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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

Thursday, August 6

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, August 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, August 6 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, August 6 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
> See more events for August 6

Friday, August 7

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, August 7 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
 | Tato
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, August 7 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, August 7 – 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 + 9p)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, August 7 – 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, August 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, August 7 – 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, August 8

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, August 8 – 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. Advanced timed tickets required.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, August 8 – 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)
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
"Kids Rock" 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 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, August 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, August 8 – 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)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
> See more events for August 8

Sunday, August 9

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, August 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
 | Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, August 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, August 9 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Sunday, August 9 – 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
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Monday, August 10

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, August 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Monday, August 10 – 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)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, August 10 – 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)
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Tuesday, August 11

“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, August 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam