A Billy Holiday Birthday Celebration Lavay Smith sings the Billie Holiday Songbook As a recreation of Lavay Smith's four-night residency in the Joe Henderson Lab at SFJazz, Smith is joined by a four piece version of her world-class band, led by pianist Chris Siebert, Danny Armstrong on Trombone, Ron Belcher on bass, and featuring the […]
Join Los Boleros for a night of hot havana heat at the Red Poppy! In a time of the modern salsa band Los Boleros stays true to the traditional Cuban music styles of an era when music was golden. You'll get a taste of traditional salsa music, traditional Cuban music, Cuban son, cumbia, merengue, cha […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm April 19th: Secret Box Small empty mint and candy boxes will be decorated with fabirc, paint, and other decorative elements to make secret boxes. Secret boxes can store the special treasures, letters, or money! All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa […]
Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Piano Trio, Interplay Bay Tones Trio was first created when Ollie Dudek, Omar Aran, and Grant Levin shared the serendipitous experience of providing joy through music to elderly residents at the Broadmoor Hotel. Since then, the three have worked together intimately to learn to create just the right balance that a piano […]
Music that Reflects Our Times Violinist and singer-songwriter, Tim Snider has traveled the world studying new and different styles of music. He’s teaming up with the Brooklyn-based band House of Waters to present a show that has been described as a blend of multinational "folk aimed at the heart, the head, and the feet.” All […]
Developed as a prayer in movement for the deliverance of rain, renewal, and fertility, Khmer classical dance is an art form that is more than 1,000 years old. This intimate presentation of the Khmer Arts Salon Series features a program designed to introduce audiences to this venerable tradition. Led by Khmer Arts associate artistic director […]
Drawing from her diverse heritage, chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot writes original French chanson, gypsy jazz, and various folk traditions. Armed with an accordion, toy piano, and beautiful multilingual vocals, she will be backed by a fiery band of clarinet, guitar, and upright bass. In addition to her original French compositions, Jessica will preview her […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm April 26th: Self Portraits Participants will explore what is a self-portrait and have the chance to reflect an image of oneself with color, strokes, and inquiry. The participant will use a mirror to paint the image of the self. All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. […]
Acclaimed musicians, mezzo-soprano Betany Coffland and classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan will explore French, Spanish, English and Chinese cultures through the program "Passion and Thought in Song". The artists' music pulls from three centuries including lute songs and a cantata by John Dowland and G.F. Handel, love songs and dances by Reynaldo Hahn and Manuel De […]
This relaxing, deep, and honest show features new songs from writer and composer Derek Lassiter with arrangements by Art Khu. Lassiter’s music, a blend of multiple genres including folk and soul is deeply personal yet accessible. Lassiter sings of the human experience-love, pain, hunger- in a way so honest that everyone can relate. Art Khu’s […]
The Red Poppy is pleased to present a unique musical extravaganza delivered by La Peche, a new group of young bay area musicians. This show will include a 30 minute introductory set, setting a relaxing and mellow mood, followed by the film screening, a Q&A, an intermission and ending with a more upbeat, dancing set. […]
Taught by Todd Thomas Brown One thing that is certain is that we all have ancestors. In fact, we are made of them, our biologies suffused with their characters and qualities. This 6-hour workshop is the first of a new series that Todd will be teaching in coming months, relating artistic practice to investigations of […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates. Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.
