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  • Red Poppy Art House Presents: Crossover Collaborative Residencies

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

    Crossover Collaborative Residencies provides a framework to support the exploration of collaborative processes between artists in dance and music disciplines. Pairing six choreographer/dancers and six composer/musicians, the program follows a four-stage development from preliminary artists gatherings and orientation workshops, to early-stage “raw” presentations of works-in-progress, a middle-stage free community-engaged presentation, and a final performance/presentation. With […]

    $10 – $20

  • Ya Layl: Explorations of the Middle East

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

    Ya Layl presents “Mostly Middle Eastern,” a program of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, and other music performed by Sarah Michael, Peter Maund, and Suellen Primost. Special guest Niko Bakulich joins the trio for an eclectic evening of lively dance numbers, modal improvisations, American standards, and medieval pilgrim songs. Featuring: Sarah Michael - kanun (Arabic zither) Suellen […]

    $15 – $20

  • Ricardo Peixoto and Duo Violão Brasil: Brazilian Guitar

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

    Bay Area-based Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Peixoto returns to the Red Poppy alongside Rio de Janeiro-based guitarists Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber (Duo Violão Brasil). Performing original compositions, as well as a traditional repertoire from composers like Pixinguinha, Baden Powell, and Tom Jobim, the trio will spend the evening exploring the many styles of 20th-century Brazilian […]

    $20

  • Gautam Tejas Ganeshan: New Carnatic Music

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

    Gautam Tejas Ganeshan’s performances reflect his love and deep knowledge of Carnatic music. His elaborate structures, extensive improvisations, and utmost sincerity distinguish him as one of the great practitioners of the form. Performed with chamber ensembles, Ganeshan’s music prioritizes authenticity over ethnicity and immediacy over nostalgia. His concerts offer listeners a rare peek into the […]

    $10 – $15

  • Broun Fellinis: Afro-Futurist Jazz

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

    Broun Fellinis present an evening of postmodern Afro-futurist jazz featuring improvisations and compositions that span their 25-year existence. Their sound, informed by the legacy of black American music, pays homage to the creative women and men who gave us this vast library of music. From field hollers to blues, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and the experimental, […]

    $10 – $15

  • Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 4, Discussion 6 w/ Marcus Shelby

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

    Marcus Shelby presents Discussion 6 of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Composer Marcus Shelby and special guests continue these interactive discussions at the Red Poppy Art House on issues about mass incarceration and combating the prison industrial complex. With a focus on dealing with police violence in […]

    $10

  • Steph Johnson Trio: Soul, Jazz, Funk & Blues from San Diego

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

    Steph Johnson brings her trio to the Red Poppy to celebrate the release of her new album, Music is Art, produced by Grammy Award-winner Kamau Kenyatta. Steph’s rich, fervent vocals and soothing guitar will be accompanied by double bassist Rob Thorsen and drummer Fernando Gomez for an evening of compassionate soul jazz. Featuring: Steph Johnson […]

    $10 – $15

  • Richard Sears Quintet ft. Hard-Bop Legend Tootie Heath: CD Release

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

    Taking its name from the Southern California foothills, jazz pianist Richard Sears’ Altadena is a five-part suite that features drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath in a mostly free-form musical context, blurring the line between soloist and accompanist. Featuring: Steven Lugerner - alto saxophone, bass clarinet Patrick Wolff - tenor saxophone Richard Sears - piano, compositions Garret […]

    $15 – $25

  • Pagodinhos SF: Monthly Rio-Style Pagode de Mesa

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

    The Red Poppy Art House presents a monthly Rio-style pagode de mesa featuring a revolving cast of the finest players in the Bay Area. Pagode, meaning “party,” is the small group subgenre of samba that is played in samba schools, bars, cafes and backyards of Rio de Janeiro. From cavaquinho and guitar, to vocals and […]

    Free

  • Wahid: Improvisations of Greece and the Levant

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

    Using a modern and fluid approach to improvisation, oud player Dimitris Mahlis and frame drummer Chris Wabich explore Greek, Persian, and Indian sounds that date back to antiquity. Described by Digital Jazz News as “eclectic, organic, and unplugged in the truest sense of the word,” Wahid’s newest release, Inside Silence, synthesizes their cross-cultural music into […]

