Join the City of Redwood City in celebrating Juneteenth through a variety of special programs throughout the month of June. A special Visual Arts Display will explore artwork created by artists from the local Bay Area, and across America. Displays will be hosted at the Downtown Library, the Redwood Shores Branch Library and the Stanford Campus in Redwood City between May 17, 2024 and June 21, 2024. Also visit the library for a selection of materials on Juneteenth.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Services
Pastor Fred Campbell extends an invitation to the community to visit and attend a Sunday church services. Juneteenth will be commemorated during every Sunday service throughout the month of June.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 134 Hemlock Avenue, Redwood City
- Sundays @ 10:00am English service with Spanish translation
- Sundays @ 12:00pm Spanish service
Kid Makers: Celebrate Juneteenth
Join us and make your own Juneteenth flag, freedom buttons and bracelets. Claim your copy of “What Does Brown Mean To You?” by Ron Grady while supplies last.
Visual Arts Opening Exhibit @Stanford in Redwood City Campus
As the official opening of the Juneteenth art display, attendees will meet several of the artists whose works are displayed in Redwood City libraries throughout May and June. (free to the public). Register to attend.
Celebrating Juneteenth, a Historical Perspective with Lois Fried
Lois Fried, a poet based in Foster City, will discuss the impact of African American history and culture on America
Bookmaking with Lauren Toomer
We invite you to decorate pages for a special book using pressed flowers significant to African American heritage. Each page you create will be a piece of history, bound together with others' contributions to form a community-created book. Ultimately, this collective masterpiece will find its home at the Stanford Healthcare library.
San Mateo County Juneteenth Flag Raising
Please join Supervisor Noelia Corzo, the County of San Mateo Juneteenth Advisory Committee, and NAACP San Mateo to raise the Juneteenth flag with speakers and music to celebrate and promote awareness of the holiday.
- Wednesday, June 12, 9:00am, County Courtyard - 455 County Center, Redwood City, CA
Bravemaker: Movie on the Square
Experience the transformative power of courageous narratives! This event will showcase a series of short films by Black artists. Movies will include "Self" (7 minutes), "Choices" (12 minutes), and "The Moon is in Aquarius" (97 minutes).
Textile Art with Laniesha Brown
Teens and adults are invited to discover the timeless beauty and significance of textile arts, one of the oldest forms of artistic express in human civilization.
Juneteenth Storytimes
Enjoy stories about Juneteenth with library staff.
Juneteenth Cooking Demo with Award Winning Stanford Chefs
Chef Terry Braggs and Chef William Montagne will craft a variety of delectable dishes deeply rooted in the Black culinary tradition.
Recipes from Cooking Demos
Music on the Square - Patton Leatha
Savor the sounds of Patton Leatha while indulging in delicious bites from Jonathan's Fish and Chips.
ADDITIONAL JUNETEENTH EVENTS ON THE PENINSULA
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center
A museum offering a range of cultural artifacts, all designed to educate and inform communities about Black History. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 12pm-6pm and Sundays 12pm-5pm. School tours by appointment only. Admission; $15-Adults, $10-Seniors Ages 65+, $5-Children ages 5-17, Free-Children Under 5 & Teachers accompanying students.
Location: 890 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Local Poet Lois Fried presented by the San Mateo County Libraries
Join Bay Area Poet Lois Fried for an evening combing poetry, history and mini (fun) activity to explore the legacy, traditions, and future of this important national holiday.
- Pacifica Sharp Park Library - June 3 @ 6pm
- East Palo Alto Library - June 5 @ 6pm
- Belmont Library - June 6 @ 6:30pm
- Foster City Library - June 10 @ 6pm
- Brisbane Library - June 11 @ 6pm
- Millbrae Library - June 13 @ 6pm
- Atherton Library - June 17 @ 6pm
- San Carlos Library - June 18 @ 6pm
Will Roc Project presented by the San Mateo County Libraries
Live music performance by Will Roc Project. Listen to early and contemporary African American genres of music and their effect on today's society. Will "Rock" Griffin is a pianist, keyboardist, and music producer who specializes in Blues, Pop, Rock, R&B, Funk, Hip Hop and Jazz. Come celebrate Juneteenth and be thoroughly entertained by Will Roc's band, Will Roc Project.
- Pacifica Sharp Park Library - June 4 @ 1pm
- Millbrae Library - June 8 @ 2pm
- East Palo Alto Library - June 12 @ 1pm
- Woodside Library - June 18 @ 2pm
- Portola Valley Library - June 21 @ 3pm
- Half Moon Bay Library - June 22 @ 12pm
Juneteenth Film Festival 2024 at San Mateo Public Library
The African American Library Advisory Committee presents the 2024 Juneteenth Film Festival. The films will be shown on the first Wednesday of each summer month, starting with Won't Back Down, starring Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Wednesday, June 5, 6pm-8pm
Location: San Mateo Public Library - 55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA
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San Bruno Juneteenth Celebration
Come enjoy music, crafts, and community! Lunch catered by the Hip Hop BBQ Shack. Available while supplies last. Sponsored by the San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission.
Saturday, June 8, 12pm-3pm
Location: San Bruno City Park - 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA
AACI 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
The African American Community Initiative (AACI) is hosting a 2024 Juneteenth Celebration! Enjoy a resource fair, speakers, and health & wellness checks
Friday, June 14: 4pm-8pm
Location: Eastside College Preparatory School - 1041 Myrtle Street, East Palo Alto, CA
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East Palo Alto Juneteenth
Food - Music - Dance - Vendors
Saturday, June 15: 12pm-6pm
Location: Bell St Park - 550 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA
Juneteenth in Downtown San Mateo
The San Mateo Downtown Association, in partnership with the African American Library Advisory Committee, will host a Juneteenth in Downtown San Mateo, a Music & Community Pop Up Event. The event features musical performers, guest speakers, activities for kids, and more.
Saturday, June 15: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: B Street, San Mateo, CA (between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave)
Juneteenth with Buffalo Soldier Re-enactors
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Calvary, Company G of Northern California. There will be a short film and talk on Juneteenth, African Americans in the Civil War, and the Buffalo Soldiers.
Saturday, June 22, 12pm-1pm
Location: South San Francisco Main Library - 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Los Altos 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 22, 12pm-5pm
Location: Hillview Park - 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA
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Unique Derique
Unique Derique, the Bay Area's "Clown Prince of Fools," inspires learning through play through his interactive blend of comedy, juggling, and Hambone body percussion! Learn about the African roots and rhythms of Hambone body percussion, its evolution in America, and its impact on African American culture while practicing some of his playful rhythms.
Saturday, June, 22, 2pm-3pm
Location: South San Francisco Grand Library - 306 Walnut Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Events brought to you by the 2024 Redwood City Juneteenth Planning Committee. This event series is sponsored in part by The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library
Community Partners: Stanford University, Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center, African American Community Initiative Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, SMC Health Department's Office of Equity, San Mateo County, Bravemaker, San Mateo County History Museum, Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Sequoia High School.
