Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Anaís Azul presents "Simp'ashani: Canciones Trenzadas"
Experimental Andean Musical Storytelling of MigrationThe album “Simp’ashani: Canciones Trenzadas” is the result of the research Anaís Azul conducted while on their Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarship, which gave them the opportunity to travel to Perú to study Charango (from Ayacucho and Cusco) and Quechua (Chanka and Collao) for...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Grupo Falso Baiano (trio) ft. Catiá Lund
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...
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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 -...
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RSVPs are now available!Lunar New Year: Shadow Play Workshop
ShadowLight ProductionsCelebrate 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:...
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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...
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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 Project)
La...
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UPDATE: Show Postponed to March 29
Due to flu season taking its toll, our Feb 7 show is now postponed to Saturday, March 29. Stay healthy, and thanks for your support! ❤️ Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Katchapuri Trio
Chamber Jazz Trio: Originals & Homage to LegendsDavid James, Jess Ivry, and Beth Custer perform original songs, instrumentals, and arrangements of the music of Chick Corea, Juli...
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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...
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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.This ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Love Songs for the Soul: Amelia Romano & Asaf Ophir
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 looking fo...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Love Songs for the Soul: Amelia Romano & Asaf Ophir
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...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Grupo Falso Baiano (trio) ft. Catiá Lund
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 cultura...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Sudamericanto
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...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Sudamericanto
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 together...
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Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Ana Vieira: Contemporary Fado artist
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 of Fa...
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Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Ana Vieira: Contemporary Fado artist
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...
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Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. UPDATE: Second Show added!Sibarg Ensemble
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 creati...
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Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Sibarg Ensemble
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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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Pedro José Pastrana and Friends
Noche de Boleros y TrovaPedro José Pastrana presents Noche de Boleros. A tribute project to play the music connected to our roots, which never gets old.Featuring:Pedro José Pastrana
Karla Rivera Lozada - vocals
Mario “Mayombe” Cruz - clarinet
Alejo Cordero on Bandola - GuitarSaturday, May 31st, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 p...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Emilio Teubal & Tristana Ferreyra-Rantalaiho
New sounds from Latin AmericaNY-based Argentine Pianist and Composer Emilio Teubal presents music from his recent Piano solo record Seven Etudes. On the second set, Emilio is joined by Argentine singer Tristana Ferreyra-Rantalaiho. Together they will perform their own arrangements of classic songs from Latin America, from Tango to Bo...
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December 7th MAPP
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @23rd
Curator: Dina ZarifInteractive art installation: Soft Blueprints by Andrea Guskin
A Space for Community Weaving and Connection7:00 - 7:15 pm : Soft Blueprints (Installation introduction)
7:20 - 8:00 pm : Words, Winds and Strings (Harp, Saxophone & Spoken Word)
8:15 - 9:00 pm : R A G A M E N C O (Indian melodies meet flamenco jazz)
9:1...
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Lit Crawl: Veins & Tributaries | What’s the Buzz? | S'mores & Stories
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Time: 4:45 doors, 5:00 show
Admission: FREEDonation is encouragedRed Poppy Art House is hosting three LitCrawl events:
- 5 pm - 6 pm - Veins & Tributaries: A Reading with Diasporic Burmese American Writers
- 6:30 pm -7:30 pm - What’s the Buzz? The Hive Poetry Collective Chats Up the Audience
- 8 pm - 9 pm - S'mores & Stories: Tales from the Edges of California ...
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Advance registrations are available online. It is advised to register for this event. 11Reflections: San Francisco | Wrap Party & Tea Salon
Join us for this FREE event to socialize, celebrate and tell your own stories in a fun, low-key atmosphere.Looking for more connection and small-group interaction after the show?
Join us for this FREE event to socialize, celebrate and tell your own stories in a fun, low-key atmosphere. Complementary food and tea will be served.Op...
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CORAZONES/Hearts
by Adrian Arias
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
(Donation is encouraged)Join us in celebrating the opening of “CORAZONES/Hearts” by Adrian Arias and music by Lalin St Juste.Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @23rd6:30 pm - Opening
7:00 pm - Ceviche by Adrian Arias
7:30 pm - Music by Lalin St Juste
8:00 pm - Adrian's performance and audience participationOpening of Exhibition: Corazones / Hearts by ...
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October 5th MAPP: ART to the power of LOVE
Curated by multidisciplinary artist Adrian Arias
October 5th MAPP: ART to the power of LOVE
ART to the power of LOVE“ART to the Power of LOVE” suggests a deep connection between art and love, where art acts as a vehicle to convey emotions and love enriches the artistic experience. Through various forms of art—painting, music, dance, or literature—the essence of love can be captured, from passion to pain. Furthermore, love ...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. New Threads: The Return
New Threads Reading Series 2024Two people meet in an auto-body shop in the mid-sized city of Herzliya. They might or might not have known each other in the past. One of them is Palestinian, and one of them is Israeli-Jewish. By the end of the play, both of their lives will be changed forever by the realities that surround them.The authors have stated “Th...
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Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. New Threads: Where can I find someone like you, Ali?
New Threads Reading Series 2024An autobiographical monodrama written by Raeda Taha, a Palestinian actor, storyteller, writer, and political activist based on her personal experience as the daughter of a shaheed (martyr). The play is anchored by Raeda's memories, as well as those of her mother, Fathia, and her Aunt Suhaila, whose ...
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August 3rd MAPP: Incubator of Radical Culture
MAPP August 3rd: ABOUT THE PROGRAM
"Incubator of Radical Culture"
Celebration of our voices & creative expression as, through our art, we shape a new world that people feel excited to live in & fight for.Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @23rdCurator: Dina Zarif7:10 pm- 8:00 pm - Havanity Fair by Eduardo Corzo (Original Piano Composition)
8:10 pm- 9:00 pm - Sameer Gupta (Jazz...
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