Articles by Johnny Funcheap
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
Sunday, October 25
Sunday, October 25, 2026 is the final day of the Sunset Trading Post, a community-run free-exchange station near 48th Avenue and Moraga Street in the Outer Sunset. Visitors can leave a small craft, toy, trinket, or note and take an item in return. The host …
SF Music Day 2026 offers a free, daylong festival at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, featuring over 20 ensembles from the Bay Area performing live across multiple spaces. Organized by InterMusic SF, the event includes a diverse lineup of classical, jazz, …
Alamo Scare is a Halloween trick-or-treat event at the Painted Ladies area of Alamo Square, taking place on Steiner Street between Hayes and Grove streets.
ALAMO SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
ALAMO SCARE!
TRICK OR TREAT THE PAINTED LADIES
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 25TH
4PM – 6PM
STEINER BETWEEN HAYES AND GROVE
FAMILY-FRIENDLY BLOCK PARTY WITH CANDY,
COSTUMES, …
District 8 supervisor candidates Darshini Patel, Michael Nguyen, and Gary McCoy take part in a final debate before Election Day at 2140 Market Street, the former Lucky 13 location – it’s a rare chance to (legally) go inside the former dive bar that was closed …
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
Bird & Beckett Books & Records hosts the grand finale of SF Stairway Month, a seated discussion about San Francisco’s stairways. Authors Mary Burk and Alexandra Kenin will speak alongside tile artist Aileen Barr, who with Colette Crutcher created many of the city’s tiled stairways.
Original …
Wednesday, October 28
Fall Porch Party is a neighborhood sidewalk gathering at 166 Henry Street in San Francisco. Hosted by Mike and April, the event invites neighbors to share fall drinks, treats, neighborhood lore, and conversation. Children, friends, neighbors, and pets are welcome, and attendees may bring a …
Good Ships presents Oh, Rocky!, a 21+ immersive Rocky Horror club night at El Rio. The event includes performances by queens, kings, and other characters, plus tarot card readings and a costume contest. Doors open at 8 PM, the show begins at 8:30 PM, and …
Thursday, October 29
Giants Enterprises is bringing Movie Night back to Oracle Park with a special screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Practical Magic 2 on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
This will be the fourth annual collaboration between Giants Enterprises & Warner Bros., closely following the success of last year’s Superman Movie …
