Lower Polk Live! is a new neighborhood celebration that brings together music, art, and community right on Polk Street. Experience the energy of San Francisco with live bands, electrifying DJs, local artists, makers, and neighborhood businesses bringing Polk Street to life.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Polk Street (Btwn Bush & Sutter Streets), San Francisco
Cost: Free!
All Ages Welcome!
Pet Friendly
Special Guest: DJ Shortkut
A true Bay Area legend, DJ Shortkut has been shaping DJ culture since the late '80s as a member of the world-renowned crews Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkie Sound, and Triple Threat DJs. Known for his groundbreaking turntable techniques and ability to move dance floors across the globe, Shortkut has rocked stages from Coachella to Outside Lands and shared bills with icons like The Roots, De La Soul, and LL Cool J. With a style that spans genres and generations, his set at Lower Polk Live! is guaranteed to keep San Francisco dancing. @shortkut
And that's just the beginning. Bayonics, Mikey Vee & The Nuwav, and DJ Haute Mess bring the party with a mix of Latin fusion, soulful R&B, and funky house beats all guaranteed to keep the crowd dancing and the energy high all night long.
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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.
Mayes | 1233 Polk Street | @mayessf
McTeague's | 1237 Polk Street | @mcteaguessaloon
Deco Dance | 1160 Polk Street | @decodancesf
Hi Low Club | 1423 Polk Street | @sf_hiloclub
Music City Starfactory | 1355 Bush Street | @musiccitysanfrancisco
Lower Polk Live! is made possible in part by @avenuegreenlight and proudly pres ented by the Lower Polk CBD and I Love Lower Polk.
Follow Us Here: @ilovelowerpolk
Learn More:
https://lowerpolklive.eventbrite.com