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🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $10–$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
🔴 Important Notice & Liability Waiver
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🎶 San Mateo Thursday Night Music in the Park with Neon Velvet! 🎶San Mateo Central Park, San Mateo, CA
🎶 San Mateo Central Park Summer Music Series is Back! 🎶
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! 😄🎉 July 10 – Neon Velvet (Elite Dance Party!)
Get ready to dance your fancy pants off with Neon Velvet, San Francisco’s premier high-energy dance band! They light up the night with hits from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond—complete with slick choreography, state-of-the-art lights and sound, and high-fashion flair. Whether you're jamming to nostalgic classics or today’s chart-toppers, this group brings precision, excitement, and a warm personal touch that keeps the crowd dancing nonstop! 💃🎤✨🎤 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)📲 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. - Beat the Heat-Ice Skating at Shark's Ice San Jose & Stanley's Sports Bar After!Sharks Ice at San Jose, San Jose, CA
❄️ Beat the Heat – Ice Skating Fun at Shark’s Ice San Jose + Optional Hangout at Stanley’s Sports Bar! ⛸️🍻 (Hosted by SBIO). Please RSVP HERE!
🔥 Feeling toasty? ❄️ Come chill out with us for an evening of cool fun on the ice! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just along for the glide, this is a great chance to meet new people, laugh at each other’s wobbles, and escape the heat in the coolest way possible.⛸️.
🕢 Thursday Night Fun | July 10th, 7:30–10:00 PM
📍Location: Shark’s Ice San Jose 🦈
Bring your friends, your kids, or just your best skating attitude! The more, the merrier — and yes, ice skating totally counts as cross-training for ski season! 😉 ⛷Not skating? No problem!
Prefer to stay off the ice? Grab a seat in the bleachers or head up to Stanley’s, where you can watch the action on several rinks — no ticket needed. 🏒 🥅 Hockey games of all levels will be happening throughout the night, so there’s still plenty to enjoy!⛸️ 🍺 After skating, we’ll head upstairs to Stanley’s Sports Bar, where you can grab a drink, shoot some pool, or just enjoy the view of the rinks from above. Great food, foosball, and good company await. Check out the Stanley’s Menu here.
💥 Admission
- Adults: $17
- Youth: $15
- Seniors: $12
Skate Rental (all ages): $8
🎟️ 🎟️ Tickets available in advance at Shark's Ice Tickets
🔍 Your host, Charlie S, will post meetup details on the day of the event, so keep an eye out! This event is hosted by our friends at SBIO (South Bay Indoor/Outdoor Activities Group) — and they already have a great crew of 15+ signed up. Let’s keep the momentum going!
📲 Please RSVP HERE for this EVENT so we know to look out for you!
Let’s make some memories and maybe a few new friends while we’re at it. See you on the ice! ❄️✨🔴 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. - 🎶 San Mateo Thursday Night Music in the Park with Pop Fiction! 🎶San Mateo Central Park, San Mateo, CA
🎶 San Mateo Central Park Summer Music Series is Back! 🎶
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! 😄🎉 July 17 – Pop Fiction (Party Hits from Every Era!)
Get ready to dance all night 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! 🕺🎤🪩🎤 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)📲 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. - 🥐 🥪☕️ Saturday morning coffee at Franklin Street Caffé 🎉 👏🏻Franklin Street Caffe, Redwood City, CA
Kick off your weekend with our legendary Saturday morning coffee hangout!
Here's the deal:
👉 Drop in whenever you can—no pressure, just good vibes.
👉 Bring friends! The more, the merrier (bonus points if they’re coffee lovers).
👉 Say hi to new faces—we'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! ☀️
Learn more about Franklin Street Caffé on Yelp.
🔴 Support Our Group We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $10–$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
🔴 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.
