LOWER POLK LIVE!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

Live Music • Art • Community

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 Top Chefs, JP Breganza, and more, with additional performance announcements coming soon! Experience turntable culture with Skratchfight — scratch, spin, get on the decks for the first time, or jump in and jam. Join Westside Steppaz for soul line dancing and stepping! No experience needed grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and step with us!

4-9 PM • Free • All Ages

Free-RSVP

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.

@topchefsband

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.

@jpbreganza

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.

@skratchfight

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!

@westsidesteppaz916

Event Vendor Form

Local artists, makers, and merchants are invited to apply to participate at Lower Polk Live! There are no vendor fees to participate. If you have questions about your vendor application please email us at ilovelowerpolk@gmail.com

Vendor Form

Lower Polk Live! is part of the I ❤️ Lower Polk initiative presented by the Lower Polk CBD. Event programming by Creative Collective SF

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