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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, June 5

Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Friday, June 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
| Unity Park
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)

Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please).

Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm
Unity Park, Ashland

Elios (PG)Friday, …

SF Bike Party: Spooky Pride Nighttime Bike Ride (Colma to SF)
Friday, June 5 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Colma BART Station
SF Bike Party: Spooky Pride Nighttime Bike Ride (Colma to SF)

Join a nighttime community bike ride with spooky and Pride themes, starting at Colma BART Station and ending at Crane Cove Park in San Francisco. The event features glowing bikes and a haunted atmosphere, encouraging participants to dress cemetery chic and enjoy a safe, spirited …

Saturday, June 6

“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (June 2026)
Saturday, June 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mission District
"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (June 2026)

Sunday, June 7

San Francisco “Tour de Bay” Motorcycle Ride (Mel’s Drive-In)
Sunday, June 7 – 7:30 am | Cost: FREE | Mel’s Drive-In
San Francisco "Tour de Bay" Motorcycle Ride (Mel’s Drive-In)

Join fellow motorcycle enthusiasts for the San Francisco Tour de Bay Pre-Meet at Mel’s Drive-In. The event welcomes all street-legal motorcycles and features an optional group breakfast at 7:30am, a safety speech at 8:30am, and group ride departure at 9:00am. Riders will tour scenic Bay …

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, June 7 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)

Monday, June 8

SF’s 20th Anniversary Hip Hop Dance Battle + Festival & Market (Fulton Plaza
Monday, June 8 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza (Civic Center)
SF's 20th Anniversary Hip Hop Dance Battle + Festival & Market (Fulton Plaza

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of All The Way Live Foundation with a free, open-air Hip Hop festival at Fulton Plaza in San Francisco. The event features dance battles with over $5,000 in cash prizes, live DJ sets, MC showcases, youth activities, and The People’s Market …

“Minty Mondays” OG Karaoke at The Mint (SF)
Monday, June 8 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mint Karaoke Lounge
"Minty Mondays" OG Karaoke at The Mint (SF)