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Duo Moldova & Mahala: An Evening of Moldavian & Romanian Lautari Music

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

The Mulberry Project w/ Brenna MacCrimmon: Remembering Haig Manoukian

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

The Mulberry Project’s Summer 2018 concerts feature international musicians who specialize in the revival of rare Ottoman-Turkish and Balkan music. Inspired by the lively performance aesthetic documented on thousands of 78 RPM records from the region, the members of the Mulberry Project present new compositions in addition to the core repertoire of folk and urban […]

$20 – $25

Melissa Cruz: Collaborations in Flamenco (TWO SHOWS)

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

Flamenco dancer Melissa Cruz presents a series of vignettes that feature collaborations with diverse artists reflecting her development as a local Bay Area working artist.   FEATURING: Melissa Cruz - dance Alex Conde - piano Gregory Masako Jenkins - horns Marco Peris - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Melissa Cruz is a Bay Area-based flamenco […]

$20 – $25

PC Muñoz: Album & Book Release

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

Drummer/poet PC Muñoz returns to the Red Poppy to celebrate the release of his new album, Physical Science, and its companion chapbook, Inside Pocket of a Houndstooth Blazer. The night features two sets of originals and unusual re-inventions through jazz-informed improvisation, art-funk rhythms, electronic soundscapes, and lyrics that deal with America's darkest open secrets. Joining […]

$15 – $20

The Solomon Gottfried Quartet: Chordless Chamber Jazz

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

Bassist and composer Solomon Gottfried presents a quartet of young musicians from New York City playing improvised music rooted in the jazz tradition but in a more chamber format. Featuring original compositions from their recently released EP, The Watering Hole, the band also performs new works with the intention of intimately exploring sound, texture, and […]

$15 – $20

The Danny Green Trio: Jazz, Classical & Brazilian Elements

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

Pianist and composer Danny Green tours the Bay Area with his virtuosic trio to present original music from their latest album, One Day It Will, as well as their own take on jazz standards. From melodic, reflective ballads to energetic, playful grooves, the trio's brilliance shines through the entire night.   FEATURING: Danny Green - […]

$15 – $20

Caili O’Doherty Quartet: Cross-Cultural Contemporary Jazz Group

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

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 O'Doherty's debut album, Padme, as well as new material being prepared for her next record.   FEATURING: Caili O'Doherty - piano TBA - bass Cory […]

$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

Thomas Strønen’s Time is a Blind Guide: Norwegian Chamber Jazz Ensemble

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

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 prize timbre, silence, and harmonic evolution in a variety of ways. Introspective yet not indulgent, Time is a Blind Guide reflects the development of a […]

$20 – $25

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, […]

$15 – $20

Susana Pineda & The New Quartet: Modern Jazz & Latin Rhythms – CD Pre-Release Concert

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

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 the musical interaction and intermixture of city and nature, the modern and the traditional, and North and South America, all to create a new, colorful, […]

$15 – $20

RPAH Refresh Weekend

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

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 the space. If you've been wanting to get more involved with the Red Poppy, or already love the venue and want to help see it […]

Alejandro y María Laura: Peruvian Indie-Folk Singer-Songwriters

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

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 date. Performing acoustic versions of various songs from their three albums, the duo will also be joined by a handful of local singer-songwriter guests.   […]

$15 – $20

IpeiroKritika: Traditional Epirot & Cretan Music

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

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 of Greece.   FEATURING: Gregory Masaki Jenkins - clarinet, vocals Aya Safiya - violin, vocals Tano Brock - laouto, vocals   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Gregory […]

$15 – $20

Element Brass Band + Noelle Glory & The Guarantees: New Orleans Second Line

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

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 and New Orleans second line. Bay Area powerhouse Noelle Glory & The Guarantees open the evening with a set of soul, funk, and reggae grooves. […]

$15 – $20

Bamdad Ensemble: Iranian Traditional & Kurdish Music

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

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 to the diverse folk music of Iran practiced in its vast landscape, as well as the rich melodies of Khorasan and Kurdistan.   FEATURING: Farzin […]

$20 – $25

YAADEIN: A Dinner Celebrating Eternal Memories

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

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 on a culinary journey, honoring their mothers and their culinary passions. Kapur seeks to bring in the culinary arts as a part of the Red […]

$132

CANCELLED: Alon Nechushtan Trio: Contemporary Jazz & Improvised Music

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

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 and showcasing “abundant chemistry and boundless eclecticism” (All About Jazz). He and his trio come to the Red Poppy for a night of original contemporary […]

$15 – $20

Sam Reider & Jorge Glem ft. Jackeline Rago: Venezuelan & American Folk Music

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

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 infectious chemistry, these musicians and friends break down the boundaries between their two continents, languages, and cultures. The evening also features San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist Jackeline […]

$15 – $20

Danielle Wertz Trio / Brie Capone: Jazz, Folk & Heartfelt Songs

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

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 step beyond just love and heartbreak, the music explores commonly experienced emotions and scenarios through originals and arrangements of jazz standards in an intimate trio […]

$15 – $20

Colm Ó Riain & Friends: Inter-Celtic Jazz

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

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 prepared to hear some magical inter-Celtic fireworks!   FEATURING: Colm Ó Riain - violin Geoff van Lienden - guitar Joe Kyle, Jr - bass Wade […]

$20 – $25

Nader DeAik: Mystic Global Dance & MidEast Music

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

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. FEATURING: Nader DeAik - vocals Dan Nervo - guitar Jai Dhar - drums Rony Dib - dumbek Ash - bass Nicole Maria - belly dance […]

$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

Rebecca Kleinmann Ensemble: Brazilian & Latin Jazz

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

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 world premiere of her arrangements for flute choir and rhythm section before performing at the National Flute Convention in Orlando.   FEATURING: Rebecca Kleinmann Ensemble […]

$15 – $20

McBride, Pera, Starkweather: A 21st Century Songbook

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

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 her original songs into the mix. Together with bassist Stacy Starkweather and drummer Jeff Pera, the trio draws upon the rich eclecticism of the Bay […]

$15 – $20

Adam Shulman Quartet: Forgotten Gems from the Bebop Era

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

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 band also features some originals by Shulman.   FEATURING: Adam Shulman - piano Patrick Wolff - tenor & alto saxophones James Gallagher - drums TBD […]

$15 – $20

Aallotar / Redwood Tango Ensemble: Transatlantic Chamber Folk & Contemporary Tango

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

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. Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots. Presenting a set of original compositions as well as arrangements of […]

$20 – $25

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