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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

Monday, December 29

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 29 – 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)
Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, December 29 – 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)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 29 – 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, December 29 – 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 December 29

Tuesday, December 30

SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, December 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, December 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 30 – 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 December 30

Wednesday, December 31

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, December 31 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
SF’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP. Ticket prices rise as we get closer to NYE
SF's New Year's Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party)
SF’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP. Ticket prices rise as we get closer to NYE
SF's New Year's Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party)

Ring in the New Year with Laughter at The Function!
Get ready to end 2025 on a hilarious high note! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Function, San Francisco’s first and only Black-owned comedy club, with the HellaFunny New Year’s Eve Comedy Show. This is your chance …

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
NYE 2025/26 at SF’s Iconic Mabuhay Gardens: Comedy Countdown + After Party
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Super Early Bird tickets start at $15 w/ FUNCHEAP secret code (normally $20) and then rise as we get closer to the event
 | Mubhay Gardens (North Beach)
NYE 2025/26 at SF’s Iconic Mabuhay Gardens: Comedy Countdown + After Party

Stroy Moyd + King Boolu headline legendary North Beach 2-floor nightlife spot “Mubhay” reopening officially for its first NYE event in years

NYE Comedy at the New Mabuhay Gardens – Two Shows + Big After Party
Be among the first to experience the newly rebranded Mabuhay Gardens—the legendary …

SF’s 8:45pm New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party + Midnight Toast)
Wednesday, December 31 – 8:45 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP. Ticket prices rise as we get closer to NYE
SF's 8:45pm New Year's Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party + Midnight Toast)
> See more events for December 31

Thursday, January 1

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, January 1 – 12:00 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
Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, January 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, January 1 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
> See more events for January 1

Friday, January 2

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, January 2 – 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)
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, January 2 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, January 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, January 2 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
 | Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)
> See more events for January 2

Saturday, January 3

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, January 3 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, January 3 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, January 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)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, January 3 – 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)