New York

8 Broke-Ass New York Summer Traditions
About 20 years ago Michael Jordan was winning his second NBA championship, people used beepers to stay in contact efficiently, and riots broke out in Los Angeles after the Rodney King verdict. Nowadays LeBron is just winning his first NBA Championship, people have smartphones that can keep them updated on

Ticket Giveaway: SPANYC with Rebeca Vallejo & Mar Sala Band @ Drom
When one thinks of Spanish music, images of flamenco dancers, lacey fans and other exotic imagery come to mind. Well obviously the genre spans far beyond cliché, especially when filtered through the modern music scene of New York. Proving what traditional Spanish music can sound like when filtered through a

Celebrate Seattle’s Best Coffee in Brooklyn with a FREE Cup of Coffee
Coffee lovers, rejoice!!! If you work, frequent or live near or around Downtown Brooklyn, then you’re in luck. Seattle’s Best Coffee has recently opened up their newest coffee shop on Livingston Street (at the corner of Bond Street). That’s not even the best part. As a welcome gift they’ll be

6 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life Without Spending a Cent
It’s amazing to spice up your sex life without spending a cent. If you want to take it a step further though, check out some of the wonderful sex toys and more at Good Vibrations. I’m gonna put it right out there: Me and my guy, we know how

Tropfest New York 2012 FREE at Bryant Park
Tropfest New York 2012 is in town this weekend at New York’s Bryant Park. The world’s largest short film festival hosted by Hugh Jackman will begin at 3pm, with live music/DJ’s performing before the main event. The short film competition will be judged by an industry and celebrity panel, beginning

Used Record Paradise at The Thing (plus comics and junk)
You enter to the sweet song of two metal-heads arguing about music. “Okay, name me one decent album in the last five years,” says one. “No, they’re all shit,” says the other. On your right, a white board details prices and policies. At the bottom, it reads “Dirty Looks Free.”

BODYFUN: Exercise and Meditation through Dance
My recommendation for Wednesday, June 27th: Step 1: Put on those sweat pants or shorts or whatever the hell you want, and get over to the Body Actualized Center at 9 pm. Step 2: Feel slightly awkward and overly concerned with not looking like an idiot for approximately two minutes.

Have Some Mexican Food in Style at Pedro’s Kitchen and Brew
I stumbled upon this hidden gem about a month ago after spending about an hour rummaging through trash cans for food. Sad, I know, but I had little money on me and a half-eaten panini was not going to suffice. (Please don’t judge me for being a fat-ass, as well