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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

Monday, December 23

Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2024)
Monday, December 23 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Typically the fire departments will light up around sundown with block parties at some of the fire stations typically around 7-10p
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2024)

San Francisco fire stations are lighting up once again for the holidays, bringing festive cheer with creative decorations and even snow machines! The city’s beloved Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition is back for its fifth year, spreading joy and raising funds for local charities.
What …

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 23 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday, December 23 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, December 23 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
 | The Function
Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, December 23 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 23 – 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)
> See more events for December 23

Tuesday, December 24

SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Xmas Eve)
Tuesday, December 24 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP if you bring your own skates - Don’t worry if you don’t have skates! Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation in support of education and youth development to promote thriving students, schools and communities.
 | Thrive City
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Xmas Eve)
SF’s Free Christmas Eve Comedy Night + Xmas Cocktail Happy Hour ALL NIGHT (2024)
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | The Function
SF's Free Christmas Eve Comedy Night + Xmas Cocktail Happy Hour ALL NIGHT (2024)

Spend your Christmas Eve with The Function for two hilarious comedy shows and happy hour on holiday cocktails all night
Christmas Eve Comedy Night: Laughs & Holiday Cheer
This Christmas Eve, trade in the stress of family gatherings for a night filled with big laughs, festive drinks, …

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, December 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 24 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
> See more events for December 24

Wednesday, December 25

“Enchant” 2024: World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze in San Jose (Christmas Day)
Wednesday, December 25 – 4:30 pm | Cost: $27*
*Tickets start at $27 + fees. Prices may fluctuate with demand. Ice Skating for additional $15.
 | PayPal Park (San Jose)
"Enchant" 2024: World's Largest Christmas Light Maze in San Jose (Christmas Day)
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, December 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, December 25 – 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, December 25 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 25 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, December 25 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
> See more events for December 25

Thursday, December 26

SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)
Thursday, December 26 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP if you bring your own skates - Don’t worry if you don’t have skates! Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation in support of education and youth development to promote thriving students, schools and communities.
 | Thrive City
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, December 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, December 26 – 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)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, December 26 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
> See more events for December 26

Friday, December 27

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Friday, December 27 – 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)
SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)
Friday, December 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP if you bring your own skates - Don’t worry if you don’t have skates! Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation in support of education and youth development to promote thriving students, schools and communities.
 | Thrive City
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, December 27 – 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)
$5 Off: Netflix Comedy Star SAMMY OBEID (NBC / AGT / Conan) Live at The Function
Friday, December 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for exclusive $5 off tickets (normally $30)
$5 Off: Netflix Comedy Star SAMMY OBEID (NBC / AGT / Conan) Live at The Function

Sammy Obeid Live at The Function – Friday, December 27th at 6 PM
Just Announced – One Night Only!
Fresh off selling out Cobb’s Comedy Club, Bay Area comedy legend Sammy Obeid brings his critically-acclaimed “Cease Fire” North American Tour to The Function, San Francisco’s first Black-owned comedy club. This …

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, December 27 – 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)