Please note, tickets are nonrefundable. Online Tickets are not available 1 hour before the show, and Eventbrite may show that it is "Sold Out", but there are usually still tickets at the door.

Upcoming Shows

Nov 12, 2026

8:30 PM

LARRY-OKE!! - INSIDE - FREE

Larry will be hosting Karaoke every second Thursday of the month!

Donations for the host!

Nov 14, 2026

8:30 PM

Ebb & Flow- INSIDE

Ebb & Flow brings house, deep house & Chicago sounds with Dan Suda, DJ Hot Sushi, SF underground veteran Emanuel Skinner & Beavswax.

$7.18 USD

General Admission

Nov 21, 2026

8:30 PM

Mike Hellman and the Banned Books - INSIDE

Gritty Texas-bred roots renegade-baritone swagger, outlaw spirit, and high-energy sets that swing from tender to full-throttle rock ‘n’ roll

$12.51 USD

General Admission

Nov 25, 2026

8:30 PM

Epicenter Blackout Wednesday! - INSIDE

Epicenter Sound System flips the bird and brings the best deals in Reggae/Dancehall/Hip-Hop vibe feat. DJs Omatic, Zoro, and Zelus!

$12.51 USD

General Admission

Nov 27, 2026

8:30 PM

Deadsgiving Ft. Shred is Dead's Marcus Rezak and Friends - INSIDE

Happy Birthday Anna Elva! Marcus Rezak, Anna & Friends: psychedelic storm of fiery guitar, wild jams & Dead classics - come celebrate!

$17.85 USD

General Admission

Nov 28, 2026

8:30 PM

SEB EL ZIN - INSIDE - FREE

SEB EL ZIN merges electro-dance and trance with music straight from a futuristic Orient

Donation to the artist!

Nov 29, 2026

8:30 PM

Federale "Love & Other Lies" Album Release Tour - INSIDE - FREE

Federale is a seven-piece ensemble based in Portland, OR. Spearheaded by longtime Brian Jonestown Massacre bassist Collin Hegna.

Donation to the artists!

Dec 04, 2026

8:30 PM

Jerry Bojeste Band - INSIDE

The Jerry Bojeste Band: Funk, Rock & original Cosmic Bolinas Soul with a Latin twist - come on down, bring your water wings & dancing shoes!

$12.51 USD

General Admission

Dec 05, 2026

8:30 PM

Prog Frog + CHIROMANCER - INSIDE

Prog Frog weaves 70s prog, folk, Irish trad, modern & spiritual jazz into something wholly their own. Plus unique art rock duo Chiromancer!

$12.51 USD

General Admission

Dec 10, 2026

8:30 PM

LARRY-OKE hosted by Larry!! - INSIDE - FREE

Larry will be hosting Karaoke every second Thursday of the month!

Donations for the host!

Dec 11, 2026

8:30 PM

Midlife Riot - INSIDE - FREE

90s alternative rock lives! Midlife Riot plays high-energy hits from Green Day, Weezer & No Doubt. Dust off your Docs!

$12.51 USD

General Admission (21+ w/ID, standing room only)

Dec 12, 2026

8:30 PM

Junk Parlor - INSIDE

“Crooner Punk” w/ acoustic Manouche-style jazz guitar, ripping violin, banjo, colorful cajon percussion and fretless bass

$12.51 USD

General Admission

Dec 18, 2026

8:30 PM

The Heeters (feat. members of the Calif. Honeydrops) - INSIDE

Soul, R&B and Funk from the Bay Area, California. Deep grooves, tight three-part harmonies, and songs that will uplift your spirit!

$17.85 USD

General Admission

Dec 19, 2026

8:30 PM

Harold Imperiled Presents: SATURNALIA - INSIDE - FREE

Harold Imperiled Presents: Saturnalia, a Psychedelic Funk Experience featuring the Harold Horns. Original cinematic and improvisational funk

Donation to the artists!

Dec 24, 2026

7:00 PM

Open Mic Hosted By Olright

Every 4th Thurs. 7ish-PM-FREE - Olright will be settin' the stage for folks to showcase their stuff, so come on down!

FREE-Donations for the host accepted

Dec 26, 2026

8:30 PM

Dionlovelle - INSIDE - FREE

Soulful live R&B, pop and alternative with powerful vocals, acoustic guitar, original songs, and live looping.

Donation to the artists!

Jan 09, 2027

8:30 PM

Cotter + Jackson + Chrisman - INSIDE - FREE

California Celtic with deep groove and soul: fiddle, guitar and hammer dulcimer on original tunes, ballads and reworked folk favorites.

Donation to the artists!

Jan 14, 2027

8:30 PM

LARRY-OKE - INSIDE - FREE

Larry will be hosting Karaoke every second Thursday of the month!

Donations for the host!

Feb 13, 2027

8:30 PM

VIVA Rock & Roll - INSIDE - FREE

VIVA Rock & Roll is a an electric, psychedelic rock band combining styles from Disco to Country in a delicious soul-satisfying swirl.

Donation to the artists!

Mar 26, 2027

8:30 PM

Thomas Dollbaum - INSIDE

Heartland rock muscle meets alt-country storytelling: Thomas Dollbaum writes weathered, literate indie songs of small towns and long roads.

$17.85 USD

General Admission

The Crooked Stuff band playing at Smiley's Saturday, October 30th show poster

Three musicians playing in Smiley's on the drums, bass and saxophone

Band playing outside during the day at Smiley's

Band playing outside at night at Smiley's with crowd dancing

Past Events

Just a few of the many good times we've had

Bookings

Come join us

If you are a musician or booking agent interested in booking a performance at Smiley’s please email all of the following to bookingsmileys@gmail.com:

○ Electronic press kit with audio samples that best represent your music.
○ Links to social media feeds.
○ A concise description of your music (genre, influences, etc).
○ A list of previous performance history in the Bay Area, including draw.
○ Any relevant references from talent buyers, promoters etc.
○ Press reviews or mentions.
○ Contact email and phone number.
○ Date range of interest.

Please do not call the bar or send follow-up emails. We’ll contact you if we have an opportunity available.