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Flying Under the Radar, in Collaboration with Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement, Presents: Symbiosis

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

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Kiandanda Dance Theater (directed by […]

$12 – $20

Flying Under the Radar Presents: The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies

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

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants - Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Sameer Gupta and David Boyce invite […]

$10 – $15

Flying Under the Radar, in Collaboration with Derek Lassiter, Presents: As Três Meninas

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

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Based in the San Francisco […]

$15 – $25

Bay Area Dance Week: Congolese Rumba Workshop with Byb Bibene & Chris Babingui

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

For the 18th annual Bay Area Dance Week, dancers Byb Bibene and Chris Babingui offer a special class, the Rumba Congo. The Congolese rumba (not related to Cuban rumba) is a social dance that is very prominent throughout the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Every bar and club offers a selection of rumba music en […]

Free

Brooklyn Raga Massive Presents: A Night of Cross-Coastal Raga-Inspired Music

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

Ranging from collaboration and impromptu performances to casual musical appreciation, Brooklyn Raga Massive presents an evening inspired around Indian classical ‘raga’ music. The NYC-based collective of artists, alongside several raga-influenced musicians in the Bay Area, join together to perform multiple showcase-style sets as well as to facilitate group discussions with the community. Through Q&A and […]

$20

Ross Hammond and Sameer Gupta: Improvisations for 12-String Guitar and Tabla

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

Having shared a musical partnership for nearly twenty years, Ross Hammond and Sameer Gupta come together as a duo through the combination of jazz improvisations and global elements rooted from their respective cultures. This most recent project finds them stripping away layers and presenting music for acoustic 12-string guitar and tabla. Featuring: Ross Hammond - guitar Sameer […]

$10 – $15

Amelia Romano: “New Perspectives” Album Release

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

Performing arrangements as dynamic and diverse as Bach and blues to Mexican boleros, Amelia Romano combines Latin rhythms and personal lyrics to produce an intimate and energizing musical experience. With her signature blue electric lever harp, she experiments with various rhythms, tones and textures that demand the listener to re-think the lever harp's role in today's […]

$20 – $25

San Francisco Youth Theatre Presents: HAMLET: The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune. San Francisco 2016.

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

The Poppy's youth arts partner, San Francisco Youth Theatre is proud to present SFYT DREAM Ensemble in William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Hamlet. Directed by Cliff Mayotte, SFYT’s production is set against the backdrop of present day San Francisco with Shakespeare's Danish monarchy transformed into tech giant Elsinore.com. This shortened version focuses on the domestic tragedy of Hamlet: power, […]

$8 – $20

Vadalma: Hungarian Folk Songs in Handmade Arrangements

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

Vadalma (“Wild Apple”) is a collaborative project led by Zina Bozzay with Matthew Szemela and Misha Khalikulov that explores vibrant, intimate arrangements of old Hungarian folk songs. Singing songs directly from village traditions of Transylvania, Moldavia, Transdanubia and other parts of the Carpathian Basin, the musicians integrate both traditional and original accompaniment to frame these rich […]

$10 – $20

Dusty Brough Trio: Surf Jazz

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

Guitarist Dusty Brough steps out front to lead his own trio of fine jazz instrumentals, featuring Paul Bertin on saxophone and Julien Cantelm on drums. Based in San Diego, Dusty Brough brilliantly integrates his roots in flamenco with jazz, folk, Romani, Brazilian, Balkan music. His nylon string guitar playing is marked by an agile technique that supports a buoyant […]

$10 – $15

Brian Andres & The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel ft. Sandra Garcia Rivera: Latin Jazz Meets Spoken Word

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

Performing together for the third time at the Red Poppy, poet/vocalist Sandra Garcia Rivera joins Brian Andres & The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel for an evening of hard-hitting Latin jazz and spoken word. Featuring: Christian Tumalan - piano Javier Cabanillas - congas Steffen Kuehn - trumpet Aaron Germain - bass Brian Andres - drum set Sandra Garcia Rivera - spoken word, vocals […]

