January 2026 Calendar

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

  • 1st Thu
    CLOSED
  • 2nd Fri
    12 String Roulette
  • 3rd Sat
    Octomutt
  • 6th Tue
    Live Beatles Karaoke!
  • 7th Wed
    A Nite with Brad Brooks and Doug Hilsinger
  • 8th Thu
    Early: Allison Lovejoy
    Late: Paul Griffiths & Sean Silverman with Diana Greenberg
  • 9th Fri
    Early: Third Seven
    Late: Angela LaFlamme
  • 10th Sat
    The Chris Ford Band
  • 13th Tue
    Kitten on the Keys
  • 14th Wed
    Early: Serafima & the Shakedowns
    Late: Doug Hilsinger & Jamin Barton
  • 15th Thu
    Early: Allison & David
    Late: Deep Space
  • 16th Fri
    Early: Chris Moss
    Late: Lee Vilensky Trio
  • 17th Sat
    Julian's Bday Blowout w/ the Gypsy Minions
  • 18th Sun
    Al from Hell Fest! (Doors 4pm)
  • 20th Tue
    Early: Chewy Marzolo
    Late: Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke!
  • 21st Wed
    Early: 12 String Duet
    Late: Karina Denike & Michael Mcintosh
  • 22nd Thu
    Early: Significant Otter
    Late: Trivia Nite with Katy!
  • 23rd Fri
    Deep Thicket Dwellers
  • 24th Sat
    Early: Joe Mackessy
    Late: Marc Dantona & the Contenders
  • 27th Tue
    Malibu Buckaroo
  • 28th Wed
    Early: Octomutt Two-piece
    Late: Friendo
  • 29th Thu
    Mike Burns Trio
  • 30th Fri
    Early: Mose Def
    Late: The Cottontails
  • 31st Sat
    Swingin' at the Spot with Myles Boisen, Jill Rogers, Ned Boynton & the Miniwatt Quartet

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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