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The Adam Shulman Quintet: Strays: The Music of Billy Strayhorn

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

Leaning toward a bebop aesthetic, Adam Shulman and his band adapt Billy Strayhorn’s repertoire to a small ensemble with an emphasis on soloing and spontaneous group interaction. The music of Strayhorn is lyrical and dramatic with an underpinning of great harmonic depth. Refreshing in an age in jazz where angular and heady music seems to predominate, he […]

$10 – $20

Ramana Vieira and Fátima Santos: An Evening of Portuguese Fado

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

East Coast duo Fátima Santos and José Luis Iglésias join West Coast vocalist Ramana Vieira for an evening of fado-inspired music. Fado, the most widely recognized music of Portugal, is a passionate, soul-stirring genre with soaring vocals and dramatic tales of love, loss and redemption. Ramana Vieira’s personal relationship with fado music lies deep in her family history. […]

$15 – $20

Seth Ford-Young Quartet: Chamber Music Meets Gypsy Jazz

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

For a program of gypsy jazz-inflected tunes, Seth Ford-Young gathers a superlative cast featuring accordion master Rob Reich,  violinist Evan Price and rhythm guitarist Jason Vanderford. The evening will include new material combining the transparent textures and dynamic subtlety of chamber music with the ebullient bounce perfected by Django Reinhardt. A rhythmic catalyst in the Bay […]

$15 – $20

Flying Under the Radar Presents: Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan

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

The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Ian Faquini is a Brazilian guitarist and singer who resides in Berkeley, […]

$15 – $20

Flying Under the Radar Presents: Brazil Beat ft. Sarah Cabral, Alex Calatayud, Eva Scow & Mike Taylor

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

The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Brazil Beat is a project comprised of longtime collaborators Sarah Cabral, […]

$15 – $25

Flying Under the Radar Presents: Ricardo Peixoto Quartet: An Evening of Brazilian Music

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

The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Originally from Rio de Janeiro and based in the Bay Area, […]

$20

Concerto Club: Local Classical Musicians As Soloists

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

With a repertoire mainly drawn from the heyday of the string concerto, – the late Baroque period – Concerto Club plays the music of Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann, as well as composers from other periods, such as Arvo Pärt and Alessandro Rolla. All members earn their way into the club by performing a solo concerto in public at a level that meets its standards. Featuring: Mia Bella […]

$10 – $20

Beaucoup Chapeaux: Parisian Bistro, Italian Café and Cirque

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

Since 2009, Beaucoup Chapeaux has played numerous tours throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest and has spent countless Friday evenings in a French café in their hometown of Nevada City, CA. Over 500 concerts later, every show is still a new, lively voyage. The band has been referred to as a talented, astonishing juggernaut with music hauntingly wild […]

$10 – $20

Chris Duffy’s You Get A Spoon!: A Variety Show and Prize Giveaway

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

A positive way to spend a Thursday night in San Francisco, comedian Chris Duffy brings to the Poppy his hit variety show, You Get A Spoon!, for a special one-night-only Bay Area edition. Three talented guests each perform a set and enthusiastically endorse things they love, which are then given to the audience Oprah-style. Previous audience members have […]

$15

Amy LaCour Trio: Music for the Soul-Searching

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

Oakland-based vocalist Amy LaCour returns to the Red Poppy with cellist Misha Khalikulov and percussionist Josh Mellinger for a night of original material inspired by the American traditions of folk, soul, blues, jazz, and bluegrass. Amy and Misha began collaborating in late 2013 and quickly discovered a musical chemistry. Misha brings years of classical training and […]

$10 – $15

Ben Goldberg / Ila Cantor / Hamir Atwal: Jazz Trio: “No telling what would happen!”

