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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

Wednesday, May 8

Free Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, May 8 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
 | Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
Free Tix: "HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
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Thursday, May 9

“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)
Thursday, May 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night
 | Del Mar
"Throwback Thursday" at Del Mar: '90s to '00s Party (SF)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 9 – 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)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, May 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, May 9 – 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, May 10

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, May 10 – 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)
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, May 10 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)
SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
SF's Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, May 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
 | Chi Lounge / Imperial Palace (Chinatown)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 10 – 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)
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, May 10 – 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)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 10 – 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)
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Saturday, May 11

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, May 11 – 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)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, May 11 – 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)
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)
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)
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)
“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)
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)