May 2026 Calendar

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

  • 1st Fri
    Early: Les Arts Lounge
    Late: 12 String Roulette
  • 2nd Sat
    Octomutt
  • 5th Tue
    Live Beatles Karaoke!
  • 6th Wed
    Early: Jeff Belbey & Very Fine Company
    Late: The Perfidians with Bone Cootes
  • 7th Thu
    Early: Kyra & Brian
    Late: Allison Lovejoy
  • 8th Fri
    Angela LaFlamme
  • 9th Sat
    Bond Girl Band
  • 12th Tue
    Early: Paul Pot
    Late: Kitten on the Keys
  • 13th Wed
    Early: Peter Lindman & Roger Rocha
    Late: Doug Hilsinger & Jamin Barton
  • 14th Thu
    Paul Griffiths & Sean Silverman with Diana Greenberg
  • 15th Fri
    Early: Chris Moss
    Late: Lee Vilensky Trio
  • 16th Sat
    Early: Little Dark One
    Late: Macerator
  • 19th Tue
    Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke!
  • 20th Wed
    Early: 12 String Duet
    Late: Karina Denike & Michael McIntosh
  • 21st Thu
    Early: Billy Ribak & Guest
    Late: Deep Space
  • 22nd Fri
    The Etiquette
  • 23rd Sat
    Don Tooten
  • 26th Tue
    Early: Zolo-Solo
    Late: Malibu Buckaroo
  • 27th Wed
    Early: Octomutt Duet
    Late: Friendo
  • 28th Thu
    Early: Dead Sailor Girls
    Late: Trivia Nite with Katy!
  • 29th Fri
    GG Amos & Randy Lee Odell ft. David Phillips & Vicky Gross
  • 30th Sat
    Early: Joe Mackessy
    Late: Marc Dantona & the Contenders

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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