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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

Sunday, November 3

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, November 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, November 3 – 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 Comedy Night at SF’s Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, November 3 – 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 Comedy Night at SF's Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)
Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, November 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
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Monday, November 4

Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday, November 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Free Comedy Night at SF’s Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, November 4 – 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 Comedy Night at SF's Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)
SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Monday, November 4 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)
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Tuesday, November 5

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 5 – 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)
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, November 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 5 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
> See more events for November 5

Wednesday, November 6

Kamala vs. Trump: SF’s Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)
Wednesday, November 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
Kamala vs. Trump: SF's Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, November 6 – 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)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, November 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Wednesday, November 6 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)
> See more events for November 6

Thursday, November 7

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, November 7 – 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 (2024)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, November 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" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
> See more events for November 7

Friday, November 8

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, November 8 – 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 “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, November 8 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (The Function)
Friday, November 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Showcase (The Function)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, November 8 – 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 (2024)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, November 8 – 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)
> See more events for November 8

Saturday, November 9

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, November 9 – 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)
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, November 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)