El Rio
3158 Mission Street (map) 415-282-3325
We think of ourselves as a mix between a bar and a community center. I know ,kind of strange but it works for us.
We have two indoor spaces and an outdoor patio with heaters.
We do live (big band and acoustic) and dj music, film and art showings, comedy, drag, spoken word, jams, burlesque and fundraisers to no end.
We are not a restaurant but often do free bbqs(fri and suns) and oysters(fri) on the patio.
Folks are welcome to bring in food just clean up afterwards. Anything organized, see our comments under booking of parties.
We have wireless and it’s particularly strong on the patio.
We are friendly folks who can make a mean margarita and we love love love what we do.
We are a mixed bar, all sexualities are encouraged and very welcome.
We are a bar so you must be 21+ to enter. We id folks we don’t know.
We’re not the kinda place that takes reservations.
We have no dress code but a strong preference for tutu’s and wigs.
We are a cash only bar. We detest credit cards and see them as the end of the world. Cash is queen as my mom used to say.
We have a atm machine. Do Not ask Dawn how we got it.
We welcome people with disabilities. Our entrance and most of the club are wheelchair accessible, including the back deck but not the yard. Our
bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible and do not have grab bars (and would not be accessible without assistance). We do not have a parking lot. For
more information, please call 415.282.3325 We will do our best to accommodate you!
We love nice people.
We love kids but can’t allow them because of foolish laws.
We love people who clean up after themselves, a lot.
We love this place, it’s our home.
We have a pool table, shuffle board, juke box and have been known to have very loud dice games.
We are a work in progress and open to hearing opinions so speak up. See the link to the left.
And lastly, we are not for everyone but for those of you who feel welcome and at home, we are very, very happy you found us.
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Ping Pong Soul Goodness Free!
Thu. 05/30 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Every Thursday, 9-12a Two Tables and Soul Dj's!! No Cover
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Mugsy pop up wine bar on patio -- Gratta Wines wins double gold. Mugsy shepping na...
Fri. 05/31 | 5:30PM @ El Rio (map)
Wine term of the week: “Shep Naches” it’s Yiddish for deriving pleasure from someone else’s success. Which we do -- from Bayview’s own Gratta Wines, a double gold recipient out of 3,500+ entri…more»
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HARD FRENCH- Hard Dancing. Hard Cruising
Sat. 06/01 | 2:00PM @ El Rio (map)
HARD FRENCH a 1st Saturday monthly afternoon soul music dance party 2pm doors open 3pm – 8pm $7 - dancing and cruising* 3pm – 4pm: $1 beers 3pm – 5pm: free BBQ featuring: DJ Carnita & …more»
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DJ Forest Juziuk(Disco/Dub/PostPunk) no$
Sat. 06/01 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
DJ Forest Juziuk - Drum disco & dub haze, no wave & post-punk rippers, international psychedelia & the occasional girl group bump. Front Room/No Cover
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SWAGGER LIKE US- A Queer Hip Hop Performance and Dance Party
Sun. 06/02 | 3:00PM @ El Rio (map)
1st Sunday an afternoon of booty dropping hip hop, cookout realness, and live performances Swagger Like Us brings you the hottest hip hop DJ's and live performances in the Bay each first Sun…more»
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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted Lady Zeitgeist ~ feature performer Dr. Dreame (FREE ...
