Red Poppy Art House

Red Poppy Art House A multidisciplinary community art space. www.redpoppyarthouse.org

The Red Poppy Art House is an on-site exploration in cultural-artistic-community engagement in the residential sector of the Mission District of San Francisco. With an aesthetic often likened to small cafés found on the back streets of European and South American cities, the Art House serves as a micro-center for artistic development, experimentation, and presentation, framed within the intimate s

etting of a 650-square foot commercial locale. Through this context, we seek to make visible the full living of artists, making the space itself as accessible and familiar and as one's neighborhood corner store. Continually shape-shifting in form, the Art House unifies a working artist studio, concert hall, classroom, and everyday meeting ground where new relationships are forged. Our ideal is to wed the arts to everyday life, immersed in both the richness and the complexity of challenges inherent in our own community and the greater society at large.

A Season for Iran Exhibition Opening of BĀZ-TĀB (Reflection)We are honored to present BĀZ-TĀB meaning reflection, an imm...
04/11/2026

A Season for Iran
Exhibition Opening of BĀZ-TĀB (Reflection)

We are honored to present BĀZ-TĀB meaning reflection, an immersive performance + installation rooted in the architectural memory of Iran.

Through large-scale charcoal drawings, paper sculpture, sound, and spatial performance, the work reimagines dreamlike fragments of remembered places: courtyards, domes, wind towers, and intimate interiors of Iranian homes.

Centered around the symbolic courtyard and "howz" (pool), you’re invited to step into a living memory-space shaped by longing, displacement, and return.
"BĀZ-TĀB" is not just an artwork, it’s a collective act of remembering the spaces, sounds, and emotions that stay with us across distance.

Throughout the evening, and will serenade us with songs echoing tenderness, longing, and resilience carried through memory.

Featuring:
Sima Shahverdi — Visual artist & vocalist

Guest artist:
Nima Farzaneh — Piano

Series curatordina

📅 Sunday, April 19
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom St, San Francisco

Donation encouraged

🔗 RSVP via link in bio



A Season for Iran: Exhibition Opening of BĀZ-TĀB (Reflection)BĀZ-TĀBAs part of A Season for Iran, we are honored to pres...
04/10/2026

A Season for Iran:
Exhibition Opening of BĀZ-TĀB (Reflection)

BĀZ-TĀB

As part of A Season for Iran, we are honored to present BĀZ-TĀB—meaning reflection—an immersive performance and installation rooted in the architectural memory of Iran. Through large scale charcoal hand-drawing, paper sculpture, sound, and spatial performance, the work reconstructs the dreamlike fragments of places remembered: courtyards, domes, wind towers, and the intimate interiors of Iranian homes. Centered around the symbolic courtyard and howz (pool), the audience is invited to gather inside a living memory-space shaped by longing, displacement, and return. BĀZ-TĀB becomes not only an artwork, but a collective act of remembering the spaces, sounds, and emotions that continue to live within us across distance. Throughout the evening, and will serenade us with songs that echo the tenderness, longing, and resilience carried through the spaces of memory.

Featuring:
Sima Shahverdi - Visual artist and vocalist

Guest artist:
Nima Farzaneh -Piano

Sunday, April 19th,
6pm – 8pm

Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Donation encouraged

Series curator: .dina

RSVP link at bio



Presented as part of A Season for Iran.Kamân duo: Mazdak Alipour, Nariman AssadiVoices of ResilienceMusic from LorestanF...
04/10/2026

Presented as part of A Season for Iran.

Kamân duo: Mazdak Alipour, Nariman Assadi
Voices of Resilience
Music from Lorestan

From the mountains of Lorestan, melodies rise carrying memory, endurance, and voices that continue across generations.

Performed on kamancheh and Iranian percussion, this program draws from a living tradition, one that persists, adapts, and is shared, even in difficult times.

As part of Season for Iran, this gathering offers a space to listen, reflect, and come together through music across distances, across communities.

Featuring:

Mazdak Alipour – Kamancheh and Vocal
Nariman Assadi – Percussion

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
percussion

A SEASON FOR IRANPresenting Iranian Art in a Time of Profound Grief, Resilience, and UrgencyA Season for Iran is an ongo...
04/10/2026

A SEASON FOR IRAN

Presenting Iranian Art in a Time of Profound Grief, Resilience, and Urgency

A Season for Iran is an ongoing series dedicated to amplifying the voices of Iranian artists in a time of profound grief, resilience, and urgency. In the wake of the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran on January 8th and 9th, and the recent violence and war that have left people living under both oppression and bombardment, this series creates a space for solidarity through culture. Through art, music, storytelling, and poetry, we gather to honor the endurance of the Iranian people and the power of artistic expression to sustain memory, empathy, and collective strength.

