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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

Monday, November 9

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 9 – 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, November 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 SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, November 9 – 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)
> See more events for November 9

Tuesday, November 10

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam
Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, November 10 – 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)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 10 – 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, November 11

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, November 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)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
Wednesday, November 11 – 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)
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Thursday, November 12

SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Nov. 2026)
Thursday, November 12 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
 | San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Nov. 2026)
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Thursday, November 12 – 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)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, November 12 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
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Friday, November 13

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, November 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)
“Bhangra & Beats” Night Market: SF’s Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
"Bhangra & Beats" Night Market: SF's Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)

Celebrate Diwali at the free Bhangra & Beats Night Market in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features live Bhangra performances, interactive dance lessons, DJs, night market shopping, food vendors, and family activities, all in honor of the Festival of Lights. Open to …

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, November 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
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, November 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, November 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)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, November 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)
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Saturday, November 14

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, November 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, November 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)
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
 | Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Technically free, but suggested $5 entry fee payable onsite via QR code. The contribution supports Renegade Craft's programming.
 | Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
SF's Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Technically free, but suggested $5 entry fee payable onsite via QR code. The contribution supports Renegade Craft's programming.
 | Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
SF's Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)

Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks …

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, November 14 – 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)