I think we should all take a moment to thank black market rogues and permit-less street vendors for the biz model now being used by pop-up shops. The difference is these stores are evading large financial commitments, whereas counterfeiters and shawarma slingers are ducking the armed arm of the law.

Today kicks off Bryant Park’s Word for Word, a series of free events where authors and celebrities who write will speak about their recent projects.  It actually started Saturday with a thing about Children’s Books, but those don’t count. As you eat a”wholesome” salad with chickenless chicken that was just

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

Art museums are great and all, but in NYC they are always mobbed and usually charge admission.  But the truth is, any motivated broke-ass fool can cobble together a few quarters for the suggested admission at the Met or hit up the Free Saturdays at Brooklyn Museum. The real challenge

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.

While walking around I clicked photos of all the strange shit I came across in NY, so I figured I’d share them with you. Wandering New York is definitely one of the best FREE things you can do in the world.

If you’re mother is not in New York, you can escape the day with a skype call and an e-card from BlueMountain and laugh all the way to the bank.  Then cry at the bank when you realize you still have no money. Then, go home and watch the Married

From the same people who brought you a cookie, chili, and bacon takedown comes the Tofu Takedown.  It may seem like a bold departure from previous events, but remember, soy ain’t all good. Or maybe the corn interests are striking back. Anyway, $10 will get you a sampling of all

Sometimes when I’m eating or drinking free things  I feel a slight prick of guilt.  Usually, it’s nothing a quick cognitive pummeling can’t beat into submission.   I’m not talking about big catered events or hand outs from big brand  sponsors.  Hell, I’ll water the plants with Stoli O (not really,