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Johnny is a self-described cheap-aholic who hunts down the free-er side of San Francisco. He loves street fairs, free concerts in the park, and anywhere that offers free food. Johnny has been featured on KQED's Forum, CBS's Eye on the Bay and is a contributor to the San Francisco Bay Guardian, KFOG and KGO 810 AM. Johnny is the founder of FunCheapSF.com

Monday, April 29

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Monday, April 29 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, April 29 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, April 29 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
 | Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
> See more events for April 29

Tuesday, April 30

Last Day Before Price Hike: “The SF Hunt” 10 Year Anniv. Scavenger Hunt w/ 1,000 Players (June 1)
Tuesday, April 30 – 10:00 am | Cost: $67*
*Normally $74, use secret code FUNCHEAPHUNT at checkout for 10% off!
 | 19th & Dolores (Dolores Park)
Last Day Before Price Hike: "The SF Hunt" 10 Year Anniv. Scavenger Hunt w/ 1,000 Players (June 1)
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Tuesday, April 30 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, April 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Tuesday, April 30 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Night Heron
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday, April 30 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 30 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
> See more events for April 30

Wednesday, May 1

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Wednesday, May 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)
“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, May 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
Wednesday, May 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
 | Westwood
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, May 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
FREE Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 1 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Free Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, May 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
 | Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
Free Tix: "HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, May 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
> See more events for May 1

Thursday, May 2

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Thursday, May 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)
SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
Thursday, May 2 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)
Thursday, May 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night
 | Del Mar
"Throwback Thursday" at Del Mar: '90s to '00s Party (SF)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, May 2 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, May 2 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
> See more events for May 2

Friday, May 3

SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Friday, May 3 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
 | Tastebuds
SF's Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Friday, May 3 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)