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Los Tangueros del Oeste: Intersection of Tango, Flamenco & Hip-Hop

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

Steeped in the nuevo tango styles of Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, and Bajo Fondo, bassist/composer Sascha Jacobsen's newest project combines beats and textures from electronica, with influences from flamenco filtered through an improvisational lens.   FEATURING: Sascha Jacobsen - bass Carlos Caminos - guitar Seth Asarnow - bandoneon Ishtar Hernandez - violin   ABOUT THE […]

$25 – $30

Zhu Zhuye maman: Sculpture Show & Interactive Performance

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

This sculpture exhibition and performance honors the artist's lost baby, Zhubin. The sculptures, created shortly after the death of the artist’s newborn baby, reflect the feelings she was going through as a mom losing her child, transforming the pain to pieces of sculpture. "Dakheel" We are in a continuous repetitive world. All beings are in […]

Free

Makrú: Rumba Ska with Global Beats

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

A fusion of rumba flamenca, ska, reggae, cumbia, Turkish songs, and other global beats⁠—plus lyrics in Spanish, English, and Turkish⁠—Makrú will keep you dancing and aware of what's happening in the world.   FEATURING: Jenny Rodriguez - vocals, vihuela, percussion Raúl Vargas - vocals, cajón Alberto Gutierrez - vocals, guitar Haluk Kecelioglu - vocals, electric […]

$20 – $25

December 7th MAPP

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

Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural happening that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. On the first Saturday of every even month of the year, the MAPP transforms ordinary spaces, such as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small […]

Free

Mizuho Sato Flamenco: Live Flamenco Performance

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

Flamenco brings you an invigorating and spiritual awakening through chant-like singing and footwork to connect with Mother Earth. Explore your own love towards this planet and feel the vibration of our existence through this intimate live show.   FEATURING: Mizuho Sato - baile David Mclean - guitar Marlon Aldana - percussion TBA - vocals   […]

$25 – $30

Yuri Liberzon: Guitar Concert ft. Works by Bach, Piazzolla & More

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

Currently recording an album of Bach's music, classical guitarist Yuri Liberzon comes to the Red Poppy to perform some of his works originally written for solo violin.   FEATURING: Yuri Liberzon - solo guitar   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Yuri Liberzon is a Russian-Israeli internationally acclaimed concert classical guitarist and recording artist. Born in Novosibirsk, Russia, […]

$25 – $30

Rebirth Canal: Latin/Vietnamese Jazz

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

Rebirth Canal is a bold new ensemble led by pianist, vocalist, and composer Camille Mai. Featuring Bay Area heavyweights Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, Marcelo Perez, Daniel Riera, and Ahkeel Mestayer, their original music fuses lush neo-soul harmonies with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, overlaid with the microtonal undulations of Vietnamese folk music. Their next stop—Havana Jazz Festival […]

$20 – $25

Corazón Tango: Discovering Contemporary Argentine Tango

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

Corazón Tango presents popular contemporary Argentine tango pieces arranged by world-renowned maestros from 1980 to the present. Trained in Buenos Aires under the living tango maestros, the group will perform a variety of trio, quartet, and quintet arrangements, including rare, original Piazzolla quintet pieces—such as “Kicho,” “Revirado,” and “The Four Seasons” series—as well as his […]

$25 – $30

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

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

Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]

Free

Janam: Inventive Folk from the Balkans & Beyond

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

Janam presents an eclectic mix of driving, odd-metered Balkan tunes, edgy Appalachian ballads, sultry modal songs from Asia Minor, and original compositions inspired by these traditional forms. In honor of the new year, the performance will feature contemplative and celebratory songs of renewal, revelry, and inclement weather.   FEATURING: Dan Auvil - percussion, vocals Tom […]

$20 – $25

Marta Pereira da Costa: Leading Female Fado Guitarist from Portugal

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

Marta Pereira da Costa is the world’s first and only female professional Portuguese guitarist of fado music, the soulful sound of Portugal recently acknowledged by UNESCO as part of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.   FEATURING: TBA   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Marta Pereira da Costa started playing the piano at the age of four, and […]

$25 – $30

Grupo Falso Baiano ft. Julio Lemos: Brazilian Choro Jazz & Samba

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

Grupo Falso Baiano plays Brazilian choro with their own style of jazz. Featuring Brazilian guest guitarist Julio Lemos, this concert will feature some original compositions by both Falso Baiano and Lemos.   FEATURING: Brian Moran - 7-string guitar, mandolin Zack Pitt-Smith - reeds Ami Molinelli - percussion Julio Lemos (special guest) - 7-string guitar   […]

$20 – $25

Garuda Blue: Original Arrangements of Jazz Classics

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

Garuda Blue returns to the Red Poppy presenting brand new original arrangements of jazz classics and old favorites.   FEATURING: Patrick Murray - trumpet, vocals Matt Gafney - saxophone Daniel Mandrychenko - guitar Abe Imansjah - piano Danny Castro - bass Evan Williams - drums   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Garuda Blue is a local up-and-coming […]

