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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

Saturday, May 17

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Art in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin
Saturday, May 17 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Boeddeker Park
Art in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, May 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, May 17 – 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 (2025)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 17 – 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 Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Saturday, May 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
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, May 17 – 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)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday Night Throwbacks
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free General Admission
 | Alchemist Bar & Lounge
Saturday Night Throwbacks
“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (May 2025)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*$23.18 adv / $25 door
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (May 2025)
SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
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Sunday, May 18

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 18 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | Golden Gate Park
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, May 18 – 6:00 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 (Sunday)
Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, May 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
> See more events for May 18

Monday, May 19

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 19 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)
Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, May 19 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
The Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
Monday, May 19 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)
> See more events for May 19

Tuesday, May 20

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 20 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)
Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, May 20 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Free "Live Music Lunch Series" + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
> See more events for May 20

Wednesday, May 21

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, May 21 – 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 (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, May 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
"Wolfman Jeff Trivia" Night at SF's Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)