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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

Sunday, December 14

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 14 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + “Super Super” Big Band (SF’s Ferry Building)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + "Super Super" Big Band (SF's Ferry Building)
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
 | Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Art Guild of Pacifica’s 2025 “Winter Art Faire” (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sanchez Art Center
Art Guild of Pacifica's 2025 "Winter Art Faire" (Dec. 13-14)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918029520929?aff=oddtdtcreator
 | Across the East Bay
Winter 2025 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Across the East Bay, Find Artists on our Website
Winter 2025 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, December 14 – 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)
Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, December 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
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Monday, December 15

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 15 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)
Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Marsh: Storytelling + Q&A (The Marsh)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Sliding scale with $10 base price in-person, free online livestreaming
 | The Marsh (San Francisco)
Monday Night Marsh: Storytelling + Q&A (The Marsh)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 15 – 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)
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Tuesday, December 16

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Free “Dispensary” Trivia Nights: Win Prizes Every Tue + Thu (Barbary Coast SF)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Barbary Coast
Free "Dispensary" Trivia Nights: Win Prizes Every Tue + Thu (Barbary Coast SF)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 16 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
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Wednesday, December 17

New for 2025 “Unsilent Night” SF’s Boombox Xmas Parade (Pacific Heights)
Wednesday, December 17 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
New for 2025 "Unsilent Night" SF's Boombox Xmas Parade (Pacific Heights)

Unsilent Night is a participatory sound artwork by composer Phil Kline, an ethereal, electronic soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets.
Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a MP3 or through the app. All four …

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, December 17 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, December 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Bird Ukulele Society: Free All-Levels Ukulele Class (SF)
Wednesday, December 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All meetings are free but, donations are accepted and encouraged.
 | Bird School of Music
Bird Ukulele Society: Free All-Levels Ukulele Class (SF)
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Thursday, December 18

“On Ellis” SF’s Free Electronic Music Block Party (Third Thursdays)
Thursday, December 18 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*N/A
 | 63 Ellis Street
"On Ellis" SF's Free Electronic Music Block Party (Third Thursdays)
Free “Loteria” Game Night (Mexican Bingo) in The Mission
Thursday, December 18 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with food or drink purchase
 | Tacolicious
Free "Loteria" Game Night (Mexican Bingo) in The Mission
SF’s Weekly Jeopardy Bar League: Trivia + Prizes (Woodbury)
Thursday, December 18 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all night
 | Woodbury Bar
SF's Weekly Jeopardy Bar League: Trivia + Prizes (Woodbury)