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29 May 2015

Introducing Broke-Ass Book Club — Book #1 — ‘Darkside’ – by Tom Stoppard

“I want to read more.” Who doesn’t? But for a million reasons, it just doesn’t happen. Reading is like exercise: when you’re out of practice, it can be hard to get started. There are so many distractions. As readers (or lapsed readers), we need support. We need a book club. What

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29 May 2015

Eighteen Tunes to Screw To

This story was originally published on Broke Ass Stuart’s Goddamn Website five years ago. Here, it’s been updated and also includes a Spotify link. Cue up the entire playlist with a single click: Eighteen Tunes to Screw To And stay tuned for a follow-up list the next week or two.

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28 May 2015

THIS WEEK’S TOP EVENTS | 5/28 – 6/3 | SAN FRANCISCO + NEW YORK |

Rad Upcoming SF Events BottleRock Music Festival THU. 05/28 | 5:00PM @ NAPA VALLEY EXPOSITION 3 days of lusty music acts: Portugal, Robert Plant, Sister Sparrow, Avett Brothers and Imagine Dragons. Vessel Closing Party w/ Local All Stars FRI. 05/29 | 10:00PM @ VESSEL After eight-years of being a staple

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28 May 2015

Can You Go Without Shopping For 30 Days?

Let’s face it, we probably all shop a little too much and it can cause all kinds of problems. It fills up our landfills, creates a huge carbon footprint, and don’t forget, it makes us perpetually broke. So, what about committing to not buying anything new for 30 days? Except of course food, beer, and…other ‘necessary perishables’,

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27 May 2015

This Weekend in NYC: Swing Bands and Retro-Pop, oh my!

This weekend, retro-pop singer Joanne Weaver brings her exciting style to NYC at The Wooly! photo credit: Joe Tanis Photography “Joanne Weaver, will perform at The Wooly on May 30, 2015 in support of her second album, Interstellar Songbook II, set to release June 2, 2015. Weaver and her band

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26 May 2015

Ask A Grown Up: Help Me Find A Date!

What’s up, Broke-Asses? So you know… I hated dating. As I mentioned in last week’s column, I am married. In addition to the obvious perks of being married to Paul the Sexy as Fuck British Comedian (TM), one of the things that makes me most grateful to be a married

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23 May 2015

8 Enjoyable NYC Meals for $8

NYC can be a bitch especially when you’re strapped for cash waiting for your paycheck and starving it. When I lived in Greenpoint I knew everywhere I could get a sandwich for cheap. Avoiding fast food can be tough as you’re counting quaters and convinced the only option is taquitos from

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19 May 2015

Ask A Grown Up: Ex Sex And How To Avoid Dating Assholes

Good afternoon, Broke-Asses! So, here’s something personal about me: I’m married. To an awesome guy who loves me and treats me well and encourages me to follow my dreams. His name is Paul. He is British (ie: sexy as fuck) and my very favorite person in the world, besides my

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