Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Barbar Band Modern Soundscapes in Armenian Music Barbar Band is a creative collaboration between Khatchadour Khatchadourian, vocalist and duduk player, and Karine Vann, pianist, and musicologist. Combining modern musical styles with traditional instrumentation, the duo presents arrangements of Armenia’s folk, […]
Take Place: SFSU Creative Writing Thesis Reading Celebrating Groundbreaking Bay Area Writers Take Place presents a cross-genre thesis reading honoring the work of graduating SFSU Creative Writing MFA/MA students. A night to celebrate and gather with the local literary community. Featuring: Maria Thomas Tashina Boyer Kirsten Lofgren Laird Harrison Zoey Sparks Ferdos Heidari Meilani […]
Tardezinha do Carnaval A Relaxed Post-Carnaval Gathering in the Mission Red Poppy invites friends, family, and the extended community to a laid-back afternoon celebration following the Carnaval SF parade. Join us at the legendary Red Poppy Art House for an early evening of music, connection, and joy. Expect Música Brasileira, drinks, snacks, and great […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Pedro José Pastrana and Friends Noche de Boleros y Trova Pedro 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 - […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet Contemporary Tango Bandoneonist and composer Charles Gorczynski returns to the Bay Area, for the first time with his acclaimed Minneapolis quartet: pianist Alex Woods, violinist Devan Moran, and bassist Sarah Lahasky. The quartet is touring to […]
June 7th MAPP Saturday, June 7th, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom @23rd Curator: Dina Zarif 6:30 pm - Doors 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm: Andrea Guskin, Fracture Zones (art, music, words) 8:00 pm - 8:50 pm: Eduardo Corzo (Cuban Piano) 9:00 pm - 10:00 […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Art of the Duo: George Brooks and Utsav Lal “Raga Pianist” joins forces with legendary saxophonist Utsav Lal, the trailblazing “Raga Pianist,” joins forces with legendary saxophonist George Brooks for a captivating duo performance. Together, these two virtuosos craft new […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Sarah Cabral Invites Brazilian Jazz Brazilian singer Sarah Cabral returns to the Bay Area and invites colleagues to collaborate on a unique repertoire, original material as well as classics. Featuring: Sarah Cabral - Vocals Ian Faquini - Acoustic Guitar Eva […]
ShadowLight Presents: 7 Visions Shadow Theater Meets Día de los Muertos Join us at Red Poppy for a special screening of "7 Visions of Encarnacion" (2002), followed by an artist talk and Día de los Muertos-inspired live music! 7 Visions is a shadow theater film that blends live-action puppetry, narration, and music to explore […]
Mending Workshop Repair, Reuse, Reimagine For this workshop, bring your clothes that you want mended and/or embellished with embroidery, or come to learn and practice sewing/embroidery with your guide, Verda Bursal's materials and guidance. You can also bring your own craft and just hang out! We'll only be doing smaller mends/embellishments in this event. […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Julio Lemos - Brian Rice Duo Intimate Brazilian Grooves Join us for an unforgettable evening of Brazilian music with renowned 7-string guitarist Julio Lemos and master percussionist Brian Rice, one of the leading American specialists in Brazilian rhythms. Recognized today […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Tango with Winnie Collective 3 Minute Mini Dramas on an Exploration of Humanity This program is a celebration of a two-year collaboration with tango musicians in Taiwan - Winnie is super excited to share the stage with her musical brother […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Raga & Rhythm A journey of rhythm, resonance, roots, and reinvention. The concert is a musical raga journey through the fretless voice of Anupam's custom Double-neck guitar and the pulsating heart of Sameer's Tabla. Anupam's music is rooted deep in […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Janam Balkan American Blend Fusing funky Balkan rhythms, gritty Appalachian ballads, arresting vocal harmonies, and enchanting acoustic textures, Janam takes you on a labyrinthine musical ride. Featuring: Dan Auvil – percussion, voice Sal Beeby - guitar Juliana Graffagna – voice, […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. String, Skin & Breath A Sound Journey Across Continents and Cultures String, Skin & Breath will take you on an improvised journey, weaving melodies and rhythms from around the world. Together, they create a dynamic, spontaneous dialogue—sometimes tender and meditative, […]
