Upcoming Events

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

New 7p Start Time: Comedy & Wings Night + "Wing Wednesday" $10 Specials (Oakland)
New 7p Start Time: Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)

Spend your Wednesday nights with hella great Wing Wednesday specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options), plus Guatemalan Tamales are back and a special Wednesday Night more...

8:00 pm“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
11:00 am$10 Day: San Mateo County Fair 2023 (Must Purchase by June 2nd)   $10*
*$10 Adults admission for June 7 only - Tickets must be purchased by 6/2/23
2:00 pmPacifica Coastside Farmers’ Market (April 5 – December 20)   FREE
3:00 pmCastro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)   FREE
5:00 pm27th Annual “Effie Lee Morris” Lecture w/ Free Book to Youth (SF)   FREE*
*Free
5:30 pmFree Arts & Crafts Swap at San Leandro Library   FREE
6:00 pmPresentation: Mid-Century Gender-Bending Drag Shows in Glen Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free
6:30 pm“Chibis and Monsters” Drawing Level Up Workshop (Mountain View)   FREE*
*1st floor Program room
7:00 pmWednesday Night Lindy Society w/ Free Dance Lessons (SF)   FREE*
*Free to enter bar, no cost DJ music, social dancing, and drop in lessons. Please buy drinks or food at the bar.
7:30 pmTrivia Pizza and Beer: Sunset Squares Trivia Night + $1 Wings (SF)   FREE*
*Completely Free!

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions more...

5:00 pmSF’s Brand New “Drag Me Downtown” Summer Pop Ups (June 2023)   FREE
6:30 pmBeyond Bollywood Dance Series: Queering Dance Traditions (Asian Art Museum)   $10*
*Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, College/Youth: $7
7:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Night at “Golden State Lounge” (7pm Show)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmEast Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2023 (Live at Bay Street)   FREE*
*RSVP for free raffle entry
10:00 amSF Zoo Free Admission Day (June 2023)   FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
10:00 amVENOMventure Immersive Game + Earn $75 Gift Card (Berkeley)   FREE*
*RSVP required: www.tinyurl.com/venomventure
2:00 pmDraw with an Author & Illustrator K-Fai Steele at SF Public Library   FREE*
*Free
3:00 pmSF Design Week Open Studio (2023)   FREE
5:30 pmBay Area’s Free “Circus in the Park” 2023 w/ Circus Bella (June 8 – July 16)   FREE*
*Donations accepted.
6:00 pmRedwood City “Movies on the Square” 2023 (June 8 – Aug. 31)   FREE*
*All Ages!
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
7:00 pm“Clutch the Pearls” Drag Show at KQED (SF)   FREE*
*In Person: $15 / Livestream: Free.
7:00 pmThree Local Poets Read Recent Work + Ovid’s Metamorphoses   FREE
8:00 pmViva Thursdays Latin Music Night at Faith & Spirits (San Carlos)   FREE*
*Free all night!
8:30 pm“Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park (June 8 – Oct. 20)   FREE
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!


Friday, June 9, 2023

SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. Special more...

7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)   FREE*
*Free w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show + Dim Sum: Live in Chinatown (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Teen Angst Diaries + Storytelling at Oasis (SF)   $25*
*Normally $35, use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
9:00 amBerkeley’s 2023 Animal Liberation Conference (June 9-14)   $175
11:00 amSausalito’s “Pride Not Prejudice” LGBTQIA+ Multi-Exhibit (June 9-July 2)   FREE
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   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
2:00 pmStern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2p: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band (7/9)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
3:00 pmSchroeder’s 130th Birthday Celebration + German Beer Party (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmFeel Good Fridays w/ $5 Happy Hour (SF)   FREE*
*No RSVP required and free to the public to enter
4:30 pmFree Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night   FREE
5:00 pmRoad Trip: Sacramento’s Free Summer 2023 Concerts (June 9)   FREE
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2023)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 12 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pmRedwood City Music on the Square 2023 (June 2 – Sept. 1)   FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
6:30 pmSausalito “Jazz and Blues by the Bay” Festival (2023)   FREE
7:00 pmStand Up Comedy Night at East Cut Crossing (SF)   FREE*
*No cover, RSVPs encouraged
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmSan Rafael’s “Pride” 3-Day LGBTQIA+ Film Series (June 9-11)   $13*
*$13.25 General | $9.75 Seniors & Youth | $7.75 CAFILM members
7:00 pmWilliam Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Play in a Park (June 9-25)   FREE*
*Free
7:30 pmFeral Friday Square Dance (SF)   Donation*
*$15/Adult, $10 Teen, Under 12 Free
7:30 pmEast Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)   FREE
7:30 pmQueer Chorus of San Francisco’s Spring Concert (2023)   Pay What You Can*
*General Admission Tickets $25; Sliding scale donations accepted. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
8:00 pmFairfax Free Outdoor Movie Night at the Baseball Field (2023)   FREE

Saturday, June 10, 2023

2023 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade (Ferry Bldg to Civic Center)
2023 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade (Ferry Bldg to Civic Center)
Cost: FREE | Market & Spear (Embarcadero)

Get ready, for the first ever San Francisco Annual Juneteenth Parade on Market Street. Saturday, June 10, 2023, Join thousands of attendees, city leaders, and organizers for a beautiful day of rich culture, more...

