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We are the home of 101.1FM KVIB, a low-power FM station operated by WorldBeat Center and Positive Hope. We are located in beautiful Balboa Park in the heart of San Diego, California. Through consciousness raising the WorldBeat Center promotes peace within our San Diego community by providing on-going programs and services that nurture the spirit of children, the elderly, and everyone in between. Our main goal is then to create unity within diversity. Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Explore some of our Featured Pages Events Classes Outdoor Classroom Mailing List Sign Up Sign up from our monthly newsletter. Success! First Name Last Name Email Submit Sustainable Building The WorldBeat Center received LEED Silver Certification in 2012 largely due to its energy and water efficiency efforts, installation of Solatube Daylight Systems and with assistance from the Green Assistance Program (GAP) through the San Diego Green Building Council. The WorldBeat Center staff is excited to attempt LEED Platinum during the recertification process in 2019. Recent Activity at WBC! Honoring 60 Years of the Black Panther Party: A Legacy That Continues by Makeda | Oct 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments Honoring 60 Years of the Black Panther Party: A Legacy That Continues By Makeda Cheatom WorldBeat Cultural Center was honored to attend the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California, commemorating six decades of resistance,... Juneteenth Weekend: Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Walk by Berenice | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments Each year, WorldBeat Cultural Center celebrates Juneteenth by honoring the enduring spirit of freedom through our Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch. More than a community birding event, this gathering invites us to reflect on the powerful relationship between nature,... WorldBeat Center Takes Flight at the 2026 San Diego Bird Festival by Berenice | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments WorldBeat Center Takes Flight at the 2026 San Diego Bird Festival The 2026 San Diego Bird Festival took place February 25 through March 1 at the Mission Bay Conference Center, bringing together bird enthusiasts, conservationists, educators, and community members who... Independent Voices Unite: Alternative Media Gathering Brings Collaboration and Community by Berenice | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments Independent Voices Unite: Alternative Media Gathering Brings Collaboration and Community by Tiffany Frowiss The second meeting of the Indigenous Wisdom Through Media Heals Humanity and Turtle Island gathering took place on March 8th at WorldBeat Center. The air was... 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival by Berenice | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival WorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to gather for its 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 19 from 11 AM to 6 PM in Balboa Park at the Cultural Plaza (lawn between WorldBeat Cultural Center and Centro... Taoist Art of Lee Style Tai Chi Ch’uan by Berenice | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments The Taoist Art of the Lee family style of Tai Chi Ch’uan, commonly known as the Yin and Yang Style, considering that everything within it is in complete harmony and balance with each other. The Taoist Cultural Arts Association has preserved and promoted the... Cleansing for Spring Equinox by Makeda | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments Fasting in alignment with the seasons is an ancient practice found across cultures, supporting the body’s natural cycles of renewal and restoration. As we transition into spring, the body shifts from the heavier, slower energy of winter into a period of cleansing,... Batizado, Capoeira Angola Graduation by Berenice | Dec 27, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments Batizado, Capoeira Angola Graduation by Makeda Cheatom On October 25th, 2025, the WorldBeat Cultural Center hosted Batizado 2025, a powerful celebration of African Brazilian heritage and the living tradition of Capoeira. Led by Mestre Preto Velho (Dennis Newsome), the... SoCal Bird Nerds and WorldBeat Cultural Center Bring Community Together Through Birding by Berenice Rodriguez by Berenice | Dec 21, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments On Sunday, December 14th, SoCal Bird Nerds and WorldBeat Cultural Center gathered for a refreshing morning of birdwatching along the Harriet Tubman Trail. A classic San Diego winter morning—foggy, cool, and comfortable—set the tone as about 25 participants came... « Older Entries Facebook, Instagram, and More!