The Red Poppy Art House cordially invites you to Praise for the Poppies: Benefit and staff celebration on Saturday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m. The event is all ages, Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for a happy hour and performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15-20, sliding scale. A pot luck style meal is […]
Harmonious Jazz Collaboration Kathy Kosins and Adam Shulman bring to the Poppy a musical conversation between voice, piano, and visual art, presenting material from Kosins’ 5 internationally acclaimed CD’s, including a few selections from her forthcoming soul infused jazz album, to be released in Spring of 2015. Showcasing her talents as an abstract artist, Kosins […]
Creole, Swing & Soul Unite Tiffany Austin, current artist resident at the Red Poppy, will perform her Creole Music Project, mixing swing, blues, soul and hip-hop. Performing in French Creole and English with an all-star lineup of players, Austin will explore the intersections between swing, soul, and creole music. Her unique, soulful sound draws upon […]
Lavay Smith promises to re-imagine the 1920s by performing her favorite pieces within the songbook of classic jazz artist; Sarah Vaughan. Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top swingin’ Jazz and Blues bands in San Francisco. Lavay grew up in Southern California and the Philippines […]
La Salsa Cubana: Film Screening, Q&A, Dance Lesson & Dance Party The Red Poppy's interdisciplinary film series, Red Reels, presents a screening of the exuberant dance documentary, La Salsa Cubana. The evening will also include a Q&A with the film's Director Eric Joseph Johnson, a dance lesson taught by Sidney Weaverling and Ryan Mead of […]
The Fresh Sound of Blended Folk & Rumba Flamenco Entertaining audiences since 1999, David’s music combines Latin folk and rumba flamenco rhythms with a hint of middle eastern melodies, creating a distinctive style. Cascada's rich musical experience lends depth to their unique sound, garnering wide acclaim in the Bay Area, the North and Southwest, and […]
A HOT NIGHT IN OLD HAVANA Bringing their own blend of traditional sounds to The Red Poppy Art House, Tito y Su Son de Cuba will take you back to the old Cuba, interpreting and redefining classic Cuban son at its best! Son, a translation for rhythm, is the most popular style of music to […]
7-Piece Neo-Folk Revival Orchestra Patchy Sanders is a 7-piece folk orchestra which goes beyond categorization. Some have hesitantly distinguished their sound as alternative, noir-grass, or perhaps neo-folk. Either way, this tight-knit group of extremely talented musicians take pride in their ability to pursue the broader folk revival in order to produce a new, but familiar […]
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, guitarist Gonzalo Bergara arrived in the States in 2000, and rapidly became one of the lead figures in the style of guitarist Django Reinhardt, Gypsy Jazz. The most important Django Reinhardt festival, DR Samois Sur Seine, named Bergara "the best thing to happen to Gypsy Jazz in the last 20 years." […]
Different Roots from a Single Tree Led by long-time Poppy performer Darren Johnston, this all-star cast of musicians has come together to produce wide-ranging music including raucous violins and exciting trumpet solos. With an emphasis on lyrics and song-writing, Broken Shadows Family Band is far from lacking in producing a variety of creative sounds - […]
Intimate Songs from a Lagos Sojourn The Red Poppy Art House is very excited to announce a special two-night, four show engagement with critically-acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Somi. These two evenings of music are part of the artist’s Salon Tour, promoting the release of her lastest album, The Lagos Music Salon. In late 2011, acclaimed […]
Intimate Songs from a Lagos Sojourn The Red Poppy Art House is very excited to announce a special two-night, four show engagement with critically-acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Somi. These two evenings of music are part of the artist’s Salon Tour, promoting the release of her lastest album, The Lagos Music Salon. In late 2011, acclaimed […]
The Red Poppy Art House PresentsThe First Annual Cross Pollination People & Performance Festival September 24th-28th, 2014Curated by lu-Hui Chua, Todd Thomas Brown, and Melody Wang This September, the Red Poppy Art House is producing a new festival aimed at bringing together artists and audiences from different communities and artistic disciplines. It's all about creating a […]
The Red Poppy Art House PresentsThe First Annual Cross Pollination People & Performance Festival September 24th-28th, 2014Curated by lu-Hui Chua, Todd Thomas Brown, and Melody Wang This September, the Red Poppy Art House is producing a new festival aimed at bringing together artists and audiences from different communities and artistic disciplines. It's all about creating a […]
