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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

Saturday, April 27

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, April 27 – 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, April 27 – 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)
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Saturday, April 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)
SF’s Free Outdoor Screen-Printing Pop-up at Heron’s Head Park (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free to attend, and prints are free! A suggested donation of $25 supports San Francisco parks and public spaces.
 | EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park
SF's Free Outdoor Screen-Printing Pop-up at Heron's Head Park (2024)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: $35*
*The Single Day Admission Ticket allows access for one person on Friday, April 26, Saturday, April 27, OR Sunday, April 28 during open hours.
 | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
SF’s “Hip Hop on the Plaza” Free Festival w/ $1,000 in Prizes (UN Plaza)
Saturday, April 27 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
SF's "Hip Hop on the Plaza" Free Festival w/ $1,000 in Prizes (UN Plaza)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, April 27 – 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)
Groundbreaking for SF’s Japantown’s Huge Makeover w/ New Cherry Trees (Opening Late 2025)
Saturday, April 27 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Groundbreaking for SF's Japantown's Huge Makeover w/ New Cherry Trees (Opening Late 2025)

After years of planning, San Francisco’s Japantown Peace Plaza (1610 Geary Blvd.) is undergoing a big renovationstarting April 29, 2024 which will result in a more dynamic community plaza with new paving, plantings, and informal seating; a larger pagoda stage; an eternal flame; a Japantown History …

“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Discover Polk District
"Pickin' On The Polk" SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party (2024)

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free block party & concert in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District – April 27, 2024.
For 2024, this special festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, …

SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, April 27 – 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” Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
 | Neck Of The Woods
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)
SF’s “Black Laughs Matter” North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
SF's "Black Laughs Matter" North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, April 27 – 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)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, April 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
 | Moe Greens
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
Saturday, April 27 – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
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Sunday, April 28

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, April 28 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, April 28 – 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)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
Sunday, April 28 – 11:00 am | Cost: $35*
*The Single Day Admission Ticket allows access for one person on Friday, April 26, Saturday, April 27, OR Sunday, April 28 during open hours.
 | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 28 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Free Reggae in the Park 2024 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 28 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Free Reggae in the Park 2024 "Crucial Sundays" (Golden Gate Park)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, April 28 – 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)
Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, April 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
Sunday, April 28 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
"Crazy Funny Asians" Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)