Tango Until You Soar For over 15 years, Tango No. 9 has been exploring the breadth and depth of tango, from the classic sounds of the early dance standards through Astor Piazzolla's revolutionary tango nuevo all the way up to tango-inspired chamber works that were composed especially for the group. Tonight they will be presenting a mix […]
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 (Americana, Alt-Country) 7 pm Mark Clifford (solo vibraphone, member of DRMS) 8 pm Classical Revolution (Classical Chamber) 9 pm Tekino presents (Short Film/Animation) 9:45 pm […]
Playing The Music Of Scott Amendola And More! This quartet is a more traditional "Jazz" type setting for Amendola's music but lacks a chordal instrument. This frees up Ben, Josh, and John to move around in ways that only 3 super deep harmonic and swinging improvisers know how. And what’s guaranteed is a non-traditional evening of […]
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 by the Hot Club of France, his new CD Porteña Soledad was editor’s Pick on Guitar Player Magazine, and Vintage Guitar Magazine called it a […]
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 player Mamadou Sidibe is from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa. Twenty-five years ago, Mamadou played a groundbreaking role in transforming the music of this […]
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 Megan Keely and her father. Sharing the bill is singer songwriter David Starlight, as he returns to the Bay from Madrid. All are welcome to […]
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 Gente and more. Admission: $15-20 ***Note this event is NOT at the Red Poppy Art House but Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, […]
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 jazz. This evening Citizens Jazz will educate you on the music of Charles Mingus. Mingus has influenced the jazz world in so many ways, through […]
Creative Jazz from Chicago, Los Angeles and the Bay For this performance at the Red Poppy, Chicago based cornetist Josh Berman has arranged music for a west coast version of his group Old Idea featuring Aram Shelton, Devin Hoff, Mark Clifford and Sam Ospovat. Devin Hoff will […]
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, Music Outside, contains songs that debuted to sold-out audiences at the Poppy. In this set Lassiter will present soothing songs from Music Outside as well […]
* MAPP is a FREE event — Join us!* The MAPP is a homegrown, intercultural, multidisciplinary neighborhood event that takes place the first Saturday every two months in the Mission District. This months's MAPP features more than 15 venues—garages, cafés, studios, gardens, street corners—which artists transform into makeshift venues for the intimate experience of people […]
June 5th @ 7:00 - 10:00 pm Free Tune in 10 minutes before each event starts to test your devices for connection. The event will be streamed live through the Red Poppy Art House Facebook page Click here on the date of the event to see the live performance streaming on Facebook. During the […]
Saturday June 4th, 2022 MAPP “Mini-ILLUSION show 10.01” Saturday, June 4th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | FREE Please join us for this free event celebrating the “The 10th ILLUSION show” after 5 years, curated by Adrian Arias who will take us on a beautiful multi-disciplinary journey with poets, visual artists, and […]
Advance tickets are available online for both shows. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Freedom Sounds for the Liberated This music is celebratory, exultant, joyous, urgent. In the moment compositions, as rarefied as air or the thoughts of […]
Please join us for the second MINI-ILLUSION show curated by Adrian Arias who will take us on a beautiful multi-disciplinary journey with poets, visual artists, and musicians, transforming our Red Poppy Art House from a WHITE CANVAS to a DREAM! We invite the audience to come dressed in BLACK! To preserve the paper on the […]
The Family Art Program Arte entre familia The Family Art Program at The Red Poppy Art House brings free access to quality art activities to neighboring families in the Mission district of San Francisco. It is a safe and creative space for children, youth and parents to explore art. We will be gathering […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd, 2023 MAPP - June 3rd: Inner Strength MAPP - June 3rd: Inner Strength @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE! Please join us this Saturday at 7pm for a FREE evening of music and visual art, exploring the theme: Inner Strength Curated by Adrian Arias, Artist-in-Residence at the Red Poppy Art […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Alex Conde Flamenco & Jazz piano solo Spanish virtuoso pianist Alex Conde presents ''jazz and flamenco'' solo piano concert full of energy and sensitivity. A repertory of […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. ReroRera: Ethnic Inspirations Exploring Georgian, Middle Eastern, Northern and Eastern European folk musical traditions ReroRera is in a continuous search for common grounds, paths, and, ultimately, a […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Trio Tangazo Virtuosic Argentine Tango, Classic Argentine Tango Music Trio Tangazo is an all-star Tango group comprised of 2022 Latin Grammy Nominee Sascha Jacobsen on bass, virtuoso […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Jazz in the neighborhood: Scott Foster & Sheldon Brown Duets Guitar and Saxophone Explorations The evening will feature an Eclectic mix of jazz, original and improvised music […]
June 1st MAPP: Youth On Fire Curated by multidisciplinary artist Adrian Arias MAPP June 1st, YOUTH ON FIRE "Youth on Fire" In a world where the flames of conflict and injustice burn bright, the youth rise as torches of hope and change. This round of our Mission Art Performance Project (MAPP) at Red […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Paul Mehling & Jimmy Grant Django Guitar Duets Two guitarists who have dedicated their lives to the music of Django Reinhardt come together to explore the rich legacy of Reinhardt and his contemporaries. Their collaboration promises to breathe new life […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Arun Menon & Fred Adler Modern classical music for viola and piano A benefit recital for Fundación, Mujer, Arte con Esperanza (MAES) a women's music and arts cooperative in Morelia, México. The concert will feature new work by Fred Adler […]
Shadow Movements: ARTogether youth workshop A FREE monthly ShadowLight Production event "Shadow Movements" is an ARTogether youth workshop series for newcomers, diaspora, and refugees, that blends traditional shadow puppetry with animation. An intersectional cohort of youth explored themes of home remedies, emotions, and heroes/villains through poetry, shadow puppetry, and animation. At Red Poppy Art House, […]
San Francisco Flor y Canto Literary Festival 2024 A Flor y Canto Platica: Past Present & Future @The Red Poppy Norman Zelaya in conversation with Past and Present Flor y Canto organizers featuring Naomi Quinonez, a surprise guest & the current organizers of Flor y Canto. Featuring: Naomi Quiñonez Dr. Loco (surprise guest) And […]