The Red Poppy Art House PresentsThe First Annual Cross Pollination People & Performance Festival September 24th-28th, 2014Curated by lu-Hui Chua, Todd Thomas Brown, and Melody Wang This September, the Red Poppy Art House is producing a new festival aimed at bringing together artists and audiences from different communities and artistic disciplines. It's all about creating a […]
The Red Poppy Art House PresentsThe First Annual Cross Pollination People & Performance Festival September 24th-28th, 2014Curated by lu-Hui Chua, Todd Thomas Brown, and Melody Wang This September, the Red Poppy Art House is producing a new festival aimed at bringing together artists and audiences from different communities and artistic disciplines. It's all about creating a […]
An Argentine Tango Quartet Tangonero is a San Francisco based ensemble dedicated to preserving the tradition of Argentine Tango. From the folk styling of Roberto Grela to the jazz infused grandeur of Astor Piazzolla, their arrangements cover the broad scope of tango history. Overflowing with intense passion, lust and sorrow, their performance will capture the […]
The Red Poppy Art House is thrilled to present an evening of music and film collaboration featuring the vocal talents of Los Cenzontles and animated short film, Tata's Gift, in a special matinee performance. Los Cenzontles (Nahuatl for "The Mockingbirds") dig deep into Mexico's diverse cultural traditions while creating a vibrant, contemporary sound infused with the gusty soul of their rural […]
Take a journey to the world of fado, often described as the Portuguese version of the blues. Following her recent performance of the TAP Airlines inaugural flight out of SFO, Ramana Vieira’s performance will reflect her original compositions along with beautiful Fado pieces by Amalia Rodrigues the legendary fado singer from Portugal. FEATURING: Ramana […]
“A string-centric power trio that brings together three of the most versatile and adventurous musicians in the Bay Area. Proteus Trio doesn’t so much ignore genre conventions as embrace every musical practice. Steeped in clave and capable of swinging with authority, this triumvirate has honed a repertoire that includes delicate chamber pieces and shredding rockers.”— […]
Lior Ben-Hur & Sol Tevél, with their positive message, uplifting melodies and a distinctive approach this San Francisco-based band represents a new generation of reggae music. FEATURING: Lior Ben-Hur – lead vocal, guitar Yoel Bibas – drums Brett Cavanaugh – percussion Jenevieve Francisco – vocals Rebecca Nobel – vocals Luis Mayorga – bass […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]
Click here on the date of the event to see the live performance streaming Live on Facebook. Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural happening that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. On the first Saturday of every even month of the year, […]
Click here on the date of the event to see the live performance streaming Live on Facebook. During these challenging times, it is our goal to continue providing excellent and uplifting programs to you and we are pleased to announce our fourth online FREE MAPP program. This program which includes a visual art workshop and […]
Feb 6th @ 7:00- 10:00 pm | Performances Feb 7th @ 3:00- 4:00 pm | Visual Art Workshop | Exhibition Click here on the date of the event to see the live performance streaming on Facebook. During these challenging times, it is our goal to continue providing excellent and uplifting programs to you and we […]
Feb 7th @ 3:00-4:00 pm | Visual Art Workshop Feb 6th @ 7:00- 10:00 pm | Performance Click here on the date of the event to see the live performance streaming on Facebook. During these challenging times, it is our goal to continue providing excellent and uplifting programs to you and we are pleased to […]
April 3rd @ 11am- 12:00 pm | Visual Art Workshop | Exhibition April 3rd @ 7:00- 10:00 pm | Performances Click here on the date of the event to see the live performance streaming on Facebook. Red Poppy Art House’s April MAPP is dedicated to the victims and families of the Atlanta spa shootings. […]
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021 Time: 7 pm- 8pm (Online Video Premiere) Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Paypal: donations@redpoppyarthouse.org Website: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjcwOQ== A Virtual presentation in celebration of CARNAVAL SAN FRANCISCO 2021! With Raizes do Choro e Samba – a project between the Bay and Brasillllll! (Samba, Choro, Maxixe, Samba de Raiz, Brazilian Music) FEATURING: Musicians in Brazil: […]
