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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, April 18

2025 Hayes Valley’s Free Spring Outdoor Film Night “Nocturns”
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Totally FREE and open to all!
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2025 Hayes Valley's Free Spring Outdoor Film Night "Nocturns"
> See more events for April 18

Saturday, April 19

SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Saturday, April 19 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required - First Come, First Serve, Limited Spots! To be notified when registration is open, fill out the Contact Us Form on Outward Bound California's website, and select Sign Up Sign Up For Community Day Ropes Course Registration Notification Emails. When registration opens, OBCA will send you an email with a registration link for a specific date.
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SF's "Free Ropes Challenge Course Day" w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, April 19 – 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)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, April 19 – 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)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, April 19 – 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, April 19 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, April 19 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (April 2025)
Saturday, April 19 – 10:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*$23.18 adv / $25 door
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (April 2025)
> See more events for April 19

Sunday, April 20

Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Pom Pom Easter Animal Craft (Union Square)
Sunday, April 20 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free "Sunday Fundays" Kids Festival: Make Pom Pom Easter Animal Craft (Union Square)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, April 20 – 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)
Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, April 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
> See more events for April 20

Monday, April 21

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, April 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
> See more events for April 21

Tuesday, April 22

Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, April 22 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Free "Live Music Lunch Series" + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
> See more events for April 22

Thursday, April 24

Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, April 24 – 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
> See more events for April 24

Friday, April 25

Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
Friday, April 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City "Little Bears" Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, April 25 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, April 25 – 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)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, April 25 – 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)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, April 25 – 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)
2025 Hayes Valley’s Free Spring Outdoor Film Night “Flow”
Friday, April 25 – 8:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Totally FREE and open to all!
 | Proxy SF
2025 Hayes Valley's Free Spring Outdoor Film Night "Flow"
> See more events for April 25

Saturday, April 26

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, April 26 – 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, April 26 – 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)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, April 26 – 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)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, April 26 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, April 26 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)