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

Interested in the intersection between jazz and the clarinet, Ben Goldberg explores the rich traditions of the woodwind instrument found in klezmer music. Goldberg is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished clarinetists/composers working in today's jazz scene. He studied with jazz legends Steve Lacy and Joe Lovano before going on to establish himself as a creative force alongside […]

$10 – $20

BOLO: Global Groove

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

Joining together rhythms and instruments from many lands, BOLO uplifts audiences with their sacred folk songs and danceable grooves. BOLO is comprised of Eliyahu Sills (of Qadim Ensemble), Evan Fraser (of Dirtwire), and Surya Prakasha (of Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers). With elements of jazz and influences from Africa, India, and the Middle East, […]

$15 – $20

Paul Psarras: Baroque Spanish and Contemporary Guitar

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

An enthusiast of early and contemporary music alike, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Paul Psarras performs a vast array of genres ranging from classical to Greek folk. In 2012, Paul earned an invitation to the GRAMMY’S with the group El Mundo, and later that year he performed in the San Francisco Opera's Merola program. His previous performances included an appearance with the San Francisco […]

$10 – $15

Redwood Tango Ensemble: “Unison” Album Release – Contemporary Tango

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

Celebrating the release of their new album Unison, Redwood Tango Ensemble is joined by the powerful Rafael Delarue / Scott O’Day duo for an opening set of Argentine tango guitar and vocal duets. Redwood Tango Ensemble is a sextet from Oakland, CA dedicated to both traditional Argentine tango music and original compositions. The ensemble has taken a large step forward […]

$10 – $20

Janam: Dark Side of Love – Balkan & Appalachian Groove

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

This special reprise of Janam's 2013 Valentine's Day show will explore the shadowy side of love with tormented love songs, murder ballads, and more ‒ a perfect tone for a dark midwinter evening. Integrating funky Balkan rhythms, gritty Appalachian ballads, arresting vocal harmonies and enchanting acoustic textures, the band creates an inspiring musical experience. Janam (a term of endearment) unites […]

$10 – $20

Tod Dickow with Charged Particles: A Tribute to Jazz Great Michael Brecker

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

Charged Particles joins tenor saxophonist Tod Dickow in tribute to one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, Michael Brecker. This performance marks the San Francisco premiere for the quartet celebrating Michael Brecker the composer, Brecker the saxophonist, and Brecker the bandleader. The group first performed the tribute concert at THE Jazz Club in Cloverdale, CA […]

$15 – $20

February 6th MAPP: Stories of Revolt

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

The Red Poppy Art House presents Stories of Revolt, a trans-Bay, interdisciplinary exploration in narratives of belonging and displacement, culturally generative creative practices, and restorative justice. In collaboration with Dance Mission's annual festival, D.I.R.T. - Dance in Revolt(ing) Times, the Red Poppy will feature original works from music, dance, film and storytelling artists that investigate how image, body and language […]

Free

ARTE by Adrian: Celebrating Dreams, Friends, Poetry, Love – Closing Reception

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

Bay Area artist Adrian Arias presents his latest mixed media works on paper and canvas with themes related to dreams and metamorphosis. Sunday afternoon of February 7th will be dedicated to Silvia Parra, great friend and "comadre" of Adrian, who left this world only a few weeks ago. Silvia and Adrian worked together in the development of […]

Free

Moy Eng with Bill Murphy and John Stowell: An Exploration of the Great American Songbook

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

Jazz luminary Miles Davis was asked to describe his music and responded quickly with “call it anything.” Describing a performance by vocalist and composer Moy Eng with her long-time duet partner, guitarist Bill Murphy, and with guitarist John Stowell, one could take the expression a step further. “Call it everything” is an apt description of an evening of song with […]

$20 – $25

PC Muñoz: SMASH/HITS – Curated by Derek Lassiter

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

After nearly a decade focusing on producing and playing drums for other artists, Bay Area maverick PC Muñoz returns as a songwriter/leader in 2016, with a new album of original songs, Echo, and a new duo with longtime guitarist/collaborator Marc Weibel. The evening will feature two sets of material ranging from angular, instrumental free-jazz deconstructions (SMASH) to stripped-down pop-influenced songs (HITS). PC […]

$10 – $15

Amaranth Quartet: Dichotomies of Love

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

With a love of tackling the string quartet canon and as fierce a passion for discovering newly composed works, Amaranth Quartet was founded in 2013 and proudly calls the Bay Area home. Members Katie von Braun, Abigail Shiman, Erica Zappia, and Helen Newby strive to present classical music to divergent audiences in a variety of […]

