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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

Monday, June 8

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, June 8 – 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)
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Tuesday, June 9

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, June 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam
FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, June 9 – 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, June 9 – 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 June 9

Wednesday, June 10

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, June 10 – 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 “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, June 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for June 10

Thursday, June 11

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, June 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, June 11 – 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, June 11 – 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, June 11 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, June 11 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, June 11 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
 | Bottom's Up
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom's Up)
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Friday, June 12

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, June 12 – 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)
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, June 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, June 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, June 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, June 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, June 12 – 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)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, June 12 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
 | Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)
> See more events for June 12

Saturday, June 13

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 13 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 13 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, June 13 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
 | Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)
SF Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration (Chinatown)
Saturday, June 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | 830 Sacramento St
SF Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration (Chinatown)

The Opening Celebration of the 2026 San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival takes place in Chinatown and features cultural activities, local vendors, and family-friendly programming. Attendees can learn about the history and tradition of dragon boat racing, with opportunities for community engagement and celebration of cultural …

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, June 13 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
 | The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)