Home » Archive by Author

Articles by Johnny Funcheap

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, June 8

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, June 8 – 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)
Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, June 8 – 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
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
> See more events for June 8

Monday, June 9

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, June 9 – 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)
Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, June 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 "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, June 9 – 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)
> See more events for June 9

Tuesday, June 10

Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, June 10 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Free "Live Music Lunch Series" + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, June 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
> See more events for June 10

Wednesday, June 11

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, June 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, June 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, June 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, June 11 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
> See more events for June 11

Thursday, June 12

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, June 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, June 12 – 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, June 12 – 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 June 12

Friday, June 13

Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
Friday, June 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City "Little Bears" Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, June 13 – 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)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, June 13 – 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)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, June 13 – 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)
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, June 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, June 13 – 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 (2025)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, June 13 – 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, June 13 – 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)
> See more events for June 13

Saturday, June 14

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 14 – 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)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 14 – 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)