Portola Pre-Party at John’s Grill
Portola Pre-Party at John’s Grill
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Ellis Street Becomes the Epicenter of San Francisco Nightlife with the Official Portola 2025 Pre-Party Featuring DJ Jazzy
Event part of the Ellis Street Entertainment Zone, an initiative aimed at further revitalizing downtown San Francisco
San Francisco, CA—John’s Grill, The Midway, Portola Festival, are teaming up to present an unforgettable Portola 2025 Pre-Party today, transforming the Zero Block of Ellis Street into a world-class entertainment zone. Headlined by DJ Jazzy, the evening will be a free outdoor celebration for the community with music, food, and culture at its core, and will be the first event of a regular “Third Thursdays on Ellis” activation.
The event will take place from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. tonight on the Zero Block of Ellis Street in downtown San Francisco. Jazzy, the headliner, will begin her performance at 8 p.m. RSVP details and more information about the event is available here.
“Partnering with Portola Festival and The Midway means we’re bringing global energy to a local street,” said John Konstin Jr., owner of John’s Grill and founder of the Ellis Street Entertainment Zone. ““This moment has been years in the making. John’s Grill has always been a San Francisco destination—a gathering place for locals, visitors, and celebrities alike. For decades, we’ve been part of the heartbeat of the city, from dinners that turned into late night celebrations to block parties that take over Ellis Street. The Ellis Street Entertainment Zone is my way of reimagining what a downtown block can mean: a stage for music, art, and culture that unites generations.”
This landmark event on Thursday is part of San Francisco’s growing Ellis Street Entertainment Zone, an initiative dedicated to revitalizing downtown with immersive nightlife experiences that blend live music, culinary excellence, and street culture.“Third Thursdays on Ellis” is part of that initiative, with the block between Stockton and Powell streets transformed into a party featuring new music and acts each month.
“We are so excited for the ongoing renewal of Ellis Street, which has always been such an important part of the Union Square District,” said Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez. “There’s nothing better than great music and great food, and that’s exactly what people can expect to experience when they comes to John’s Grill tonight for this special event.”
Media interested in interviewing John Konstin, Jr and other involved parties should contact Lee Housekeeper by emailing newsservice@aol.com or calling him at 415-654-9141.