Extraordinary singer, songwriter and arranger Lisa Engelken is a Kansas-born, straight-shooter, known for a fearless stage presence that has garnered her comparisons to Evel Kneivel, Janis Joplin and a roaring Harley Davidson motorbike. Classically and theatrically trained, Engelken has shared the stage with greats such as Yo La Tengo, John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Trask, Greg […]
Destiny belongs to the genre ‘Celtic to Coltrane’ and is cool and eclectic with a touch of storytelling to round out the sonic experience. The Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio moves in the ideal of Jazz Harp Legend Dorothy Ashby. Destiny has opened for The Oakland East Bay Symphony, shared the stage with Pulitzer Prize Winner/ […]
The Seshen Bay Area-based group is an Electropop band that draws influences from an eclectic range of artists. Their music fuses Hip-hop, Soul, Pop and Electronica, producing an original sound that is not bound to any particular genre. Songs are created and performed by bassist/producer Aki Ehara, drummer Julian Pont, keyboardist Mahesh Rao, percussionist Mirza […]
Celebrando el 1ro de Marzo el dia Internacional de la Mujer de Color / International Women of Color Day - March 1st Actividad: Mujer de Color con agua / Activity: Water Color Woman ** Become involved by Donating Materials! crayons, watercolor, paint brushes, paper, salt, water cups
Bassist/composer Todd Sickafoose is a marvel of musical cross-breeding, pairing indie rock muscle and whimsy with extended forms, timbres, and sophistication of a Jazz orchestra. His band's newest recording "Tiny Resistors" (Cryptogramophone) has been called "thoroughly original, endlessly creative...one of the year's most compelling listens" (JazzTimes), "stunningly brilliant...a modern Jazz masterpiece" (Bassplayer), and "a one-disc […]
Presentacion Artistica*Orientacion para voluntarios Artist Salon*Volunteer Orientation
"Definitely headed to great places," writes the San Francisco Chronicle about Indie-Roots-Folk band Professor Burns and the Lilac Field. With a rich history as a poet, community organizer and university professor, Burns is a rare bird of a songwriter. Teaming up with accomplished San Francisco musician Courtney Browne, the two offer a sonic journey that […]
The Four Bags tackle Death Metal, Persian Classical, Brazilian Pop, and French Electronica, ever expanding their stylistic palette while imprinting a distinctive stamp on the music. They have been featured at the "Next Next" festival at BAM, "Celebrate Brooklyn!" festival in Prospect Park, the Wall to Wall Joni Mitchell Marathon at Symphony Space, a tribute […]
Acclaimed for their passionate performances, The Qadim Ensemble is comprised of accomplished and acclaimed musicians. The San Francisco based band has attracted a growing global audience who are responding to their authentic musicianship and timely message. Qadim is a word found in both Arabic and Hebrew meaning “ancient” as well as “that which will come.” […]
Celebrate the oldest distilled spirit in the Americas in this hands-on Pisco Cocktails Class at the Red Poppy. Learn about the history of Pisco in Peru and its connection to San Francisco. From the classic Pisco Sour, to San Francisco's Pisco Punch, you'll learn the skills to prepare Pisco cocktails at home. Bring a small […]
Abu Djigo is a world-class, Jazz guitarist who tours Europe and Africa regularly, playing Jazz and African music. He writes original songs with Gary Nelson and Deborah Barer, who appear on the upcoming World Blues CD by Abu Gary, recorded in Guediawaye, Senegal with kora master Baboulaye Cissokho and other top musicians. Mamadou Sidibe was one of […]
Charming Hostess is a music ensemble at the intersection of voice, text and Diaspora consciousness. Our mission is to make lovely noise about complex ideas. We draw sonically from the sounding body – voices and winds, handclaps and heartbeats, sex-breath and silence. Individual voices and experiences come together to create a dialogic, multi-faceted whole. ChoHo’s […]
The Family Art Youth and Volunteer artistic development program presents... Navigating to light an artistic workshop by current visual art exhibitor Maykel Vargas Saturday March 17th 10am-12:30noon Navigating to light The essence of living is so simple and we make it so complicated. Lost in desire and fixated only on what we want, Ego's darkness block our feelings. Let us navigate together the wide seas of love, […]
This St. Patrick's Day weekend, Irish-born violinist and 2010 Red Poppy Resident Artist, Colm Ó Riain and his trigger-happy band, mix the ancient beat 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, […]
Come check out the first ever SoupSF... at the Red Poppy Art House! Designed to use community-driven financial support to democratically fund new and emerging projects, SoupSF is inspired by successful precursors such as Chicago INCUBATE’s Sunday Soup and Brooklyn’s FEAST. The idea: 1) $15 donation gets you soup and a vote. 2) Three teams […]
Red Poppy Art House presents "Arte y Tapas Performance Series" featuring Classical Revolution The "Arte y Tapas" performance series features live music, visual art, and artisan tapas, showcasing local musicians, artists and chefs. The opening event on Valentine's Day featured a Tango performance by Trio Garufa, The Artists of EDELO "Where the United Nations Used […]
Moyurbando references the Afro-Cuban religious mythology and practices, that inspire this new collection of oil-paintings by Cuban-born artist Maykel Vargas. Vargasʼs paintings call on ancient symbolism to express a spiritual path unique to todayʼs uncertain times. Out of the darkness, imagery appears from a base of abstract shape and color to reveal both the symbolic, […]
La Ruya - Andalusia meets the Near East and Black Sea, sprinkled lightly with a hint of Piazzolla and Kafka - or something like that. Newcomer Bay Area septet La Ruya strives to capture a sound so obvious that it has yet to be heard. A meeting of flamenco modes and Arabic makam, darbuka and […]
Celebrando Marzo 31 el dia de Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez Day March 31st. Actividad: Si Se Puede! * Activity: Yes We Can!
