Urban Renewals
122 brighton ave. one of the largest thrift stores in town, a bit of a warehouse full of college kid clothing castoffs, odd toys, blankets, and a room full of spinny chairs and broken exercise equipment. listen for the guy on the loudspeaker announcing the daily sales. there is a goodwill store further down comm ave. toward the city, but ur has better selection and prices.
Ritual Arts
153 harvard avenue, allston. offers exotic gifts for women, magic supplies, and other new age stuff.
Re:Generation Tattoo
155 harvard ave. safe, clean, professional tattoo parlor. used to host punk shows three or four times a month.
Jack Young Co.
354 cambridge street, allston. +1 617-782-1250. any truck/semi/car supplies you could ever need as long as you know what to ask for. great for truckers and travelers, right off the interstate. for less complicated auto-related purchases, visit autozone up the street.