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Daniel Fabricant Trio / StringQuake: Melodic French Jazz & Improvisations

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Daniel Fabricant Trio joins forces with StringQuake for an evening of melodic French jazz, electrifying improvisations, and unusual meters.   FEATURING: Daniel Fabricant Trio Daniel Fabricant - bass Aaron Kierbel - drums TBD - piano StringQuake Amelia Romano - electric harp Misha Khalikulov - cello Josh Mellinger - cajón, tabla, frame drum   ABOUT THE […]

$15 – $20

Yoga Society of San Francisco Presents: Mark Deutsch & Cornelius Boots

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Visionary musician, composer, and inventor of the bazantar—a 39-string upright bass—Mark Deutsch presents his long-awaited magnum opus, The Picasso Tunings, a box set of epic, otherworldly bazantar compositions. Maestro Deutsch will be joined by master bamboo bluesman Cornelius Boots playing the shakuhachi, the Zen Buddhist bamboo flute. Boots will start the evening off with a […]

$15 – $20

Seth Ford-Young Quartet: Swinging Jazz Meets Cinematic Chamber Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Composer, bandleader, and bassist Seth Ford-Young leads his dream quartet on a mission to integrate the transparent textures of chamber music and the ebullient bounce of Django Reinhardt-style jazz. The group will perform pieces from their newest release, Time Memory Beauty Hope, as well as favorites from their first album, Seth Ford-Young.   FEATURING: Seth […]

$15 – $20

Florist: Soft-Synthesizer Folk

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Florist is a soft-synthesizer folk band and the friendship project of Emily Sprague, Rick Spataro, and Jonnie Baker. Born in the Catskill Mountains in 2012, the three began making, playing, and recording together after discovering their shared love for many things musical, as well as for each other.   FEATURING: Emily Sprague - vocals Jonnie […]

$15 – $20

Mean to Me: Classic Jazz Reworked with a Funky Step

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Mean to Me is a quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s—sometimes interlaced with the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ahmad Jamal—and an eclectic variety of soul and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Dave Shaff - trumpet, washboard Cairo McCochran […]

$15 – $20

Invisible Bird: Endsley, Devine & Amendola Trio

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Invisible Bird is a guitar, trumpet, and drum trio collectively led by three engaging artists from the Bay Area—Scott Amendola, Shane Endsley, and Dave Devine. Together, their distinct compositional voices craft original music that transports the listener from rootsy back beats, to anthemic indie rock, to acoustic modern jazz, to ambient electronica.   FEATURING: Shane […]

$15 – $20

Morley: Acoustic Global Journey to Sites of Soulful Resilience

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Thousand Miles, Morley’s sixth studio album, is the culmination of a global journey to sites of incredible resilience and tremendous trauma—from the United States, Rwanda, and Hiroshima, to the open uranium mines at the Pine Ridge Reservation in the Black Hills—where human dignity, love, and resolve are expanding the frontiers of change, justice, and healing. […]

$15 – $20

Brazil in Trio & Rebecca Kleinmann: Brazilian Acoustic Trio w/ Local Virtuosic Flutist

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Flutist Rebecca Kleinmann celebrates her birthday by inviting Brazil in Trio directly from Goiania, Brazil. The trio presents their dynamic music ranging from choro and baião to originals.   FEATURING: Rebecca Kleinmann - flutes, vocals Julio Lemos - guitar Everton Luiz - clarinet, flute, soprano saxophone Diego Amaral - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Brazil […]

$20 – $25

Follow Your Lead – A Workshop

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

"How can we build a movement if we can't move together?" As artists, administrators, culture workers, and professionals with "many hats," we often learn to lead by necessity without exploring the nuances of leading within diverse communities, or confronting what it might mean to follow instead of lead. Through the lens of movement and partner […]

$5 – $10

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]

Free

Duo Moldova & Mahala: Moldavian & Romanian Lautari Music (TWO SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Moldavian and Romanian traditional music is known for swift, complex rhythms, musical improvisation, and rich, melodic ornamentation. Traditionally performed by Romani musicians, the Lautari musical style encompasses soul-wrenching ballads, high-energy wedding dances, and village-style tunes. Hailing straight from the source and having been steeped in this tradition from birth, Duo Moldova passionately embodies these traditions, […]

$20 – $25

Anton Schwartz & Josh Nelson: Acclaimed Sax & Piano Jazz Duo

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Anton Schwartz and Josh Nelson have toured the U.S. and Canada with the award-winning Anton Schwartz Quintet, the 2017 Northwest Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year. Following one sold-out festival performance, they decided to play a pared-down duo concert, and the chemistry was palpable. Every now and then, they reassemble as a duo, to the […]

$15 – $20

Decoda: Chamber Music w/ the Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

In a co-presentation with Noe Valley Chamber Music's SNAPSHOTS series, Decoda—one of the country's premier classical ensembles—performs an informal happy-hour concert of delightful and virtuosic music by Prokofiev, Schubert, Evan Premo, and more.   FEATURING: Owen Dalby - violin Meena Bhasin - viola James Austin Smith - oboe Alicia Lee - clarinet Evan Premo - […]

