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Bay Area Vibez Festival
2015-09-26 - 2015-09-27 | Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA, United States
The mission of this “urban lifestyle music festival” is to celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area through live music and the arts. Bay Area Vibez embodies the true essence of the San Francisco Bay Area, while supporting regional youth and music programs. The Bay Area Vibez festival is the brainchild of a group of Bay Area entrepreneurs, TourN’ Entertainment, including Albert “Pretty” Cooke, Yurel Hassan Cooke, Tressa Wells and Alreca White. Each an accomplished music industry professional partnered to bring diverse music euphoria to the Bay and beyond.
Early bird General Admission are set at $85 for 1-day passes, $160 for 2-day passes and $225 1-day VIP, or $400 2-day VIP passes, which include early entrance to grounds, special VIP viewing and lounge area, VIP beer and wine garden and select organic foods and snacks. Shuttle services will be available for convenient entrance to the festival. Parking passes are $29 per day. For more information, or to secure tickets, visit www.BayAreaVibez.com.
2015 Festival Line Up
Bassnectar
Damian “Jr.Gong” Marley
NAS
Aloe Blacc w/ Sankofa Sound
Stephen “Ragga” Marley
Meshell Ndegeocello
Paper Diamond
Morgan Heritage
The Grouch & Eligh
Cut Chemist
Tarrus Riley
Fishbone
Richie Spice
Mod Sun
Fiji
I-Wayne
Jo Mersa
Krooked Treez
Black Am-I
Jemere Morgan
Skip Marley
Forrest Day
The Courtney John Project
Queen Omega
I-Live
Z Trip

Black Minds Matter Concert Series with Laval Belle
2015-09-26 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Black Minds Matter (BMM) is a grassroots initiative designed to prepare 21st Century African-American youth leaders in the areas of art, education, and political activism. Through engagement in cultural events, speaker presentations, and the Black Minds Matter Concert Series (with emphasis on America’s original music of Gospel, Blues, and Jazz, BMM strives to increase, within our communities, voter registration, college matriculation, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) funding.
All proceeds from the concert benefit student scholarships. The core values that BMM considers in awarding student scholarships include: a strong work ethic; a demonstration of overcoming hardship; scholastic potential; leadership potential; ability to solve problems; an affinity for music and the ability to lead social change for the 21st Century.
BMM’s goal is to position the 21st Century youth leader with the opportunity to attend college. As such, BMM will focus its attention on providing scholarships to underprivileged youth who will attend HBCUs in the United States. This will increase a more socially conscious generation equipped to stave off social injustices.
Visit our website at: www.blackmindsmatter.com
Contact us for more information and for Group Sales tickets at (951) 523-7323 or blackmindsmattersd@gmail.com

2015 Centennial Celebration Honoring Kumeyaay Nation
2015-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Jane Dumas (June 25, 1924- May 3, 2014) is a member of the Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians in East County. She spent a lifetime teaching, leading and advocating for the American Indian community of San Diego, always emphasizing the value and importance of traditional language and history in today’s urban and American Indian societies. She’s made it her lifelong mission to teach the language of the Kumeyaay people to American Indians and non-Indians alike, and to share the healing powers of native plants. In 1981, Jane helped found the San Diego American Indian Health Center, and since 1986 she has been described as an “anchor, leader, peacemaker, and bridge between Indian and non-Indians in the areas of medicine and education” and believes that “we can become healthier as both individuals and as a community by incorporating traditional knowledge and spirituality.”
In honor of Jane Dumas, the Dumas family and the Kumeyaay Nation who once resided in Balboa Park, WorldBeat Center would like to dedicate the newly added California Native Garden to the Kumeyaay Nation. Join us on October 3rd as WorldBeat Center salutes the Kumeyaay Nation and Jane Dumas, a native plant teacher and Kumeyaay member as a part of WorldBeat Center’s calendar of Balboa Park’s Centennial Celebrations.
For more info on Jane Dumas and the Kumeyaay Nation CLICK HERE

26th Annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day
2016-04-17 12:00 - 19:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
TIME CLASSES FOR SUNDAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED DUE TO EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTOR FOR SPECIAL EVENT TIME (TRIBAL BELLY DANCE IS CANCELLED)

