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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, October 5

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)

Monday, October 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Monday, October 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)

Monday, October 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Monday, October 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Abbey Tavern

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Tuesday, October 6

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Tuesday, October 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Tuesday, October 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)

Tuesday, October 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Tuesday, October 6 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*

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Wednesday, October 7

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

Wednesday, October 7 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)

Wednesday, October 7 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*

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Thursday, October 8

Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $27.76* | Flamingo Resort and Spa

Event: Resort-O-Rama
When: October 8th -11th
Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California.
FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets

We are thrilled to announce the city of Santa Rosa …

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Thursday, October 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)

Thursday, October 8 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Thursday, October 8 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Thursday, October 8 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)

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Friday, October 9

Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Friday, October 9 – 8:00 am | Cost: $27.76* | Flamingo Resort and Spa

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

Friday, October 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Tato

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park

Park Chalet’s Oktoberfest w/ Oompa Band + Stein Contest (Golden Gate Park)

Friday, October 9 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $35* | Park Chalet

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Park Chalet in San Francisco with live music from the Alpine Sound Band, a custom keepsake stein, and your first pour of fresh Oktoberfest beer included with admission. Enjoy stein-holding and costume contests, plus Bavarian-inspired food for purchase. The event is 21+ …

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Friday, October 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*