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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

Saturday, February 14

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
> See more events for February 14

Sunday, February 15

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, February 15 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
 | Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
The Box SF’s Valentine’s Artists & Makers Fair (Feb. 14-15)
Sunday, February 15 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
 | The Box SF
The Box SF's Valentine's Artists & Makers Fair (Feb. 14-15)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, February 15 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
> See more events for February 15

Monday, February 16

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, February 16 – 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, February 16 – 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 February 16

Tuesday, February 17

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, February 17 – 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 February 17

Wednesday, February 18

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, February 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, February 18 – 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)
> See more events for February 18

Thursday, February 19

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, February 19 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
> See more events for February 19

Friday, February 20

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, February 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
> See more events for February 20

Saturday, February 21

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, February 21 – 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 February 21

Tuesday, February 24

SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, February 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
> See more events for February 24

Wednesday, February 25

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

Thursday, February 26

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, February 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 February 26

Friday, February 27

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

Saturday, February 28

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, February 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 February 28

Sunday, March 1

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
SF’s First “Head West” Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's First "Head West" Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
> See more events for March 1

Tuesday, March 3

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 3 – 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 March 3

Thursday, March 5

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, March 5 – 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, March 5 – 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 5

Friday, March 6

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, March 6 – 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, March 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
> See more events for March 6

Saturday, March 7

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, March 7 – 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)