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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, October 4

“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, October 4 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)

Monday, October 5

Tuesday, October 6

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, October 6 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Wednesday, October 7

Japanese Boy Band “JO1” Album Signing for New EP “Animal” at Amoeba (SF) Japanese Boy Band "JO1" Album Signing for New EP "Animal" at Amoeba (SF)

Japanese group JO1 will sign copies of its new EP Animal at Amoeba SF. Fans must pre-order Version A, Version C, or a combo in person at the store to receive a wristband for entry. The signing is limited to Animal copies purchased at Amoeba …

Free Outdoor Bandshell Concert w/ 3 Live Bands (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, October 7 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Free Outdoor Bandshell Concert w/ 3 Live Bands (Golden Gate Park)
“Beyond Walls” Join 1000-Person Human Chain Around Huge Artwork (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Wednesday, October 7 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
"Beyond Walls" Join 1000-Person Human Chain Around Huge Artwork (Yerba Buena Gardens)

A massive, ephemeral artwork by world-renowned artist Saype, will be painted across San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens’ Great Lawn.
Beyond Walls depicts giant intertwined hands painted on the ground symbolizing the longest human chain in the world, step-by-step, city-by-city — a global effort to promote togetherness, …

“Moth Belly Autumn” Fall 2026 Art Market w/ 18 Artists: 100% Benefits CALMA (SF)
Wednesday, October 7 – 6:00 pm | | Moth Belly Gallery
"Moth Belly Autumn" Fall 2026 Art Market w/ 18 Artists: 100% Benefits CALMA (SF)

Moth Belly Gallery hosts an autumn art market featuring work from nearly 20 contributing artists. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit CALMA, a volunteer-run Bay Area organization that provides aid to laborers, migrants, and asylum seekers. The organizers are also seeking donations of art, …

Thursday, October 8

SF’s “Electric Dream Home 2026” Mobile Showroom (Oct. 8-10)
Thursday, October 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
SF's "Electric Dream Home 2026" Mobile Showroom (Oct. 8-10)
SF’s “Electric Dream Home 2026” Mobile Showroom (Oct. 8-10)
Thursday, October 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
SF's "Electric Dream Home 2026" Mobile Showroom (Oct. 8-10)

Electric Dream Home is a mobile electric-appliance showroom appearing at Civic Center Plaza on October 8, 2026 and Pier 35 on the Embarcadero on October 10, 2026. Visitors can explore electric appliances in a home-like setting, including induction cooktops, heat pumps, and electric fireplaces, while …

SF’s “Electric Dream Home 2026” Mobile Showroom (Pier 35)
Thursday, October 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Pier 35 on Embarcadero
SF's "Electric Dream Home 2026" Mobile Showroom (Pier 35)
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, October 8 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)