🎶 💃🏻 🕺 San Mateo Central Park Music Series – Pop Fiction (Party Hits)!

🎶 Pop Fiction Kicks off San Mateo's Central Park Summer Music Series! 🎶
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 2) for seven weeks of live music, dancing, and fun under the open sky. Join us! ✨

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ABOUT THE BAND - Pop Fiction 🎤 🎶

Get ready to dance all evening with Pop Fiction, a high-energy band playing the best of pop, rock, and hip-hop from the '70s to today. With male and female vocalists and a full rhythm section, they’ll have you singing along and moving to every beat. From disco classics to modern hits, they’re pros at keeping the crowd on their feet. Come for the music—stay for the party! 🕺🎤🪩

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🆕 Location This Year

Like last summer, due to playground construction, concerts will be held at Fitzgerald Field (corner of 5th Ave & El Camino Real). Look for our signature sparkly green streamers in the middle of the field and friendly hosts wearing colorful bead necklaces!

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🧺 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. Parking is easier early too. If you can’t get there that early—no problem! Just bring something to sit on and come when you can.

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🍷 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! 😄

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🎤 2026 Concert Lineup: Thursdays, 6-8 PM

• June 18 - Pop Fiction (Top 40's/Party Mix)
• June 25 from 5:30-6:30p.m.* Fast Times 80's (80's Mix)
• July 9 - Electric Rodeo (Country)
• July 16 - Julio Bravo (Latin)
• July 23 - Native Elements ( Reggae)
• July 30 - Mercy and the Heartbeats (Dance Mix)
• August 6 - Bud E. Luv Orchestra (Big Band/Swing)

*Early start and one hour only

❗️No concert on July 2nd!

🇺🇸 Join us for our New Beginnings July 4th Picnic & BBQ at Flood Park in Menlo 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! 🌲🌳

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🅿️ 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 arrive early or walk a bit—it’s a popular event!

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🚉 Taking Caltrain?

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

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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE

❤️ Supporting More Fun, Friendship & Community
We’re a volunteer-led group, and member contributions help cover annual Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. See our 2026 contributor list. Please make your annual $20 contribution for 2026 by giving cash with your name to the host at an in-person event. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) New here? Enjoy a few events first, then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guest(s) 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.