Featuring:
World Music | Native American Performances | Afro-Cuban Percussion and Dance | Afican Drum and Dance | Brazilian Samba | Japanese Taiko
World Food and Craft Vendors | Children’s Earth Crafts | Garden Activities

Ugandan Kids Choir
2016-04-23 06:30 - 20:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Free Event
The Ugandan Kids Choir, a group of ten talented Ugandan children, has announced that they will be performing at WorldBeat Center on Saturday April 23rd. All ten children have been given hope through Childcare Worldwide’s Sponsorship Program and now they are here to spread that hope to audiences all across the United States. The choir has performed nationwide at churches, schools, at Disneyland, on King 5 Television’s “New Day Northwest,” at Qwest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, and on the steps of the White House. These children delight audiences with traditional African songs and dances. Megan DiRienzo, Curator of Education at the San Angelo Museum of Fine arts says, “All of you have amazing talents, beautiful voices and some serious dance skills! A performance like yours was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We fully support you on your mission to end child poverty!” The Ugandan Kids Choir is a ministry of Childcare Worldwide, which has been dedicated to empowering children in the developing world since 1981. Through child sponsorship, Childcare Worldwide brings hope to children in need by providing them with an education that will set them up for future employment and break the cycle of poverty in their lives. By coming to this event, you will enjoy traditional African song and dance, as well as help children in need all around the world.

The Lion King
2016-04-30 14:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Doors 2PM
“The Lion King” a production by Diva Dance Studios

Tiny Footprint / Voice of the Wind Kickoff Party
2016-04-30 19:00 - 23:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
The Tiny Footprint Challenge is an environmental campaign inspiring healthy use of our world’s natural resources. Our intention is to educate participants with STEPS of ACTION they can take to minimize their ecologic footprint. We are focusing on ONE specific area of life per month for 12 months (Water, Food, Waste, Energy, Shelter, Transportation etc). The challenge begins on MAY 1st with WATER!! Join us for an evening of high vibe music with Trevor Green and Sister Speak promoting cultural commUNITY, cocreation and environmental awareness!! We are ALL ONE… we are all connected… now let’s work together to create the most healthy and beautiful world possible!! We will cultivate an abundance of positive vibrations and energy dancing and singing together!! Throughout the month of May we will ground this healing energy into community action as we work together to create healthy local WATER systems. There will be several handson educational events scheduled throughout the month of May including our ‘In the Flow ~ Water Harvesting & Garden Tour’ on May 21st!! We are honored to celebrate this amazing evening with you!! Invite your friends, and join us to… ‘Leave a #PositiveFootprint with #VoiceoftheWind & #TrevorGreen’!!

Benefit for Hands of Peace San Diego
2016-05-01 17:30 - 21:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Join Hands of Peace for an unforgettable evening “Under the Middle Eastern Sky” featuring the music, culture and cuisine of the Middle East at the World Beat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. The event stars: – The Luminaries – Widelyacclaimed conscious hiphop group that traveled to Israel and Palestine to spread peace through music and is now making a film about their experience – Todo Mundo – The world music powerhouse – Gourmet Middle Eastern cuisine – Local craft beer and wine and a hookah lounge! “Under the Middle Eastern Sky” directly benefits the 2016 Hands of Peace summer program developing peace building and leadership skills in San Diego, Israeli and Palestinian teens that last a lifetime

Yeni Turku Live in San Diego
2016-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
ORGANIZED by HOUSE OF TURKEY
Yeni Türkü is one of the best selling and best-known bands in Turkey. The group has held concerts in more than twenty countries and has recorded many albums since forming in 1978. Their musical style is characterized by a combination of traditional Turkish and modern musical instruments, including the oud, baglama, kemence, qanun and guitar. Many of their lyrics are based on poems of critically acclaimed contemporary Turkish poets. This diverse combination produces a broad range of Turkish and Mediterranean melodies, incorporating themes of Anatolian and Byzantine cultures. Their music reflects influences of music from around the world. Yeni Türkü’s blend of traditional and ethnic songs appeals to all generations and cross-cultural audiences. All group members have changed several times throughout the years, with the exception of the lead singer Derya Köroğlu.
TICKETS – BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT:
– General Admission: $35 (Advance), $45 (Day of the show)
– Doors open at 7 PM
– Concert: 8-10 PM

Mexica (Aztec) Dance Circle for Children
2016-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Mexica Dance Circle for Children Free at WorldBeat Center!

