Let’s file this one under “unofficial” There’s no permits issued, it’s not really legal, but usually the city tends to turn a blind eye when 5,000+ of people turn up on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on April 20th each year for a giant smoke out.  Let’s just pray for more...

“April’s Fool” is Funcheap’s free carnival with beer, pizza, lawn games and live music atop the rooftop terrace of Lombardi Sports on April 20, 2013. “April Fool’s” Rooftop Spring Carnival Saturday, April 20, 2013 (11a-5p) Lombardi Sports Rooftop, Jackson at Polk, SF Free, but RSVP is required. You’ll play carnival games for a buck or more...

Join BART for the third annual free BART Blue Sky Festival on Friday, April 19, 2013, from 11 am to 2 pm at Justin Herman Plaza, just in time for Earth Day. Get great environmental info and giveaways from dozens of eco-exhibitors, live music, carnival games with an eco-twist. BART Blue Sky Festival more...

When the earthquake hit in 1906, it did so in the wee hours at 5:12 am. Lotta’s Fountain on Market Street became a crucial meeting point and is now known as SF’s oldest surviving monument. Every year since, survivors (and there are a dwindling number every year) gather around the fountain more...

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. The SF Zoo will host its SF residents’ Free Day on April 17, 2013 This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate all year round. We know you’ll enjoy more...

Get a free single serving of Samurai Surf & Turf at Panda Express on April 17, 2013. Panda Express has locations in San Francisco at UCSF, Fillmore & Geary, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Stonestown, plus tons of locations all over the Bay Area including Oakland, Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo and more...

To celebrate Opening Day at Pier 15, the Exploratorium will offer free outdoor programming from morning to night on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. >> Early Bird Freebie: Doors open at 10am – First 200 people get in for free. At 8 am, artists in collaboration with the India Community Center of Milpitas will more...

Are you prepared to party and play Bingo to the hardest of all rocks imaginable? Yacht Rock. Yacht Rock Bingo Tuesday, April 16, 2013 (9p or 10p… we’re not sure) Showdown, 10 6th St., SF FREE Get in on the free bingo and try your best to win a prize as you enjoy the dulcet more...

Turner Classic Movies is hosting a special free screening of the 1963 Peter Sellers classic film The Pink Panther at the Castro Theater on April 16, 2013. TCM Classic Film Festival “The Pink Panther” (1963) plus Q&A with special guest, Robert Wagner Tuesday, April 16, 2013 (7:30pm) Free, but RSVP is required Admission is first come, more...

The 2013 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, April 13-14 and April 20-21, 2013. The festival will be held on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets. There will be food booths, cultural performances, karate, live bands, Japanese sword demos, tea ceremonies, taiko drumming, origami demos and more. 46th Annual more...

Sunday Streets (March – October 2013) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yoga classes… everyone except for cars can take over the streets for an afternoon. >> Funcheap is proud more...

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day 2013 at this one-day-only event with a bevy of food trucks serving up their unique versions of grilled cheese sandwiches at SoMa StrEat Food Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Plus it’s a dance party with DJ DeeJay Julicio. (Elbo room and Clift hotel) spinning until 4pm fun and games (skeeball, beer more...

DogFest 2013 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco. Watch doggies compete for Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Coat, Best Ears and more. Local celebrity dog show judges include Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go’s and more...

April 12th is “National Grilled Cheese Day.” Yes, it’s another made up holiday, but one that Funcheap loves in all its crunchy cheesy gooeyness. So corporations like Tillamook cheese, fast food joints like The Melt are going to give you a bunch of free sandwiches to celebrate, and even Funcheap has put more...