September 2026 Calendar

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

  • 1st Tue
    Live Beatles Karaoke!
  • 2nd Wed
    Hanna Rifkin & the Handsomes
  • 3rd Thu
    Early: Fever Dream ft. Brian Rodvien
    Late: Allison Lovejoy
  • 4th Fri
    Early: Meredith All By Herself
    Late: 12 String Roulette
  • 5th Sat
    Octomutt
  • 8th Tue
    Early: Mike Groh Dose
    Late: Kitten on the Keys
  • 9th Wed
    Early: Jeff Belbey & Very Fine Company
    Late: Doug Hilsinger & Jamin Barton
  • 10th Thu
    Paul Griffiths & Sean Silverman with Diana Greenberg
  • 11th Fri
    Early: Alexis Tsamoudakis Band
    Late: Angela LaFlamme
  • 12th Sat
    Rent Romus Ensemble ft. Heikki Koskinen, Pete Schmitt, Timothy Orr & Myles Boisen
  • 13th Sun
    Myles Boisen's Swingin' at the Spot! Doors 6pm
  • 15th Tue
    Mediocre Music Jam - Live Band Karaoke!
  • 16th Wed
    Early: Kenan O'Brien
    Late: Karina Denike & Michael Mcintosh
  • 17th Thu
    Early: GG Amos & Kam Mobasser
    Late: Deep Space + Darren Johnston
  • 18th Fri
    Early: Chris Moss
    Late: Lee Vilensky Trio
  • 19th Sat
    Mr. Lucky and the Cocktail Party!
  • 22nd Tue
    Dave Easley
  • 23rd Wed
    Early: Octomutt Duet
    Late: High Noon Hot Club
  • 24th Thu
    Early: Significant Otter
    Late: Trivia Nite with Katy!
  • 25th Fri
    Early: Matthew Edwards
    Late: Burl Haggard
  • 26th Sat
    Early: Joe Mackessy
    Late: Marc Dantona & the Contenders
  • 29th Tue
    Reuben Rye Punk Piano Nite!
  • 30th Wed
    Early: Metzgers Field
    Late: Mike Burns 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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