RagaMenco represents the synthesis of ancient traditions that have been linked by human and cultural migration through the centuries. A collaboration of Spanish and Indian musicians from the Bay Area, […]
Ultra World X-Tet’s sound has been described as "psychedelic world jazz," "world class," and other colorful labels. Whatever you want to call it, this distinct San Francisco sound with a […]
Touring the U.S. for the first time, Örjan Hulten Orion delivers that much-loved Scandinavian sensibility to modern jazz. Bay Area jazz group Garuda Blue shares the night, presenting original arrangements […]
High-energy fiddle tunes from Turkey, Greece and beyond, Lars Tergis leads the charge on violin with driving, gritty interpretations of traditional party tunes and his own original compositions. Chris Reid […]
One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco's Lit Crawl is a massive, one-night literary pub crawl throughout the city’s Mission District. Lit Crawl SF brings […]
Karavan Sarai is a modern-ancient bridge joining global melodies from the Silk Road with its own distinct compositions. Its soundscapes travel from Arabia to India and the Balkans to Persia, […]
Lily and Khatch released their separate lullaby albums—Louloudhia: A Collection of Lullabies from Europe and Oror ou Nani: Armenian Lullabies, respectively—within a month of each other and decided to collaborate […]
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 […]
“A prime mover in the current Brooklyn jazz scene” (Time Out-New York) and "one of New Yorkʼs great jazz drummers and composers” (Capital New York), Rob Garcia brings his group […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We […]
Join Jackeline Rago and the Venezuelan Music Project (VMP) to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Venezuela in a 360° musical journey. Featuring styles of music from different regions of […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and time of this event have been changed to Saturday, November 23 as a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caminos Flamencos is […]
Huarango is a contemporary proposal of Afro-Peruvian music, with influences of classical music and jazz, anchored in the strong presence of Afro-Peruvian percussion such as cajón cajita and quijada de […]
Join klezmer clarinet virtuoso Michael Winograd and accordion whiz Christina Crowder for over 100 years of Jewish music in one night! Old worlds collide in Book of J, as musicians […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We […]
*UPDATE: This performance has changed from one show to a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation […]
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 […]
Steeped in the nuevo tango styles of Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, and Bajo Fondo, bassist/composer Sascha Jacobsen's newest project combines beats and textures from electronica, with influences from flamenco filtered […]
This sculpture exhibition and performance honors the artist's lost baby, Zhubin. The sculptures, created shortly after the death of the artist’s newborn baby, reflect the feelings she was going through […]
A fusion of rumba flamenca, ska, reggae, cumbia, Turkish songs, and other global beats—plus lyrics in Spanish, English, and Turkish—Makrú will keep you dancing and aware of what's happening in […]
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 […]
Flamenco brings you an invigorating and spiritual awakening through chant-like singing and footwork to connect with Mother Earth. Explore your own love towards this planet and feel the vibration of […]
Currently recording an album of Bach's music, classical guitarist Yuri Liberzon comes to the Red Poppy to perform some of his works originally written for solo violin. FEATURING: Yuri […]
Rebirth Canal is a bold new ensemble led by pianist, vocalist, and composer Camille Mai. Featuring Bay Area heavyweights Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, Marcelo Perez, Daniel Riera, and Ahkeel Mestayer, their […]
Corazón Tango presents popular contemporary Argentine tango pieces arranged by world-renowned maestros from 1980 to the present. Trained in Buenos Aires under the living tango maestros, the group will perform […]
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 […]
Janam presents an eclectic mix of driving, odd-metered Balkan tunes, edgy Appalachian ballads, sultry modal songs from Asia Minor, and original compositions inspired by these traditional forms. In honor of […]
Marta Pereira da Costa is the world’s first and only female professional Portuguese guitarist of fado music, the soulful sound of Portugal recently acknowledged by UNESCO as part of the […]
Grupo Falso Baiano plays Brazilian choro with their own style of jazz. Featuring Brazilian guest guitarist Julio Lemos, this concert will feature some original compositions by both Falso Baiano and […]
Garuda Blue returns to the Red Poppy presenting brand new original arrangements of jazz classics and old favorites. FEATURING: Patrick Murray - trumpet, vocals Matt Gafney - saxophone Daniel […]