Articles by Johnny Funcheap
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, October 10
Experience a vibrant, free Bollywood Garba dance event in Union Square, San Francisco. Open to all ages and skill levels, the event features multiple beginner-friendly dance lessons followed by an open dance party. Attendees are encouraged to come as they are or dress in colorful …
Mavericks Surf Festival celebrates the opening of the 2026 winter surf season at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. The family-friendly event includes appearances by Mavericks big-wave surfers and local ocean safety crews, plus live music, food and drinks, vendors, a surf swap, and …
Oct. 10, 11am-6pm / Oct. 11, 10:30am-1:30pm
Join us for a celebration of our equine friends. This year’s theme is “Year of the Fire Horse”
Enjoy a glimpse of rural America right here in Silicon Valley!
PROGRESSIVE TRAIL RIDE (Sat. Oct 10, 11am-2pm) AFTER PARTY 1:30pm-4:30pm:
Join the PROGRESSIVE …
AniMachi Market returns to KOHO in SF Japantown with a Love and Deepspace-themed celebration for Xavier and Zayne’s birthdays. Enjoy a free event featuring an artist alley, photobooth, cosplay gatherings, raffles, stamp rally adventures, and prizes. Open to all fans and newcomers, the market invites …
Alum Rock Branch Library hosts a family-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat event with lowriders, costumes, trick-or-treating, games, book giveaways, candy, and more. The event is open to all, and vehicle move-in begins at 11:00 AM.
Original Event Description:
_🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT at Alum Rock Branch Library! 👻🍬
Join us …
Berkeley Public Library hosts a free tote bag swap at the Central Library’s Art & Music department on the 5th Floor. Attendees may bring clean, good-condition tote bags, backpacks, purses, fanny packs, suitcases, duffels, messenger bags, and other reusable bags, or take home items without …
Galería de la Raza’s Lunada New Moon Fest marks the 25th anniversary of Lunada Literary Lounge and serves as the final stop of Litquake’s ¡Poetry on la Veinti Cuatro! crawl. The free event features poetry and spoken-word performances, musica, an open mic, a DJ and …
Sunday, October 11
Castro, the dog of Castro Barber Lounge barber and stylist Angel Benitez, celebrates his sixth birthday with a pawty at Pawpitos: Pet Grooming in Castro. The event lists food, games, contests, and music.
Original Event Description:
_The dog of barber and stylist Angel Benitez has become a …
The 7th Annual Butchertown Jazz Festival is a free, family-friendly event at Gratta Wines in San Francisco’s Bayview, featuring live jazz and soul performances, local food and wine, artists, makers, and community organizations. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant outdoor neighborhood celebration that highlights the creativity …
Welcome Back Monarch Festival is a free family event at Natural Bridges State Beach featuring crafts, hands-on learning, a parade, story time, games, live music, food trucks, hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream, and items for sale. The 2026 festival also includes a screening of “Creating the …