    $10 – $20

  • Rob Reich Quintet: New Music for Jazz Accordion

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

    Fresh off the release of his debut album, Shadowbox, accordionist, pianist, and composer Rob Reich and his quintet return to the Red Poppy. Mixing improvisational romps with refined and melodic ensemble arrangements, Rob’s idiosyncratic accordion style mixes doses of wry humor and elements of spontaneous revelation that help propel the instrument’s modern renaissance. Rob Reich […]

    $10 – $20

  • October 1st MAPP: Calling Divine Spirits / Joining Opposing Forces

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

    Byb Kongo Bibene presents Nkisi Nkondi: A Divine Sculpture from Central Africa, a public talk which reveals the not so told functions of the nkisi nkondi, the sacred statues found in the great kingdom of Kongo in the 19th century. The Nkisis were power figures used by individuals, families, or whole communities to destroy or […]

    Free

  • CHIVES: A Bicoastal Contemporary Jazz Collective

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

    With a deep musical connection they’ve nurtured since middle school, the bicoastal trio known as CHIVES specializes in a contemporary jazz sound. Sometimes playing inside themes and sometimes soaring far beyond, saxophonist/clarinetist Steven Lugerner accompanies bassist Matthew Wohl and drummer Max Jaffe in a performance that is both elastic and buoyant. Come see this trio […]

    $10 – $15

  • Opaluna: Contemporary Jazz with Latin Rhythms

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

    On their debut, self-titled album, Opaluna, Colombian vocalist Susana Pineda and Bay Area guitarist Luis Salcedo present a fresh approach to contemporary jazz and Latin music, exploring every facet of their instruments while incorporating electronic techniques to create new textures and effects. The duo, joined at the Red Poppy by bassist Jeff Denson and drummer […]

    $15

  • Rumberos de Radio Habana: 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

  • Fémina: Argentinian Urban Folk

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

    Patagonian singer/songwriters Fémina make a stop at the Red Poppy as a part of their first-ever tour of the United States. Commingling rap and funk with Latin genres such as cumbia, candombe, rumba, and bolero, the popular trio boasts a theatrical and potent sound that unites melodic harmonies with poetic hip-hop. Featuring: Sofia “Toti” Trucco […]

    $10 – $20

  • The pickPocket Ensemble: Lounge Music for Spies

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

    The six-piece pickPocket Ensemble returns to the Red Poppy to celebrate the release of the new album, Pepper Greenwald Presents Lounge Music for Spies. The pickPockets will play selections from the album, transporting listeners into the world of international espionage via European café music. The evening will also include remixes from the record and a […]

    $15

  • 12th Annual Lit Crawl SF: Naughty, Good Magic

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

    Six literary burlesque readers tease you with each story, taking it all off, one word at a time. About Lit Crawl: The 12th annual Lit Crawl will span over three hours in San Francisco's Mission District, featuring 99 events and over 400 performers. From fiction to nonfiction and poetry to comedy, these events will take […]

    Free

  • Trio Caminos: Latin Jazz Meets Spanish Beats

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

    Synthesizing elements of jazz, flamenco, tango, and Latin American music, Trio Caminos is a new acoustic ensemble led by Venezuelan guitarist Carlos Caminos. After moving to the Bay Area, Caminos connected with bassist Sascha Jacobsen and percussionist Sage Baggott to create original compositions and play music by composers such as Astor Piazzolla and Michel Camilo. […]

    $12 – $17

  • The Brian Hingerty Group: Emerging Bay Area Jazz Talent

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

    Under the guidance of guitarist Brian Hingerty, some of the Bay Area’s finest young jazz musicians join forces to perform a contemporary take on jazz standards. The group, comprised mostly of musicians under 17 and augmented by Northern California bass giant Chris Amberger, combines elements of electronica, funk, and blues as they perform both jazz/rock […]

