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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

Thursday, May 30

FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, May 30 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
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Friday, May 31

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, May 31 – 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's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
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Saturday, June 1

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 1 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
The SF Hunt: 10 Year Anniversary Scavenger Hunt w/ 1,000 Players (2024)
Saturday, June 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: $67*
*Normally $74, use secret code FUNCHEAPHUNT at checkout for 10% off!
 | 19th & Dolores (Dolores Park)
The SF Hunt: 10 Year Anniversary Scavenger Hunt w/ 1,000 Players (2024)

The SF Hunt is an all-day, Amazing Race-style event where you will romp around with your team solving puzzles, completing video challenges, and uncovering SF’s hidden gyms.
Explore 4 iconic SF neighborhoods in this 10-year anniversary event, and enjoy free beer, 4 iconic enamel pins, a custom knit …

SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, June 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, June 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 Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, June 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
 | Moe Greens
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
Saturday, June 1 – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
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Sunday, June 2

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, June 2 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, June 2 – 6:00 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 (Sunday)
> See more events for June 2

Tuesday, June 4

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 4 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday, June 4 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
> See more events for June 4

Wednesday, June 5

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, June 5 – 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
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
Wednesday, June 5 – 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, June 5 – 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)
Free Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, June 5 – 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)
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Thursday, June 6

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
Thursday, June 6 – 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)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, June 6 – 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, June 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
> See more events for June 6

Friday, June 7

SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Friday, June 7 – 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)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, June 7 – 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's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, June 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)