October 4th MAPP Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom @23rd Curator: Dina Zarif Doors open at 6:30 pm 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm: Amelia Romano (Lever Harp Untamed) 7:50 pm - 8:50 pm: Louda y Los Bad Hombres (Latin and Jazz Rhythmics) 9:00 […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Scott Amendola/Ben Goldberg/Mat Muntz Trio Exploratory Jazz / Original Music with an improvised edge Ben, Mat, and Scott are all composers and improvisers. Expect the unexpected and expect to have an engaging evening! Featuring: Ben Goldberg - clarinet Mat Muntz […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Once Upon a Klezmer A Mixed Bag of Tunes and Folk Tales Klezmer music, in its essence, has always been about joy for its own sake. Join accordionist Dan Cantrell, visiting from Los Angeles, and clarinetist Asaf Ophir, for an […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. ShadowLight Productions presents: Ghosts of the River - a Shadow Theater Film, Artist Talk Ghost Stories from the Borderlands A Cinematic Shadow Theater Film ShadowLight Productions presents Ghosts of the River, a cinematic shadow theater film written by Octavio Solis […]
LitCrawl 2025 One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, LitCrawl SF brings together authors and fans for the world's largest free pop-up literary event! Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Admission: FREE 5:00pm – 6:00pm Between Borders & Belonging 6:30pm – 7:30pm The Tall Grass in Your Eyes: A reading […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Vardari Shared Balkan Melodies Experience the vibrant sounds and rhythms of balkan music that will transport you to the heart of the Balkans. Vardari is an exploration of shared Balkan melodies, celebrating the interconnected musical traditions of the Balkans with […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Sirvan Manhoobi / Striking Strings World music/ Middle eastern music/ Iranian music/ improvisation Striking Strings is a captivating performance by Iranian virtuoso Sirvan Manhoobi, featuring the Oud, Setar, and Tanbour. Blending Persian, Kurdish, and Iranian folk roots with improvisation and […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Teagan Faran, ft. Paul Sussman and Breakfast Calculus "Middle Child" Album Release show / Violin, Flute, Storytelling, and more! Join us for a live performance of Teagan Faran's new album "Middle Child," a […]
Holding the Thread: A Gathering for Life & Dignity MAPP (Mission Art Performance Project) Saturday, December 6th, 2025 In a moment when many communities are experiencing heightened fear, repression, and instability—both here and globally—we gather to hold the thread of humanity. This event brings together Palestinian, Iranian, Mexican, and Jewish artists—communities whose histories carry occupation, […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Mostly Kosher Los Angeles-based Klezmer-Rock Mostly Kosher, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based Klezmer/Rock band, radically reconstructs Judaic and American cultural music through ravenous global beats and arresting Yiddish refrains. Their original voice resounds with […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Of Persian Poetics Live Persian Music Duet Performance Behfar Bahadoran: Setar and Tanbur' Nariman Assadi: Tombak, Bendir, and Daf Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm doors, 7:00 pm show Admission: (Online) $25 […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Sarangi & Tabla - A Raga Recital "Sarangi - The String with 100 Colors" / Raga Music of India with Sarangi and Tabla A duet between Suhail Yusuf Khan on sarangi and Sameer […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Ricardo Peixoto & Carlos Oliveira Brazilian Guitar Music Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Carlos Oliveira return to the Red Poppy for a reunion concert during Carlos’ visit to the Bay Area from his […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Warango The Sounds of Afro-Peruvian Music / Afro-Peruvian Rhythms Warango is a musical project born in 2019 in Oakland, California. Its music is based on vibrant Afro-Peruvian rhythms. This proposal is a meeting […]
Standing with the People of Iran: Echoes of Stolen Lives On December 28, 2025, millions of Iranians took to the streets, calling for dignity, freedom, and an end to decades of repression. In response, the Islamic Republic of Iran unleashed one of the deadliest crackdowns in its history. Tens of thousands were killed, many shot […]