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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

Monday, December 9

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 9 – 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, December 10

Saffron Comedy (Oakland)
Tuesday, December 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $7.18*
*exclusive 7.18 tickets with code FUNCHEAP - normally 12.51
 | Saffron Kitchen
Saffron Comedy (Oakland)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, December 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's Brand New "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 10 – 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 December 10

Wednesday, December 11

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, December 11 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
Wednesday, December 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
 | Westwood
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, December 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Wednesday, December 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, December 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 "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, December 11 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Cardi Spelling Bee-An Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
Wednesday, December 11 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $10 to compete
 | Baba's House
Cardi Spelling Bee-An Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
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Thursday, December 12

Free Entry for Final Week of SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum (Closing for 1+ Year)
Thursday, December 12 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
Free Entry for Final Week of SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum (Closing for 1+ Year)
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, December 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, December 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" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, December 12 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
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Friday, December 13

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Friday, December 13 – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, December 13 – 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)
Final Free Weekend at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Before 1+ Year Closure (Dec. 12-15)
Friday, December 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
Final Free Weekend at SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum Before 1+ Year Closure (Dec. 12-15)
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, December 13 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, December 13 – 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's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
“Niles Abston” Viral Comedy Star Live in SF (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)
Friday, December 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
"Niles Abston" Viral Comedy Star Live in SF (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)
“Niles Abston” Viral Comedy Star Live in SF (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)
Friday, December 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
"Niles Abston" Viral Comedy Star Live in SF (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)

Join Us for Two Nights of Unforgettable Comedy with one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy!
Don’t miss this special two night headliner showcase by the one and only Niles Abston!
Tickets normally $25, but the first 50 Funcheapers get Free Tickets (limited)
Headliner: Niles Abston
Catch one of …

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
Friday, December 13 – 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 + 8:45p)