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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

Sunday, May 19

“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
Sunday, May 19 – 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)
“Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
Sunday, May 19 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
"Laughter Hours" SF's New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
> See more events for May 19

Monday, May 20

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 20 – 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)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, May 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, May 20 – 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 May 20

Tuesday, May 21

FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday, May 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Tuesday, May 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Night Heron
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
> See more events for May 21

Wednesday, May 22

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 22 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, May 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
SF’s “Cardi Spelling Bee” An Adult Spelling Bee (Every 4th Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$10 to compete, free to watch
 | Baba's House (Oakland)
SF's "Cardi Spelling Bee" An Adult Spelling Bee (Every 4th Wednesday)
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, May 22 – 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 22 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Free Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, May 22 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
 | Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
Free Tix: "HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
> See more events for May 22

Thursday, May 23

“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)
Thursday, May 23 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night
 | Del Mar
"Throwback Thursday" at Del Mar: '90s to '00s Party (SF)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 23 – 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" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, May 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, May 23 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
> See more events for May 23

Friday, May 24

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, May 24 – 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)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 24 – 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)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 24 – 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)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 24 – 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, May 25

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 25 – 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 HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, May 25 – 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)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 25 – 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, May 25 – 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)