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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

Tuesday, April 30

FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday, April 30 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Tuesday, April 30 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Night Heron
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 30 – 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 30

Wednesday, May 1

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 1 – 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, May 1 – 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, May 1 – 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, May 1 – 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)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 1 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, May 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Free Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, May 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
 | Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
Free Tix: "HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
> See more events for May 1

Thursday, May 2

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
Thursday, May 2 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 2 – 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" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)
Thursday, May 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night
 | Del Mar
"Throwback Thursday" at Del Mar: '90s to '00s Party (SF)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, May 2 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, May 2 – 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 May 2

Friday, May 3

SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Friday, May 3 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
 | Tastebuds
SF's Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, May 3 – 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)
SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
SF's Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
 | Chi Lounge / Imperial Palace (Chinatown)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, May 3 – 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's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
“The Fillmore Eclipse” SF’s New Immersive Theater Experience (April 26 – May 12)
Friday, May 3 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $50*
*$30 tickets for students and artists, $80 for VIP with reserved table and 1 drink
 | Honey Arts Studio
"The Fillmore Eclipse" SF's New Immersive Theater Experience (April 26 - May 12)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 3 – 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 May 3

Saturday, May 4

2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)
Saturday, May 4 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area
2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)

The El Cerrito Trail Trekkers are proud to host the tenth annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival in El Cerrito’s 100-acre gem, the Hillside Natural Area. There’s something for everyone at the festival, including guided, informative hikes about the geology, trees, edible and medicinal plants, birds, …