Join the YeYe Ensemble as they celebrate life and the beautiful processes in order to achieve dreams Afro-Latin fusion defines the rhythms of YeYe Suarez. Their music incorporates many of the most vibrant Latin American musical traditions inspired by the rhythms of the African Diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean. With a Vision to […]
The Yiddish Art Trio features three of the top Klezmer musicians in New York today. Blending infectious traditional melodies with new compositions, sumptuous chamber music-like arrangements and breathtaking improvisations, this rising new ensemble is out to redefine the sound of contemporary Klezmer. Veretski Pass plays Old Country Music with origins in the Ottoman Empire. They […]
A Deep American South and South Asian Mash-Up Think swampy blues, ancient incantations, angelic melodies, dark dancing rhythms, and lush harmonies. Indian American multi-instrumentalist/singer Sheela Bringi and Southern songwriter/trumpeter Clinton Patterson are best known in the Bay Area for their work together as PremaSoul, a majestic combination of harp, trumpet, and vocal harmonies. In fact, […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm Feb. 1st- Family Art MAPP: Vegetable printing, NO on GMO! Fresh vegetables and fruits such as carrots, celery sticks, and oranges are provided to dip in paint and print onto paper. The natural design of the fruit or veggie leaves an imprint that a child can use […]
Since 2003, Mission Arts and Performance Project (MAPP) has produced 63 neighborhood pop-up art happenings of intimate spaces, all without ever formalizing into a non-profit organization, seeking funding, nor establishing a formal staff structure. Across these 10 years, the MAPP has featured thousands of artists, helping to cross-pollinate ideas and launch careers of artists engaged in […]
Duo boldly goes where no pair has gone before Wil Blades and Scott Amendola conjure various sonic deities though only a duo. Their live shows have been generating a buzz around the Bay Area. The two got their start when Scott had the vision of performing Duke Ellington’s “Far East Suite” in duo with Wil; […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm Feb 8th - Family Art/ Familia Entre Arte We will have a special guest leading an art project. 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 […]
Música Esotérica Tropical María José’s life changed in 2009 on a beach in her native Puerto Rico, where a friend gave her a used Celtic harp. She began writing hypnotic, haunting songs for harp and voice that incorporate her eclectic musical interests. María José’s songs grow out of an intuitive process of deep listening and […]
The Red Poppy Art House invites you to celebrate love, music and all things Poppy at their February benefit show with two stellar San Francisco-based musical groups: Makrú and Sol Tevél. Doors open at 6pm for a Happy Hour and a rare opportunity to listen in on the the artists' sound check. Admission is $10-100 […]
Janam blends Balkan, Near Eastern, and American roots with original music, creating rapturous acoustic textures, whirling rhythms and stunning vocal harmonies. Led by Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble veteran Juliana Graffagna, Janam unites some of the San Francisco Bay Area's most imaginative and devoted practitioners of Balkan and Near Eastern music. These artists weave together Eastern […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm Feb 15th- Family Art Clay Day/ Dia de Plastelina Various colors of clay will be used to create hearts and flowers inspired by February, the month of love. Kids can make a heart, flower, or any inspired clay creation to give to someone they love as a […]
The Sophisticated Ladies features Emilie Clamée and Rachael Magidson. Emilie mastered the flute and bansuri, and has performed throughout Asia, India, Europe and in the US. Lead vocalist Rachael Magidson also shines on percussion and the trumpet. Having grown up in a family of musicians, naturally music became Magidson's preferred language of expression. Two local […]
The Red Poppy Art House is humbled by the opportunity to being able to offer two seventy-minute shows from Fishtank Ensemble in one night. Doors will open for the first show at 6:30pm, the performance will start at 7pm. For the second performance, doors will open at 8:20pm, and the performance will start at approximately […]
Vocalist, composer, and Los Angeles native Tiffany Austin possesses a soulful and subtle delivery, that has placed her onstage and onscreen with artists such as Roy Ayers and Marcus Shelby. A friend of the Red Poppy, The Tiffany Austin Quartet will be gracing the Red Poppy with their presence for a night of smooth sensual […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm Feb. 22nd- Sock Puppets with Theatre/ Títeres con Teatro Using white socks, googly eyes, bon bons, and yarn all kids are invited to create a sock puppet. It can be an animal, a self portrait, or a make-believe character. Volunteers of Family Art will present a finished […]