We began this series with our Mission Art Performance Project (MAPP) event, Echoes of Stolen Lives, on February 7th, and continued with Nowruz: Echoes of Solidarity on March 29th. Over the next two weeks, the season continues with the opening of BĀZ-TĀB (Reflection) exhibition on Sunday, April 19th, followed by a performance by Kamân Duo on April 25th.

In Iran, art has long been a language of resistance, survival, and human connection. Through this season, we invite our community to come together in witness, reflection, and shared humanity.

Image by
Ghasem Baneshi



percussion

This Saturday at Red Poppy Art HouseIAN MAKSIN — “Songs of Love & Peace” New Album TourJoin us for an intimate evening w...
02/24/2026

This Saturday at Red Poppy Art House

IAN MAKSIN — “Songs of Love & Peace” New Album Tour

Join us for an intimate evening with world-acclaimed one-man cello orchestra and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin.

With layered cello, loop pedal, and electronics, Ian transforms a single instrument into an expansive orchestra — weaving traditional songs from Armenia, Iran, medieval Spain and France, and beyond into a rich, immersive tapestry of sound.

His newest album reflects a life of global exploration — touring across continents, collaborating with musicians around the world, and following the quiet thread that connects cultures through music.

Alongside selections from Songs of Love & Peace, Ian will share works from The Alchemist, Amor Renatus, and pieces from his vast repertoire of over 300 songs in 43 languages.

An evening of depth, presence, and musical storytelling awaits.

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm
Online: $29 Students & Seniors · $35 Early Bird · $40 General
Door: $40






Join us tomorrow night for Sudamericanto — blending jazz with Latin-American, Caribbean, and Brazilian rhythms.Sudameric...
02/20/2026

Join us tomorrow night for Sudamericanto — blending jazz with Latin-American, Caribbean, and Brazilian rhythms.

Sudamericanto’s unique brand of Latin-American music combines Brazilian jazz with South and Central American folk rhythms, taking audiences on a journey through traditions from South America and the Caribbean with a Brazilian jazz twist.

Featuring multi-faceted Puerto Rican vocalist/interpreter Madeleine Zayas, and high-caliber Bay Area musicians and educators, Marcos Silva (keyboard, arrangements), Michaelle Goerlitz (percussion), and David Pinto (bass, arrangements), the ensemble performs fresh compositions of Brazilian jazz tunes and original arrangements of Latin classics from Argentina, Chile, Perú, Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

Sudamericanto draws from sounds rooted in the traditions of afroperuvian landó, zamacueca, Brazilian samba, Puerto Rican bomba and guaracha, joropo venezolano, son cubano, and boleros, all tied together with rhythmic precision and jazzy flavors.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission (online): $25 student & senior | $29 Early Bird | $35 General
(door $35)

Intimate seating, tickets are expected to sell out. Secure yours now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudamericanto-tickets-1980914538710






Standing with the People of IranEchoes of Stolen Lives📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 7–10 PM📍 Red Poppy Art House, 2698 ...
02/03/2026

Standing with the People of Iran
Echoes of Stolen Lives

📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 7–10 PM
📍 Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom @ 23rd
🆓 FREE EVENT | Doors open 6:45 PM

On December 28, 2025, millions of Iranians took to the streets demanding dignity, freedom, and an end to decades of repression. In response, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched one of the deadliest crackdowns in its history.

Tens of thousands were killed—many shot at close range. Children, women, and young people were among the dead. Thousands more were blinded, injured, or disappeared into prisons.

All of this unfolded under a nationwide internet blackout that continues to this day, plunging the country into digital darkness—cutting off communication, erasing evidence, and preventing people from seeking help.

Families grieve. Communities endure. And yet, their courage echoes.

To honor the lives stolen and to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran, MAPP (Mission Art Performance Project) brings together eight artists from Iranian, Kurdish, Armenian, and Arab backgrounds. Through music, reflection, and shared witness, we mourn, remember, and amplify voices that authoritarian regimes work relentlessly to silence.

Join us for an evening of remembrance, resistance, and hope.

📌 Read the full statement on the ongoing struggle and the call for global accountability in our bio.

