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Musical Art Quintet: Classical Meets World Music, Nuevo Chamber

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

The Musical Art Quintet was formed in 2008 in the Mission district of San Francisco during chamber music jam sessions every Sunday night at Cafe Revolution. Each week a new piece of music was written by MAQ band leader Sascha Jacobsen to be performed at Classical Revolution, and ink still wet, they would read through the piece in […]

$15 – $20

Boots & Dangles + Diana Gameros (Double Bill!): Folk and Jazz of the Bay Area

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

More information about this performance will be added shortly. Please check back for more details! Boots and Dangles is a collaborative quartet comprised of 4 of the bay area’s most unique voices. They explore original music, bridging genres and creating a sonic adventure that is both genuine and whimsical. Collectively, the members of Boots and […]

MAPP: Mission Arts Performance Project

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

Black & Brown Lives Matter: From the Mission to Ayotzinapa, Ferguson to Gaza Co-curated by Melonie J. Green and the Red Poppy Resident Artist Cohort. Conversation hosted by Melonie J. Green and Melorra J. Green The Red Poppy Art House resident artist cohort collaborates with "Ubuntu: Can Art Save a Community?" documentary and book project featuring artivists, community organizers and residents […]

Free

Trio Garufa: Virtuosic Argentine Tango

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

Trio Garufa is an international ensemble dedicated to performing authentic Argentine music. They have performed across Argentina, Colombia, Canada and the US at venues such as Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Chicago Symphony Hall, Teatro Leon de Greiff (Bogota) and La Viruta (the largest Tango club in Buenos Aires).  Trio Garufa's repertoire includes Classic Argentine Tangos from the golden era, […]

$15 – $20

Boca do Rio with Special Set from the Sarah Cabral Trio: Brazilian Beats for Valentine’s Sweets

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

After a decade performing all original material during the heyday of San Francisco’s live music scene, Boca do Rio has evolved into a multi-layered electro-funk party boat with a sound that is fluid and edgy, adaptable and free.  Born of the mixing of waters of Brazil and the San Francisco Bay, Boca do Rio has created musicá organicá – music […]

$15 – $25

Yumi Tomsha & Friends: Songs of Love and Resilience

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

Yumi Tomsha is a singer, voice teacher, and sound healer living in Brooklyn. She has sung as a soloist at Bargemusic and the New York Ethical Culture Society, and as an oratorio soloist in Vivaldi's Gloria, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, and Bach’s Mass in b minor. A dedicated recording artist, she is currently working on an album featuring […]

$15 – $20

The Supplicants: Songs of the Universe and Void

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

The Supplicants believe wholeheartedly in the metaphysical spiritual qualities of music. Their music reflects the continuum of this music from a global orientation, embracing the tones and textures of Africa, India, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe. It is a music that’s firmly rooted in the past while pointing to the future using the moments of […]

$15 – $20

YeYe Ensemble: Abundant Hearts that Speak

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

The YeYe Ensemble's Afro-Latin rhythms, heartfelt songwriting, and original musical compositions are deeply rooted and inspired by immigrant stories. Grounded in vibrant Latin American musical traditions, the ensemble seeks to promote healing and social justice through their art. Journey with the YeYe Ensemble as they share, through their music, the transformative power of spiritual connection.The YeYe Ensemble […]

$10 – $15

The View From Bernal Hill with Madeline Tasquin + Amaranth: Chamber Jazz, Odd-Meter Soul, and Classical String Quartet

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

The View From Bernal Hill brings forth a hearty amalgam of odd-meter rock, chamber jazz harmonies, and hip hop lyricism. With French-Vietnamese composer Camille Mai, Argentine guitarist Nahuel Bronzini and Seattleite bassist Schuyler Karr at its core, The View’s songwriting lies at the crossroads of dread and beauty, chasing psychological and spiritual extremes. The group has […]

