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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, August 29

Sunday, August 30

Golden Gate Card Show: Pokémon Trading at Hotel Kabuki (SF)
Sunday, August 30 – 11:00 am | Cost: $5*
*Free for Hotel Kabuki guests. Kids get in free. $5 entry at the door.
| Hotel Kabuki
Golden Gate Card Show: Pokémon Trading at Hotel Kabuki (SF)

The Golden Gate Card Show takes place at Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco during the biggest Pokémon weekend of the year. Attendees can trade cards, shop from dozens of vendors offering singles, sealed products, vintage cards, and slabs. Entry is $5 at the door, free …

BonPOP 2026: 5th Anniversary Bon Odori Festival (Golden Gate Park) BonPOP 2026: 5th Anniversary Bon Odori Festival (Golden Gate Park)

BonPOP returns for its 5th anniversary with a Japanese American Bon Odori festival at Golden Gate Park’s Celebration Garden. The event features taiko drumming, Bon Odori dancing, live music, memorial lanterns, yukata dressing, and a vendor fair. Admission to the Gardens is free for San …

Monday, August 31

Tuesday, September 1

Wednesday, September 2

Thursday, September 3

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, September 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, September 3 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
| 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, September 3 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
| Bottom's Up
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom's Up)