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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, March 23

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, March 23 – 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, March 23 – 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 March 23

Tuesday, March 24

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, March 24 – 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 March 24

Wednesday, March 25

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, March 25 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for March 25

Thursday, March 26

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, March 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
> See more events for March 26

Friday, March 27

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, March 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
> See more events for March 27

Saturday, March 28

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, March 28 – 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)
> See more events for March 28

Sunday, March 29

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, March 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for March 29

Tuesday, March 31

SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, March 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
> See more events for March 31

Wednesday, April 1

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, April 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for April 1

Thursday, April 2

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
> See more events for April 2

Friday, April 3

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, April 3 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, April 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
> See more events for April 3

Saturday, April 4

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, April 4 – 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)
> See more events for April 4

Sunday, April 5

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for April 5

Tuesday, April 7

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 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)
> See more events for April 7

Thursday, April 9

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
> See more events for April 9

Friday, April 10

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, April 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
> See more events for April 10

Saturday, April 11

Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, April 11 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
 | Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, April 11 – 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)
> See more events for April 11

Sunday, April 12

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for April 12

Tuesday, April 14

“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, April 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam
> See more events for April 14

Wednesday, April 15

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, April 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
 | Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)