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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, June 20

“Midsummer” Art Show Opening Reception at The Faight (SF)
Saturday, June 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Faight
"Midsummer" Art Show Opening Reception at The Faight (SF)

Midsummer: Between the Light and the Dark is a community art exhibition at The Faight in San Francisco, curated by Kate Hockett and Bryan Bacock. The show features artists and select vendors whose work explores themes of light, darkness, nature, ritual, and transformation. The opening …

Sunday, June 21

SF Dragon Boat Festival: 2026 Friendship Races on Lake Merced (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lake Merced
SF Dragon Boat Festival: 2026 Friendship Races on Lake Merced (June 20-21)
Free 2026 Golden Gate Park Succulent Expo: 40+ Rare Plant Vendors (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE all day!
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Free 2026 Golden Gate Park Succulent Expo: 40+ Rare Plant Vendors (June 20-21)
Free San Leandro Summer Model Train Show + Open House (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Donations always appreciated!
| San Leandro Historical Railway Society
Free San Leandro Summer Model Train Show + Open House (June 20-21)
SF Waterfront Summer Market: 3-Day Cultural Fest at Ferry Building (June 19-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
SF Waterfront Summer Market: 3-Day Cultural Fest at Ferry Building (June 19-21)
Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest (Cityline)
Sunday, June 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Cityline Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest (Cityline)
FREE: Oakland Father’s Day Comedy Show w/ Tony Sparks (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*21+
FREE: Oakland Father's Day Comedy Show w/ Tony Sparks (2026)

Join us for HellaFunny’s Comedy Sessions: Oakland edition in the Temescal

Father’s Day Comedy Show at Mesa Maguey

FREE – RSVP for Free tickets 21+
Celebrate Father’s Day with killer comedy, craft cocktails, and a Sunday night out in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood.
Join HellaFunny for a special Father’s Day …

Monday, June 22

“Minty Mondays” OG Karaoke at The Mint (SF)
Monday, June 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mint Karaoke Lounge
"Minty Mondays" OG Karaoke at The Mint (SF)

Tuesday, June 23

Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, June 23 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena "Tipsy Tuesdays"  (SF)

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone.
On Tuesdays, join us for Tipsy Tuesdays with free silent disco and trivia with prizes (including …