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Alex Conde: Original Flamenco & Jazz Piano Compositions

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

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 - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde is a graduate in classical music from the Jose Iturbi Conservatory of Music and in jazz piano from […]

$20 – $25

Adrian Arias: “Dream Escapes” Opening Reception – Exhibition Curated by Renee Baldocchi

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

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. Dedicated to René Yañez, this new series of small format paintings is dedicated to artist Adrian Arias’ dreams. The exhibition reflects a state of life […]

Free

August 4th 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

Emily Hay and Thomas Dimuzio Duo ft. Motoko Honda: Soundscapes & Musical Improvisations

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

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 wordplay, and searing grooves. Also joining them for the evening is pianist and composer Motoko Honda.   FEATURING: Emily Hay - C flute, alto flute, […]

$15 – $20

Swingatto: Swing & Jazz Manouche

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

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 Feula - guitar Joe Yamamoto - violin Michael Price - double bass   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Swingatto is a swing and jazz manouche band currently […]

$15 – $20

Arco Belo Ensemble: Chamber Jazz with Global Roots

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

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 promotes the release of the first single from its debut album, The Space Between Disguises.   FEATURING: Simone Baron - accordion Lucas Ashby - percussion […]

$15 – $20

Daniel Riera’s Future Primitive Ensemble: Multidisciplinary Space Jazz

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

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 instruments, synthesizers, projections, and dance, the Future Primitive Ensemble creates a dialogue about the relationship between human and machine, modern science and ancient wisdom.   […]

$15 – $20

Hazel Reading Series: Stories by Women

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

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 curation-by-evolution process, they have created a sense of lineage and have come into contact with some of the best writers in the Bay Area—some at […]

$5 – $10

Karavan Sarai: Eastern Mystic Melodies, Electronic Grooves & Dance

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

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 to the colorful dances of the Indian gypsies, one is transported on a visual and sonic journey.   FEATURING: Narayan Sijan – vocals, electric oud, […]

$20 – $25

RDL+: Modern Original Jazz – Album Release Concert

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

RDL+ presents the album release performance of Pacific Voyage. In the spirit of adventure, this live performance album captures it all. From placid waters to raging seas, Pacific Voyage sails the oceans in a vessel of original composition, powered by the raw emotions of the improvisation trio.   FEATURING: Ruthie Dineen - piano Doug Lee […]

$15 – $20

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

Dromeno: Folk & Urban Music of Greece

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

Dromeno is a traditional ensemble presenting authentic regional music from the Greek mainland and beyond, overlapping into the surrounding regions and finding the musical legacy that connects the traditions of the Balkans. Featuring wide-ranging instrumentation, the group is able to span the sounds of Greece, from Western Macedonia and Ipiros, through Thessaly and Thrace.   […]

$20 – $25

Call Me Blaze Quartet: World Ukulele Soul Project

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

Kyle Blaze brings original pieces and arrangements with the musical expertise of Terrence Brewer on guitar and Ami Molinelli Hart on percussion. In a distinct blend of authentic cool, Call Me Blaze Quartet explores bossa nova, samba, salsa, jazz, funk, and soul.   FEATURING: Terrence Brewer - guitar, ukulele, guitalele Ami Molinelli Hart - percussion […]

$15 – $20

Open Studio: Adrian Arias Presents “Dream Escapes”

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

Join Adrian Arias for this special opportunity to view and purchase recent works while relaxing and creating art with community. Pisco sours, coffee, garden-fresh organic fruits, along with sweet and savory pastries will be served. Everyone is encouraged to invite friends who are interested in collecting Adrian’s work. The event includes: - Artist talks by […]

Free

Adam Agee & Jon Sousa / Adrianna Ciccone & Colin Cotter: Traditional Irish Fiddle & Guitar

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

Adam Agee & Jon Sousa are on tour to celebrate the release of their second duo album, Ceol na gCarad, which is Irish for "Music of Friendship.” Featuring tunes gathered over the many years of travel in Ireland, their stage performance is characterized by an uncanny musical intimacy, allowing for the truest expression of the […]

$15 – $20

Petros Klampanis Trio: Mediterranean Jazz

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

Bassist and composer Petros Klampanis is curious in his approach, always seeking distinctive ways to integrate elements from multiple genres ranging from classical music to pop.   FEATURING: Petros Klampanis - bass Julian Shore - piano Ofri Nehemya - drums   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Named a “bass ace” by Bass Player Magazine, NYC-based Petros Klampanis […]