$25

Gamelan Sekar Jaya: Music & Dance of Bali

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Gamelan Sekar Jaya presents a rare opportunity to experience Balinese music and dance in an intimate setting. The program will feature Sekar Jaya's master artists-in-residence, renowned composer I Nyoman Windha and dancers I Made Moja and Shoko Yamamuro, leading 20 performers in an exciting range of traditional and new works.   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Gamelan […]

$25 – $30

December 1st MAPP @ Red Poppy Art House

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 Saturday of every even month of the year, the MAPP transforms ordinary spaces, such as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small […]

Free

Luminance Ensemble: A Celebration of Concert & Folk Traditions

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Harpist Amelia Romano, joined by trumpeter Matt Ebisuzaki and bassist Tim Renner, presents an evening of original compositions and arrangements. With influences ranging from South American harp, symphonic brass, and odd-meter dance music, to minimalism, post-bebop, and spaghetti western soundtracks, this intrepid trio finds a song-line under San Francisco’s Mission District and tracks it to […]

$15 – $20

Drómeno: Greek Roots Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Drómeno returns to the Red Poppy with Turkish-influenced tunes from Asia-Minor, featuring oud, kanoun, violin, and vocals. This nostalgic music came with refugees from Smyrna, and the sounds are shared among other formerly Ottoman-occupied lands, like Macedonia, as well as the Sephardic Jews of this area. Joined by special guest percussionist Sean Tergis, the first […]

$15 – $20

Dos BandOLEros: Power Rumba Flamenca in the Mission

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Founded by Bay Area musicians Raúl Vargas (Makrú) and Alberto Gutiérrez (La Mandanga), Dos BandOLEros performs rumba flamenca covers and original compositions for an energetic night full of positive messages.   FEATURING: Alberto Gutiérrez - guitar, vocals Raúl Vargas - cajón, percussion, electric kazoo, vocals   Learn more: Website | Facebook   EVENT DETAILS   […]

$15 – $20

Antonio Feula Jazz Trio: Modern/Funk Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Antonio Feula Jazz Trio performs songs from its latest modern jazz album, Joint Path, and from the upcoming funk jazz album. With influences ranging from bebop, blues, and funk to classical music, the group’s original compositions have already impressed varying audiences, with people commenting on the catchy yet sophisticated nature of the music. Genuine improvisation […]

$15 – $20

Leni Stern Trio: Groove-Filled Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Award-winning jazz guitarist Leni Stern leads her trio project featuring original compositions written with reverence to the rhythms and tonalities of Mali and Senegal. Stern's performance celebrates her most recent release, 3, an authentic exploration of the interplay between traditional West African music and American jazz.   FEATURING: TBA   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Leni Stern […]

$15 – $20

Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 1)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open […]

$20 – $25

Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 2)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open […]

$20 – $25

Jamie Zee: A Night of Neo-Soul

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Inspired by daily life, Jamie Zee composes music that embodies the experience of an LGBTQ Chinese-American woman.​ Her newly written works span various genres and blend musical traditions ranging decades. The vocalist is joined by guest, Bay Area Latin jazz legend, Dr. John Calloway.   FEATURING: Jamie Zee - vocals John Calloway - flute Madison […]

$20 – $25

Rachid Halihal & Faisal Zedan: Arab Music Experience

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

A collaborative performance between Moroccan musician Rachid Halihal and Syrian musician Faisal Zedan, the evening will include songs and instrumental melodies from different Arab countries, such as Egypt, Morocco, Syria, Iraq, and more.   FEATURING: Rachid Halihal - oud, violin, vocals Faisal Zedan - Arab percussion   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: An accomplished Moroccan singer, oud, […]

$20 – $25

Will Bernard & Beth Custer: Original Chamber Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Originally from Berkeley, Will Bernard is now a renowned New York guitarist. He joins San Francisco treasure Beth Custer in performance of original compositions ranging in styles from funky blues, to plaintive contemporary classical, to rollicking jazz. Always soulful and in synch, this duo has been playing together since they met in the 1980's.   […]

$25

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]

Free

Taraf de Locos: Birthday Bash

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco-bred Taraf de Locos reunites for a special birthday celebration! The band performs music from the Balkans to Latin America, as well as original compositions inspired by those styles. Tastefully combining the elements of innovation and authentic tradition, Taraf de Locos produces groove-based music that will make you dance, and moments of mellow, soaring […]

$15 – $20

George Cole and EUROCANA: Jazz Manouche, Uptown Swing, French Chanson

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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, jazz, and French chanson, the group swings with infectious joy, bringing audiences to their feet the old-fashioned way.   FEATURING: George Cole - guitar, vocals […]

$15 – $20

Mozaik w/ Storyteller Dana Sherry: Songs & Stories from Around the World

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Dive into the rich folk traditions of Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Mongolia, and Americana through songs and folk tales with Mozaik and storyteller Dana Sherry. Harmonies are woven together with legends and tales to create a colorful tapestry of the distinct sounds and images from cultures around the world.   FEATURING: Mozaik Sandy Hollister […]

$15 – $20

Ian Maksin ft. Morgan Maudière: Songs of the Vagabond Cello (TWO SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

SECOND SHOW ADDED! Advance tickets are now available online for the 8:45pm show. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for both the 7:00pm (6:30pm doors) and 8:45pm (8:30pm doors) shows. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event. Internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin is back […]

$20 – $25