Extreme Bargains in NYC
Okay, it's not free but it really very truly cheap and worth it. We realize that not all things in New York City can be absolutely free. View comments.
How can you get original but cheap art? There's no better place than student art shows like Hunter College or Cooper Union. These schools usually introduce their MFA graduates to the art market with semi-yearly coming out parties. Other schools with student shows are Brooklyn College, City College, Columbia University, New York Academy of Art, NYU, Parson School of Design, Pratt Institute, and School of Visual Arts.
Antonio Prieto Salon Apprentice Program
127 West 20th Street New York NY 10011
(212) 255-3741
The salon offers haircut and color appointments at a fraction of the cost. See website for prices and times.
Asia Tui-Na Wholeness Center
Massages- $55 for 60 minutes and $90 for 90 minutes
37 E. 28th Street, Suite 800 (btwn Park & Madison) New York NY
(212) 686-8082
Massage and other services at discounted prices.
Aveda
33 Spring St New York, NY 10012
(212) 807-1492
Discounted hair cuts, color, and facials done by supervised students. Must make an appointment.
B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 997-4144
Enjoy half-price blues, jazz,and tribute band tickets for shows in Times Square.
Book Off
12 E 41st St New York NY 10017
(212) 685-1410
Clean store which stocks $1, $3, $6 books of all kinds, $7 popular CDs and DVDs, as well as Asian/foreign media. Unheard of for this area.
See Broadway shows for up to 50% off the ticket price at TKTS. There are two locations: Times Square and South Street Sea Port.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
$7.50 movie tickets and $10 Live performance tickets
Peter Jay Sharp Building - 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn NY 11217
(718) 636- 4100
Present a valid student ID and proof of age (must be under 25) on the day of show for up to two tickets.
Carnegie Hall
$10 partial view tickets
57th Street & 7th Avenue
A limited number of partial-view seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Box Office on the day of the performance beginning at 12pm. Limited 2 per person.
Delluva Day Spa and Salon
25% discount Monday - Thursday, 10am - 4pm
152 Franklin Street New York NY 10013
(212) 937-7757
Excellent and relaxing spa. Everyone speaks very softy to you while you sip a midday wine in the relaxation room in your robe and slippers. Highly recommended.
Entertainment Outlet
8 W 40th Street New York NY 10018, (212) 819-9666
110 W 14th Street New York NY 10011, (212) 255-5557
Cheap used and new DVDs (2 for $10), books, CDs, posters, and wholesale items.
Are you a teen? Then you can get $5 tickets to hundreds of New York's best dance, music, theater, film, museum and spoken word events all year round from the High 5 program.
Jean Georges
1 Central Park West New York NY 10023
(212) 299-3900
Get five star food at a bargain! The restaurant offers a fantastic prix fixe lunch for only $25. Our sources highly recommend this deal.
Fuerza Bruta
TIckets for $39 (45% off)
Daryl Roth Theatre- 101 East 15th Street at Union Square
(212) 239-6200
Excellent show! You may think you are in a dream or a music video. Includes audience interaction, a great soundtrack, and dynamic views. This is highly recommended, especially for out-of-towners. For the discount use code FZBWY35 at www.broadwayoffers.com.
Graceful Services
Massages- $50 for 45 minutes and $60 for 60 minutes
1095 2nd Ave (btwn 57th and 58th Street, 2nd Floor
(212) 593-9904
Massages here are so cheap.
Guggenheim Museum
First Friday 9pm - 1am
1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street
New York NY 10128
(212) 423-3500
Party at the museum at the Art After Dark party on the first Friday of every month. Dance and see the art, admission is $25.
Do you enjoy visiting historical houses? Check out the website for a list of local old museum homes with free or nominal fees for admission.
The Metropolitan Opera
$20 Senior Orchestra Tickets (normally $100)
Lincoln Center- NY New York 10023
(212) 362-6000
50 tickets are set aside for seniors for all regular Monday - Thursday performances.
Met tickets
Discounted tickets on selected days.
Shea Stadium- 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue Flushing NY 11368
(718) 507-TIXX
On selected dates you may be eligible to buy discounted tickets: $5 Upper Reserve tickets, half prices for seniors, $6 Mezzanine Reserved/Upper Level Box seats and $18 Upper Level Reserved seats, and $10 off Mezzanine Reserved or Upper Box ticket with promotional code LIRR/METROCARD/METRONORTH. See website and our calendar section for details.
New York City Opera
Student discounts
New York State Theater at Lincoln Center New York NY 10023
(212) 870-5570
City Opera's Half Price Ticket Program offers any available seats to students at half price one week prior to the performance. Student Rush offers a limited number of $16 tickets based on availability, on sale the day of each performance at the State Theater Box Office. Students can check availability in advance by calling (212) 870-5630. School Theatre Ticket Program (STTP) is another half-price ticket option to students for select performances when accompanied by an STTP voucher.
Rita Hazan Salon
Tuesday nights
16 East 65th Street New York NY 10019
(212) 734-4757
Hair styling and color is offered at a fraction of the price by assistant stylists at. See the website for details or email training@ritahazansalon.com.
Roosevelt Island Tram
$4 Ride
59th Street & Second Avenue Station
Travel time is 4-5 minutes- nice ride, nice views.
Strand Bookstore
$1 books
828 Broadway (at 12th Street) New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-1452
Famously known for its "18 miles of books", Strand Bookstore sells cheap used books and lots of books for $1 on its sidewalks.
Yankee Tickets
Discounted tickets on selected days & free for military personnel on weeknights.
Yankee Stadium- 161st Street & River Avenue Bronx NY 10451
Tickets are offered at a discount at certain times. Discounts vary but include: $16 Tier-Reserved seats on Tuesdays and selected weeknights in April, May, and September, half price seats for young students, $5 tickets for seniors, complimentary or half prices ticket for military personnel (with active military ID card). See website and our calendar section for details.