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. Wanna be a Broke-Ass of the Week?  Holler at us here and we’ll send you the questionnaire. Our featured Broke-Ass this week might

With a multiplex on the way and a recently opened art-house theater, it seems like Williamsburg residents will no longer have to hop on the L train to fulfill their cinema needs. But more theaters does not always equal more options. After all,  multiplexes tend to play more wide-release films

Lighting is an often overlooked item in the house ‘“ which is a pity because you can easily upgrade any fugly lampshade with a fierce base. Even hanging lights can be covered or altered to look better with your favorite rug (you know, it really ties the room together). Plus,

“If you come and don’t have massive fun, FREE CHICKEN FINGERS ON US.” Well, now, I’m not going to say no to that, are you? That’s part of the self-assured invitation from the World Record Appreciation Society, who are gonna throw it down and create some legends (well, hopefully) tonight

As the city flirts every so often with the mainstream and homogeny, that which makes us different becomes all the more dear- which requires some upkeep. Since 1979 the Lyon- Martin Clinic has been one of the most dependable caretakers for those whom mainstream medicine has deemed non-priorities. If you

Last week we pointed you to Waterbar for cheap oysters, but if you’re allergic to shellfish or something you might want to check out tomorrow’s epic (ugh, sorry) Happy Hour at Waterbar’s sister restaurant next door: Epic Roasthouse. From 3 – 6:30 p.m. you’ll be able to take in waterfront

Tomorrow is a special day for two reasons. 1. It’s National Chocolate Cake Day. 2. The writers of the Colbert Report performing Seize the Mustard, an improv show. That’s right, the people who are the brains of the show are emerging from their writer’s cave to do a long form