March Against Monsanto San Diego
2016-05-21 11:00 - 14:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
March Against Monsanto 2016
When: May 21st 2016
10am – Gather for Social networking and freebies from many booths around the fountain.
Rally at 11am – (speakers and keynotes TBD)
Noon (approx.) March begins.
1pm or so- Additional activities at World Beat Center. Coffee and snacks available at WBC too.
Where: Starts at Balboa Park Reuben H Fleet Science Center Fountain.
Free and plentiful parking
Short march to World Beat Center where we will conclude with seminars and gardening activities.
WHO: Anyone and everyone who is concerned about Monsanto poisoning our planet!

New Eruh Presents: King
2016-05-28 07:00 - 2016-05-29 00:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Letter from Poetiic:

Hey everybody, My twin, Jerry Hamilton, and I turn 28 on May 24th (GEMINI BABY) and we would like to invite all of you out to celebrate with us.

For those who have been following the movement, we host events once a month every month and back in December we hosted an event entitled “HER”. This event was all female acts, and 3 fly dudes hosting it (to balance it out) 🙂 So I figured it would only make sense if for my birthday, I bring all the Alpha Males, the kings, the talented men I know all together to serenade me lol…. I mean entertain yall!.

ALL MALE ACTS

Hosted by Rosa Veleno, Cytinah Newbon & Christel Freeman

There will be Comedy, R&B, Hip Hop, Dance sets, Producers Showcasing their sounds and more…

*First 100 people in the door receive a New Eruh Gift Bag

*There will be games, raffles and giveaways

Win some #Born2BU gear #BossUP

DRESS CODE ENFORCED: FORMAL

RED CARPET EVENT

NO T-SHIRTS, NO SNEAKERS, NO HOODIES

[HATS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE AT MY PARTIES]

This event will be Photographed and Videotaped

Joyful living and peaceful dying - public talk by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche
2016-08-28 17:30 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Joyful living and peaceful dying – public talk by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche
SUNDAY, AUG 28th
Registration at 5:30pm
Starts at 6pm
Suggested donation: $20
At WORLDBEAT CENTER
2100 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
Sign up by emailing: jigmelingpacenter@gmail.com
619.931.0241 / 619.708.6912

SD Vegan & Holistic Pop-up 5.0
2021-11-28 12:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
ONE OF SD’S BEST POP-UPS! MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, VEGAN FOOD, ART, & HOLISTIC VENDORS under ONE ROOF! Let’s Eat, Dance, NETWORK, & SUPPORT!

Make sure to ADD THE EVENT TO YOUR CALENDARS!! Gemivision presents 4.0 pop-up at this beautiful 10,000 square feet indoor venue to support our Vegan & Holistic community, 40+ vendors from food to local wellness businesses, with artists, performances & music!

NEW LOCATION AT 3167 GALLERY! (Includes INDOOR + OUTDOOR SPACE FOR ALL OUR VENDORS, PERFORMERS, & to HANG OUT!)

This pop-up event is pre-sale $7 donations ($10 donations will be at the day of the event!!)
1st 3 events had over 400+ people with over 55+ vendors!

Social Media / Event details:
Website: www.sdveganandholistic.com
IG: www.instagram.com/sdveganandholistic
Facebook Invite: https://fb.me/e/RhczLe3e

Enjoy Vegan Food, amazing DJs/music, local vendors, holistic businesses, & more!
Please share this and invite all your people so we can spread love and support our local vendors, artists, & creators.
Come stop by our TRIBE & support small businesses in partnership with Gemivision.

For vending information and additional questions, please contact info@gemivision.com

SD Vegan & Holistic Pop-up 6.0
2021-12-17 16:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Gemivision presents the San Diego Vegan & Holistic Popup 5.0 Pop-Up, an indoor & outdoor event supporting our Vegan & Holistic community, 40+ vendors from food to local wellness businesses, with artists, performances & music!
NEW LOCATION –> WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101! (Includes INDOOR + OUTDOOR SPACE FOR ALL OUR VENDORS, PERFORMERS, & to HANG OUT!)
4PM-9PM
This pop-up event is pre-sale $7 donations ($10 donations will be at the day of the event!!)

