Tuesdays at 8PM
Trivia Night
Questionable Behavior with Misha brings fast rounds, prizes, loud teams, and a reason to grab a table early.
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What's On
McGovern's Live is built around the kind of nights that make a neighborhood bar feel alive: trivia nights, karaoke crowds, games and billiards, late drinks, and Saturday live music.
Thursdays and Sundays at 9:30PM
Karaoke
WildStyle Karaoke keeps the room moving with regulars, first-timers, big choruses, and late-night drink energy.
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Live Music
The live room is being shaped around local bands, gritty posters, and shows that feel close to the stage.
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What's Going On.
KWC Team California Qualifier
McGovern’s is hosting a 21+ KWCUSA Team California qualifier, giving local singers a path toward the Karaoke World Championships stage.
Trivia Tuesday
Misha runs weekly rounds with rotating themes, prizes, and enough curveballs to fill the room. Tuesdays at 8PM.
The Wood
The Wood brings Pixies, Police, Bowie, Beatles, Cure, and Killers energy into the live room for a Friday night set.
Karaoke Nights
Thursday and Sunday nights with WildStyle Karaoke. Regulars, first-timers, late drinks, and a room that knows all the choruses. 9:30PM.
Show archive
Past Posters. Real Nights.
May 15, 2026
The Wood at McGovern’s
Local San Mateo band / Friday night music
The Wood brought a local-band bill with songs spanning the Pixies, the Police, Bowie, the Beatles, the Cure, and the Killers.
Social media post, May 6, 2026
April 18, 2026
Third Rail Live
Bay Area rock cover band / 9PM
Third Rail packed the room with danceable, singable rock covers from across the decades.
Social media post, April 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
UNAMAZ Live
Latin funk, soul, and blues / 21+ / free entry
UNAMAZ brought a groove-forward live set to McGovern’s with a late Saturday bar-room run from 9PM to midnight.
Downtown San Mateo event listing
March 28, 2026
American Adrenalin
With Zeromind / Bay Area local show
A heavier local night before American Adrenalin hit the road, with Zeromind on the bill and first-come-first-served entry.
Downtown San Mateo event listing
March 6, 2026
Stone Temple Parents
90's rock tribute
A tribute-night poster entry for Stone Temple Parents, keeping the live room tied to familiar loud-rock singalongs.
Downtown San Mateo event listing
February 28, 2026
Rolling Blackout
Glam-rock stage energy
Rolling Blackout brought big-stage attitude into the small-room McGovern’s setting.
Downtown San Mateo event listing
February 7, 2026
Tomorrow's Lie
Live music / 21+ / 9PM
Tomorrow's Lie added a classic rock, metal, and alternative edge to a Saturday night at McGovern’s.
Downtown San Mateo event listing
December 19, 2025
Last Minute Gift Wrapping Show
Bad Lemon with Electraphonic
A December live-music poster night featuring Bad Lemon with special guest Electraphonic.
Downtown San Mateo event listing
Venue essentials
Open late in downtown San Mateo.
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