July 2026 Calendar

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

  • 1st Wed
    Early: Ghost City
    Late: Iggy's Odyssey
  • 2nd Thu
    Early: Kyra & Brian
    Late: Vic Wong Trio
  • 3rd Fri
    Early: Meredith Edgar
    Late: The Jamie Duncan Quartet
  • 4th Sat
    CLOSED
  • 7th Tue
    Live Band Beatles Karaoke!
  • 8th Wed
    Early: Jeff Belbey & Very Fine Company
    Late: Doug Hilsinger & Jamin Barton
  • 9th Thu
    Early: Peter Lindman
    Late: Alex Oropeza & Doug Hilsinger
  • 10th Fri
    Early: Mike Burns Quartet
    Late: Angela LaFlamme
  • 11th Sat
    Early: Zolo-solo
    Late: Octomutt
  • 14th Tue
    Early: Malibu Buckaroo
    Late: Kitten on the Keys
  • 15th Wed
    Early: 12 String Duet
    Late: Karina Denike & Michael Mcintosh
  • 16th Thu
    Deep Space
  • 17th Fri
    Early: Chris Moss
    Late: Lee Vilensky Trio
  • 18th Sat
    The Cottontails
  • 21st Tue
    Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke!
  • 22nd Wed
    Early: Octomutt Duet
    Late: Danny Allen + the Sugar Shots
  • 23rd Thu
    Early: Significant Otter
    Late: Trivia Nite with Katy!
  • 24th Fri
    Early: Allison Lovejoy
    Late: 12 String Roulette
  • 25th Sat
    Early: Joe Mackessy
    Late: Marc Dantona & the Contenders
  • 28th Tue
    Deep Basement Shakers
  • 29th Wed
    Friendo
  • 30th Thu
    Early: Metzger's Field
    Late: Hanna & the Handsomes
  • 31st Fri
    The Good Evening Folks

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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