Charming Hostess is a music ensemble at the intersection of voice, text and Diaspora consciousness. Our mission is to make lovely noise about complex ideas. We draw sonically from the sounding body – voices and winds, handclaps and heartbeats, sex-breath and silence. Individual voices and experiences come together to create a dialogic, multi-faceted whole. ChoHo’s […]
The Family Art Youth and Volunteer artistic development program presents... Navigating to light an artistic workshop by current visual art exhibitor Maykel Vargas Saturday March 17th 10am-12:30noon Navigating to light The essence of living is so simple and we make it so complicated. Lost in desire and fixated only on what we want, Ego's darkness block our feelings. Let us navigate together the wide seas of love, […]
This St. Patrick's Day weekend, Irish-born violinist and 2010 Red Poppy Resident Artist, Colm Ó Riain and his trigger-happy band, mix the ancient beat of Ireland with rhythms and melodies from all over the musical world – Jazz, Blues, Roma (Gipsy), India, Cuba, Brazil and many more. An accomplished and fiery improviser in many genres, […]
Red Poppy Art House presents "Arte y Tapas Performance Series" featuring Classical Revolution The "Arte y Tapas" performance series features live music, visual art, and artisan tapas, showcasing local musicians, artists and chefs. The opening event on Valentine's Day featured a Tango performance by Trio Garufa, The Artists of EDELO "Where the United Nations Used […]
La Ruya - Andalusia meets the Near East and Black Sea, sprinkled lightly with a hint of Piazzolla and Kafka - or something like that. Newcomer Bay Area septet La Ruya strives to capture a sound so obvious that it has yet to be heard. A meeting of flamenco modes and Arabic makam, darbuka and […]
Saxophonist Patrick Wolff has performed with a wide range of musicians, including Indie Rock giants Calexico, Avant-Garde experimentalists Kayo Dot, Afro-Pop greats Asiko, and Fuji music legend Adewale Ayuba. During his eleven years in New York City, Wolff led his trio at Jazz clubs, bars, subway stations, and (less frequently) Mets Stadium and Gracie Mansion. […]
Corazón Sur's director, Miguel Martínez (Mexico), has brought together the innovative sounds of Latin Jazz and traditional Cuban and Mexican Son with the distinctive Jarocho style of Veracruz. In the process, Martinez has formed a collaboration with some of the best musicians in the Bay Area. Tonight they will produce an evening filled with original […]
Riffat Sultana channels the musical wisdom of 500 years and eleven generations of master vocalists from India and Pakistan. She is the daughter of the late Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, who is universally recognized as the finest Pakistani Classical singer of his time, and is the first woman from her family’s musical lineage to publicly […]
To understand the music of Quijerema is similar to learning the meaning of the name of the group itself. At first glance, the name might seem to be a locale, or a meaningful word in another language, but it is really the abbreviated combination of the names of the three founders of the group; “Qui” […]
Modern Jazz SF Offside Festival is proud to present music by two of the Bay Area’s leading composers and improvisers. Eric Garland’s Hodge Podge Ensemble features his original compositions for an eclectic collection of instruments, forcing Garland and members to explore new ways to tackle the modern jazz chamber group. Marcus Stephens’ Markstep […]
The Love Leighs combine the ukulele strums and stunning voices of Raina Leigh and Jessica Leigh, at times angelic and sultry, with the side-man stylings of guitar star Jimmie Dreams and the formidable Josh Flowers' upright bass to play award-winning, "new-timey" 20th Century American roots music. You'll think you've heard their songs before, […]
Read Something You Didn’t Write Calling all word-lovers, trash-pickers, puzzle-solvers, joke-tellers, linguists, lexicographers, and librarians: Circumtext is a literary event where participants share only text that they themselves did not write. Especially pieces that are not already recognized for their “literary” quality, by entities not known as “Authors”. Dictionaries, instruction manuals, to-do lists, internet […]
Brazilian and Modern Jazz Vocals DC-based singer Emy Tseng returns to the Bay Area to celebrate the release of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sonho’ (meaning ‘Dream’ in Portuguese). Drawing upon her diverse musical background in early music, classical art songs, folk-pop, Brazilian bossa nova and jazz, Emy has forged a unique sound with […]
Latino Fusion Music Rooted in the Indigenous, the Andes AJAYU is a six piece band that plays Latino fusion music rooted in the indigenous cultures of the Andes. Their original compositions and modern sounds are produced by the combination of traditional Andean instruments-Zampoñas and Quenas (flutes), Bombo (Ecuadorian drum), and Charango (small 8 string […]
Citizens Jazz Pays Tribute to great Brazilian Composers Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented and driving jazz musicians in the Bay Area. The group is led by bassist Caroline Chung who has been an integral part of the jazz community as a musician and activist bringing you quality music […]
Poppy East Bay Artists - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration No. 2 The Red Poppy Art House is thrilled to announce that we are celebrating 10 years since artist and founder Todd Brown opened the doors to his studio on the corner of Folsom and 23rd Street. Admission: Free! This second event […]
NEAR EAST FLAMENCO at RED POPPY! Sounds of Andalusia woven in with the Black Sea, the modes, movement and tonalities of flamenco with Arabic and Turkish maqam, all grounded in a latin jazz pulse - this is La Ruya, a new direction in "flamenco fusion." At the heart of the band lay the […]
Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico DiaPa'Son is a local Bay Area band that plays music from Veracruz, Mexico called Son Jarocho. All of the members are actively involved in teaching youth around the Bay Area in different areas of music and in promoting culture within the community. Members of the group have studied in […]
Initiated in 2009, the Khmer Arts Salon Series is a monthly program of free lecture demonstrations, performances, and film screenings designed to engage diverse audiences with the art of Khmer classical dance and other traditional performing arts. Now in its fourth year, Khmer Arts will bring this unique program to Cambodian communities all over […]
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 […]
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. Simone Baron & Moss trio Chamber music Three charismatic improvisors join forces to present an evening of fresh new music, graphic scores, and improvisation, […]
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. Dashti Trio: Music from the Middle East and Beyond Music from the Middle East and Beyond Three Middle Eastern musicians bring together songs from their […]
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. Astrid Kuljanic | Transatlantic Exploration Company Dynamic world music and jazz with Mediterranean Future Folk taste Drawing on her unique Adriatic heritage as well […]
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. Mark Coggins in Conversation with Randal Brandt: Geisha Confidential Join us for an intimate Q&A event with award-winning author Mark Coggins, in conversation with Randal Brandt, discussing […]
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 Choro Grupo 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 […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Taraf de Akácfa Romanian Folk Music Taraf de Akácfa performs the rich repertoire of Romanian folk music with distinctive interpretations and dynamic arrangements. They focus on the complex, southern Romanian style, Lăutarească, and incorporate a variety of traditional music from […]
Update: Tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT. Nato Green In the Darkest Hour: The Most Political Comedy San 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 […]
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 Migration The 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 […]
