Described as “sexy, soulful, genuine, and edgy” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and an “indie folk powerhouse” by Bend’s Source Weekly, Valerie Orth is a fearless and genre-bending songwriter. […]
Inspired by many world musical traditions, the pickPocket ensemble inhabit a country all their own. Original, fresh and engaging, the pickPocket ensemble create a contemporary chamber café music that moves […]
The Red Poppy Art House currently presents, Where The United Nations Used To Be, curated by Caleb Duarte and Mia Eve Rollow, co-founders of EDELO, the Poppy’s sister Art House in San Cristobal […]
The Evan Francis Group is a boundary-pushing, six-piece ensemble that presents melodic and rich woodwinds over an organic patchwork of Afro-Latin, Avant-garde and Groove rhythms. The rhythmically-active music is adventurous, […]
The brainchild of Rosa Rojas (formerly of the Bay Area’s Ballet Afsaneh) and Fabrice Martinez of Fishtank Ensemble, Califa is a Los Angeles based world music party onstage. Featuring musicians […]
Melissa Czarnik (Zar-nik) is one of the most vital emcees to emerge in recent years. Mixing potent poetry, soulful hip hop and improvisatory Jazz, Czarnik’s music exemplifies artists such as […]
Actividad: De Cuantas maneras puedes decir gracias? Activity: How many ways can you say thank you?
La Gente is a Bay Area-based group led by Colombian/Nicaraguan, San Francisco-born, singer-songwriter and Red Poppy resident artist Rafael Bustamante Sarria. The group is a cultural and musical combination that […]
Jan 19th, 6:30-9:30pm Live figure drawing class/Session de dibujo en vivo Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom St @ 23rd $10 (no one turned away for lack of funds) In […]
CHELLE! and Friends, commemorates the music of Mardi Gras, New Orleans, and celebrates its Creole people and their remarkable music. Michelle Jacques was born in New Orleans. She began this […]
This evening’s performance will be based on the traditional music of Persia by one of Iran's foremost Percussionist Pezhham Akhavass. Based on the art of improvisation, the listener will be taken […]
Soul Union is a powerful band that weaves elements of African, Caribbean, and American music together to create a unique, new sound, coupled with truly inspirational lyrics. Soul Union plays […]
Experience a unique fusion between the raw energies of Southern African Township Jazz and Gypsy Jazz. South African born Gypsy Jazz guitarist and composer Louis Matthee created the group in […]
For over 15 years, Tango No. 9 has been exploring the breadth and depth of Tango, from the classic sounds of the early dance standards through Astor Piazzolla's revolutionary Tango […]
Known for his musical contribution to the hugely popular compilations of Buddha Bar, French artist Daniel Masson has made a career of crossing musical and technical boundaries, establishing himself as […]
Singer Song Writer pursuing his Doctorate in Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Small discussion and Q&A on the Role […]
Santos Perdidos is an acoustic Latin band based in the heart of San Francisco, playing an eclectic mix of Son Cubano, Rumba Española, Bolero, and Afro-Peruvian Lando. The band met […]
The MAPP is a homegrown, intercultural, multidisciplinary neighborhood event that takes place the first Saturday every two months in the Mission District. It’s a collage of a dozen or so […]
Wil Blades and Scott Amendola conjure various sonic deities though only a duo. Their live shows have been generating a buzz around the Bay Area. The two got their start […]
La Mixta’s diverse repertoire of originals and funky renditions of traditional tunes features a variety of swinging Latin Caribbean grooves, from Plena, Bomba, Guaracha Jíbara, Seis, and Aguinaldo, to Merengue, Son, […]
Come join us for a very special performance and spend a romantic Valentine's Day at the Red Poppy Art House! Tango, Tapas Bebidas y Besos. Each ticket covers admission to […]
Led by Israeli-born Lior Ben-Hur, Sol Tevel is a San Francisco-based band that focuses on connecting Hebrew roots while engaging world cultures. Sol Tevel integrates sounds, rhythms, and multi-lingual lyrics […]
Q weaves an intricate web of original music. You can hear strands of Brazil, India, Latin America, and modern jazz seamlessly wound together in a soulful, organic way. With roots […]
Sarah Wilson has emerged as “one of the most intriguing and promising composers and trumpeters on the contemporary music scene," (Derk Richardson, San Francisco Chronicle). Her original work has premiered internationally […]
In keeping with the traditions of master artist communities of old, we are experimenting with offering life-drawing workshops. Our second workshop of this kind is this coming Tuesday, February 21, […]
In coordination with the Red Poppy Art House, the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) presents: La Mesa: “How do I know what is beautiful? An Exploration of Differing Aesthetics […]
Moyurbando references the Afro-Cuban religious mythology and practices, that inspire this new collection of oil-paintings by Cuban-born artist Maykel Vargas. Vargasʼs paintings call on ancient symbolism to express a spiritual […]
Roberta Donnay is a Jazz recording artist and award-winning singer/songwriter. She is listed in The Jazz Singer as one of the top 521 jazz singers. As a touring artist, Ms. […]
En esta vida de divisiones y limitaciones espirituales, fisicas y mentales, la musica, el canto y el movimiento ofrecen un espacio vital para dejar por un instante las preocupaciones y […]
Extraordinary singer, songwriter and arranger Lisa Engelken is a Kansas-born, straight-shooter, known for a fearless stage presence that has garnered her comparisons to Evel Kneivel, Janis Joplin and a roaring […]