$10 – $30

Colm Ó Riain: Irish Fission

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

Irish-born violinist Colm Ó Riain and some stellar musical friends mix the music of Ireland with rhythms and melodies from all over the musical world – Jazz, Blues, Roma (Gipsy), India, Cuba, Brazil and many more. An accomplished and fiery improviser in many genres, Colm has performed in festivals and venues throughout the world—from Argentina and Brazil to Sweden and […]

$15 – $20

Ricardo Peixoto and Brian Moran: An Evening of Brazilian Guitar

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

Originally from Rio de Janeiro and based in the Bay Area, guitarist/composer Ricardo Peixoto is among the top representatives of Brazilian guitar in the US today. His fluid melodic style and keen compositional sense explore his country’s rich and diverse traditions, both in original works as well as in arrangements of Brazilian classics. He has […]

$15 – $20

Discussion 1: Marcus Shelby Presents Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2015. A series of interactive discussions, Marcus Shelby will delve into our justice system, its flaws, and how music can be used as a tool for reform and change; both in front and behind bars. This lecture series will culminate with a […]

$10

Taraf de Locos: Balkan and Latin Grooves

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

Taraf de Locos is a group of talented young musicians who grew up together in San Francisco’s Mission District. They met as children at a magical music camp in the heart of California, where they were exposed to traditional music from all over the world for ten days every year. Before they formed Taraf de Locos, […]

$10 – $15

Gautam Tejas Ganeshan: New Music From An Old Tradition

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

Gautam Tejas Ganeshan writes and sings music that reflects a tradition of intricate song forms, elaborate vocal improvisations, and utmost sincerity of expression. Taking their inspiration primarily from Carnatic music, as well as traditions from around the world, Gautam's songs offer listeners a fresh experience of lyricism and immediacy. His performances give an intensely personal […]

$15 – $20

Discussion 2: Marcus Shelby Presents Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex with guest speaker Naima Shalhoub

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2015. A series of interactive discussions, Marcus Shelby will delve into our justice system, its flaws, and how music can be used as a tool for reform and change; both in front […]

$10

Peia and Ali: The Language of Birds

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

Come be lifted to a place of timeless beauty and mystical union by sacred song preserver Peia and Iranian master tar player Ali Ghamsari. Travel the globe in song and deepen into a world of peace through the universal language of music. The Language of Birds is a collaboration rooted in the beauty of ancient tradition, while giving voice […]

$15

Trance Mission: Trance Dance Music

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

Originally featuring three extraordinary multi-instrumentalists/composers, Trance Mission founders, Stephen Kent and Beth Custer, come together as a duo for this scaled-down performance at the Red Poppy. With mountains of global accolades to their credit, these musicians continue on with their genre-breaking traditions that they started in the 1990's. The music of Trance Mission is as […]

$20 – $25

Drew Croon’s Misa Gitana Andaluza: A Spanish Classical & Flamenco Evening

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

Flamenco and jazz piano virtuoso Alex Conde from Spain, elegant mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich, and Spanish classical and flamenco dancer extraordinaire Fanny Ara take you on a Gypsy-inspired musical journey that is beautiful, dramatic, and promises to astonish. The fresh new ensemble makes its debut performance, premiering Misa Gitana Andaluza, a never-before-heard hybrid of lavish classical Latin prayers set to exotic flamenco […]

$15 – $20

Discussion 3: Marcus Shelby Presents Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2015. A series of interactive discussions, Marcus Shelby will delve into our justice system, its flaws, and how music can be used as a tool for reform and change; both in front and behind bars. This […]

$10

Final Performance: Marcus Shelby Presents Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2015. A series of interactive discussions, Marcus Shelby will delve into our justice system, its flaws, and how music can be used as a tool for reform and change; both in front and behind bars. This […]

$20

Jazz Flamenco Quartet: Piano Flamenco, Jazz & the Music of Thelonious Monk (Double Show)