11:00 amDisney+ “American Born Chinese” Screening & Discussion (Asian Art Museum)   $20*
*Adults: $20, Seniors: $17, College/Youth: $14 General Admission with Free Screening
11:00 am15th Annual Golden Gate Park Band Festival (2023)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
12:00 pm“Champions League Final” Watch Party at Underdogs Cantina w/ 25+ TVs (SF)   FREE*
*No admission charge
1:00 pmSF Uke Jam’s “Summer Uke-Splosion” 2023 (Yerba Buena Gardens)   FREE
4:00 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park 2023 “The Tempest” in Berkeley (June 10-11)   FREE
7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)   FREE*
*Free w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Limited comp tickets. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Teen Angst Diaries + Storytelling (Oakland)   $15*
*Early bird tickets normally $20, use code FUNCHEAP for $5 off. After early bird tickets are sold out, prices go up.
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s New Play “Chinglish” (May 4 – June 10)   $30*
*Tickets start at $35 ($5 off with code FUNCHEAP)
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20). Two drink minimum
8:30 amSF’s D10 Neighborhood Beautification Day   FREE*
*RSVP required
9:00 amSF’s 2023 “Juneteenth on the Waterfront” (Ferry Plaza)   FREE
9:00 amNational Outlet Shopping Day at SF Premium Outlets (2023)   FREE
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   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.
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   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
10:00 amDowntown Redwood City Car Show (2023)   FREE*
*Fee for Participants Showing Cars - Free to Spectators!
10:00 am“Pride Iconathon” LGBTQ+ Design Workshop (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
10:00 am“The Great Animal Orchestra” Exhibition at Pier 15 (SF)   FREE*
*Not Specified
10:00 amBooks Inc. Warehouse Sale in San Leandro (2023)   FREE*
*Free to attend, and full of cheap gifts, games, and books! Everything will be between 5-10 bucks, and over 50% off the original price.
10:00 am44th Annual “Fairfax Festival” & Ecofest + Parade (June 10-11)   FREE
10:00 amSF’s New Fillipino 5-Block Long “Be Free Crawl” (SoMa)   FREE
10:00 amWalnut Creek’s Elks Summer Car Show (2023)   
10:00 amSummer in San Francisco Crystal Fair (June 10-11)   $14*
*Mention FunCheap and you get in for $11 (a $3 discount)
10:00 amSF’s Filipino “Be Free” Festival at Kapwa Gardens (SoMa)   FREE
11:00 amNovato Art, Wine & Music Festival 2023 (June 10-11)   FREE
11:00 amOakland’s Free “H.U.M.A.N Family Fun Day” at Lake Merritt   FREE*
*Free
11:00 amJazz on the Hill 2023 (San Mateo)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s “OminoDay in the Park” Free World Music Festival (2023)   FREE
11:00 amCheese Plus 18th Anniversary Artisan Food Festival   FREE
11:00 amMoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmSan Francisco “Porchfest” Free Music Festival (2023)   FREE*
*all free
12:00 pmFree Ice Cream Social at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)   FREE
12:00 pmEast Cut Summer Block Party 2023 (SF)   FREE*
*Please reserve your spot for the fun activities through Eventbrite!
12:00 pmNorth Beach Immersive Scavenger Hunt (SF)   FREE*
*This scavenger hunt is our first public event and was made in collaboration with a number of North Beach businesses. We are excited to share this opportunity with you and ask in return that you complete a 30-minute survey to provide feedback from the event.
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour Class (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmOakland’s Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll Family Fest 2023 (May – October)   FREE*
*Free
12:00 pmThe Official SF Champions League Final Day Party (2023)   FREE*
*FREE TICKETS
1:00 pmSF Animal Liberation March 2023 (Dolores Park)   FREE
2:00 pmSF’s Ultimate Summer Water Balloon Toss (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmChinatown Branch Library Open House & Anniversary Party (SF)   FREE*
*Free
2:00 pmParkside Branch Library Open House w/ Firefighters + Drag Queen Honey Mahogany (SF)   FREE*
*Free
7:00 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP