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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, November 30

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, November 30 – 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)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, November 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, November 30 – 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 Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, November 30 – 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)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, November 30 – 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)
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Sunday, December 1

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 1 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 9:45 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 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)
Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: $11*
*Mention Johnny Funcheap at the door and get $3 off entrace fee - normally $14
 | San Francisco County Fair Building
Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 - Dec. 1)
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 6:00 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 (Sunday)
Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, December 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Sunday, December 1 – 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)
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, December 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
 | The Function
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
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Monday, December 2

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 2 – 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 Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday, December 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, December 2 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
 | The Function
Monday Night Free Comedy Showt at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, December 2 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 2 – 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, December 3

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Saffron Comedy (Oakland)
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $7.18*
*exclusive 7.18 tickets with code FUNCHEAP - normally 12.51
 | Saffron Kitchen
Saffron Comedy (Oakland)
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 3 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose