Red Poppy Art House

What you need to know

What to Expect

The programming changes constantly. One night it is acoustic folk. The next it is experimental jazz or spoken word. Gallery shows rotate on the walls. The common thread is that everything here is local, independent, and presented without pretense.

Because the space is so small, every show is essentially a house concert. You are sitting a few feet from the performers. There is no backstage, no barrier, no production budget to speak of. That rawness is the whole point. Conversations between sets happen naturally because everyone is basically in the same room.

Visiting

Address: 2698 Folsom Street, Mission District
Hours: Event nights only, typically evenings on weekends and some weeknights
Cost: Sliding scale, usually $10 to $20 suggested donation
Tips: Check their calendar online before showing up. Events are not nightly. Seating is first come first served and limited.

Getting There

The 24th Street Mission BART station is about a ten minute walk east. Muni bus lines 12 and 27 run nearby on Folsom. Street parking is usually available in this stretch of the Mission, especially on weeknights.

Skip this if you want a polished production or a full bar. This is a community art space, not a club. Bring cash for the donation box.