New York

Celebrating Two Years in New York City: A Look Back at the Time I Got Punched on the Subway
Not to get all promote-y or anything, but in Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in New York City (read it!), he compares NYC to a girl who you constantly chase, but is ultimately out of your league. I totally get this statement, but for me, New York City is

Piper’s Kilt Bar in Inwood
If you ever find yourself around the Inwood section of Upper Manhattan, starving and looking to have yourself a drink, head over to Piper’s Kilt. This Irish restaurant & bar is the perfect cozy spot to snuggle in while you’re hiding from the heartless winter and its bitter wind gusts.

FREE Badminton at Open House Gallery’s Indoor Park
Ah, there’s nothing I love more than a relaxing afternoon in the park. Basking in the sun like a lizard on a rock, creepily cat-calling all of the cute dogs on walks (“Hey, you! Check out that strut! Ooh, I like that smile!”), and wearing my one pair of workout

South’s: Where to dump your girlfriend. And have fries!
Visitors, even natives, to the city are constantly searching for the right place for special occasions. Where’s the perfect lighting for a proposal? Which brunch restaurant have children’s menus? Can I get a birthday reservation at that Indian restaurant for Saturday?

A Movie You Need to Watch Right Now: “Velvet Goldmine”
“Although what you are about to see is a work of fiction, it should nevertheless be played at maximum volume.” This is the opening graphic (and allusion to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust) from the 1998 film “Velvet Goldmine.” And every time I watch it, this prompts me to knock the

Foul: FREE Movie Screening At Littlefield
Littlefield in Park Slope is a cozy, hidden gem for special events. Art hangs on the walls, a small bar is open for visitors and there’s a stage area for performances and whatnot. The space can seatt up to 100 people, give or take. This Saturday, January 14th, Littlefield will

BA of the Week – Academic Editor Kate Garklavs
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.

Broke-Ass Band Interview: BLACK TAXI
Formed in Brooklyn in 2007, BLACK TAXI, comprised of Ezra Huleatt (vocals/keys/trumpet), Bill Mayo (guitar/vocals/triangle), Krisanan Soponpong (bass), and Jason Holmes (drums/vocals), has drawn comparisons to the Talking Heads, Franz Ferdinand and Modest Mouse, but their “grit-pop” sound and energetic style are entirely their own.”People who see live music like