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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, May 12

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
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Wednesday, May 13

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, May 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
> See more events for May 13

Friday, May 15

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, May 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, May 15 – 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)
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Saturday, May 16

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Saturday, May 16 – 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)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, May 16 – 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)
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Sunday, May 17

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, May 17 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
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Monday, May 18

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 18 – 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)
> See more events for May 18

Tuesday, May 19

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 19 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
> See more events for May 19

Wednesday, May 20

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, May 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, May 20 – 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)
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Friday, May 22

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, May 22 – 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)
> See more events for May 22

Saturday, May 23

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Saturday, May 23 – 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)
> See more events for May 23

Sunday, May 24

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, May 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for May 24

Monday, May 25

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 25 – 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)
> See more events for May 25

Tuesday, May 26

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
> See more events for May 26

Wednesday, May 27

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, May 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
> See more events for May 27

Friday, May 29

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, May 29 – 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)
> See more events for May 29

Sunday, May 31

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, May 31 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
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Tuesday, June 2

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 2 – 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)
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Friday, June 5

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, June 5 – 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)
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Sunday, June 7

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, June 7 – 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, June 7 – 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, June 7 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
> See more events for June 7

Friday, June 12

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, June 12 – 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)