Home » Archive by Author

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

Sunday, April 27

Monday, 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)

Thursday, May 1

Friday, May 2

SF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)
Friday, May 2 – 12:00 am | Cost: $15*
*$15, $10 senior/student admission. Free for children under 13
| Russian Center of San Francisco
SF's Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)

A Celebration of Slavic Heart and Soul
Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with ongoing performances, food and crafts. Whether you have …

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)

Saturday, May 3

11th Annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival (May 3-4)
Saturday, May 3 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area
11th Annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival (May 3-4)

There’s something for everyone at the 11th annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival, Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, 2025, with more than a dozen hikes and other events scheduled throughout El Cerrito’s 100-acre natural wonderland, the Hillside Natural Area.
Visit www.ectrailtrekkers.org/hillside-festival.html for the full schedule. Hikes and …

“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)
Saturday, May 3 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Various locations in the East Bay and Contra Costa
"Bringing Back the Natives" Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)

May 3-4, 10am to 5pm both days
A tour of 60 Alameda and Contra Costa Gardens and Homes
This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from an established wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, from local …

2025 “Butterfly Festival” at Mariposa County Fairgrounds (May 3-4)
Saturday, May 3 – 10:00 am | Cost: $10*
*Adults are $10. Children 12 and under are free!
| Mariposa County Fairgrounds
2025 "Butterfly Festival" at Mariposa County Fairgrounds (May 3-4)

Celebrate the magic of butterflies at the 2025 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! Join us May 3rd & 4th at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the spectacular live butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, …

SF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)
Saturday, May 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: $15*
*$15, $10 senior/student admission. Free for children under 13
| Russian Center of San Francisco
SF's Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)

Sunday, May 4

11th Annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival (May 3-4)
Sunday, May 4 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area
11th Annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival (May 3-4)