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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, March 7

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, March 7 – 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, March 7 – 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)
Solarpunkification 2026: SF’s 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)
Saturday, March 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Most events free, but some workshops are $40
 | Broadway Studios
Solarpunkification 2026: SF's 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)
Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at Pier 17 (SF)
Saturday, March 7 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public, please RSVP for the keynotes and guided tours of the exhibition
 | Swissnex
Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at Pier 17 (SF)
FREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026
Saturday, March 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 40 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
FREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Saturday, March 7 – 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" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, March 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night 2026 (Final Weekend)
Saturday, March 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night 2026 (Final Weekend)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, March 7 – 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)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, March 7 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, March 7 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
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Sunday, March 8

Solarpunkification 2026: SF’s 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)
Sunday, March 8 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Most events free, but some workshops are $40
 | Broadway Studios
Solarpunkification 2026: SF's 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, March 8 – 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)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, March 8 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, March 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
FREE SF Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026 (Final Night)
Sunday, March 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 40 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
FREE SF Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026 (Final Night)
> See more events for March 8

Monday, March 9

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, March 9 – 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)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, March 9 – 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, March 9 – 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 March 9

Tuesday, March 10

SFO Museum Free Tour: “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective”
Tuesday, March 10 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | SFO
SFO Museum Free Tour: "Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective"

Join us for a tour of “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective.” As the exhibition is located post-security in Terminal 2, this is an opportunity to see the exhibition without a flight ticket. Visitors will be required to fill out a form and abide …

“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, March 10 – 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 March 10

Wednesday, March 11

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, March 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)