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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, July 26

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, July 26 – 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)
“Illenium” Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
Friday, July 26 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
"Illenium" Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
Redwood City’s Free “Music on the Square” 2024 (May 31 – Aug. 30)
Friday, July 26 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
 | Courthouse Square
Redwood City's Free "Music on the Square" 2024 (May 31 - Aug. 30)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, July 26 – 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, July 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
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
G. King Live in SF: Comedian from Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” (Comedy Central)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
G. King Live in SF: Comedian from Kevin Hart’s "Hart of the City" (Comedy Central)

Join Us for a Night of Unforgettable Comedy with Comedian G. King from Kevin Hart’s ‘Hart of the City’ on Comedy Central!
Get ready for a night of laughter as Giovanni King, better known as G. King, returns to the Bay Area for a special one-night-only …

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
Friday, July 26 – 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" Comedy Showcase (SF)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Free T.G.I.F. Outdoor Movie Nights at The Crossing (SF)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free & open to the public
 | The Crossing at East Cut
Free T.G.I.F. Outdoor Movie Nights at The Crossing (SF)

T.G.I.F. Movie Nights at The Crossing
Thank goodness it’s Friday and the month’s over! Join us, July through October, 2024 on the last Friday of each month for T.G.I.F Movie Nights at The Crossing. Bring your friends and family, get cozy, and enjoy the show!
Upcoming Movies:

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SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, July 26 – 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 Tix: Tony-Winning Musical “Evita” from San Francisco Playhouse (June 27-Sept. 7)
Friday, July 26 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
 | San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Tony-Winning Musical "Evita" from San Francisco Playhouse (June 27-Sept. 7)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, July 26 – 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)
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Saturday, July 27

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, July 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)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, July 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)
SF’s “Orchids in the Park 2024” Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)
Saturday, July 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: $7*
*Discounted weekend passes (Only $7 for admission on BOTH Saturday AND Sunday) are available online from Eventbrite. Tickets will be $10 per day at the door.
 | SF County Fair Building
SF's "Orchids in the Park 2024" Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)

Orchids in the Park 2024 is the best summer sale event for SF Bay Area orchid enthusiasts!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of orchids at the SF County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. Orchids and other plants will be for …

Bluegrass Brunch at SF’s Rooftop Salesforce Park
Saturday, July 27 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
 | TJPA's Salesforce Park: Central Lawn
Bluegrass Brunch at SF's Rooftop Salesforce Park
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, July 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)
SF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)
Saturday, July 27 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
SF's “Pier Party" at Fisherman's Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)
Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Park Rec Center (SF)
Saturday, July 27 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Glen Park Recreation Center
Wheelchair Basketball at Glen Park Rec Center (SF)
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Oudoor Shakespeare in the Park (Berkeley)
Saturday, July 27 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Oudoor Shakespeare in the Park (Berkeley)
“Illenium” Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
Saturday, July 27 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
"Illenium" Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, July 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)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, July 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)
SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, July 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)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Saturday, July 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)