October 2025 Calendar

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

  • 1st
    Mike Burns Quartet
  • 2nd
    Vic Wong Trio
  • 3rd
    12 String Roulette
  • 4th
    Octomutt
  • 7th
    Far Out Johnnies
  • 8th
    Doug Hilsinger & Jamin Barton
  • 9th
    Paul Griffiths & Sean Silverman w/ Diana Greenberg
  • 10th
    Early: Allison Lovejoy
    Late: Angela LaFlamme
  • 11th
    The Chris Ford Band
  • 14th
    Early: Hal Solin Trio
    Late: Kitten On The Keys
  • 15th
    Early: 12 String Duet
    Late: Karina Denike & Michael McIntosh
  • 16th
    Deep Space
  • 17th
    Early: Chris Moss
    Late: Lee Vilensky Trio
  • 18th
    Let's Get Lost
  • 21st
    Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke!
  • 22nd
    Friendo
  • 23rd
    Early: Significant Otter
    Late: Trivia with Katy Stone
  • 24th
    Early: Sarah Bethe Nelson
    Late: Kepi Ghoulie
  • 25th
    Early: Joe Mackessy
    Late: Big Meat Combo
  • 28th
    Adrian West Band
  • 29th
    The Etiquette
  • 30th
    Meredith Edgar Trio
  • 31st
    The Barneys Halloween Party

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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