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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 11

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Saturday, April 11 – 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" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, April 11 – 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)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, April 11 – 9:00 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 + 9p)
SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, April 11 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
> See more events for April 11

Sunday, April 12

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, April 12 – 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, April 12 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
SF’s First Ever “Taste of Thrive City” w/ $6 Tasting Tickets (2026)
Sunday, April 12 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to enter, but tasting tickets start at $6 onsite with discounts for advanced purchase online for multi-packs of 5 or 10
SF's First Ever "Taste of Thrive City" w/ $6 Tasting Tickets (2026)

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of Thrive City restaurants and bars!

Calling all foodies! Grab your ticket and join us for Taste of Thrive City! An event celebrating the vibrant flavors of Thrive City restaurants and bars. Discover new dishes through various samples, featuring menu items such as …

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for April 12

Monday, April 13

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, April 13 – 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)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, April 13 – 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 13

Tuesday, April 14

SFO Museum Free Tour: “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective”
Tuesday, April 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | SFO
SFO Museum Free Tour: "Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective"
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, April 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, April 14 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 14 – 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 14

Wednesday, April 15

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, April 15 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, April 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
 | Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)
FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, April 15 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for April 15

Thursday, April 16

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 16 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, April 16 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
> See more events for April 16

Friday, April 17

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, April 17 – 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)
“Startup Art Fair” 70+ Indie Artist Fair in 1950s Motel (April 17-19)
Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*ticket appear to be free
 | Hotel Del Sol
"Startup Art Fair" 70+ Indie Artist Fair in 1950s Motel (April 17-19)

Startup Art Fair, the original artist-first hotel takeover fair, proudly announces the return of Startup San Francisco 2026. This boutique, multi-room gallery experience transforms the Hotel del Sol into an immersive art fair where every door opens to discovery and every conversation leads to connection. …

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, April 17 – 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" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)