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Columbia University School of the Arts presents FREE Pop Up Concert Series TONIGHT
The Miller Theater at Columbia University holds a proud reputation of being the leading pioneer in music presentation throughout New York City. With a strong dedication towards the production of unique events, the Miller Theater continues to provide innovative programming, which include dance, contemporary and early music, jazz, opera, and

Screw Love: The Broke-Ass Anti-Valentine’s Day Round-Up
There’s nothing quite like a slew of glittery cardboard hearts, strategically plastered throughout the lifeless windows of New York City’s retail stores, prepping themselves for that one day in February. There isn’t another imitation holiday that can arrogantly compete, nothing else that simply screams out: commercialized holiday bastardizing the idea

How to have an epic Broke-Ass Valentine’s Day
They say that Valentine’s Day started to celebrate Saint Valentine of Rome, martyred in 269 AD, then became a sensation in 1797 when a British publisher issued romantic verses for young lovers…

The Life of an Improv Wife
In the belly of a dark theater in Queens, an audience member shouts, “Fortune!” In response, seven grown men, ranging in age and style of dress, move together in synchronous motions. Gazing into crystal balls fluidly morphs into the movement of surgeons snapping on sterile gloves. Now they’re floating on

Lazy? Broke? Need to Lose 5 Pounds?
Before you dismiss this article as the blog equivalent of a late night infomercial from which you’ll probably end up spending at least $75 on “miracle” makeup powder (I’m looking at you, Bare Escentuals), hear me out. I recently found myself on the pudgier side of the scale (THANKS holidays,

FREE Late Night Basement Show w/ Chris Rose at Legion Bar
There’s something nostalgic about sitting in a basement. It reminds you of home. It’s relaxing. You almost feel as if you’re hiding from the world. Well, if you’re reading this, you’re not a home anymore. You’re living in a brutal city with high prices, five of the weirdest people you

BYOB in New York City – Part 1: Manhattan’s Bhatti Indian Grill
The acronym BYOB predates the millennial generation but is perhaps the quintessential millennial concept. Not kids and not really adults, no longer satisfied with getting drunk at home on cheap booze but not holding down the type of job that affords frequent dinners with $50 bottles of wine. The BYOB

Fortress of Attitude’s FREE Comedy Rock Show Tonight!
New York-based comedy rock group and sketch video crew, Fortress of Attitude, is inviting every Broke-Ass with a sense of humor, an ear for music and a taste for the unpredictable to come down to their pad on this frigid Friday night in New York City. The hilarious collective is