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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

Sunday, April 27

Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Bumble Bee Puppet Making (Union Square)
Sunday, April 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free "Sunday Fundays" Kids Festival: Make Bumble Bee Puppet Making (Union Square)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, April 27 – 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 27 – 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 27

Monday, April 28

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, April 28 – 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 28

Tuesday, April 29

Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, April 29 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Free "Live Music Lunch Series" + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
> See more events for April 29

Thursday, May 1

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, May 1 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 1 – 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 May 1

Friday, May 2

Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
Friday, May 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City "Little Bears" Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, May 2 – 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)
SF’s “Music City” Friday Night 2025: Free Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 2)
Friday, May 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
 | Music City SF
SF's "Music City" Friday Night 2025: Free Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 2)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, May 2 – 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)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 2 – 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 “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, May 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)
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Saturday, May 3

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 3 – 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)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, May 3 – 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)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, May 3 – 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, May 3 – 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, May 3 – 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 (May 2025)
Saturday, May 3 – 10:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*$23.18 adv / $25 door
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (May 2025)
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Sunday, May 4

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, May 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, May 4 – 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, May 4 – 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 May 4

Monday, May 5

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, May 5 – 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 May 5

Tuesday, May 6

Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, May 6 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Free "Live Music Lunch Series" + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)