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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

Friday, March 28

Thrive City Men’s College Basketball “March Madness” Free Viewing Party
Friday, March 28 – 9:45 am | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City Men's College Basketball "March Madness" Free Viewing Party
Quilt San Francisco 2025 (March 28-29) Quilt San Francisco 2025 (March 28-29)

Quilt San Francisco 2025 is an explosion of color–an exhibit of over 300 quilts and pieces of wearable art made in the past two years by local creators, members of the San Francisco Quilt Guild from all around the Bay Area and beyond. It lasts …

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 60+ Food Vendors (March 28-29)
Friday, March 28 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 60+ Food Vendors (March 28-29)

365 Night Market Grand Century Mall, San Jose, CA March 28–29, 2025 | ⏰ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | ️ Free Admission
Get ready for the debut of 365 Night Market — a dynamic, family-friendly festival celebrating culture, cuisine, and community in the heart of …

“Glitter & Trash” Glam Party + Opening Reception at Haight Street Art Center (SF)
Friday, March 28 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Haight Street Art Center
"Glitter & Trash" Glam Party + Opening Reception at Haight Street Art Center (SF)

Join us Friday, March 28, 6-9 PM for Glitter & Trash’s Opening Reception at Haight Street Art Center, featuring DJ Little Hiss Muffet (@djlittlehissmuffet on IG) spinning glam rock favorites! Come dressed in your best glam for a chance to win a prize from Amoeba …

SF’s First Annual Hawaiian + AAPI Comedy Festival (March 28-29)
Friday, March 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF's First Annual Hawaiian + AAPI Comedy Festival (March 28-29)

Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration at the AAPI Comedy Festival, a special event honoring the 1871 birthday of Hawai’i’s Prince Kuhio with an incredible lineup of Hawaiian, Samoan, Tongan, and Asian American comedians. We’re thrilled to host this memorable evening at a SF’s only Black-owned comedy club which aims to …

2025 Hayes Valley’s Free Spring Outdoor Film Fest at PROXY (March 28 – April 25)
Friday, March 28 – 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Totally FREE and open to all!
| Proxy SF
2025 Hayes Valley's Free Spring Outdoor Film Fest at PROXY (March 28 - April 25)

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 PROXY Spring Series film festival of FREE outdoor cinema at the PROXY Outdoor Theater, starting on Friday, March 28th and running through Friday, April 25th!
Our film selection this Spring focuses on stories of everyday heroines: women forced out …

Saturday, March 29

Hike to a Magical Sea Cave (1 Hour from SF)
Saturday, March 29 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Parking is $10
| Wilder Ranch State Park
Hike to a Magical Sea Cave (1 Hour from SF)

Here’s a great free weekend hike idea from SFGATE’s Grant Marek.
In a state filled with magical outdoors things, Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz’s Wilder Ranch State Park is a talking unicorn. And not just because it looks like a set from Indiana Jones.
Getting There:
Wilder …

4th Annual Kids Festival in Golden Gate Park
Saturday, March 29 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE
4th Annual Kids Festival in Golden Gate Park

Charity and the JAMBand is back for the 4th Annual Kids Festival at the Golden Gate Bandshell.
Joined by Teacher Barb and Friends, this show is an event you and your kids don’t want to miss!
Featuring Charity and the JAMBand, Teacher Barb and The Musicmakers

Free Juggling Lessons w/ Circus Bella in SF’s Union Square (Every Saturday)
Saturday, March 29 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free Juggling Lessons w/ Circus Bella in SF's Union Square (Every Saturday)
San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 60+ Food Vendors (March 28-29)
Saturday, March 29 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 60+ Food Vendors (March 28-29)
Mr. San Francisco Leather 2025 Contest
Saturday, March 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $40 | SOMArts Cultural Center
Mr. San Francisco Leather 2025 Contest

 the contest is now a weekend consisting of the meet n greet, a play party, the contest, post contest victory parties and a victory brunch.
Weekend Details
Timeline for the weekend:
March 1st – Contestant Draw Party
S.F. Eagle 397 12th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
5pm
Contestant Meet & Greet: …