On Exhibit: “Steam and Ice,” Hiroyo Kaneko
Steam & Ice: Hiroyo Kaneko On Exhibit: April 12- May 26, 2012 Artist Reception: Thursday April 26, 6-9pm Water, in its many forms presents opportunities […]
Steam & Ice: Hiroyo Kaneko On Exhibit: April 12- May 26, 2012 Artist Reception: Thursday April 26, 6-9pm Water, in its many forms presents opportunities […]
Award winning artist - Fared Shafinury - unearths and explores the world of classical Persian music. From a small sleepy beach town along the Gulf of Mexico, Shafinury's musical sense […]
Celebrando abril 22 * El Dia de la Tierra Celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd SPECIAL GUEST TBA Actividad: Musica de la Tierra! Activity: Earth Music! […]
The Ochs Shelton Quartet features Larry Ochs and Aram Shelton on saxophones, Scott Walton on bass and Kjell Nordeson on drums. Co-led by two like-minded saxophonists from different generations, this […]
Katy Stephan's musical confections can be quirky as well as rich and heart-rending. They all feature a solid Classical music center, drenched in creamy Jazz harmony and sprinkled with sparkling […]
A true pioneer, KENNETH NASH has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, BB King, Cannonball Adderley, Ahmad Jamal, Freddie Hubbard, John Lee Hooker, composed for the Joffrey Ballet, and authored a one-of-a-kind teaching concept that has taken him across the US, Europe, and South Pacific. Professor of World Cultures in Music at SF State, NEA Jazz Fellow and Senior Fulbright Scholar, HAFEZ MODIRZADEH's original cross-cultural concepts have been documented on dozens of recordings, including the upcoming "Post-Chromodal Out!" on Pi Records; his most recently published work appears in Critical Studies in Improvisation (http://www.criticalimprov.com/issue/view/127). Boston-based BILL LOWE makes a rare Bay Area appearance, revealing his brilliance for encompassing all genres that has led to work with Dizzy Gillespie, Eartha Kitt, Clark Terry, as well as Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, and Cecil Taylor. Lowe co-leads the Boston Jazz Repertory Orchestra and co-produces Boston’s annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert, mentoring countless young musicians along the way.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Voices of freedom
The recently released anthology Occupy SF—poems from the movement is a powerfully diverse, intergenerational collection of poetry and art in the bold spirit of the Occupy movement. Unique and inspiring with a definitive San Francisco flare, the anthology has been garnishing high reviews for its humanistic call for social change. With over 70 poets and artists, including three former San Francisco poet laureates (Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jack Hirschman, and devorah major), as well as renowned activist poster artists Chuck Sperry, Ron Donovan, and Jon-Paul Bail, the book has powerfully captured the Occupy movement as it evolves and shifts.
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo and freedom for all, contributing poets Francisco X. Alarcón, Rafael Jesús González, Neeli Cherkovski, Virginia Barrett (co-editor), Bobby Coleman (co-editor), Dottie Payne, and Gerardo Pacheco will read selected work from the anthology. Joining them will be special musical guest Gerardo Omar Marin on flute. Copies of the anthology will be available for purchase; all proceeds from sales benefit Occupy. Published by Jambu Press/Studio Saraswati, San Francisco.
Artist Salon linked to photographic exhibit titled Steam and Ice, by artist Hiroyo Kaneko, currently on view at the Poppy. Contemporary Landscape Traditions in Japan Please join us for an […]
Afraid of people and tired of empty social interactions he runs into the jungle. He carries with him an acoustic guitar and a computer. He longs to find comfort in […]
Balkan Night At The Red Poppy! Hot Blood Orkestar is producing their first CD!! Hot Blood Orkestar is a group of musicians that want to bring something new, something fresh […]
Join us for a day packed full of activity -- 1-4 pm Family Art MAPP: Create your own body map!/Crea el mapa de tu cuerpo! 6 pm - Foolproof Four […]
Playing a modern variant of 1930s Reinhardt inspired gypsy jazz, composer and lead guitarist Bergara mixes a cascade of arpeggios with the sounds of Paris and his native Argentina. Influenced […]
West African Blues Mamadou and Vanessa perform original, soulful, uplifting music from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa, and are the winners of several prestigious music awards. Master kamale ngoni […]
Featuring Megan Keely & Her Father and David Starlight The Poppy is curating a night of live music themed around Father's Day. Joining us that night will be local singer […]
A benefit concert for a family friend of the Red Poppy, Emiliano Donis, at Brava Theater. Go see some favorite Red Poppy artists including Rupa & the April Fishes, La […]

This project seeks to integrate the residence of artist Ralph Vázquez-Concepción at the Red Poppy Art House, the Family Arts Program, local residents and artists as well as invited artists from […]
Lead by bassist Caroline Chung, an integral part of the jazz community and musicians’ rights activist, Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented in Bay Area […]
Creative Jazz from Chicago, Los Angeles and the Bay For this performance at the Red Poppy, Chicago based cornetist Josh Berman has […]
Songs from the Medicine Bag Lyrically talented vocalist/composer, Derek Lassiter, makes his third appearance at Red Poppy Art House this June. With a soulful honesty, Lassiter’s upcoming release, […]
"Naadam" - Experience The Inner Music Bharathi Palivela, an Indian classical vocalist, has been experimenting with several genres of music since her Berklee days collaborating with musicians […]
Born in February 1966, Marcus Shelby has been playing the acoustic bass for 23 years. In this time, he has built a diverse and accomplished biography. Shelby was bandleader […]
Celebrando el dia de los niños en Argentina! Actividad: Estampilla tu huella! Activity: Printing feet!
An Evening For The Wild The intention of this project is to spread love and joy through music. Over the years Aaron has assembled a beautiful catalogue of […]
Classic, Latin And Contemporary Jazz Come hear some fantastic music that will include Classic, Latin and Contemporary Jazz performed by phenomenal musicians including, the exciting, melodic, master […]
An Instrumental Powerhouse That Blends Latin Jazz With Driving Contemporary Funk Grooves Contemporary Jazz composer and guitarist Ray Obiedo has been at the forefront of musicians that have […]
Celebrando el dia de la juventud en Marruecos Actividad: Mosaico de Marruecos! Activity: Moroccan Mosaic!
AN EVENING OF PERSIAN PERCUSSION WITH PEZHHAM AKHAVASS Exploring Dimensions Of Persian Beats Join us for an evening of Persian classical music and percussion with instruments tom bak […]
ANY DISTRACTION'LL DO Folk Fingerpicking And Contemporary Blues San Francisco-based folk-blues artist Mokai sings and performs his new album Any Distraction'll Do. Beautiful guitar work underpins a […]
SWEDISH SINGER/SONGWRITER Into Me You See - A Musical, Theatrical Performance Daniella Gordon, a Stockholm-based singer, composer, therapist and life coach, is performing her award-winning album, into me you […]
Singing To Your Soul And Rejoicing Life! Faye Carol’s unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. This Bay Area living legend remains true […]