March 2026 Calendar
All shows are "free/donation to performers" unless otherwise noted.
- 3rd TueLive Beatles Karaoke!
- 4th Wed12 String Roulette
- 5th ThuAllison Lovejoy
- 6th FriMr Lucky and the Cocktail Party
- 7th SatOctomutt
- 10th TueKitten on the Keys
- 11th WedKarina Denike & Michael McIntosh
- 12th ThuPaul Griffiths & Sean Silverman with Diana Greenberg
- 13th FriAngela LaFlamme
- 14th SatSarah Bethe Nelson & Kepi Ghoulie
- 15th SunMyles Boisen Swingin' at the Spot featuring Jill Rogers
- 17th TueEarly: Zolo-Solo
Late: Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke! - 18th WedEarly: 12 String Duet
Late: Doug Hilsinger & Jamin Barton - 19th ThuDeep Space
- 20th FriEarly: Chris Moss
Late: Lee Vilensky Trio - 21st SatEarly: Zolo-Solo
Late: The Big Meat Combo - 22nd Sun4pm: Al From Hell Fest!
- 24th TueMike Burns Quartet
- 25th WedEarly: Octomutt Duet
Late: Friendo - 26th ThuEarly: Iggy's Odyssey
Late: Trivia Nite With Katy! - 27th FriOften Easy
- 28th SatEarly: Joe Mackessy
Late: Marc Dantona & the Contenders - 31st TueVic Wong 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
