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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

Saturday, April 20

SF’s 420 Comedy Festival (April 19-20)
Saturday, April 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets for first 42 people are free. Afterwards it's just $4.20 per person
 | Barbary Coast & Moe Greens
SF's 420 Comedy Festival (April 19-20)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, April 20 – 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)
No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
> See more events for April 20

Sunday, April 21

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, April 21 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, April 21 – 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)
EarthFest 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (April 20-21)
Sunday, April 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: $31*
*EarthFest activities are included w/ admission. SF Residents: $28 Adult, $22 Seniors, $19 Kids (2-11), Free for kids under 2. General Admission: $31 Adult, $26 Seniors, $22 Kids (2-11), Free for kids under 2
 | San Francisco Zoo
EarthFest 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (April 20-21)
“Cary Lane” Haight St. Sample Sale: 40-80% Off (April 20-21)
Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Cary Lane Haight St
"Cary Lane" Haight St. Sample Sale: 40-80% Off (April 20-21)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
$1 “Organic Blue Lotus” Gin Tasting Weekend in Pacifica (April 20-21)
Sunday, April 21 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Distillation Demonstration, $1 Spirits Tastings
 | Tripp Distillery
$1 "Organic Blue Lotus" Gin Tasting Weekend in Pacifica (April 20-21)
Free Reggae in the Park 2024 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 21 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Free Reggae in the Park 2024 "Crucial Sundays" (Golden Gate Park)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, April 21 – 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 Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, April 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
Sunday, April 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
"Crazy Funny Asians" Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
“Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
Sunday, April 21 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
"Laughter Hours" SF's New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
> See more events for April 21

Monday, April 22

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, April 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, April 22 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, April 22 – 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 April 22

Tuesday, April 23

Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Tuesday, April 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Night Heron
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday, April 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 23 – 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 April 23

Wednesday, April 24

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, April 24 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
Wednesday, April 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
 | Westwood
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, April 24 – 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 Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, April 24 – 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)
SF’s “Cardi Spelling Bee” An Adult Spelling Bee (Every 4th Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$10 to compete, free to watch
 | Baba's House (Oakland)
SF's "Cardi Spelling Bee" An Adult Spelling Bee (Every 4th Wednesday)