$10 – $15

David Tanenbaum Presents: Antoniy Kakamakov – Classical Guitar: From Baroque to Contemporary

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

Curated by David Tanenbaum, join prize-winning guitarist Antoniy Kakamakov for a night of powerfully emotional and virtuosic classical guitar music. From Bach, Weiss and Mertz to Latin Grammy-winning guitarist/composer Sérgio Assad, the program will explore major works from the Baroque repertoire as well as more recent compositions influenced by early musical form. Antoniy Kakamakov is a […]

$15 – $20

Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 4, Discussion 3 w/ Marcus Shelby & Jackie Ramos

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the fourth series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 16, April 20, May 18, June 8, and July 6. Marcus Shelby and Jackie Ramos return to delve into our justice system, its flaws, and show how music and the arts can […]

$10

Rent Romus’ Life’s Blood Ensemble: An Exploration in Contemporary Jazz – “Rising Colossus” Album Release

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

Saxophonist Rent Romus’ visionary group Life’s Blood Ensemble presents the album release performance of Rising Colossus, a milestone project of musical exploration of emergence and multiple movements. Featuring original compositions and a reprise of work written for Romus by late saxophonist legend John Tchicai, the ensemble will also perform a version of Anthony Braxton's Composition 23J provided by […]

$10 – $20

CANCELLED – Trio Balkan Strings: Balkan Swing

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

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. On tour throughout the US and Canada, Trio Balkan Strings performs at the Poppy for a night of virtuosic Balkan instrumental music. From asymmetrical rhythms to original guitar interpretations, the ensemble's melodies are rich with elements of jazz, swing, classical, and a combination of […]

$20 – $25

The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet: “Claroscuro” Album Release

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

With music heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and traditional jazz of Buenos Aires, the quartet returns to the Red Poppy to present their latest album, Claroscuro. The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet takes an all-acoustic, contemporary approach to 1930's Reinhardt-inspired jazz. Composer and leader Gonzalo Bergara mixes a cascade of arpeggios (chord notes played in succession) with the sounds of Paris […]

$20 – $25

Jessica Fichot: French Chanson & Shanghai Jazz

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

Drawing from her French and Chinese heritage, chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot performs a combination of French chanson, 1940's Shanghai jazz, swing and international folk. LA-based Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that's truly international. She has performed in packed venues across France, China, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. Armed […]

$12 – $15

CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Pagode Dos Amigos w/ Jorge Alabe & Special Guest Beicola do Cavaco

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

In celebration of the 38th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present three days of Carnaval-inspired performances beginning on Friday and wrapping up Sunday afternoon. We are bringing in artists from across the Bay Area to celebrate community, culture and art, all centered around the beloved festival. For a […]

$15 – $20

CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Kata-Vento Brazilian Sextet: Reunion Concert ft. Guitarist Carlos Oliveira – Double Show!

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

In celebration of the 38th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present three days of Carnaval-inspired performances beginning on Friday and wrapping up Sunday afternoon. We are bringing in artists from across the Bay Area to celebrate community, culture and art, all centered around the beloved festival. After a […]

$15 – $20

CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Post-Parade Samba Pagode de Mesa: Community Open House w/ Jorge Alabe and Friends

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

In celebration of the 38th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present three days of Carnaval-inspired performances beginning on Friday and wrapping up Sunday afternoon. We are bringing in artists from across the Bay Area to celebrate community, culture and art, all centered around the beloved festival. To round […]

Free

Cuban Documentary “Rodando en La Habana: Bicycle Stories” San Francisco Premiere with Filmmaker Q&A