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to announce a special line-up featuring two groups of top-notch tango innovators, The Redwood Tango Ensemble and Trio Zincalo. The Redwood Tango Ensemble is one of the Bay Area's busiest tango ensembles, renowned among the dance community for their live performances at milongas (tango dance parties) and concerts. […]
Nylon with Tabla and Guitar with Flute: Two Duos Exploring the Art of Genre Blending Therianthrope is the musical duo led by nylon string guitarist, Dusty Brough and tabla artist, Miles Shrewsbery. The wide spectrum of sounds presented by Therianthrope are inspired by their diverse backgrounds in flamenco, Balkan, Indian classical, jazz, Persian and pop, […]
Broken Shadows Family Band is comprised of an all-star cast of musicians from diverse backgrounds; Western European to Arabic classical music, slavic choral music to Americana, classic jazz to the sounds of Macedonia and beyond. They’ve created a truly unique sound, balancing the old with the new, and telling human anecdotes that are ready […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm March 1st- Stencils Pre-made stencils made of paper and cardboard will be provided to use for this print-making project. Using paint of various colors the participants can make small posters for their rooms, or as a gift for for some one. All Activities are FREE unless otherwise […]
In this event, co-founder of the Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase Fish Vargas unites with the co-founder of The Acentos Review, Raina J. León, and former guest editor, Bonafide Rojas in a powerful reading of new poetry. Acentos has shifted in forms for over 10 years - poetry showcase, foundation, and workshops. In the end Acentos […]
A dance between popular music and classical tradition! A compelling brew of back beat rhythm, multicultural groove, and modern classical, Squid Inc is made up of a group of Bay Area's fiercest string players advocating for classical instruments and classical music. The group creates both original works and unique adaptations of mainstream alternative and rock […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm March 8th God’s Eyes/ Ojos de Dios This project involves weaving yarn around sticks in order to create a triangular figure that is detailed in color and can be various sizes. The God’s eyes have been made traditionally by indigenous people. Supplies will be provided for participants […]
Fast forward with the new sound of Latin Alternative music Bang Data was created in early 2008, bringing you a mix of slick and melodic guitar, gritty synth & bass, over banging electro-acoustic rhythms; making this the perfect canvas for Deuce Eclipse’s bilingual rhymes and melodies. Bang Data’s sound is a mash-up of styles […]
Salaam, Shalom, Coming Together A concert of Prayer for Peace Lior Tsarfaty is an internationally-touring singer, songwriter, recording artist and director of Prayer Songs Project, an ensemble founded create a space where music from a diverse range of cultures and traditions could be combined and explored in unique ways. His debut CD "The Prayer Songs […]
Acoustic Reggae, New Beats, and Blue Nights A quartet with an intimate history, Kats and Mano Meet the Dragon have worked together for over three decades, creating original compositions that encompass elements from roots reggae, dancehall, and ska, to rock-jazz and R&B. At the core, their eclectic style focuses on three part harmony, percussive rhythms, […]
A Concert Featuring South American Gems Mochi Parra and David Pinto Born in the rural town of Parral, Chile, Mochi Parra began training as a concert cellist and performer at the age of five. Deeply rooted in Chilean folk songs, her repertoire stretches to embrace musical influences from all over South and Central America as […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm March 15th Clay Day/ Dia de Plastelina Various colors of clay will be used to create figures such as animals, shapes, or uniquely inspired forms by participants. All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos […]
A Performative Inquiry into Biology and Being The 2014 Premier Conceived and Directed by Todd Thomas Brown featuring Camille Mai, Ellen Oliver, Schuyler Karr, Tiffany Austin, Adrian Arias, and Kenya Moses. The Red Poppy Art House is experimenting with its first foray into presenting a multi-performance theater/dance production. We are pleased to announce the […]
A Performative Inquiry into Biology and Being The 2014 Premier Conceived and Directed by Todd Thomas Brown featuring Camille Mai, Ellen Oliver, Schuyler Karr, Tiffany Austin, Adrian Arias, and Kenya Moses. The Red Poppy Art House is experimenting with its first foray into presenting a multi-performance theater/dance production. We are pleased to announce the production of Teobi's […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm March 22nd- Dream Catchers/ Atrapa Suenos This all natural process will involve sticks, rocks, and yarn to create dream catchers. The participants can utilize paints, various yarns, and shapes of supplies to create a one of a kind dream catcher. All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. […]