This pop-up event is pre-sale $7 donations ($10 donations will be at the day of the event!!)

Social Media / Event details:
Website: www.sdveganandholistic.com
IG: www.instagram.com/sdveganandholistic

Enjoy Vegan Food, amazing DJs/music, local vendors, holistic businesses, & more!
Please share this and invite all your people so we can spread love and support our local vendors, artists, & creators.
Come stop by our TRIBE & support small businesses in partnership with Gemivision.

For vending information and additional questions, please contact info@gemivision.com

BIPOC Community Circle
2021-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The last couple of years of living with the pandemic and navigating our “new normal” has undoubtedly had an impact on our community. We have missed out on many opportunities to get together, break bread and listen to each other’s stories. In attempt to begin to rebuild our connection, we invite you to come together, bear witness to our experiences and discuss what is needed for us to restore a healthy community of support.
How in particular are we uplifting our elders and supporting our children? How are we continuing to work towards dismantling racism and supporting those who are most vulnerable? As we enter the holiday season, what does Unity look like? Please join us for a facilitated community dialogue, an opportunity to connect deeply with others, share what’s on your mind and in your heart and create a collective vision for the future.
FREE and open to all BIPOC identified folks
Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.
This workshop is supported by the County of San Diego HHSA through supplemental CSBG CARES Act funding, as part of the Live Well Exchange program.
REGISTER HERE

Kwanzaa 5K
2021-12-26 07:30 - 21:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Yep, it’s time to celebrate Kwanzaa!
Hello Hello everyone! Meet-up with FBE, BGR, BMR, and Sirius Fitness!
Our official Kwanzaa 5K may have been canceled this year, but we are still celebrating together. This means this is a no frills 5k. It’s FREE, no pacers, no street closures, no water stations, no bib, and post run giveaways.
Start time: 7:30AM
Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Coffee and bagels will be provided

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Umoja
2021-12-26 13:30 - 16:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents
41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
A Reunion and Healing For Our Community
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 39th Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. This year, December 26th, marks the 53rd anniversary of the Kwanzaa holiday (1966-2016) created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.
Stay tuned for more information on our special guests and planned activities.
In addition, each day will feature Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with live Drumming Kwanzaa, Poetry reading by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, Karamu – the traditional feast ( FREE vegetarian African American soul food).
*We’re asking everyone to please wear their masks
Schedule
1:30pm – Doors open (Kwanzaa Gallery opening tour)
2:00pm – Drum Call
2:15pm – Introduction / Libations
2:30pm – Mariea Antoinette
3:00pm – Kwanzaa Poems by Johnnierenee
3:10pm – Junkyard Dance Crew
3:40pm – Children’s Wiz Performance
4:25pm – Candle Lighting Ceremony (Children)
4:40pm – Harambe (All together!)

Kwanzaa Camp - cancelled
2021-12-27 09:00 - 2021-12-30 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
***CANCELLED**** See you next year

KWANZAA CAMP 2021
Monday, December 27 – Thursday, December 30

Each camp session is (4) days, 9am-4pm daily.
Each camp will feature music, art, dance, theater, garden/outdoor classroom, science, technology, yoga, and more!

Kwanzaa Camp will dedicate each day to one of the KwanzaaPrinciples (Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia). All activities that day will reflect that principle. African studies scholars will share history and storytelling of ‘SANKOFA’, days gone by and what is to come!

Guest artists, poets, musicians, dancers, and teachers will bring an abundance of enrichment activities to the children during each week that will last during camp and beyond.

Specialty activities will include drum class, African dance class, Balboa Park trip, and the family favorite, “The Camper Mini Show”!

Monday and Wednesday – Music, Art, Dance, Theater
Tuesday and Thursday – Garden, Yoga, Dance, Theater
Tuesday Specialty Activity: Drum Class
Thursday Specialty Activity: African Dance Class
Kwanzaa Performance: Sunday, December 26th!

$150 per camper, *plus* the $20 Activity Fee

REGISTER HERE

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Kujichagulia
2021-12-27 18:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents
41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
A Reunion and Healing For Our Community
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 41st Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. This year, December 26th, marks the 53rd anniversary of the Kwanzaa holiday (1966-2016) created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.
Tribute to Mama Salimu featuring live performance by Mariea Antoinette and much more!
In addition, each day will feature Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with live Drumming Kwanzaa, Poetry reading by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, Karamu – the traditional feast ( FREE vegetarian African American soul food).
*Indoor event, all guests must wear masks.

