August 2026 Calendar

All shows are "free/donation to performers" unless otherwise noted.

  • 1st Sat
    Octomutt
  • 4th Tue
    Live Beatles Karaoke!
  • 5th Wed
    Mike Burns Quartet
  • 6th Thu
    Early: Kyra + Brian
    Late: Allison Lovejoy
  • 7th Fri
    Early: Michael & Karina
    Late: Angela LaFlamme
  • 8th Sat
    Early: Zolo-solo
    Late: The Big Meat Combo
  • 9th Sun
    "Get in the cab" Joe Donohoe book release and readings with KC & the Clamps (Doors 3pm)
  • 11th Tue
    Kitten on the Keys
  • 12th Wed
    Early: Jeff Belbey & Very Fine Company
    Late: Doug Hilsinger & Brad Brooks
  • 13th Thu
    Paul Griffiths & Sean Silverman with Diana Greenberg
  • 14th Fri
    Early: Kenan O'Brien
    Late: 12 String Roulette
  • 15th Sat
    The Chris Ford Band
  • 18th Tue
    Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke!
  • 19th Wed
    Early: 12 String Duet
    Late: Karina Denike & Michael Mcintosh
  • 20th Thu
    Early: Lyra & the Black Thornes
    Late: Deep Space
  • 21st Fri
    Early: Chris Moss
    Late: Lee Vilensky Trio
  • 22nd Sat
    Early: Joe Mackessy
    Late: Marc Dantona and the Contenders
  • 23rd Sun
    Rent Romus' Spirit Quintet - The Music of Arthur Blythe (Doors 6pm)
  • 25th Tue
    Dave Ricketts and Resting Trad Face
  • 26th Wed
    Early: Octomutt Duet
    Late: Friendo
  • 27th Thu
    Early: Significant Otter
    Late: Trivia Nite with Katy!
  • 28th Fri
    Early: Danny Allen & the Sugar Shots
    Late: Parlor Tricks
  • 29th Sat
    Early: Little Dark One
    Late: Meredith Edgar Trio

The Rite Spot Cafe features local bands, comedians and performers and supports the local music, art and comedy scene. Our music program is eclectic catering to our diverse clientele so you are just as likely to see Toshio Hirano singing Jimmy Roger's tunes as a 20's era Tin Pan Alley band The Frisky Frolics. Or local artist, musician and detective Mr. Lucky singing his quirky lounge tunes as you'd see Reuben Rye banging out instrumental versions of 80's post punk on our beautiful piano. Most shows start around 9:00 pm and are FREE unless otherwise noted. There is a $8.00 per person minimum during all free live performances.

We are a rare San Francisco luxury set in an unpretentious atmosphere.

"As soon as you enter the Rite Spot Cafe, it's apparent that this quaint Mission District hang is a cut above the other small dives in the area. It's the perfect combination of neighborhood bar and charming hideaway, with friendly-but-don't-fuck-with-me bartenders, white tablecloths, and an affordable, delectable menu of mostly Italian comfort food. But even with those charms, the strong suit of the place is the live entertainment; the setting frequently draws in some of the area's best musicians for free shows. The regular gigs on Sunday nights, when the rickety house piano at the front of the room is taken over by some of the most skilled singer/songwriters, make it an ideal room for listening. Aside from a little low conversation and the occasional clink of a glass, people are there to listen, and what they're listening to is top-notch."

San Francisco Bay Guardian
Best Listening Room

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