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.
Re:Generation Tattoo
155 harvard ave. safe, clean, professional tattoo parlor. used to host punk shows three or four times a month.
Ritual Arts
153 harvard avenue, allston. offers exotic gifts for women, magic supplies, and other new age stuff.
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.