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
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Locali Visitor Center hosts the first Art Vending Machine Weekend, featuring 7 Bay Area artists and over 10 vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers that, according to the poster, are just $1 each! (don’t worry about bringing change… they have quarters. Enjoy drinks …
Kick off ¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage celebrations at the San Francisco Main Library’s Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room with a free, family-friendly party. Enjoy live music, art, hands-on activities, and performances, plus the chance to meet local community partners and explore Latinx cultures, traditions, and creativity. Open to …
Sunday, September 27
The Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair offers a day of lantern displays, Hanfu experiences, multicultural performances, crafts, games, and family-friendly activities at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. The event includes free admission, a photo booth, cultural showcases, interactive stations, and …
The 9th Annual Bay Area Queer Zine Fest celebrates queer independent publishing with over 30 vendors at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. The event is free, requires masks, and is wheelchair accessible.
Original Event Description:
_A celebration of queer independent publishing featuring 30+ vendors at the Oakland …
SF German Day 2026 is a free, family-friendly festival in Golden Gate Park celebrating German culture with live music, dance, German beer and wine, traditional foods, cultural exhibits, and activities for all ages. The event features local breweries, wineries, and organizations, offering a festive day …
The Bay Area African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 at For The Culture in Oakland features food tastings from local restaurants representing Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Trinidad, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cameroon, and more. The event includes music from top Bay Area DJs playing Afrobeats, soca, Kompa, Amapiano, …