About this Event
Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk.
Featuring performances from , , and
Experience turntable culture with — scratch, spin, get on the decks for the first time, or jump in and jam. Join for Soul line dancing and stepping! No experience needed grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and step with us!
Event Details
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Location: Polk Street (Btwn Bush & Sutter Streets), San Francisco
- Cost: Free
All Ages Welcome!
Pet Friendly
THE TOP CHEFS
BAY AREA FUSION BAND · CREATORS OF STOOP SESSIONS
The Top Chefs are a powerhouse live band based in San Francisco. Known for their dynamic performances that blend hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul, the group transforms stages with a sound that is both forward-thinking and rooted in tradition.
They have performed across the USA, UK, Europe, and South America. Their versatility allows them to command festival stages, jazz clubs, corporate events, family-friendly gatherings, and weddings alike, offering tailored live experiences ranging from full-band productions to intimate acoustic sets.
Their lineup features a rotating cast of all-star musicians including Shogun (bass), Loveberry (guitar), Shawn (drums), Des & Diego (keys), Will Shannon (trombone), TJ Milan (saxophone), Ryan & Alejandro (trumpet), Jaeden Lino (percussion), and vocalists Sunday & ASH, with Afterthought driving the band as MC and frontman.
The Top Chefs often perform Afterthought’s original music alongside covers of R&B, soul, and early 2000s classics. They have also backed legendary Bay Area artists including B-Legit, RBL Posse, Rappin' 4-Tay, Nef The Pharaoh, and Cellski.
JP BREGANZA
OPEN FORMAT DJ · HIGH ENERGY SETS
Vallejo-raised DJ JP Breganza is an open-format DJ known for high-energy sets and creating memorable experiences that bring people together. He is the DJ behind the original viral Seafood City dance parties in Daly City, which have helped build a growing following throughout the Bay Area. From unexpected pop-up settings to large-scale events, JP brings an energetic, crowd-focused approach to every set.
Get ready—Kendo the DJ is hitting the decks at Lower Polk Live!
Kenneth ‘Kendo’ Dolar was practically born into DJing as he grew up with some of the most innovative and influential DJs in the world. In 1998, he was initiated into a Bay Area mobile DJ crew named Rhythm in Motion where he learned to hone the art of mixing and party rocking.
Starting in 2000 and spanning almost a decade, he was jet setting the world, from Asia to Europe and all corners of the world, producing tours and hosting events with Thud Rumble Limited.
During his tenure at Thud Rumble he founded Mixsterious – a collective of artists, musicians, and creatives devoted to an out of the box philosophy of mastering their respective crafts. Kendo continues to move the crowd through his many rotating DJ residencies in the San Francisco Bay Area and
abroad.
SKRATCHFIGHT - TURNTABLE COMMUNITY
Established in 2012, SKRATCHFIGHT is a Bay Area turntable community rooted in the art and culture of turntablism. Through open turntables, live sessions, community events, and record swaps, SKRATCHFIGHT creates an interactive space where people of all ages and skill levels can experience turntable culture for themselves.
Whether scratching, spinning, putting your hands on the decks for the first time, or jumping in to jam, everyone is welcome. Over the years, SKRATCHFIGHT has also grown creatively through visual art by MeOne and ArtByDeeAr, with original paintings, custom designs, and SKRATCHFIGHT apparel becoming part of its expression.
Turntables, records, art, and community - different forms of expression, all sharing the same space.
Get Ready to Move - Soul Line Dancing & Stepping at Lower Polk Live!
Join Westside Steppaz for soul line dancing and stepping! Learn the moves, follow along, and get out on the dance floor. It’s all about bringing people together through music, movement, and dance.
No experience needed grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and step with us!
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Keep the Party Going
After Lower Polk Live! wraps up, the music keeps going! Support live music in the Lower Polk by visiting our neighborhood merchants each bringing their own late-night energy with live bands, DJs, and great vibes.
R-Bar | 1176 Sutter Street |
Mayes | 1233 Polk Street |
McTeague's | 1237 Polk Street |
Deco Dance | 1160 Polk Street |
Hi Low Club | 1423 Polk Street |
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Lower Polk Live! is part of the I ❤️ Lower Polk initiative, presented by the and produced in partnership with .
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Polk Street, Polk Street, San Francisco, United States
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