Los Vega: Son Jarocho de Veracruz
Hailing from Veracruz, México, Los Vega brings the tradition of son jarocho music and dance to the Red Poppy. The genre is rich in narrative and performed with traditional instruments […]
$20 – $25
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Events
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States
Jacqui Sutton with the Frontier Jazz String Quartet: Jazz and Bluegrass Swing Together
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJacqui Sutton returns to the Red Poppy with her Frontier Jazz String Quartet. Imagine if Billie Holiday, Dolly Parton and Aaron Copland came together to create music for a night; […]
$20
August 6th MAPP: “Surface” Artist Reception & Crossover Collaborative Residencies
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe exhibit Surface: Rodney Ewing & Joyce Nojima brings together works on paper by the two Bay Area artists. Ewing and Nojima have created work offering a transmutation of tactile […]
Free
CANCELLED – Soup SF: Summer Edition
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesDue to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience! SOUP is like Shark Tank meets Kickstarter for social good in our community. Come together with […]
$15 – $25
Lavay Smith: The Songs and Sounds of Duke Ellington
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesInternationally recognized chanteuse Lavay Smith and her world-class band come to the Red Poppy to pay tribute to the great Duke Ellington. Performing popular favorites, as well as obscure gems, […]
$15 – $20
Jeff Denson Quartet: Jazz CD Release Celebration
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area-based double bassist/composer/vocalist Jeff Denson performs a CD release show with his quartet at the Red Poppy Art House for his fifth album, Concentric Circles. Steeped in the jazz […]
$20
Rumberos de Radio Habana: Community Rumba
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesRumba 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 […]
Free
Jessica & Tony Jones, Peter Apfelbaum & Howard Wiley: Tenor Madness
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesImprovisations, originals, and an exploration of standards unite the four independent viewpoints of tenor saxophonists Jessica Jones, Tony Jones, Peter Apfelbaum, and Howard Wiley. With a deep respect for jazz […]
$10 – $20Marta Sanchez Quintet: Elegant, Melodic Music for Jazz Quintet
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesCombining elements of rock, pop, jazz, folk, and classical, pianist/composer Marta Sanchez creates music that is rhythmically complex and spontaneously melodic. Her most recent release, Partenika, has been hailed as […]
$10 – $20
Mamadou and Vanessa: Mali Blues
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesMamadou and Vanessa perform original, poignant music from Mali. Their sound, influenced by West African rhythms and southern American blues, features the traditional 14-stringed kamele ngoni (hunter's harp) and the […]
$15 – $20Pagodinhos SF: Monthly Rio-Style Pagode de Mesa
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Red Poppy Art House presents a monthly Rio-style pagode de mesa featuring a revolving cast of the finest players in the Bay Area. Pagode, meaning “party,” is the small group […]
FreeJoanna Wallfisch: The Great Song Cycle
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesInternationally recognized singer-songwriter Joanna Wallfisch comes to San Francisco as part of her West Coast album release tour, which she is doing by bicycle. Beginning in Portland, OR and concluding […]
$10 – $15Willow Steps: Indie Folk Pop
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesWith simple song structures and catchy melodies, Willow Steps features folky tunes of love and heartbreak by singer/songwriter Jesse Strickman and vocalist Leiya Mahoney. The duo’s introspective harmonies are accompanied […]
$10 – $15
Gari Hegedus and Faisal Zedan: Music of Turkish, Arab & Greek Traditions
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesMaster percussionist Faisal Zedan returns to the Red Poppy Art House alongside multi-instrumentalist Gari Hegedus for an evening of music rooted in Turkish, Arab, and Greek traditions. Displaying a dynamic […]
$15 – $20
Taraf de Locos: Balkan-Latin Quintet
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn celebration of a one-night reunion show at the Red Poppy, local band Taraf de Locos performs traditional folk and contemporary tunes rooted in the Balkans, Albania, Macedonia, Greece, Spain, […]
$10 – $20Ampersan: Mexican Electro-Folk Rock
