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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

Tuesday, June 23

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, June 23 – 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 June 23

Wednesday, June 24

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, June 24 – 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, June 24 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
> See more events for June 24

Thursday, June 25

SF Pride Block Party + World Cup Watch Party (Yerba Buena Lane)
Thursday, June 25 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required for free entry. All ages.
 | Yerba Buena Lane & Jessie Square
SF Pride Block Party + World Cup Watch Party (Yerba Buena Lane)

Celebrate Pride and the World Cup at the official SF Pride Block Party and Pride House Game Day Watch Party on Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square. Enjoy an outdoor soccer watch party, drag performances, fan glam station, DJs, trivia, and prizes. Hosted by San …

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, June 25 – 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, June 25 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, June 25 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, June 25 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, June 25 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
 | Bottom's Up
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom's Up)
> See more events for June 25

Friday, June 26

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, June 26 – 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, June 26 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, June 26 – 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, June 26 – 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, June 26 – 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)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, June 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
 | Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)
> See more events for June 26

Saturday, June 27

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 27 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, June 27 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, June 27 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
 | The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, June 27 – 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)
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, June 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, June 27 – 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)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, June 27 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
> See more events for June 27

Sunday, June 28

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, June 28 – 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)
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, June 28 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)