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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

Tuesday, September 29

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, September 29 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)
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Wednesday, September 30

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
Wednesday, September 30 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
> See more events for September 30

Thursday, October 1

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Thursday, October 1 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
> See more events for October 1

Friday, October 2

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, October 2 – 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" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, October 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
> See more events for October 2

Saturday, October 3

“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (October 2026)
Saturday, October 3 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mission District
"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (October 2026)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, October 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
> See more events for October 3

Sunday, October 4

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, October 4 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, October 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Sunday, October 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
> See more events for October 4

Monday, October 5

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Monday, October 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)
> See more events for October 5

Tuesday, October 6

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, October 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)
> See more events for October 6

Wednesday, October 7

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
Wednesday, October 7 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
> See more events for October 7

Thursday, October 8

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Thursday, October 8 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
> See more events for October 8

Friday, October 9

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, October 9 – 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" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, October 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
> See more events for October 9

Saturday, October 10

Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
 | Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, October 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
> See more events for October 10

Sunday, October 11

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, October 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Sunday, October 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
> See more events for October 11

Monday, October 12

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Monday, October 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)
> See more events for October 12

Tuesday, October 13

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)