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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, December 4

SF’s Weekly Jeopardy Bar League: Trivia + Prizes (Woodbury)
Thursday, December 4 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all night
| Woodbury Bar
SF's Weekly Jeopardy Bar League: Trivia + Prizes (Woodbury)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, December 4 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
| 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Friday, December 5

Free Holiday Choir Sing Along at SF’s Ferry Building
Friday, December 5 – 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
Free Holiday Choir Sing Along at SF's Ferry Building
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, December 5 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Holiday Art-Making in The Mission: Craft Festive Gifts + BYOB (SF) Holiday Art-Making in The Mission: Craft Festive Gifts + BYOB (SF)

These holiday editions of our monthly event provides the space, materials and inspiration to gather, create, and connect through art.

This month, The Drawing Room is hosting a few special holiday-themed Communal Table events. Join us for monster giftcards, scrappy ornaments, and collaged love notes on …

Saturday, December 6

San Leandro Historical Railway Society: Free Model Train Show + Porch Sale (Dec. 6-7)
Saturday, December 6 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Donations Appreciated! Go to: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/san-leandro-historical-railway-society
| San Leandro Historical Railway Society
San Leandro Historical Railway Society: Free Model Train Show + Porch Sale (Dec. 6-7)

Fun for All Ages!
Come and enjoy our Open House and Model Train Show. We will have porch sale and varied prize raffle. We have two great operational layouts inside and outside (weather permitted). FREE ADMISSION.
Event Days and Times:
Saturday, December 6th – 10 AM to 4 …

Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 6-14)
Saturday, December 6 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Across the East Bay, Find Artists on our Website
Winter 2025 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 6-14)

East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Our Winter event is the perfect …

“East Bay Open Studios” Two Weekends w/ 180+ Artists (Winter 2025)
Saturday, December 6 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918029520929?aff=oddtdtcreator
| Across the East Bay
"East Bay Open Studios" Two Weekends w/ 180+ Artists (Winter 2025)

Discover art this holiday season! 
 
East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Our Winter …