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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, May 11

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists: Weekend Two (May 11-12)
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public
 | Marin Open Studios
2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists: Weekend Two (May 11-12)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 11 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
 | Neck Of The Woods
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, May 11 – 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
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)
SF’s “Black Laughs Matter” North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
SF's "Black Laughs Matter" North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, May 11 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
 | Moe Greens
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
Saturday, May 11 – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
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Sunday, May 12

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 12 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, May 12 – 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)
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, May 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
 | Inner Sunset Flea Market (Irving btwn. 9th and 11th Aves)
SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 12 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists: Weekend Two (May 11-12)
Sunday, May 12 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public
 | Marin Open Studios
2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists: Weekend Two (May 11-12)
Free Reggae in the Park 2024 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 12 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Free Reggae in the Park 2024 "Crucial Sundays" (Golden Gate Park)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, May 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)
Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, May 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
Sunday, May 12 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
"Crazy Funny Asians" Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
“Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
Sunday, May 12 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
"Laughter Hours" SF's New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
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Monday, May 13

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, May 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, May 13 – 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)
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Tuesday, May 14

Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Tuesday, May 14 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Night Heron
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)