The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City: A Native New Yorker's Secrets of Living the Good Life-for Free!
Completely revised and updated, stuffed with attitude and humor, The Original Cheap Bastard reveals even more great finds for visitors and natives alike:\ \ How to land a low-cost apartment in a luxury building—without paying a broker’s feeWhere to find half-price meals and free food, including coffee, sushi, and pub grubHow to gain free entrance to plays, concerts, museums, and television tapingsWhere to find free classes in anything from yoga to small business developmentWhen and...
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This book catalogs the endless free opportunities available in the Big Apple, from theater, concerts, and museums to yoga classes, haircuts, and massages--for native and visiting cheapskates alike. Brooklyn Parent Magazine The $14.95 you spend on this book will be recouped in no time
Acknowledgments xiIntroduction: The Land of the Free xiiiEntertainment in New York 1Theater: Free Speech 3Volunteer Ushering 4Cheap Seats 17Just Plain Free Theater 19Free Will(iam): Free Theater in the Parks 23Music: Of Free I Sing 25Rock, Pop, Folk, and Alternative 26Jazz and Blues 29Classical Music 32Outdoor Summer Concerts 35Film: Cheap Shots 43Chart: Free Movies by the Week (Year-Round) 44Chart: Free Movies by the Week (Summer) 45Free Flicks 45Better than the Book 53Television Tapings: Public Access 55Comedy: Cheap Jokes 61Chart: Comedy by the Week 62Dance: Free Expression 66Watching It 67Doing It 69So You Want to Be a Dancer: Work-Study Dance Classes 71Magic: Cheap Tricks 74Living in New York 77Food: On the House 79Happy Hours 80Free Samples: ASampling 86Eat Late, Eat Cheap! 93Wine Tastings: Cheap Drunk 96Chart: Wine Tastings by the Week 98Hair, Beauty, and Massage: Free-Style 106Product Testing Centers 107Hair Salons 108Beauty Schools 113Massage 116Makeup 117Real Estate: This Land Is Your Land 119Low-Rent, No-Fee Apartments 120Children and Teens: Olli Olli Oxen Free 124After-School Programs 125Arts and Crafts 126Films 130Sports and Games 134Health Insurance 137Museums 137Stores for the Fun of It 139Storytelling 140Education: Cents-Less Smarts 145Arts 146Food and Wine 150Mind 152Body 156Spirit 158Health and Medical: Live Free or Die 161To Your Health: Free Clinics 162Whatever Ails You: Clinical Studies 162HHC to the Rescue 165Depression/Mental Health Studies and Clinical Trials 167STD Clinics 168Fitness, Fun, and Games: Cheap Thrills 170Park It Here! Parks Offering a Variety of Activities 171Recreation Centers 173Skating, Biking, and Running 174Boating 178Everybody In! Public Pools 179Beaches 182Libraries: Free Access 185Research Centers 186Private Libraries 188Newspapers: The Free Press 192Furniture and Household Goods: One Man's Trash 197Map: Manhattan Trash/Treasure Pick-up Days 198Favorite Finds 199Curbside Shopping Tips 200Shopping: A Tale of Two Streets 20332nd Street: Bargain Paradise 20417th Street: First in Secondhand 204Pets: Canine, Feline, Bottom Line 207Low-Cost Pet Care and Adoptions 208Pet Postings 210Exploring New York 213Walking Tours: The Freedom Trail 214Chart: Walking Tours by the Week 215Travel: Free-Wheelin' 225Getting Around New York 226Getting Out of New York 227The Train to the Plane 229Gardens and Gardening: Dirt Cheap 232Public Gardens 233Gardening Education 235Community Gardens 236Art Galleries: Show Me the Monet 238Chelsea 239Soho 242Williamsburg, Brooklyn 244Other Galleries and Shows Around New York 246Museums: Free to See 249Always Free 250Chart: Free or Pay-What-You-Wish Days at Museums 253Sometimes Free 256Museums with Suggested Donations 262Zoos: Born Free 263Appendixes 265Romance: Sweet Nothings 265Parades: Gratis Gatherings 270Public Library Branch Locations 276New York City Recreation Centers 282Index 287About the Author 298
\ From Barnes & NobleSociety of American Travel Writers - Gold Award for Best Guide Book, 2002-2003\ \ \ \ \ Brooklyn Parent MagazineThe $14.95 you spend on this book will be recouped in no time\ \ \ Chicago TribuneThe last word on living well and cheaply in the Big Apple - and, no, it is not an oxymoron. — June Sawyers\ \ \ \ \ Frommer's Budget Travel MagazineA penny-pincher's nirvana-it's as if we wrote it!\ \ \ \ \ New York Public Radio WNYC, New York Public RadioA book that reinforces one of the classic family values that New Yorkers hold dear, never pay retail. — Brian Lehrer\ \ \ \ \ Publisher's WeeklyBrings on attitude and humor in its revelations of how to obtain assorted freebies\ \ \ \ \ The Boston GlobeThere are a lot of ideas worth considering...Plenty of attractions for the casual visitor. — Richard P. Carpenter\ \ \ \ \ The Denver PostBut does it work? You Bet... Grader hilariously dissects the city to come up with his innovative money savers. — John Deiner\ \ \ \ \ The New York PostA thoroughly impressive roundup of freebies and cheapies found throughout the boroughs. — Pucci Meyer McGill\ \
