NYC-based pianist Caili O'Doherty brings her quartet to the Red Poppy for the first time, joined by two Bay Area natives. The performance includes original jazz compositions and arrangements from […]
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 […]
Thomas Strønen presents the second recording for Ecm Records with his chamber ensemble Time is a Blind Guide. Influenced by jazz and contemporary classical music, the ensemble’s sound and style […]
George Cole and EUROCANA fill it to the brim with unforgettable music featuring three-part harmonies delivered by top-tier vocalists and amazing instrumental virtuosity. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, rock ‘n' roll, […]
Susana Pineda & The New Quartet present their special CD pre-release concert with a blend of modern jazz, Latin rhythms, and other popular genres. Their original pieces and arrangements explore […]
From 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st, the Red Poppy Art House is seeking volunteers to support a weekend initiative to complete some much-needed refresh projects around […]
Alejandro y María Laura return to the Bay Area to present their latest album, La casa no existe, which is being regarded by critics and fans as their best to […]
IpeiroKritika performs a mix of traditional Epirot and Cretan tunes and songs, two styles that are some of the most popular and known to be the most contrasting regional music […]
Fresh off the release of its brand new album, Cali Got a Brass Band, Element Brass Band comes to the Red Poppy for a night of high-energy Mardi Gras vibes […]
Bamdad Ensemble (bâmdâd meaning “dawn”) is orchestrated based on Iranian traditional instruments with an aim to promote and introduce Iranian classical music. Beside this goal, Bamdad also pays special attention […]
Puja Kapur is a mixed-media artist, member of the Red Poppy's Leadership Team, chef, and Silicon Valley's 2016 Woman of Influence. In collaboration with celebrated chef Afreen Wahab, Kapur embarks […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been cancelled. Pianist and composer Alon Nechushtan has toured both in the U.S. and beyond, releasing 10 critically acclaimed albums as a leader […]
Grammy-nominated Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem teams up with American composer/accordionist Sam Reider to create a distinct blend of folk and jazz with driving dance rhythms. With jaw-dropping virtuosity and […]
Danielle Wertz’s Old, New, Borrowed & Blue weaves together elements of jazz and folk and explores the stories we all experience but don't always hear expressed in song. Going a […]
For the first time, Colm and the band—and regular collaborator, singer Kate Brubeck—are joined by master Breton musician Thomas Moisson, one of the most talented accordionists of his generation. Come […]
A night of global dance and Middle Eastern grooves, join the musical voyage with award-winning artist Nader DeAik and special guests, mezzo-soprano sensation Crystal Philippi and bellydancer Nicole Maria Hoffschneider. […]
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 […]
Rebecca Kleinmann presents an evening of Brazilian and Latin jazz including a special tribute to great flutist Dave Valentin who passed away last year. Kleinmann and fellow flutists unveil the […]
McBride, Pera, and Starkweather delve into the great songs of artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Bob Dorough to Leon Russell. Vocalist, keyboardist, and composer Joyce Todd McBride also brings […]
Adam Shulman and Patrick Wolff team up to resurrect great original tunes written by some of the masters of ‘50s and ‘60s jazz. In addition to presenting these gems, the […]
Aallotar's music is an exploration of one tradition from two perspectives. Violinist/vocalist Sara Pajunen and accordionist/vocalist Teija Niku use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original chamber-folk. […]
Virtuoso jazz and flamenco pianist Alex Conde performs his high-energy compositions and arrangements with his trio. FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano Aaron Germain - electric bass Marlon Aldana - […]
In conjunction with the August 4th MAPP, the Red Poppy invites you to join artist Adrian Arias and curator Renee Baldocchi for the opening reception of Dream Escapes from 6:33-7:00pm. […]
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 […]
Experimental flutist/vocalist Emily Hay and avant-garde sound artist and electronic wizard Thomas Dimuzio collaborate as a duo to create and perform electro-acoustic soundscapes, mesmerizing improvisations of primal noise, drones, intrepid […]
Swingatto swings by the Red Poppy to play some famous songs from the Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli repertoire along with originals from the band’s first album. FEATURING: Antonio […]
Arco Belo brings together elements of raw, contemporary improvised music, mixing in crisp, through-composed pockets of sweeping dense harmony and a global rhythmic sensibility. At the Red Poppy, the group […]
Flutist, controllerist, and sound designer Daniel Riera presents a new experience merging the improvisatory freedom of jazz with the expansive sonic landscape of electronic music. Using electrified woodwind and percussion […]
Hazel Reading Series is a vibrant literary community founded in 2013. Each month, the all-women lineup of writers is carefully selected by the readers of the previous month. Through this […]
Karavan Sarai returns to the Red Poppy to perform original and traditional electro-acoustic music of the Silk Road interwoven with ambient contemporary electronica. With the gracious power of belly dance […]