$10 – $20

Tejido Social / Social Fabric: Exposition on the Mexican Rebozo

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

The project Social Fabric (Tejido Social) presents a small exposition about the Mexican rebozo: an emblematic piece that incorporates technique, culture, time, and ancestral knowledge that stay interlocked like a code within woven fibers. Those that make rebozos not only are determined to maintain the technique, but also confront competition against neo-liberal markets, a government that does not […]

Free

[DOUBLE SHOW] Alex Conde: Descarga for Monk: Latin Jazz Thelonious Monk Tribute

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

Spanish pianist Alex Conde finds his own path to the music of the great jazz musician, Thelonious Monk. Named in "Best of 2015" by DownBeat Magazine and All About Jazz Magazine, Conde's album Descarga for Monk incorporates flamenco, swing and Latin rhythms with unmistakable virtuosity and lyricism. After graduating at the conservatory of music in Valencia, Spain, Alex Conde came to study at Berklee College in […]

$15 – $20

Rob Reich Quintet: Shadowbox: Accordion-Led Evocative Chamber Jazz

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

Accordion player and pianist Rob Reich is quintessentially what makes the San Francisco music scene a vibrant and vital mecca for independent music; he’s become one of its stalwart underground artists. Shadowbox, the musician's debut album, marks a fully-realized collection of original compositions. The tunes branch off from his work with revered Bay Area ensemble Tin Hat […]

$10 – $20

Jazz in the Neighborhood Presents: Guarneri Jazz Quartet

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

In partnership with the Red Poppy Art House, Jazz in the Neighborhood presents the Guarneri Jazz Quartet. Led by trumpeter Mario Guarneri, the concert will feature his own works as well as the music of Thelonious Monk. The Bay Area quartet has been performing together since 2000 and has recorded three CDs, which are available on berp.com. Their first album, From […]

$20

Big Strings, Small World: Strings Without Borders – ft. Maria Cleary, Diana Rowan, Winnie Wong & Colm Ó Riain

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

A Welsh harp, an Irish harp, a guzheng and a violin. Four string virtuosos with their hands and feet in multiple worlds come together for an evening of musical exchange. Drawing threads and strings from a rich tapestry of histories and geographies – Chinese, Irish, period, classical, jazz, blues, Middle Eastern, Balkan – Maria Cleary, […]

$20

The Sherri Roberts / Harvie S Quartet w/ Special Guest Sheryl Bailey: Spring is Just Around the Corner

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

A rare live performance of two simpatico artists, Sherri Roberts reunites with longtime collaborator bassist Harvie S to preview songs from their upcoming recording ‒ a jazz tribute to springtime ‒ and to revisit material from their earlier acclaimed CDs. Sherri is heavily influenced by the West Coast cool vocal style of the 50’s, and Harvie first cut […]

$10 – $20

Allison Au Quartet: Traditional Jazz in Modern Times

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

The Allison Au Quartet is a Toronto-based contemporary jazz ensemble. Since its formation in 2009, the group has performed at major jazz venues across Canada and have earned a JUNO award nomination for their debut release, The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey. The quartet was also awarded the TD Jazz Fellowship Scholarship (2011), The Alfred and Phyllis Balm Scholarship […]

$10 – $20

MoAD Stories Presents: Revolution: Exploring Black Femininity and Empowerment

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

Join MoAD Stories in the exploration of black femininity and empowerment through a short film by a local female filmmaker, followed by an invigorating panel discussion. The journey will bear witness to the history and emerging identities of women artists from MoAD’s current exhibitions, featuring Alison Saar and Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle. About Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD): […]

$10

Uxía & Narf: A Night of Galician Music

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

Uxía & Narf unite for the first time to present a joint musical project that features reinterpretations of classics, including poems by Rosalía de Castro and García Lorca, original compositions, and adaptations of traditional alalás, the oldest and best-known form of Galician music. Building bridges across cultures through music, they create their respective repertoires after […]

$20 – $25