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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 19

Tuesday, October 20

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, October 20 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)
826 Valencia’s “Writer’s Block Party”: $40 for Unlimited Beer & Wine + Free Books (2026) 826 Valencia's "Writer's Block Party": $40 for Unlimited Beer & Wine + Free Books (2026)

826 Valencia’s Associate Board hosts its 2026 Writer’s Block Party at Southern Pacific Brewing, a 21+ fundraiser supporting the organization’s free writing and tutoring programs for San Francisco youth. The neighborhood-themed event includes unlimited beer and wine, free books, activities, a silent auction, and surprises, …

Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, October 22

City of SF’s “Mega Job Fair” 2026 (SF Mint) City of SF's "Mega Job Fair" 2026 (SF Mint)

The City and County of San Francisco hosts a citywide in-person job fair at The San Francisco Mint, bringing hundreds of job seekers together with small businesses seeking employees. Employer tables are free, and interested employers must email workforce.development@sfgov.org by October 9.
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SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, October 22 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)
Día De Los Muertos “NightLife” 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $26 | California Academy of Sciences
Día De Los Muertos "NightLife" 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)

California Academy of Sciences presents its fourth annual Día de los Muertos NightLife, una noche en Michoacán, for guests ages 21 and over. The museum-wide evening includes an alebrije unveiling honoring alligator Claude, a community ofrenda, calavera face painting, lotería, crafts, traditional Aztec dance and …

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, October 22 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
| 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Friday, October 23

“Lower Polk Live” 2026 Free Music & Art Street Festival (SF)
Friday, October 23 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Polk Street
"Lower Polk Live" 2026 Free Music & Art Street Festival (SF)

The 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! is a free outdoor street festival on Polk Street in San Francisco, featuring live music performances by The Top Chefs and DJ JP Breganza, interactive turntable sessions with Skratchfight, local artists and makers, and soul line dancing with Westside …

Halloween Market (Berkeley)
Friday, October 23 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Donkey & Goat Winery
Halloween Market (Berkeley)

The Halloween Market at Donkey & Goat Winery in Berkeley is a free, all-ages community event and fundraiser for Berkeley Humane Society. The market features local artists, makers, tarot readings, live music by Lillian Frances, food vendors, and a table to learn about animal fostering. …