The Red Poppy Art House is a room on a corner in the Mission District of San Francisco, nestled between a myriad of communities. It is a place for slowness and the nuanced intermingling of ideas and activities generally termed “art.” In this little room, we present a vigorous performance program spanning multiple disciplines and embracing both traditional and contemporary forms. We also host artist residencies, a socially engaged professional development track, and assist in curating space for the neighborhood-wide bimonthly MAPP happening (Mission Arts & Performance Project). Behind the scenes, we relish in the role of matchmaker, seeding new relationships wherever we can, among friends and strangers, artists, community members, people without communities, people from near and far, and just about anyone who comes through the door. Our desire is to serve as a space of multiplicity, not defined by a singular culture or aesthetic, but as a well-spring of socially engaged art and discourse that invites growth and transformation. If we had to name our dominant aesthetic, we would call it… “slow.”
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UPCOMING SHOWS
Barbar Band
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
SFSU Creative Writing Thesis Reading
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Tardezinha do Carnaval
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Time: 3 pm to 7 pm
Pedro José Pastrana and Friends
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm doors, 7:00 pm show
June 7th MAPP
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Art of the Duo: George Brooks and Utsav Lal
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Sarah Cabral Invites
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
ShadowLight Presents: 7 Visions
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
CALL FOR PEACE
For our December 2nd MAPP in 2023, 20 artists came together to hold space to acknowledge the tragic loss of thousands of innocent civilians, Palestinians, and Israelis, including countless children.
The evening was led by artists and activists who have been rooted in this struggle for years.
They were joined by local actors, poets, visual artists, and musicians to create a resounding active symphony of resistance and healing.
We reject the dissonance of antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, oppression, and all forms of violence.
In the tapestry of existence, each life is a precious thread, weaving a narrative of inherent worth and boundless dignity.
Our canvas is peace,
Our palette is understanding,
And our space is a world where dialogue and compassion paint the future.
Red Poppy Art House Team