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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

Wednesday, December 25

FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, December 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
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Thursday, December 26

“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, December 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
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
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Friday, December 27

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Friday, December 27 – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, December 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's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, December 27 – 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)
SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
Friday, December 27 – 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
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Saturday, December 28

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, December 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, December 28 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
 | Moe Greens
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
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Sunday, December 29

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 29 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 29 – 9:45 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, December 29 – 6:00 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 (Sunday)
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, December 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
 | The Function
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
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Monday, December 30

Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday, December 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, December 30 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
 | The Function
Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
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Tuesday, December 31

SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 31 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
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Wednesday, January 1

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, January 1 – 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
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Thursday, January 2

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)
Thursday, January 2 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)
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Friday, January 3

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
Friday, January 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Show of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Show of 2025)
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (First Show of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (First Show of 2025)