Program:

7:00 – 7:10 PM:
Video Projection (Witness Iran)

7:20 – 7:45 PM:
Yearning for Homeland (Lebanese-Armenian vocals & duduk)


8:00 – 8:25 PM:
Love Tunes from Iran (Harp, clarinet & vocals)

dina

8:40 – 8:55 PM:
Between Two Rivers (Contemporary Kurdish folk)


9:10 – 10:00 PM:
Echoes of Zagros (Love, resilience & freedom)
percussion



Video Projection: Witness Iran
Exhibition: Fracture Zones: Rupture & Resilience

Curated by: .dina
Poster Design: .zabihian



Join us for the first 2026 MAPP Community potluck meeting, where we'll discuss ways to enhance our neighborhood together...
01/21/2026

Join us for the first 2026 MAPP Community potluck meeting, where we'll discuss ways to enhance our neighborhood together!

Bring your favorite dish and an appetite for positive change as we gather to discuss our February 7th, 2026 Mapp program.

🗓️ Date: Thursday January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom

Let's feast and fuel our minds together!
See you there!

MAPP Mission Arts Performance Project
Mission Local
Red Poppy Art House

01/08/2026

New Beginnings 2026: Ricardo Peixioto & Carlos Oliveira!
As we open our doors for our first performances of 2026, we warmly invite you to join us.

Brazilian Guitar Music

Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Carlos Oliveira return to the Red Poppy for a reunion concert during Carlos’ visit to the Bay Area from his home in Brazil. Featuring original compositions as well as Brazilian choro, samba and baião classics.

Ricardo Peixoto – guitar
Carlos Oliveira – guitar

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ricardo-peixoto-carlos-oliveira-tickets-1979843941525

Saturday, November 15, 2025Time: 6:30 pm doors, 7:00 pm showSirvan Manhoobi Striking StringsWorld music/ Middle eastern ...
11/03/2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm doors, 7:00 pm show

Sirvan Manhoobi
Striking Strings

World music/ Middle eastern music/ Iranian music/ improvisation

Featuring:
Sirvan Manhoobi: Oud, Setar & Tanbour

Striking Strings is a captivating performance by Iranian virtuoso Sirvan Manhoobi, featuring the Oud, Setar, and Tanbour. Blending Persian, Kurdish, and Iranian folk roots with improvisation and original compositions, the program explores the diverse soundscapes of these string instruments. Through each piece, Sirvan creates a dialogue between ancient traditions and contemporary expression, guiding listeners on a journey through resonance, memory, and innovation. The performance reflects his deep cultural heritage and personal artistic vision, revealing how traditional melodies can be reborn through creative interpretation and emotional expression.





Ghosts of the River — Film Screening and Artist TalkJoin us for a special screening of Ghosts of the River (2009), prese...
10/23/2025

Ghosts of the River — Film Screening and Artist Talk

Join us for a special screening of Ghosts of the River (2009), presented by ShadowLight Productions and written by Octavio Solis. This cinematic shadow theater film explores ghost stories from the U.S.–Mexico borderlands, blending shadow puppetry, live actors, and projected imagery into a dreamlike visual language.

Inspired by the testimonies of people living and crossing along the Rio Grande, Ghosts of the River captures the layered artistry of light, shadow, and story.

After the screening, stay for an artist talk and Q&A with Larry Reed and original collaborators, including lead shadow designer I Made Moja, puppeteers, and shadow actors.

Friday, October 24, 2025
7:30–9:30 PM
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA
Tickets available at redpoppyarthouse.org

Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghosts-of-the-river-shadow-theater-film-artist-talk-tickets-1717337746429

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:Red Poppy Art House2698 Folsom Curator: Dina Zarif7:00 pm- 7:40 pm Amelia Romano (Lever Harp Untamed)7...
10/04/2025

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom

Curator: Dina Zarif

7:00 pm- 7:40 pm Amelia Romano (Lever Harp Untamed)
7:50 pm -8:50 pm Louda y Los Bad Hombres (Latin and Jazz Rhythmics)
9:00 pm -10:00 pm Sambamba trio (Rio de Janeiro’s samba)

MAPP (Mission Art Performance Project)
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
6:30 pm – Doors
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. event

Exhibition: Andrea Guskin’s newest body of work: Fracture Zones.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

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2698 Folsom Street @ 23rd Street
San Francisco, CA
94110

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1pm
Tuesday 11am - 1pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
Thursday 11am - 1pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

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