$20 – $25

Ultrafaux & Evan Price: Balkan Folk, French Musette & Jazz Manouche

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

Acclaimed violinist Evan Price (Turtle Island Quartet, Hot Club of San Francisco) joins dynamic Baltimore-based acoustic trio Ultrafaux for a lively night of original music inspired by Balkan folk, bebop, swing, French musette, and Brazilian choro. The show also includes special arrangements of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli tunes, as well as improvisations based on […]

$20 – $25

Sayat Nvaq Ensemble: Troubadour & Village Music of Eastern Armenia

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

Sayat Nvaq Ensemble is a San Francisco Bay Area group that delves into the rich traditions of Eastern Armenian music. The group draws its inspiration equally from the two main pillars of Armenian secular music: the classical troubadour poet traditions of the Ashougs and Gousans—such as Sayat Nova, Ashot, Djivani, and Sheram—as well as the […]

$20 – $25

Maracujá: A Journey Around Latin America Through Music

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

Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Caitlin Belem and guitarist Terrence Rosnagle take you on a trip through Latin America, playing sumptuous samba, bossa nova, cumbia, son, and much more.   FEATURING: Caitlin Belem – vocals, saxophone, guitar, fiddle, hand percussion Terrence Rosnagle – guitar   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Caitlin Belem grew up in a house full of music in […]

$15 – $20

Jessica Fichot: French Chanson & Shanghai Jazz

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

Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano, and fiery band, Los Angeles-based chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot draws from her multi-ethnic French, Chinese, and American heritage to create an intoxicating multilingual amalgamation of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, swing, and international folk.   FEATURING: Jessica Fichot - vocals, accordion, toy piano Ippei Ichimaru - upright bass […]

$15 – $20

Triism / Chord Four: Balkan Folk & Jazz Meets California Avant-Garde

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

Triism is a jazz trio from Northern California that plays creative arrangements of original compositions, Balkan folk music, pop songs, and jazz standards. Featuring saxophonist Levi Saelua, bassist Alex Reiff, and drummer Jim Frink, their collaborative arrangements often develop from conversations about politics, pop culture, science, and comedy. Chord Four, a chord-less Los Angeles-based ensemble, […]

$20 – $25

Hazel Reading Series: Stories by Women

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

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 curation-by-evolution process, they have created a sense of lineage and have come into contact with some of the best writers in the Bay Area—some at […]

$5 – $10

Levoná Ensemble: Music & Stories from Around the World

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

The Levoná Ensemble combines flamenco, Arab, Jewish, and other musical traditions and weaves them together with stories, both ancient and new. Five master musicians form a rich tapestry that is at once a taste of the orient and a new creation all on its own—the kind of energy that only comes when distant cultures overlap […]

$15 – $20

Alex Hand Band: Eastern European Folk Jazz

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

The Alex Hand Band is riding the wave of its first full-length album, 2018's Traders of the Lost Arts, with performances featuring songs from this record as well as an upcoming one. The music is a mix of Romanian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian traditional folk dance tunes with original compositions inspired by years of playing these […]

$15 – $20

Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz

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 an eclectic evening of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much […]

$20 – $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

Georgy Gusev & Jacopo Giacopuzzi: Musical Review of Russia Through the Revolution

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

Cellist Georgy Gusev and pianist Jacopo Giacopuzzi present an unstoppable force in the world of classical music. True models of complete 21st century musicians, both Gusev and Giacopuzzi draw on an exceptional cultural heritage.   FEATURING: Georgy Gusev - cello Jacopo Giacopuzzi - piano   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: A graduate of the famed Moscow Tchaikovsky […]

$20 – $25

Will Brahm + Homenaje: An Homage to Music Around the World

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

Led by guitarist Will Brahm, Homenaje—meaning "tribute" in Spanish—pays homage to the support and unity of various types of music and cultures from all around the world. With roots in jazz, Cuban, African, Venezuelan, Israeli, and classical music, the group strives to bring different people together through their original songs.   FEATURING: Will Brahm - […]

$20 – $25

Salsa Dance Party Benefit

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

2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the Red Poppy Art House, a landmark accomplishment we’d love to celebrate with you all! Beginning September 30th through the end of the year, we’ll be hosting a series of events and online campaigns in honor of our sweet 15th. To kick off our birthday season, we’re starting with […]

$5 – $15

Brian Andres Trio: Latin Jazz

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

Brian Andres returns to the Red Poppy to present original compositions and arrangements of classic jazz and Latin standards.   FEATURING: Brian Andres - drumset Christian Tumalan - piano David Pinto - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Drummer Brian Andres leads the Latin jazz group the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel. The nucleus of that ensemble is […]

$15 – $20