Ass Valentine’s Dates in NYC

This Valentine’s Day, you want to impress your …

Shopping, Style and Beauty

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For the Love of Slutty Grandmas

Recently, I posted this as my Facebook status: …

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BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Spring 2012

We have a Do-It-Yourself section here at Broke-Ass …

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Dude, Go Visit The Little Lebowski Shop

Not far from Washington Square Park in Greenwich …

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Win a Messenger Bag from Chrome!!

Since antiquity people have had to figure out ways to carry their possessions. While the things you carry around (computer, books, The Hitachi Magic Wand) may be different from your ancient ancestors or even from what Tim O’Brien carried, the principle remains the same: you gotta get your shit from Point A to Point B.

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Broke-Ass Mom Buys a Baby Carrier

Last week my son and I hitched a …

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DIY: Coasters

Much like bookmarks and ashtrays, coasters are the …

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DIY: Mason Jar Crafts

One of the essential things to have in …

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DIY: Ticket Stub Crafts

It was bound to happen eventually. After all …

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How to Celebrate a “Friend-a-Versary” (You Know, Like an Anniversary, Except with People You Don’t Smooch)

I’m a big ol’ fan of celebrations: parties, …

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DIY: Playing Card Crafts

There was a period in time when I …