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Monday, April 29, 2024

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Monday, April 29 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s more...

1:00 pm2024 San Francisco Nightlife & Entertainment Summit (Free)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmSF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)   FREE
7:00 pmNoemi Zeigler’s “You’ve Been Served” at The Marsh Berkeley   $10*
*$10.00 to $100.00—$10-$35 GA sliding scale; $50 & $100 reserved seating
7:30 pmThe Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)   FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Last Day Before Price Hike: "The SF Hunt" 10 Year Anniv. Scavenger Hunt w/ 1,000 Players (June 1)
Last Day Before Price Hike: “The SF Hunt” 10 Year Anniv. Scavenger Hunt w/ 1,000 Players (June 1)
Tuesday, April 30 – All Day | Cost: $67*
*Normally $74, use secret code FUNCHEAPHUNT at checkout for 10% off!
 | 19th & Dolores (Dolores Park)

The SF Hunt is an all-day, Amazing Race-style event where you will romp around with your team solving puzzles, completing video challenges, and uncovering SF’s hidden gyms. Explore 4 iconic SF neighborhoods in more...

6:00 pmTaco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
6:00 pm“Disco Taco Tuesday” w/ $1 Margaritas at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
8:00 pmFREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
All Day$20 Tix “Theatre Week” 2024 San Francisco Bay Area (April 30-May 19)   $20*
*Tickets starting at $20
7:00 pmTrivia Tuesdays (SF)   FREE
7:30 pm“Foxtails Brigade” Live at The Lost Church (SF)   $15*
*Earlybirds! $3 off each ticket when you use the code earlybird4 at checkout. Offer ends April 28th. Promo Codes are not applicable at the door. Codes are not case sensitive, but must be typed as one word.
8:00 pmTuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)   FREE
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2


Wednesday, May 1, 2024

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to more...

6:00 pm50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
7:00 pmFREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:30 pm“The Wizard of Oz” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony   $69
8:00 pmFree Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)   FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
8:00 pm$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 amBay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)   FREE*
*Admission is free to Bay Area residents. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or piece of mail) in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
11:00 amSF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday   FREE*
*Free tickets are not available for reservation online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amOakland’s “The Bookmark Bookstore” Moving Sale w/ 50% Off (May 1-12)   FREE
4:00 pm“The Wyatt Act” International Workers’ Day Celebration & Concert (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free!
5:00 pm“I Survived the Atomic Bomb”: Pedro Arrupe’s Japan (USF)   FREE*
*https://www.usfca.edu/event/i-survived-atomic-bomb-pedro-arrupes-japan/11051238
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:00 pmBoombox Happy Hour at Pop’s Bar (SF)   FREE*
*It is free all night.
7:00 pm“Opera Cocktales” May Queens and Kings at Martuni’s (SF)   FREE*
*Free with Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, May 2, 2024

SF's New Monthly Block Party "Downtown First Thursdays" Kick-Off
SF’s New Monthly Block Party “Downtown First Thursdays” Kick-Off
Thursday, May 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)

Get ready, San Francisco, for a brand new free monthly party coming to Downtown SF starting May 2, 2024 – Downtown is getting a whole new makeover. Downtown First Thursdays is put more...

6:00 pmWine & Wisdom: KPIs for Raising Venture Debt (Founders & CFOs)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play “The Glass Menagerie” from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)   $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:30 pm“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)   $89
7:30 pm40% Off Tix to Provocative New Play “The Tutor” in SF (Apr. 5 – May. 12)   $24.70*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
8:00 pmFREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
11:00 amFree First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum   FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
1:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)   FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
All Day2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival in San Rafael (May 2-5)   $16.50
6:30 pmMihaly Shimmering Leaves Band (SF)   FREE
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
10:00 pm“Oakland in My Soul” Jazz Concert at Yoshi’s (Jack London Square)   $25*
*Visit yoshis.com

Friday, May 3, 2024

SF's Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
 | 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. It’s more...

7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (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 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pm“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)   $89
7:30 pm“The Fillmore Eclipse” SF’s New Immersive Theater Experience (April 26 – May 12)   $50*
*$30 tickets for students and artists, $80 for VIP with reserved table and 1 drink
8:00 pm40% Off Tix to Provocative New Play “The Tutor” in SF (Apr. 5 – May. 12)   $24.70*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
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
8:00 amSF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
10:00 amBair Island Walking Tour (Redwood City)   FREE
11:00 amContemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)   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
12:00 pm2024 San Francisco “Windup Watch Fair” at Fort Mason (May 3-5)   FREE*
*Always free and open to the public, Windup encourages everyone from seasoned collectors to first-time watch buyers to come in, take a look, and talk watches.
4:00 pmSan Leandro’s 1st Annual “MexiPino Fiesta” (2024)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Newest Mural w/ Dedication Party & Free Castro Art Walk   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)   FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
5:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)   FREE
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pm“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
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. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
6:00 pmAfrobeats & Salsa Party at Music City (SF)   FREE*
*FREE
6:00 pm“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)   FREE
7:00 pmWomen in Jazz & World Music Graduation Concert (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
8:00 pm“World of Willy W*nka” SF’s Giant Candyland Game Board Party   $40
8:00 pm“Sixteen Candles” Outdoor Ferry Flicks at SF’s Ferry Building Beer Garden   $7*
*$7 tickets Include 16oz draft beer

Saturday, May 4, 2024

SF's "2,000 Steps" Stair Challenge 2024
SF’s “2,000 Steps” Stair Challenge 2024
Saturday, May 4 – 7:30 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: $65*
*FunCheap readers can enjoy $10 off of general admission using the code FUNCHEAP. Get $65 tix through 4/20/24 only - $70 final price after
 | Christopher Playground

5 miles. 2,000 steps. 100% pure fun! Are you up for the challenge? Take on a unique, scenic physical challenge connecting some of San Francisco’s best stairways into one epic route! SF Stair more...

All DayBay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)   FREE
10:30 am30s & 40s Dating + Volunteering by Organic Chemistry Dating (SF Food Bank)   $20*
*20% discount with code FUNCHEAPSF20, plus a variety of other promotions running on each of the different events (e.g. early bird discounts, email subscriber discounts, etc.)
1:00 pmYerba Buena Gardens Festival Season Kick-Off w/ Pedrito Martinez & La Dame Blanche (SF)   FREE*
*Free
1:00 pm2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)   $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
2:00 pmFree “SF Scottish Fiddlers” Outdoor Concert (Salesforce Park)   FREE*
*This program is free and open to the public.
4:00 pmSan Francisco’s May the Fourth Be With You Pub Crawl (2024)   $12*
*Tickets start at $12. Ticket includes exclusive access to all participating bars, drink specials and more
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
7:00 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 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pm“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)   $89
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
10:00 pm“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (May 2024)   $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
8:00 amCrockett Town Wide Yard Sale 2024   FREE
8:00 am2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)   FREE
9:00 am“Moving Day San Francisco” A Walk for Parkinson’s (Crissy Field)   FREE*
*Registration is required. There is no registration fee, however, we ask every participant to make a personal donation and/or commit to raising funds and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
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
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.
10:00 am39th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (Hayward)   FREE*
*Fun & FREE family event
10:00 amFree de Young Museum Day for Families (2024)   FREE
10:00 am2024 de Young Museum’s “de Youngsters Day Out” Free Festival (SF)   FREE