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the music of Thelonious Monk performed by ZOHO MUSIC NYC signed artist and jazz/flamenco pianist, Alex Conde, and his quartet including gypsy singer Jose Cortes and extraordinary flamenco dancers Fanny Ara and Melissa Cruz in a special double show.   Alex Conde - piano Jose Cortes - cante/claps Fanny Ara - dancer/claps Melissa Cruz - […]

$15 – $25

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Black + Brown Lives Matter Performance + Dialogue Series: disruptions – MultiMedia + Spoken Word Open Mic

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

Call for submissions information: disruptions will feature writing, spoken word, and digital / multimedia art relevant to the Black + Brown Lives Matter movements. All types of multimedia works from short experimental video to even more traditional “poetry films” that fit the theme. All digital and multimedia work must be submitted by April 1, 2015. Guidelines and […]

Tito y su son de Cuba: A Night in Old Havana Cuba

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

Tito Gonzalez leads his ensemble for a vibrant night of Cuban tunes as he serenades the audience through the streets of Old Havana. Singer/composer Tito Gonzalez is a master showman with a voice that has been compared to that of classic son singer Daniel Santos. Gonzalez delivers songs that are deceptively simple – between their […]

$15 – $20

YESCKA: A Visual Encounter of the Socio-Political & Artistic Languages Rising from the Streets of Oaxaca Mexico

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

In Conjunction with the Mission Arts & Performance Project, the Red Poppy Art House & EDELO Present:  YESCKA: A Visual Encounter of the Socio-Political & Artistic Languages Rising from the Streets of Oaxaca, Mexico The Red Poppy Art House collaborates with EDELO (En Donde Era La ONU 'Where the United Nations Used to Be') for […]

Free

Istanbul Connection: Balkumbia from San Francisco to Turkey (Double Show!)

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

The Red Poppy Art House warmly welcomes Istanbul Connection in a special double show; a new project featuring members of the Bay's hottest Balkan & Latin bands coming together in preparation for a journey to Istanbul, Turkey. Members from local Balkan bands (Inspector Gadje, MWE, La Pêche) and Latin bands (LoCura, Makrú) will treat you to a night of unique […]

$10 – $30

Caminos Flamencos: Nuevas Tendencias

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

“Nuevas Tendencias” premiered at Yoshi’s last year and has since won a nomination from the Isadora Duncan Dance Awards for “Best Ensemble.” With music and dance in a combination of flamenco, jazz and Latin feel, the groundbreaking Caminos Flamencos continues their status as the premier flamenco company in the U.S. Cast: Jason McGuire - guitar, music director Yaelisa […]

$15 – $20

Rob Reich Quintet: “Shadowbox” CD Release

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 music branches off from the musician's work with revered Bay Area ensemble Tin Hat Trio, […]

$10 – $20

UNCHARTED: Storytellers Scouting the Unknown

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

UNCHARTED is an evening of storytelling about people navigating life situations they've never confronted before. These true stories are performed by cancer survivors, refugees, artists, and queerdos. Alternately inspiring, funny, enraging, and heartbreaking, these stories uncover the disorientation, wonderment and resourcefulness we can have when confronted with the new. Organizer Jaime Cortez's dream team of […]

$5 – $7

Sarah Wilson Fusebox: Jazz Pop Combustion

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

Sarah Wilson brings her vibrant compositions to life with Fusebox, her explosive collaboration with top Bay Area musicians Rob Sudduth, John Schott, Jason Hoopes,and Jordan Glenn.  Sarah's years of writing music for performance, puppet theater, dance, animation, and film permeate her genre-twisting, critically-acclaimed compositions. Witness the igniting of multiple musical palettes, from syncopated and swinging […]

$15 – $20

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol Featuring Joe Warner: An Evening of Blues and Jazz From Then to Now

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

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol joins San Francisco-based pianist Joe Warner for an extraordinary evening of musical travels from past to present. Faye Carol is one of the premiere vocalists of her time with a career spanning over five decades. Arranging popular standards with doses of jazz, blues and hip-hop, Miss Carol has managed to […]

$20 – $25