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. […]
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 […]
Sariyah Idan, an internationally touring vocalist, songwriter and actor, is jazz trained, hip-hop educated and influenced by music of her Jewish roots. She blends musical styles into an alternative sound seasoned with soul and passionately hopeful longing while riffing on topics ranging from romance to politics. Akin to Nneka and Amy Winehouse, Sariyah takes inspiration […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm March 29th - Marshmellow Spaghetti Geometry/ Formas Geometricas Participants will explore the creation of two or three dimensional geometric shapes such as cubes, squares, or trapezoids. Using marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti to create a unique shape and explore geometric forms. All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. […]
A merging of classical and jazz with poetic undertones After 12 years of performances throughout the US, Canada and South America, Quijeremá returns to the Poppy for a night of retrospection and celebration, featuring new work from their upcoming project "El Viaje/The Journey". Their music features traditional instruments and vocal poetry to create a unique […]
New Chicago Blues and Soul Nicholas Barron is a highly celebrated Chicago singer-songwriter. James Taylor called him "undeniable" when he introduced him as the launch artist for the New York Times emerging artists series @joes pub in NYC. Wayne jackson of the Memphis horns says he's the real deal! He's got a rare voice and […]
Friday, April 4th Art Auction Benefit Come join us for a special evening admiring (and possibly owning!) art pieces from local SF artists. Poppy themed refreshments will be available for purchase. Artists: Todd Brown, Susana Aragon, Ximena Soza, Marc Hors, Indira Urrutia, Adrian Arias and more Free!
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm April 5th: Flower Stencils Stencils made of paper and cardboard will be provided to use for this print-making project. Using paints of various colors the participants can make small posters for their rooms, or as a gift for their parents. This MAPP project is dedicated to regeneration […]
Black Roots Music for Everyone Fantastic Negrito is a man's truth told in the form of black roots music. Each song helps from the real story of a musician from Oakland who experienced the highs of a million-dollar record deal, the lows of a near-fatal car accident that put him in a 4-week coma, and […]
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm-4pm April 12th: Surprise Project led by Fay Chazin 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 […]
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 […]