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

Directed by Jennifer Ruth Hosek and Jaime Santos Menéndez, Rodando en La Habana: Bicycle Stories tells of bicycling and community in Havana today, 20 years after the Special Period, when over 1 million Chinese bicycles were imported to Cuba to aid survival on an island suddenly without Soviet petroleum. The independent documentary first premiered to sold-out audiences and intensive […]

$7 – $12

[DOUBLE BILL] Justin Seagrave and Faust & Fox: Dream Pop and Stories From a Distant Sun

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

Brother-sister dream pop duo Faust & Fox join classically trained guitarist Justin Seagrave for a night of hauntingly addictive love songs and whimsical storytelling. Featuring: Justin Seagrave - guitar, vocals Schuyler Karr - bass Matthew DePasquale - percussion, keyboard, trumpet, back-up vocals Trevor Marcom (Faust & Fox) - lead vocals, guitar Kate Marcom (Faust & […]

$10 – $20

June 4th STOOP: Mission Stoop Fest

Mission Stoop Fest - "A neighborhood festival initiative to transform resident stoops into sites of oral history and performance" Yes, we changed the name! Formally called PORCH, we discovered there was another Porchfest happening in the Mission, so as to avoid confusion, we are now Mission Stoop Fest (or STOOP for short). STOOP is a civil […]

Free

Cellista & the Juxtapositions Chamber Ensemble Present: Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time

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

For an evening of immersive chamber music with elements of theater and visual art, Cellista & the Juxtapositions Chamber Ensemble bring to the Red Poppy a presentation of Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. The Juxtapositions Chamber Ensemble is an innovative rotating cast of musicians headed and organized by Cellista (Freya Seeburger). The ensemble […]

$15 – $20

Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 4, Discussion 4 w/ Marcus Shelby & Jackie Ramos

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the fourth series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 16, April 20, May 18, June 8, and July 6. Marcus Shelby and Jackie Ramos return to delve into our justice system, its flaws, and show how music and the arts can […]

$10

[DOUBLE BILL] Planes on Paper and Ghost Town Jenny: Folk & Western-Style Soundscapes

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

From dual vocals to ambient soundscapes, Planes on Paper join Ghost Town Jenny for an evening of cinematic folk with a dark side of country and soul. Through the vocal synergy of Navid Eliot and Jen Borst, the two core members of Planes on Paper, a special kind of musical beauty emerges. The Washington-based folk […]

$10 – $15

Sonando Sur Collective: Tarima, rumba y fandango

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

The Sonando Sur Collective derived from the shared interest in continuing the work of traditional jarocho music through a contemporary perspective. Formed by Claudio Vega, Esther Cruz and Tacho Utrera, the collective interlinks son jarocho and its cultural context with other traditional Latin American rhythms. Son Jarocho, a musical genre from Veracruz, Mexico, is a […]

$10 – $15

David Tanenbaum Presents: Jon Mendle: 19th Century Virtuoso Guitar

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

Curated by classical guitarist David Tanenbaum, Jon Mendle is set to perform a repertoire of both forgotten gems and well-known concert works from the 19th century on original and reproduction 19th century guitars. The program will include works by Antoine de L'Hoyer, Napoléon Coste, Felix Horetzky, Giulio Regondi, and Johann Kaspar Mertz and will be performed in […]

$15 – $20

Ismail Lumanovski & Alex Conde: Piano and Clarinet Improvisations

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

From Spain to San Francisco and Macedonia to New York City, Alex Conde and Ismail Lumanovski join together for an impassioned evening of original compositions. This duo of improvisers will explore the intersection of piano and clarinet, navigating their sonic homelands of jazz, balkan, classical and flamenco influences. Described by The New York Times as […]

$15 – $25

Americano Social Club: Music for La Dolce Vita!

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

The Americano Social Club is led by Michael Zisman on mandolin and features guitarist Jason Vanderford and bassist Joe Kyle Jr. In addition to performing their own dramatic original pieces, they play music for "la dolce vita," a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. From Brazil to European cafés, the […]

$10 – $20