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Ampersan in a sonic journey through the landscapes of Mexico and Latin America. Their music brings together the feelings of peasant songs, son, and psychedelica with rock, rap, and […]
$12 – $15
Ridgeway Arts Presents: Brooklyn Jazz Vocalist Tammy Scheffer
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesRidgeway Arts presents vocalist and composer Tammy Scheffer as a featured artist in their National/International program, which brings high-profile artists from around the globe to the Bay Area. The Brooklyn-based […]
$20Red Poppy Art House Presents: Crossover Collaborative Residencies
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesCrossover Collaborative Residencies provides a framework to support the exploration of collaborative processes between artists in dance and music disciplines. Pairing six choreographer/dancers and six composer/musicians, the program follows a […]
$10 – $20
Ya Layl: Explorations of the Middle East
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesYa Layl presents “Mostly Middle Eastern,” a program of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, and other music performed by Sarah Michael, Peter Maund, and Suellen Primost. Special guest Niko Bakulich joins the […]
$15 – $20
Ricardo Peixoto and Duo Violão Brasil: Brazilian Guitar
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area-based Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Peixoto returns to the Red Poppy alongside Rio de Janeiro-based guitarists Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber (Duo Violão Brasil). Performing original compositions, as well as […]
$20
Gautam Tejas Ganeshan: New Carnatic Music
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesGautam Tejas Ganeshan’s performances reflect his love and deep knowledge of Carnatic music. His elaborate structures, extensive improvisations, and utmost sincerity distinguish him as one of the great practitioners of […]
$10 – $15Broun Fellinis: Afro-Futurist Jazz
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesBroun Fellinis present an evening of postmodern Afro-futurist jazz featuring improvisations and compositions that span their 25-year existence. Their sound, informed by the legacy of black American music, pays homage […]
$10 – $15Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 4, Discussion 6 w/ Marcus Shelby
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesMarcus Shelby presents Discussion 6 of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Composer Marcus Shelby and special guests continue these interactive discussions at […]
$10Steph Johnson Trio: Soul, Jazz, Funk & Blues from San Diego
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesSteph Johnson brings her trio to the Red Poppy to celebrate the release of her new album, Music is Art, produced by Grammy Award-winner Kamau Kenyatta. Steph’s rich, fervent vocals […]
$10 – $15
Richard Sears Quintet ft. Hard-Bop Legend Tootie Heath: CD Release
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesTaking its name from the Southern California foothills, jazz pianist Richard Sears’ Altadena is a five-part suite that features drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath in a mostly free-form musical context, blurring […]
$15 – $25Pagodinhos SF: Monthly Rio-Style Pagode de Mesa
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Red Poppy Art House presents a monthly Rio-style pagode de mesa featuring a revolving cast of the finest players in the Bay Area. Pagode, meaning “party,” is the small […]
FreeWahid: Improvisations of Greece and the Levant
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesUsing a modern and fluid approach to improvisation, oud player Dimitris Mahlis and frame drummer Chris Wabich explore Greek, Persian, and Indian sounds that date back to antiquity. Described by […]
$10 – $20Rob Reich Quintet: New Music for Jazz Accordion
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesFresh off the release of his debut album, Shadowbox, accordionist, pianist, and composer Rob Reich and his quintet return to the Red Poppy. Mixing improvisational romps with refined and melodic […]
$10 – $20
October 1st MAPP: Calling Divine Spirits / Joining Opposing Forces
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesByb Kongo Bibene presents Nkisi Nkondi: A Divine Sculpture from Central Africa, a public talk which reveals the not so told functions of the nkisi nkondi, the sacred statues found […]
Free
CHIVES: A Bicoastal Contemporary Jazz Collective
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesWith a deep musical connection they’ve nurtured since middle school, the bicoastal trio known as CHIVES specializes in a contemporary jazz sound. Sometimes playing inside themes and sometimes soaring far […]
$10 – $15
