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See all- š„ Juneteenth Outdoor Movie āBob Marley: One Loveā in Redwood City! šÆš²Redwood City Courthouse Square, Redwood City, CA
š„ Juneteenth Outdoor Movie on the Square ā āBob Marley: One Loveā šÆš²
Donāt miss this special Juneteenth celebration in Redwood City's Courthouse Square on Thursday, June 19, 2025!The evening starts at 8:00 pm with a short film presented by Bravemaker, shining a spotlight on Black independent filmmakers and powerful storytelling. Then at 8:30 pm, weāll settle in for the 2024 feature film āBob Marley: One Love.ā
This captivating documentary delves deep into Bob Marleyās life ā from his struggles and triumphs to his rich legacy and cultural influence. With untold stories and intimate details, it reveals the man behind the legend through his immortal music, allowing us to rediscover his impact in a whole new light.
š Event: Juneteenth Movies on the Square
š 8:00 PM: Short Indie FilmāBravemakerās spotlight on Black independent filmmakers and powerful storytelling.
š£ 8:30 PM Main featureā"Bob Marley: One Love" (1 hour, 47 minutes)
š Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA
š Cost: Free
ā Bring a low lawn chair or blanket (so you don't block someone else's view)
š„Ŗ Tip: Come as early as 7:00 to save our spot and enjoy a picnic dinner or delicious take-out from one of many nearby restaurants (check out the dining guide).See you there under the summer sky for a powerful evening of film, community, and celebration! šāØ
š“ Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you havenāt donated in 2025, please consider a $10ā$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first ā then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!š“ Liability Disclaimer
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and 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. - š¤¹āāļøDinner & "Drini & the Bad Kats Band" at Capeloās Barbecue, Redwood City! š¶Capelo's Barbecue, Redwood City, CA
Join us for a fun-filled evening of delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and live music under the stars at Capeloās Barbecue in Redwood City! This is a great chance to hang out with friends, meet new people, and enjoy some amazing tunes by a top-notch local band.
šø Live Music by Drini & the Bad Kats Band
This energetic Bay Area band delivers a bold mix of R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk, and Classic Rock with a fresh and funky twist. Their dynamic set list includes covers of legends like Wilson Pickett, ZZ Top, Marvin Gaye, Sly & the Family Stone, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and many more. Whether you're grooving in your seat or dancing by the table, this is a show you wonāt want to miss!š About Capeloās Barbecue
Capeloās is a cozy, welcoming spot with indoor and outdoor seating, a beer and wine garden, and all your favorite barbecue classics. Itās located on Middlefield Road in the heart of North Fair Oaks, just down the street from Costco.š Address: 2655 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
š æļø Parking: Limited lotāstreet parking may be required. Please plan to walk a little.
š¤ Note: Weāll be outside on the patio, so dress for the weather.
š½ļø Menu: View here
š Your host Nancy will be there to greet youālook for her wearing a colorful bead necklace!
š¤¹āāļø Day-of-event texts: 650.868.6802š“ Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you havenāt donated in 2025, please consider a $10ā$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first ā then pitch in if it feels like a good fit! Prefer Venmo or Zelle? Text 650-504-8444.š“ Liability Disclaimer
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and 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. - š„ š„Ŗāļø Saturday morning coffee at Franklin Street CaffĆ© šFranklin Street Caffe, Redwood City, CA
Kick off your weekend with our legendary Saturday morning coffee hangout!
Here's the deal:
š Drop in whenever you canāno pressure, just good vibes.
š Bring friends! The more, the merrier (bonus points if theyāre coffee lovers).
š Say hi to new facesāwe're all about making everyone feel like part of the crew.We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and (when the calendar gets fancy) 5th Saturday of each month. Come for the coffee, stay for the laughs (and maybe a pastry or two). Your Saturday mornings just got WAY better! āļø
Learn more about Franklin Street CaffƩ on Yelp.
š“ Support Our GroupāØWe rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you havenāt donated in 2025, please consider a $10ā$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first ā then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
š“ By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and 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.
- Neon Velvet Plays "Rock the Dock" in Redwood City!Redwood City Seaport, redwood city, CA
š¶Join your New Beginnings Social friends for music & dancing at the scenic Port of Redwood City!š¶
Neon Velvet ā Dance Your Fancy Pants Off!
Neon Velvet is a five-piece powerhouse that brings the very best of modern and classic dance hits. Their performances are polished yet personal, blending timeless favorites with surprise gems from the ā70s disco and ā80s new wave, to the ā90s indie bangers, and todayās pop, funk, and glam.šµ Feel the beat, dance ātil your fancy pants drop, and be part of a high-octane celebration thatās vibrant and positively electric!
Event Details
- Arrival Time: 3:00 PM ā come early to claim a spot and help hold space for the group
- Show Time: 3:30 PM
- Location: Port of Redwood City ā our group gathers to the left of the stage, just behind the twin palm trees near the food truck
- Look for: Nancy (wearing a colorful bead necklace)
šŖ What to Bring
- A chair for yourself
- Food and drinks (for yourself or to share!)
ā¹ļø More Info
Check out the Port's Rock the Dock concert series web page ā including info on each week's band ā here. All concerts take place on Saturdays.š± Day-of Text Contact
650.868.6802š“ Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you havenāt donated in 2025, please consider a $10ā$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first ā then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
Prefer Venmo or Zelle? Text 650-504-8444š“ Liability Disclaimer
By participating in any NB Social Event, you RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and 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.