Tue. 06/04 | 8:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Tuesday Night Open Mic @ El Rio hosted Lady Zeitgeist, with feature performer Dr. Dreame Sign ups begin at 7:30, lottery drawing at 7:50, open mic begins at 8 Every performer will have 1…more»
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Bacon Babes and Bingo
Thu. 06/06 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Bacon Babes and Bingo $10 (entry plus 3 games) Performers Dottie Lux- Red Hots Burlesque Uni and Her Ukulele sASSy Hotbuns Alexa Von Kickinface AJ Molecular and YOU! The contestants
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MegaFlame Big Band & Cabaret ~ HowellDevine (Blues, Jazz)
Sat. 06/08 | 3:00PM @ El Rio (map)
MegaFlame Big Band & Cabaret. Playing a sexy and sleek mish-mash of mid-century jazz, blues, and cool "re-conceived" versions of contemporary tunes. HowellDevine. Bringing life ba…more»
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DJ Forest Juziuk(Disco/Dub/PostPunk) no$
Sat. 06/08 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
DJ Forest Juziuk - Drum disco & dub haze, no wave & post-punk rippers, international psychedelia & the occasional girl group bump. Front Room/No Cover
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Comedy Returns To ElRio
Mon. 06/10 | 8:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Comedy Returns to El Rio! A Kung Pao Kosher Comedy production...Tonight: 8-9:30pm show Tix: $7-$20. Available through BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door. Advance Tickets-rear room/7:30pm …more»
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Truxton ~ The Bye Bye Blackbirds ~ Peter Harb (Rock, Garage)
Tue. 06/11 | 7:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Truxton - Maximum Rock n Roll the Bye Bye Blackbirds - 60s Garage Rock Peter Harb - Acoustic power heart ache rock
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All Star Jam with Los Trainwreck, FREE every 2nd Tue
Tue. 06/11 | 8:00PM @ El Rio (map)
All-Star Jam with Los Train Wreck--We make YOU sound good! To participate in the jams, show up and sign up. We have a wonderful band waiting to make YOU sound good. Bring in easy, familiar son…more»
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Scarlet Stoic ~ Human Animation Lab ~ Spider Heart (Indie)
Thu. 06/13 | 8:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Scarlet Stoic - http://www.scarletstoic.com/ Human Animation Lab - http://halband.net/ Spider Heart - http://www.spiderheart.net/main.html
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DJ Forest Juziuk(Disco/Dub/PostPunk) no$
Sat. 06/15 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
DJ Forest Juziuk - Drum disco & dub haze, no wave & post-punk rippers, international psychedelia & the occasional girl group bump. Front Room/No Cover
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Hello Monster ~ The Resurrection Men ~ Worth Taking (Rock)
Sat. 06/15 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Hello Monster https://www.facebook.com/HelloMonster The Resurrection Men https://www.facebook.com/resurrectionmen Worth Taking https://www.facebook.com/worthtaking
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Bushtit ~ Ancient Wing ~ Quaaludes (Rock, Psych)
Tue. 06/18 | 7:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Bushtit soundcloud.com/bushtit Ancient Wing http://ancientwing.bandcamp.com/ Quaaludes http://quaaludes.bandcamp.com
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YADOKAI ~ CONDOMINIUM ~ WHITE WARDS ~ PROVOS (Punk, Hardcore)
Sat. 06/22 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Radical Punks Never Die & Alcoholocaust Present YADOKAI (Last show EVER!!) - headliner CONDOMINIUM (from St. Paul, Minnesota / on Sub Pop Records) WHITE WARDS (Hardcore from Olympia, WA…more»
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The Ever After ~ Leanah Oxnard (Acoustic) FREE FRONT ROOM
Tue. 06/25 | 7:00PM @ El Rio (map)
The Ever After LEANAH OXNARD
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BALKAN BRASS & EASTERN GROOVE W/ DJ BARON VON EAST-CONNECTION (Eastern-European Di...
Tue. 06/25 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
BALKAN BRASS & EASTERN GROOVE W/ DJ BARON VON EAST-INFECTION, free Eastern-European Disko Party.
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Jo Boyer ~ The Backhomes (Acoustic, Psych)
Wed. 06/26 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Jo Boyer: Jo Boyer is a San Francisco singer/songwriter with a guitar who has been making music for over a decade. The Backhomes: The Backhomes are a psych rock duo from the west coast of…more»
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Gravys Drop ~ Hot Nun ~ The Chuckleberries (Rock)
Thu. 06/27 | 8:00PM @ El Rio (map)
AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS (opener) http://www.facebook.com/wemakeitourbusiness HOT NUN (Middle) www.facebook.com/hotnun GRAVYS DROP www.gravysdrop.com
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Ping Pong Soul Goodness Free
Thu. 06/27 | 9:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Every Thursday, 9-12a Two Tables and Soul Dj's!! No Cover
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Sun Bones ~ The Parmesans ~ The Jaunting Martyrs (Indie, Punk, Rock)
Mon. 07/01 | 7:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Sun Bones - chamber punk from Tucson, AZ with intricate harmonies and a very physical live show. sunbones.com The Parmesans - "Clawhammering since 1893." An indie blues/folk string band f…more»
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Margaritas All Night!
Tue. 07/02 | 5:00PM @ El Rio (map)
Come for a taste of old Brownesville and conjure images of languid rivers drifting through the parched earth. El Rio's secret recipe house margaritas served on the rocks all night for ONLY $4.…more»
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