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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, July 26

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Sunday, July 26 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Manny’s

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Sunday, July 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Golden Gate Park

“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Sunday, July 26 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Free Oakland UP

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Sunday, July 26 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Sunday, July 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

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Monday, July 27

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)

Monday, July 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Monday, July 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)

Monday, July 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Monday, July 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Abbey Tavern

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Tuesday, July 28

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

Tuesday, July 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Tuesday, July 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Tuesday, July 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*

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Wednesday, July 29

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

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Thursday, July 30

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

Thursday, July 30 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Courthouse Square

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Thursday, July 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Thursday, July 30 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Thursday, July 30 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)

Thursday, July 30 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Bottom's Up

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Friday, July 31

2026 Thrive City Pickleball Tournament (July 31-Aug 1)

Friday, July 31 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Thrive City

Thrive City hosts their 2026 Pickleball Doubles Tournament open to players of all skill levels and ages 19+. The event takes place over two days, with co-ed doubles on Friday and men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday. Registration costs $75 per player and is required …

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

Friday, July 31 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Tato