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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, June 13

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, June 13 – 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)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, June 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, June 13 – 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)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, June 13 – 9:00 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 + 9p)
> See more events for June 13

Sunday, June 14

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, June 14 – 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, June 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Sunday, June 14 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
 | Free Oakland UP
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, June 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for June 14

Monday, June 15

“Minty Mondays” OG Karaoke at The Mint (SF)
Monday, June 15 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mint Karaoke Lounge
"Minty Mondays" OG Karaoke at The Mint (SF)
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, June 15 – 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 Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, June 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, June 15 – 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)
> See more events for June 15

Tuesday, June 16

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, June 16 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, June 16 – 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 June 16

Wednesday, June 17

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, June 17 – 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 “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, June 17 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for June 17

Thursday, June 18

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, June 18 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, June 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, June 18 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, June 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, June 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, June 18 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
 | Bottom's Up
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom's Up)
> See more events for June 18

Friday, June 19

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, June 19 – 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)
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, June 19 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)