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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, July 6

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, July 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Monday, July 6 – 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 SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, July 6 – 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 July 6

Tuesday, July 7

Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, July 7 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena "Tipsy Tuesdays" (SF)
SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 7 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 7 – 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, July 7 – 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, July 7 – 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 July 7

Wednesday, July 8

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 8 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, July 8 – 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, July 8 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for July 8

Thursday, July 9

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thrive City’s Huge Free Summer “Country Line Dancing Night” (SF)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Huge Free Summer "Country Line Dancing Night" (SF)

Thrive City hosts a Country Line Dancing Night as part of Thrive at Five, featuring live music, an activated Entertainment Zone, and access to a variety of on-site restaurants and bars. Guests 21+ can purchase to-go alcoholic beverages from participating businesses to enjoy within the …

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

Friday, July 10

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, July 10 – 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, July 10 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Friday, July 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
 | Unity Park
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, July 10 – 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)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, July 10 – 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
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)