🎶 🏝️ San Mateo Central Park Music Series – Mercy & The Heartbeats! 💃🏻🕺

🎶 💃 Mercy & The Heartbeats Bring the Party to San Mateo Central Park! 🎶

Get ready to dance the night away with Mercy & The Heartbeats, a high-energy band serving up an irresistible mix of classic dance hits, rock and pop favorites, soulful grooves, funk, and feel-good music for every generation. With powerful vocals, engaging performers, and a lively stage presence, they know how to keep the crowd moving from the first song to the last. 🎤🎸✨ Whether you’re ready to hit the dance floor or simply enjoy a fun summer evening under the stars, Mercy & The Heartbeats provide the perfect soundtrack!

Learn more about Mercy & The Heartbeats.

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🆕 Location This Year

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. 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: ONLY Two more Thursdays from 6-8 PM!

• July 30 - Mercy and the Heartbeats (Dance Mix)
• August 6 - Bud E. Luv Orchestra (Big Band/Swing)

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📲 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!

🚉 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. lol