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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

Friday, January 3

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
Friday, January 3 – 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 + 8:45p)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, January 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, January 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, January 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)
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Show of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Show of 2025)
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (First Show of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (First Show of 2025)
SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)
Friday, January 3 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)
> See more events for January 3

Saturday, January 4

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, January 4 – 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, January 4 – 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)
Free Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Dim Sum Tastings (SF)
Saturday, January 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free. First come, first served. RSVP Required. Without registration, there will be a $10 fee at the door.
 | San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center
Free Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Dim Sum Tastings (SF)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, January 4 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, January 4 – 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 (2025)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, January 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, January 4 – 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)
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Shows of 2025)
Saturday, January 4 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Shows of 2025)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, January 4 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, January 4 – 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (First Shows of 2025)
Saturday, January 4 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
 | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (First Shows of 2025)
> See more events for January 4

Sunday, January 5

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, January 5 – 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, January 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
SF’s Best Black & Asian Comics “Rush Hour Comedy Night” (Sunday Night)
Sunday, January 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
SF's Best Black & Asian Comics "Rush Hour Comedy Night" (Sunday Night)
Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2025)
Sunday, January 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2025)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Sunday, January 5 – 7:00 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 + 8:45p)
> See more events for January 5

Monday, January 6

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, January 6 – 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)