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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

Friday, December 27

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, December 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
 | Shelton Theater
SF's 17-Year Run "Secret Improv Society" (Fridays & Saturdays)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, December 27 – 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)
SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)
Friday, December 27 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)
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Saturday, December 28

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, December 28 – 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, December 28 – 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)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, December 28 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, December 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
Stand-Up Comedy w/ Kiry Shabazz (NBC / The Tonight Show / Hulu) Dec. 27-28
Saturday, December 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP and secret code SOFTOPENING (normally $25) - Please bring cash for donations
Stand-Up Comedy w/ Kiry Shabazz (NBC / The Tonight Show / Hulu) Dec. 27-28
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, December 28 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, December 28 – 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
No Scrubs: SF’s ’90s Hip Hop + R&B Holiday Dance Party (Free Before 11p)
Saturday, December 28 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 11pm with RSVp
No Scrubs: SF's '90s Hip Hop + R&B Holiday Dance Party (Free Before 11p)
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Sunday, December 29

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 29 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 29 – 9:45 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 29 – 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, December 29 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, December 29 – 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)
SF’s Best Black & Asian Comics “Rush Hour Comedy Night” (Sunday Night)
Sunday, December 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
SF's Best Black & Asian Comics "Rush Hour Comedy Night" (Sunday Night)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Sunday, December 29 – 7:00 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 + 8:45p)
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, December 29 – 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 Sunday Comedy Night at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)