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Ujima
2021-12-28 18:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents
41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
A Reunion and Healing For Our Community
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 41st Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. This year, December 26th, marks the 55th anniversary of the Kwanzaa holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.
Each night will feature Special guest speakers or performers, Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with drumming, poetry readings, free heirloom seeds for families, and Karamu, the traditional feast
FEATURING
Featuring film screening of the documentary “the Black Candle”

In addition, each day will feature Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with live Drumming Kwanzaa, Poetry reading by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, Karamu – the traditional feast ( FREE vegetarian African American soul food).

Kwanzaa Celebration: Nia, Purpose
2021-12-30 19:00 - 21:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
A Reunion and Healing For Our Community
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 42nd Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.
Featured Guests TBA
In addition, each day will feature Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with live Drumming Kwanzaa, Poetry reading by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, Karamu – the traditional feast ( FREE vegetarian African American soul food).
*Indoor event, all guests must wear masks.

Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension 2022
2021-12-31 19:30 - 23:55 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center presents
Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension 2022

WorldBeat Center will be welcoming the New Year with its annual Alternative New Year’s celebration. Join us for a sober curious event with alcohol-free drinks, kombucha on tap, and a vegan international buffet.
New Year’s Eve Ascension Schedule
*Doors 7:30pm
*7:30pm Vegan Intl Buffet Dinner
*7:45pm- 8:25pm Yoga w/ Nora Muñoz (bring your mat or blanket)
*8:30pm- 9:10pm Aztec Dance
*9:20pm-9:50pm Junkyard Dance Crew
*10:00pm-10:30pm Tebe Zalango
*10:40pm-11:15pm Raiin
*11:15PM-11:40 Dance
*11:45pm-12:15am New Year African Drum Circle w/ Abdul Sow
*Line-up subject to change
Admission $25, Dinner Included
**In response to COVID-19 capacity will be limited, all attendees must RSVP. If you need help, please call to RSVP over the phone. Masks will be required while indoors.

Crystal Hologram Activation and Sound Healing
2022-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us in aligning your soul for 2022 with a Crystal Hologram Activation and Sound Healing with Crystal Shaman and Licensed Acupuncturist, Najah A. Salaam and, Reiki Practitioner and Sound Healer Lindsey Roach.
Come and experience the healing vibration of sound paired with crystals and gemstones that are used to unlock deep parts of our souls that need healing. You will experience the healing power of the gemstones and crystals on the body, on specific points of a group our acupuncture meridians called the Extraordinary Meridians, that directly access the deeper parts of the soul. When paired with the healing vibrations of sound healing instruments (gongs, crystal singing bowls, and more) the vibrations of the crystals increase, which facilitates deep healing.
About Najah A. Salaam, Crystal Shaman
Najah has been practicing the healing arts since 2013, as a licensed acupuncturist in San Diego. She has always had an affinity to crystals, making healing jewelry for her patients for various issues. Her crystal knowledge became solidified after finding her teacher, and being initiated into the Jade Purity Lineage of Stone Medicine – which is an oral Daoist tradition, passed down 88 generations. She is now the proud bearer of this knowledge and offers crystal healing sessions in person, and from a distance. Her hope in this life is to spread the healing power of crystals to all people, so they can begin to incorporate the crystals and stones in their lives as the healing beings that they are.
About Lindsey Roach, Sound Healer
Lindsey Roach is a certified sound healing and reiki practitioner who loves holding space for others to tap into their own vibrant inner light and heart song. She is passionate about creating cosmic sound experiences that journey deep and nurture awakening; trusting that all feelings and sensations surface and unfold exactly as intended for each listener. She joyfully guides others in quieting their mind and relaxing into their bodies, allowing them to shift into the expansiveness of the present moment through the power of vibration. She’s profoundly connected to her gongs and uses a wide variety of other instruments and sound tools to form a diverse and all-encompassing blanket of sound.

