# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Live Music, Soul Line Dancing, DJs, Artists & Makers take over Polk Street, October 23 from 4–9 PM!About this EventLower 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 DetailsDate: Friday, October 23, 2026Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PMLocation: Polk Street (Btwn Bush & Sutter Streets), San FranciscoCost: FreeAll Ages Welcome!Pet Friendly https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2bb747c0-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg THE TOP CHEFSBAY AREA FUSION BAND · CREATORS OF STOOP SESSIONSThe 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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2bd026f0-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg JP BREGANZAOPEN FORMAT DJ · HIGH ENERGY SETSVallejo-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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2c171b00-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg 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 andabroad. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2c64ece0-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg SKRATCHFIGHT - TURNTABLE COMMUNITYEstablished 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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2c80b240-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg 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! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2c9e4c60-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg ****Keep the Party GoingAfter 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 | Follow Us Here: Lower Polk Live! is part of the I ❤️ Lower Polk initiative, presented by the and produced in partnership with . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2cb5cc00-bd6e-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/2nd-annual-lower-polk-live-music-art-and-community-street-festival/100001999232510256 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, festivals, live-music, food-drinks, music-festivals, parties, pop-ups, dance, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Polk Street - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Polk Street - **lat**: 37.7906385 - **long**: -122.4207151 - **full address**: Polk Street, Polk Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9a9bc1d4f2167998f890d301417e7c99f9c42d41c2ed990934f898b2782d075f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788272294 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival being held? - **A:** 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Polk Street, Polk Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival? - **A:** 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival is organized by The Lower Polk Community Benefit District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! 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