The good folks at Flavorpill say “Called ‘œthe thinking man’s guitar hero’ (The New Yorker), Grammy-nominated guitarist Gary Lucas is best known as the front man of Gods and Monsters and co-composer of Jeff Buckley’s anthem ‘œGrace.’ Catch him at BAMcafé Live with renowned Spanish author and spoken word artist

Why don’t I ever learn my lesson?  If I want to see a show, I should buy tickets at the moment they go on sale.  Instead, I put it off, put it off, put it off, the show invariably sells out, and I pout and bitch about the unfairness of

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

This piece originally appeared in Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in New York City Have you ever come across someone who is such a total fucking asshole, that they’re proud of being an asshole? In fact, they’re so proud of being one and doing such overtly asshole-ish things, that they

Through the Intercession of Imbeciles I Love A Parade was a song written explicitly with San Francisco in mind, and few are as adept at embracing the city of yore, kinda today and maybe tomorrow than the St. Stupid’s Day Parade. Stupidity licks at our heels these days as often

It’s possible that lately, Drew Barrymore has been saying really obnoxious and “controversial” things to promote her production company’s projects.  But more than likely, she’s just a complete moron who, in true moron style, takes herself way seriously.  I guess what irks me the most about her soundbites is that

As you may have noticed the weather is fickle.  If we are lucky, soon Mother Nature will realize it is time for the onset of spring.  Until the weather is more consistent in the real world, transport yourself to a happy, warm place temporarily.  A place with lush vegetation’a place

This and more can be found in my book Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply. Paying rent can be super expensive, so I figure, if sleeping out in the wilderness was good enough for your ancestors, then it’s good enough for you. Get yourself a tent and some camping gear

Oh, hi there Etsy! What are you up to on Thursday? What’s that? You’re having a Craft Event at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco? Stellar! It’s free for students and a measly $5 for non-students? There’s live music and free* beer? Hooray! Etsy (aka the