$20 – $25

Badi Assad: World-Renowned Brazilian Guitarist & Vocalist

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

An innovative and passionate performance artist, Badi Assad transcends traditional styles of her native Brazilian music with a mixture of pop, jazz, and global elements. She combines an extraordinary guitar talent, distinct mouth percussion, beautiful singing, and rhythmic body movement to create an exciting, fresh sound.   FEATURING: Badi Assad - guitar, vocals   ABOUT […]

$25 – $30

CANCELLED – Chimera: Mythological Modern Music

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

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Chimera⁠—a mythical being composed of parts from many different animals, often wildly imaginative or dazzling; […]

$20 – $25

February 1st MAPP: MAKE LOVE NOT WAR / Haz el amor y no la guerra

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

Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural happening that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. On the first Saturday of every even month of the year, the MAPP transforms ordinary spaces, such as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small […]

Free

Fula Brothers: West African Grooves & Global Guitar

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

Fula Brothers are a high-spirited meeting of veteran performers from West Africa and America, each with a history of innovation and collaboration with some of the beloved musicians of these cultures. Together they weave West African hunter’s harp, fingerstyle guitar, drums, vocals, and a bounty of improvisation into an ecstatic groove-based dialogue which the heart, […]

$20 – $25

Pezhham Akhavass & Navid Kandelousi: Persian Classical Duet(TWO SHOWS)

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

This collaboration between two world-class musicians from Iran brings their lifetime experience in music and art through their heart and friendship. Pezhham Akhavass and Navid Kandelousi will create moments and flow of traditional, folk, and modern Persian music rooted in radif—a collection of Iranian melodies in the modal system—and poetry based on circle rhythmic patterns. […]

$25 – $30

Ricardo Peixoto & Julio Lemos: An Evening of Classic Brazilian Music

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

Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Julio Lemos join forces to explore classic sambas, choros, bossa novas, as well as some original compositions.   FEATURING: Ricardo Peixoto - guitar Julio Lemos - guitar   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Originally from Rio de Janeiro, guitarist, composer, and arranger Ricardo Peixoto came to the Bay Area by way of […]

$20 – $25

Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Descarga for Bud Powell (TWO SHOWS)

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

Following the success of Descarga for Monk, Alex Conde, John Santos, and Jeff Chambers Trio present Descarga for Bud Powell, a flamenco and Latin jazz tribute to the genius of American jazz pianist Bud Powell.   FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde […]

$25 – $30

Beyond the Pale: New Acoustic Klezmer & Balkan Music

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

Beyond the Pale is one of Canada's most innovative and exciting acoustic roots ensembles. Klezmer and Balkan styles serve as the point of departure for their sound, which is shaped by everything from jazz and classical music to bluegrass and reggae.   FEATURING: Dejan Badnjar - accordion Aleksandar Gajic - violin Bret Higgins - bass […]

$20 – $25

The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble: San Francisco Septet

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

The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble students will be performing classic Latin jazz music as well as their own originals. FEATURING: TBA   ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco is a performing group of talented musicians ages 10 to 18. They play Latin jazz classics and original compositions at a level […]

$20 – $25

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

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

Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]

Free

Ramana Vieira & Ensemble Presents: A Night in Portugal

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

Take a journey to the world of fado, often described as the Portuguese version of the blues. Following her recent performance of the TAP Airlines inaugural flight out of SFO, Ramana Vieira’s performance will reflect her original compositions along with beautiful Fado pieces by Amalia Rodrigues the legendary fado singer from Portugal.   FEATURING: Ramana […]

$25 – $30

Proteus Trio: Classical Piano Trio Playing Electric Originals

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

“A string-centric power trio that brings together three of the most versatile and adventurous musicians in the Bay Area. Proteus Trio doesn’t so much ignore genre conventions as embrace every musical practice. Steeped in clave and capable of swinging with authority, this triumvirate has honed a repertoire that includes delicate chamber pieces and shredding rockers.”— […]

$20 – $25

Halie Loren: award-winning jazz & pop vocalist

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

Halie Loren returns to San Francisco, after a run of February Jazz Festivals in the Pacific Northwest.   FEATURING: Halie Loren – vocalist, piano Lee Kohler – piano, backup vocals Rob Kohler – bass   ABOUT THE ARTIST: With a career spanning ten albums and several continents, Halie Loren is known for her heartfelt and […]

$25 – $30

Bass Winds with B’kongofonic Spirit: bass clarinet, bass flute & tenor saxophone

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

Bass clarinetist Paul Austerlitz joins bass flutist John Calloway and tenor saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh for a program of highly original work influenced by the spiritual traditions of Cuba, Iran, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This, along with the music of Yusef Lateef, raises global jazz consciousness through what Modirzadeh calls the B'kongofonic ear - hearing […]

$25 – $30

Lior Ben-Hur & Sol Tevél: bringing it back to the roots

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

Lior Ben-Hur & Sol Tevél, with their positive message, uplifting melodies and a distinctive approach this San Francisco-based band represents a new generation of reggae music.   FEATURING: Lior Ben-Hur – lead vocal, guitar Yoel Bibas – drums Brett Cavanaugh – percussion Jenevieve Francisco – vocals Rebecca Nobel – vocals Luis Mayorga – bass   […]

$20 – $25

Canceled: Sergiu Popa: a musical journey from Moldova and beyond

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

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]

$25 – $30

Canceled: Northern Harmony: singing styles from across the world

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

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]

$20 – $25