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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, November 21

Free Weekly Concerts In SF’s Re-Opened “Transamerica Redwood Park”
Thursday, November 21 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free no matter what
 | Transamerica Redwood Park
Free Weekly Concerts In SF's Re-Opened "Transamerica Redwood Park"
2024 San Jose’s “Downtown Ice” Ice Skating Opening Day (Nov. 21-Jan. 20)
Thursday, November 21 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
2024 San Jose's "Downtown Ice" Ice Skating Opening Day (Nov. 21-Jan. 20)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, November 21 – 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)
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, November 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)
Thursday, November 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berryland
Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, November 21 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
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Friday, November 22

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Friday, November 22 – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
50th Annual Napa “Gifts n Tyme” Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
Friday, November 22 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Napa Chardonnay Hall
50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th  Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024
Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry!
The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday pieces, …

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, November 22 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
 | Tato
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, November 22 – 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)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, November 22 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, November 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
Friday, November 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, November 22 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
 | Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)
SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, November 22 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
 | Shelton Theater
SF's 17-Year Run "Secret Improv Society" (Fridays & Saturdays)
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, November 22 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, November 22 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
Friday, November 22 – 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
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Saturday, November 23

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, November 23 – 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. Advanced timed tickets required.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, November 23 – 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)
50th Annual Napa “Gifts n Tyme” Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Napa Chardonnay Hall
50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, November 23 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, November 23 – 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, November 23 – 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)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, November 23 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)