So the ’00’s sucked, huh?  Aside from a few nice things that happened in my personal life and probably yours too, I (and apparently a lot of economists and sociologists) think it’s safe to say that this decade was pretty much the worst in living memory.  Instead of the fire

We all see our friends do a lot of crazy and embarrassing things on New Year’s, but as a non-drinker, I actually remember it all the next day (much to the chagrin of my friends). In case you get a little too crazy this year, and life imitates art (and

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

Recently, Stuart and Kate gave you some tips on how to travel cheaply which were all very helpful, but since I’m about to scoot off on a little holiday travel of my own, I thought I’d share some of my own cheap ways to get the most out of your

Let’s see.  What does one need after a day of wanton gluttony?  How about a steady diet of diuretics? Yay! If you’re one of those masochists that enjoys the bloodbath that is shopping the day after Thanksgiving, than you’ll be thrilled to know that Dunkin’ Donuts is ready to set-up

It’s that time of year kids!  Time for two of the more contentious festivals in the city:  The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade (aka Columbus Day Parade) and Fleet Week! Military grandstanding and attending celebrations named after an ambitious sailor who initiated mass genocide may not rank high in a

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition does a lot of things for the biking community.  To name just a few, they put on all sorts of weekly rides and annual events (like Bike to Work Day), they advocate for improved street maintenance, better bike accommodations on the Bay’s streets, bridges and

Many moons ago, when I first wandered through DUMBO, I recall being struck by the strange space arrangement and the unique energy of this neighborhood.  Pancaked between, around, and underneath the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and situated on the water with a stunning view of lower Manhattan, today’s DUMBO has

If you like records (or like people who like records), Shakey’s Record Fair is your Mecca!  This record fair, held 4-6 times a year on weeknights, takes into consideration that Friday and Sat evenings and weekend mornings – the times when most fairs are held – are the absolute worst