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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, July 13

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, July 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, July 13 – 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, July 14

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Tuesday, July 14 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, July 14 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena "Tipsy Tuesdays" (SF)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, July 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
 | Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam
FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, July 14 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, July 14 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
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Wednesday, July 15

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 15 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, July 15 – 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, July 15 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
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Thursday, July 16

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 16 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, July 16 – 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, July 16 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, July 16 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
 | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, July 16 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, July 16 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
 | Bottom's Up
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom's Up)
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Friday, July 17

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, July 17 – 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, July 17 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, July 17 – 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)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 17 – 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, July 17 – 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, July 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club