    $10 – $15

  • Miguelito Martinez: Cuba le canta a México

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

    The music of flautist Miguelito Martinez bridges the Afro-Caribbean rhythms of Cuba, the powerful melodies of Mexico, and the sounds of traditional jazz. His latest album, Cuba le canta a México, honors the musicians and composers who have contributed to these musical traditions. Born in Chiapas, Mexico, Miguelito Martinez studied music education and transversal flute […]

    $15 – $20

  • Danny Green Trio: Jazz, Classical & Brazilian Convergence

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

    Pianist/composer Danny Green and his trio return to the Red Poppy to showcase their melodically charged blend of jazz, Brazilian, Latin, and classical sounds. As a rising force on the national jazz scene, Green distinguishes himself with a beautifully articulated touch and deep affinity for Brazilian music. Featuring: Danny Green - piano Justin Grinnell - […]

    $10 – $15

  • Resilience and the Unseen in the Context of an Art House

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

    RPAH Professional Development Track Speaker Series in Community-Engaged Arts Presenting ft. Todd Thomas Brown   Red Poppy Art House founder Todd T Brown headlines the Poppy's October professional development session with a conversation on resilience while making art and creating art spaces. "Zena Carlota, Red Poppy's Managing Director, asked if I would be the guest […]

    Free

  • Ghost + Spirit: Improvisations by Ben Goldberg, Hamir Atwal & Ila Cantor

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

    Clarinetist Ben Goldberg, guitarist Ila Cantor, and drummer/percussionist Hamir Atwal present an evening of improvisations at the Red Poppy. Ben Goldberg established himself as one of the most inventive and vibrant clarinetists in jazz and improvised music in 1992 with his group New Klezmer Trio. Through his many bands and compositional projects, Goldberg has been […]

    $15 – $20

  • Madelina y Los Carpinteros: Latin American Folk Music

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

    Madelina y Los Carpinteros presents an evening inspired by the socially committed Nueva Trova and Nueva Canción folk music of Cuba and Latin America. Performing standards from their repertoire, as well as unpublished compositions, the group will use well-crafted harmonies and layered acoustic instrumentation to present fresh interpretations of Latin American folk music from Chile, […]

    $20 – $25

  • Karina Deniké: Noirish Torch Songs and ’60s Soul

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

    Karina Deniké presents an original set of reflective songs filled with tales of female aviators, love, memory, as well as personal and regional history. Drawing from Eastern European lullabies and sea shanties, as well as pop music from the 1930s-1960s, Deniké’s vocally driven pieces feature a distinctive ensemble that includes bass clarinet, chord organ, piano, […]

    $10 – $20

  • Día de los Muertos – Soñar con espíritus: Altars of Ancestry

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

    Día de los Muertos is an extraordinarily auspicious time for the Mission community, and the Red Poppy Art House is humbled to participate in the annual celebration that honors the ancestral memory of the departed. We invite all of our community to join us on Wednesday, November 2 for a day of remembrance. The Red […]

    Free

  • The Musical Art Quintet: Chamber con Alma

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

    This celebration of the Musical Art Quintet’s latest album, Chamber con Alma—“chamber with soul”—promises to be an evening of contemporary string quintet music with spirited improvisations and cross-cultural influences. The program includes original compositions by bandleader/bassist Sascha Jacobsen, important works by icons such as Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Tito Puente, and the world premiere […]

    $15 – $20

  • Trio Garufa: Virtuosic Argentine Tango

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

    The word “garufa” means boisterous and festive merriment, and this Argentine/Swiss/American trio stays true to its name by playing classic and contemporary tango music. Bandoneon and guitar are rounded out by acoustic bass to create the group’s signature sound, which ranges from tango’s golden era in the 1930s and ‘40s to contemporary electro-tango. Featuring: Guillermo […]

    $15 – $20

  • Daniel Riera Ensemble: Future Flutist with Electric Ensemble

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

    Drawing inspiration from ’70s jazz, funk, and the rhythmic tug of post-Dilla hip-hop, Daniel Riera presents new music for flute, wind controller, and electric ensemble. The multi-instrumentalist is well known for his impressive performances on the wind controller, a digital woodwind delivering earth-shaking bass, acidic melodies, and even chords. Featuring: Daniel Riera - flute, wind […]

    $20