Saxophonist Patrick Wolff has performed with a wide range of musicians, including Indie Rock giants Calexico, Avant-Garde experimentalists Kayo Dot, Afro-Pop greats Asiko, and Fuji music legend Adewale Ayuba. During his eleven years in New York City, Wolff led his trio at Jazz clubs, bars, subway stations, and (less frequently) Mets Stadium and Gracie Mansion. […]
Corazón Sur's director, Miguel Martínez (Mexico), has brought together the innovative sounds of Latin Jazz and traditional Cuban and Mexican Son with the distinctive Jarocho style of Veracruz. In the process, Martinez has formed a collaboration with some of the best musicians in the Bay Area. Tonight they will produce an evening filled with original […]
Riffat Sultana channels the musical wisdom of 500 years and eleven generations of master vocalists from India and Pakistan. She is the daughter of the late Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, who is universally recognized as the finest Pakistani Classical singer of his time, and is the first woman from her family’s musical lineage to publicly […]
Celebrando el dia de Cesar Chavez Cezar Chavez Commemoration Actividad: Si se puede! Activity: Yes we can! All Activities are FREE! Art material and monetary donations are welcomed to help sustain the program but volunteers are extremely encouraged!!!
To understand the music of Quijerema is similar to learning the meaning of the name of the group itself. At first glance, the name might seem to be a locale, or a meaningful word in another language, but it is really the abbreviated combination of the names of the three founders of the group; “Qui” […]
Loe & the Nastys' original music fuses the improvisation of jazz, the structure of popular music, and the conversation of group interplay. They draw their influence from Roy Hargrove, Thelonious Monk, Gretchen Parlato, and Jobim. Featured on youtube.com and Yahoo!News as soundtracks for Grammy artist Phil Hanson, the group was also named Editor's Pick on […]
Described by the New York Times as 'An Imaginative Artist', Chilean musical sensation, Viviana Guzman, pools from her Latin roots, and performs an array of music spanning from Classical, Traditional World music and original compositions. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Viviana began her musical training at the age of 5 and performed 5 times […]
Celebrando el dia mundial de la salud. Celebrating World Health Day. Actividad: Feliz y Saludable! Activity: Happy and Healthy! * Ven por frutitas gratis! * Come get your fruit on! All Activities are FREE!! Art material and monetary donations are welcomed to help sustain the program but volunteers are extremely encouraged!!
The Misson Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a FREE bimonthly festival that happens the first Saturday of every other month. Join us for this Saturday, April 7th! Performance Program: 6pm - "The ItCH" - Investing in the Creative Hunch (Social-Cultural networking) 7:15pm - Tom Sway (Writer of Remarkable Songs) 7:42pm - Adrian Arias presents […]
After a resoundingly successful first event last month, SoupSF is back for a second round. Join us for the highly anticipated follow up and watch amazing projects receive the funds they deserve! Designed to use community-driven financial support to democratically fund new and emerging projects, SoupSF is inspired by successful precursors such as Chicago INCUBATE’s […]
Steam & Ice: Hiroyo Kaneko On Exhibit: April 12- May 26, 2012 Artist Reception: Thursday April 26, 6-9pm Water, in its many forms presents opportunities for connection to engage our environment, as well as offering its own unique challenges. Contemplating the states of water seems especially relevant in the wake […]