33rd Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
2022-01-17 13:00 - 16:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center presents
The 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
CELEBRATING UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY
Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Even today his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world.
Worldbeat Cultural Center, located in Balboa Park, is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family event with live music, guest speaker, vendors, and more.
FEATURING
Pato Banton and The Now Generation
Antoinette Rootsdawtah
I-One Angeles
Empress Akua
Nichelle Monroe
Haitian Dance
Junkyard Dance Crew
and guest speaker Rev. Shane Harris!
This is a family event for everyone! Those who have grown up with Martin Luther King’s ideas and youth who keep conveying his spirit of unity through the years, join us to keep his dream alive.
Event will be outdoors, please bring and wear a mask for everyone’s safety. If you are feeling ill, please stay home.
*Subject to cancellation according to City and State mandates. If the event is canceled, the event will be virtual.
**In the spirit of Dr. King’s message of helping the disadvantaged, the event is also a drive for Haitian refugees in Tijuana. To participate bring clean or new blankets, jackets, sweaters, socks, toiletries, diapers for toddlers (size 4 and larger), and rice and beans (preferably large bags for shelter kitchens).

RSVP on Eventbrite Here (click)

Trap Chi San Diego
2022-01-22 17:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Mohini Gima, a divine empress of expression who will leave you feeling in tune with your own divine essence. Make sure you experience her tantric breathwork activation session at Trap Chi San Diego, coming up this Saturday 1/22/22.
☯️
Secure your tickets now, this event will sell out !
Visit www.sunrisethedivine.com

AND MORE!

Bob Marley Sip and Paint Fundraiser
2022-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us Saturday, February 5th from 6 to 9 PM for a paint party fundraiser to support the WorldBeat Cultural Center hosted by Cynthia’s Artistic Expressions with resident artist W. B. Come celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday!
For $50 per person, you get a pre-sketched canvas, paint, paint brushes, palette and apron. You will also have a complimentary drink and Jamaican appetizers. You will receive step-by-step instructions and 50% of the proceeds will go to the WorldBeat Cultural Center! Additional food and refreshments are available for purchase.
Please call 619-230-1190 for more details.
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE HERE

Vegan and Holistic Pop-up 7.0
2022-02-11 16:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The San Diego Vegan and Holistic Pop-Up IS BACK for the NEW YEAR 7.0 on 2/11/22 4-9 PM MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Pre-sale tickets $7 online $10 at door
Tickets purchased at:
https://sdveganandholistic.com/shop
Follow the event on IG @SDVEGANANDHOLISTIC to stay UPDATED and win free entries!
Gemivision presents:
A celebration to one of the biggest end of year event at this cultural venue to support our Vegan & Holistic community and local businesses!!!
Over 40+ artists and vendors will be joining us!
Come enjoy Vegan Food, performances, amazing DJs/music, local vendors, holistic businesses, and more!
Come stop by the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park!
For vending information and additional questions, please contact info@gemivision.com

The Wiz, A Children's Theatre Production
2022-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Come support our children’s theatre group led by Diva Works Entertainment Saturday, February 12th for their contemporary reproduction of “the Wiz”. An adaptation of the groundbreaking Broadway musical — itself a retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 children’s fantasy “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. This is a multigeneration community production led by Miss Monie that is sure to be a spectacular production.

About “The Wiz”
Over forty years after its original release, no film has uniquely defined black culture and shaped the framework of a musical genre quite like “The Wiz.”
For a generation of black Americans, this was the first time they saw people who spoke, and moved the way they did in a Broadway production and, later, a big-screen musical, and it has become a kind of rite of passage for the black community.
“The Wiz,” weaved together gospel, blues, soul and R&B — genres that are unequivocally black creations — and were narratives of the black experience.

RESERVE TICKETS HERE

Black Comix Day
2022-02-19 10:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
BLACK COM!X DAY RETURNS!
BCD returns to World Beat Center, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA on February 19-20 (Sat-Sun)! This event is FREEto the public and open between 10am-6pm. Come and meet professional Black Artists & Writers in the comic book industry including creators from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics and a host of Black Owned Independent Publishers! There will also be Interactive Games and Activities in our Kids Zone. Outside of the main exhibitors floor there will be two featured panels: Sat. Feb. 19th, 1pm will be a discussion on the challenges of doing “Black Business Today”. Sun. Feb. 20th, 1pm will be a discussion with “Black Women In Comics”, concerning their challenges and triumphs in todays climate. Don’t miss this FANTASTIC family friendly event, celebrating Black Culture in the world of Comic Books!