Performing authentic Tango and Folk music from Argentina Trio Garufa is an international ensemble dedicated to performing authentic Argentine music. They have performed across Argentina, Canada, Colombia and the US. Trio Garufa performs traditional Argentine tango, original tango compositions, Argentine folk music and modern tango styles such as Astor Piazzolla's music and electro tangos. Their […]
This weekend the Poppy is hosting an informal showing of 14 paintings from a new series by Todd Thomas Brown created in response to his recent theater project Teobi’s Dreaming – An Inquiry into Biology and Being. The paintings incorporate notes and script fragments used during the project’s rehearsal process and production. About Todd Thomas […]
Original Soul and Blues Trained in classical piano as a child, Irene Diaz sprung onto the Los Angeles music scene in late 2011, starting in small coffee shops before making her way into well known LA venues like Room 5 and Hollywood's House of Blues. Since then she has risen to national attention, airing on […]
Join us a night of smooth melodies and West African influences with interdisciplinary vocalists and instrumentalists Sparlha Swa and Zéna on a special double bill. Sparlha Swa offers folk/soul/alternative music that is honest and evocative. Mixing impeccable vocals and haunting chords her songs speak to and about the human spirit. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the […]
One man's trash could be your next treasure! All profits from this rummage sale will support the Red Poppy. Shop from 9am - 12pm. Got too much stuff? Drop off rummage sale donation items at the Poppy from 8am-10am on Saturday the May 10th. All donations are tax deductible!
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates. Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.
Gypsy jazz and French classics playfully rediscovered! Full of spontaneity, virtuosity and energy, the Shoestring Trio has crafted a style all their own that's fun and contagious to music lovers across the globe. A band composed of musical brothers from other mothers, the Trio has taken their music from the streets of Italy to festivals […]
An outstanding Mexican composer and musician, Yahir Duran has been influenced by Mexican and Cuban folklore. Yahir studied sacred music at the Escuela Superior de Musica of Guadalajara, and has performed at Palacio de Bellas Artes, CENART, and Festival Cervantino, among others. His virtuosity on guitar and piano will take you on an amazing journey. Yahir's breadth of experience and wide-ranging influences […]
The String Quartet Experience Producer and composer Nahuel Bronzini joins forces with local musicians, taking the audience on a sonic journey through classical, pop, jazz, and Argentine folk as they embrace the compelling sound of the string quartet. Nahuel has been arranging music for various songwriters in San Francisco the past recent years, and his […]
The supremely funky duo presents: A Double Show! Originally from New Jersey and Berkeley respectively, Scott Amendola and Charlie Hunter played together for the first time 20 years ago. In October 2013 they released their newest album Pucker, a lean and sinewy compilation marked by fierce grooves, caressing melodies, and startlingly intuitive interplay. In this […]
A fresh take on the music of Django Reinhardt The Jimmy Grant Ensemble performs primarily in the style of Django Reinhardt, infusing swing era pieces, original work, and traditional gypsy tunes with the jazz guitar pioneer's crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies. Jimmy Grant was recently a finalist in the John Lennon songwriting competition for his […]
Celebrate Carnaval with Latin Jazz and Spoken Word This night is presented as part of Carnaval San Francisco, the largest multi-cultural celebration on the West Coast. The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel will feature music from their 2013 release, "San Francisco", an homage to San Francisco's rich Latin musical heritage that boasts innovative arrangements and novel rhythmic […]
Sorry for any inconvenience, A Potent Mix of Love & Grace is cancelled for this date. Sri & Vibha are two designers who grew up in India with families that loved and obsessed over chai. After a desperate search of something similar in America, the two finally decided the only way to replicate the chai […]
iiii, which Anthony Dean-Harris, Editor in Chief of nextbop.com recently reviewed as “a group of pure radiance,” mixes jazz training with pop and R&B influences to forge a new and captivating sound. In 2013, iiii recorded and released its self-titled debut album of original songs. The group —Laila M. Smith, Paul Bloom, Connor Schultze, and […]
Frequently hailed by critics and fans for their songwriting and live performances, My Pet Dragon features husband-wife duo, Todd Michaelsen & Reena Shah, from Brooklyn. Their melodic and occasionally anthemic songs are uniquely presented using a variety of looping instruments, vocals, and beats. The duo collaborated on writing the original music score and voice overs […]
An embrace of traditional Jazz and new innovations As one of jazz’s premier bassists Jeff Denson is always looking for situations that allow for maximum creative freedom, like his long-running gig with alto sax legend Lee Konitz, or the collective trio Minsarah. One of his two new duo albums, "I’ll Fly Away" which he worked […]
