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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, April 26

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, April 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
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, April 26 – 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, April 26 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, April 26 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, April 26 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
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Sunday, April 27

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, April 27 – 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, April 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Bumble Bee Puppet Making (Union Square)
Sunday, April 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free "Sunday Fundays" Kids Festival: Make Bumble Bee Puppet Making (Union Square)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Sunday, April 27 – 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)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, April 27 – 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)
Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
> See more events for April 27

Monday, April 28

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, April 28 – 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)
Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, April 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, April 28 – 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)
> See more events for 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)
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
> See more events for April 29

Wednesday, April 30

Free “Cardio Dance Wednesdays” Outdoor Fitness Class at SF’s Union Square (Spring 2025)
Wednesday, April 30 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free "Cardio Dance Wednesdays" Outdoor Fitness Class at SF's Union Square (Spring 2025)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, April 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, April 30 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
> See more events for April 30

Thursday, May 1

Bowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)
Thursday, May 1 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*$40 per lane per hour, for a maximum of 5 bowlers. Bowling shoe rental is $6 per person. Reservations are recommended.
 | Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center
Bowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)
SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, May 1 – 1:00 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
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, May 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 1 – 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)