🎶 🏝️ San Mateo Thursday Night Music in the Park - with Native Elements!

🎶 San Mateo Central Park Summer Music Series Kicks Off with Reggae! 🎶
Thursdays | June 26 – August 14, 2025 | 6–8 PM (No concert on July 3)
Get ready to dance, mingle, and soak up the summer vibes at one of the Bay Area’s favorite free concert series! We’re gathering every Thursday evening (except July 3) for seven weeks of live music, dancing, and fun under the open sky. ✨

🆕 New Location This Year:
Due to playground construction, concerts are moving to Fitzgerald Field (corner of 5th Ave & El Camino Real). Look for our signature sparkly green streamers and friendly hosts wearing Mardi Gras beads!

🧺 Come Early to Help Us Claim Space!
We’d love your help saving a spot for our big group. Bring a chair or blanket and arrive by 5 PM if you can. If you can’t get there that early—no problem! Just bring something to sit on and come when you can.

🍷 BYO Snacks or Grab a Bite There
Food and drinks are available for purchase, or you’re welcome to bring your own picnic. Sharing snacks = instant new friends! 😄

🎉 Kicking Things Off – June 26: Native Elements (Reggae Fusion) 🏝️
Get ready for a high-energy, feel-good start to the season with Native Elements, a Bay Area favorite known for their soulful, roots reggae rhythms, smooth lovers rock, and a splash of rockers energy. Their shows are often described as a party—full of uplifting vibes, improvisational twists, and genre-blending grooves that make each performance one-of-a-kind. 🎷🎸🌴 Whether you’re a reggae fan or just love live music with great energy, this is the perfect night to join in and start your summer right.

🎤 2025 Concert Lineup:
· June 26 – Native Elements (Reggae)
· July 10 – Neon Velvet (90s Tribute)
· July 17 – Pop Fiction (Dance Party)
· July 24 – Maya Band (Latin)
· July 31 – Tom Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun/Zydeco)
· August 7 – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s (Jump Swing/Boogie Woogie)
· August 14 – Electric Rodeo (Country/Rock)

❗️No concert on July 3rd! Instead, join us for our New Beginnings July 4th Picnic at Huddart Park Details here 🇺🇸

📲 More Info:
Check out the City of San Mateo’s Special Events page for updates.

Let’s make it a summer to remember! 🎉 See you at the park!

🚗 Parking Tips:
· Lot under the tennis courts (ramp on 5th Ave)
· Lot across 5th Ave (with 2nd level)
· Downtown public lots and paid street parking (free after 6 PM)
· Be prepared to walk a bit—it’s a popular event!

🚉 Taking Caltrain?
Get off at Downtown San Mateo—just a 12-minute walk to the park. Check Caltrain’s current weekday schedule here.

🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals (like this one!). If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider giving $10–$20 (cash is great) directly to the event host—with your name attached. New to the group? Enjoy a couple of events first — then chip in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and fellow participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.