October 1st, 2022 - April 6th, 2024Red Poppy Art House Exhibitions Presents: “SAY HER NAME” by Mara Lea Brown and Emma Timberlea Brown
Curated by Dina Zarif
“Women, Life, Freedom”
She rises…
her hair flying in the wind…
her voice lifting to the sky…
her being becoming the fire that melts the frozen grounds of time…
SAY HER NAME…
say it loud…Mahsa Amini the 22 year old female whose death enflamed thousands of women and men to rise up.
For, the future IS female…
and #metoo is a glo...
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ReroRera World Ethnic Inspirations
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World music in the language of Jazz, Funk, FusionReroRera is in a continuous search for “common grounds”, common paths and, ultimately, a common expressive language of different ethnic musical traditions. Then, using that language in the original compositions influenced by Georgian, Polish, Scandinavian, Turkish, and Afro-Cuban folk musical ...
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In the Darkest Hour: The Most Political ComedySan Francisco-based political comedian Nato Green brings a residency to the Red Poppy for one night only, with a work-in-progress show of the most political comedy to get us through this, the hour of darkness.Featuring:Nato Green with guests TBDSaturday, March 15th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm...
Read MoreBarbar Band
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Modern Soundscapes in Armenian MusicBarbar Band is a creative collaboration between Khatchadour Khatchadourian, vocalist and duduk player, and Karine Vann, pianist, and musicologist. Combining modern musical styles with traditional instrumentation, the duo presents arrangements of Armenia’s folk, troubadour, and sacred music, which include musical landscapes both ...
Read MoreCharles Gorczynski Tango Quartet
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Contemporary TangoBandoneonist and composer Charles Gorczynski returns to the Bay Area, for the first time with his acclaimed Minneapolis quartet: pianist Alex Woods, violinist Devan Moran, and bassist Sarah Lahasky. The quartet is touring to support their new album Dead Stars (Caverns Records 2025), a set of original and contemporary tangos t...
Read MoreGrupo Falso Baiano (trio) ft. Catiá Lund
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Roots Samba, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian ChoroGrupo Falso Baiano will feature Brazilian vocalist, Catiá Lund to present wonderful instrumental Brazilan samba classics, Samba-Choros, and Bossa Nova in an evening of intimate music featuring percussion, guitar, and clarinet. From the nightclub district in Lapa of Rio de Janeiro to our own cul...
Read MoreShadowLight Productions
Lunar New Year Shadow Play WorkshopCelebrate the Lunar New Year with an enchanting and interactive Shadow Play Workshop, hosted at the cozy and creative Red Poppy Art House. This free event invites children, families, and community members to dive into the magical world of shadow puppetry. Together, we will explore the art of storytelling and puppet-making, culminating in a collaborative shadow theater performance.Featuring:Jessica Nguyen - Puppeteer
Ya Wen Chien -...
Read MoreFebruary 1st MAPP
February 1st MAPP
Saturday, February 1st, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @23rd
Curator: Dina ZarifDoors open at 7:00 pm7:15 – 8:00 pm: The Shadow Band (Funky Arabi Jazz)
8:15 – 9:00 pm: Louda y Los Bad Hombres (Latin and Jazz Rhythmics)
9:15 -10:00 pm: Diaspora Ensemble (Music of the Mediterranean)Exhibit: CORAZONES / HEARTS by Adrian AriasTHIS IS A FREE EVENT
MAPP (Mission Arts & Performance Pr...
Read MoreLIONESS: A Short Film Fundraiser
LIONESS: A Short Film Fundraiser
A Fundraising Event for a compelling film about courage and resilienceJoin Us for the LIONESS Film Fundraiser Event sponsored by Aviva Arts! Set in 1977 Morocco, LIONESS tells the story of a young woman who coaches the town's first girls' soccer team, challenging tradition and inspiring her players to dream beyond their limits. This film is a powerful exploration of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of representation.T...
Read MoreParty of Hearts: Exhibition Closing Reception
Party of Hearts
Exhibition Closing Reception: CORAZONES / HEARTS by Adrian Arias
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
(Donation is encouraged)Party of Hearts is a time to gather as a community and reflect on the power of art as a means of change in our society, in these difficult times of political transition. A renewed collection of CORAZONES / HEARTS by Adrian Arias, some of these works have been exhibited at the California Museum in Sacramento.Saturday, January 18th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM ...
Read MoreLove Songs for the Soul: Amelia Romano & Asaf Ophir
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A Take on Popular Love SongsLooking for something fun to do around Valentine's Day? Love Songs for the Soul presents an evening of popular love songs, poems, and stories, arranged for harp, voice, woodwinds, and guitar. From Norah Jones to Bob Marley and everything in between, there is room for everybody. If you are lookin...
Read MoreSudamericanto
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Latin American folk-jazz fusionOur unique brand of Latin-American music takes audiences along a journey through South America and the Caribbean traditions with a Brazilian jazz twist. Featuring multi-faceted Puerto Rican vocalist/interpreter Madeleine Zayas and high caliber Bay Area musicians/educators natives from Peru, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and the US coming toge...
Read MoreAna Vieira: Contemporary Fado artist
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Exploring the music of the legendary Fado artist out of Portugal, Amalia Rodrigues, and beyond.This music is sometimes called “Portuguese Blues.” Ana's work captures the essence of Fado from her parents' homeland and well beyond. She performs and records music that ranges from the soulful, haunting ballads and catchy, playful songs o...
Read MoreSibarg Ensemble
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Persian/Jazz ImprovisationThe Sibarg Ensemble explores creative intercultural music-making by combining the sounds of Persian music, jazz, and free improvisation. Through original compositions, arrangements of classical melodies and folksongs, and improvisations, ensemble members draw on their distinct musical backgrounds while creating a unique dialogue with ...
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