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Spring Reboot and Restart w/ Dr Derah
2024-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Iridology Presentation and Q&A
Date: Friday, March 22nd
Time:7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Join us for an enlightening evening as Dr. DERAH Dalene Brown, a seasoned iridologist, herbalist, naturopathic doctor, and health practitioner, shares her knowledge and experience in the field. Discover the fascinating world of iridology, a holistic approach to understanding health through the examination of the iris. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, providing attendees with the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject.
Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101
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Consultation and Cleanse
Date: Saturday, March 23rd
Time: By Appointment
Cost: Varies
Take advantage of the opportunity to consult with Dr. DERAH personally and explore tailored health solutions based on iridology. Appointments are available for individual consultations, and a variety of cleansing options are offered to promote overall well-being. Please contact us to schedule your appointment.
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About Dr. DERAH Dalene Brown:
With various certifications acquired since October 1983, Dr. DERAH Dalene Brown has dedicated 54 years of her life to the study and practice of iridology, herbalism, naturopathy, and holistic health. As the founder and developer of Total Health Products, she has crafted a line of 29 natural health products, 18 of which are natural herbal powdered formulations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a pioneer in the field and explore holistic approaches to health and wellness.
For more information and to schedule appointments, please sign-up during the presentation event.

Herbs of Spring - Growing and Blooming
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
As spring flowers open we are renewed and awakened by the energy of the sun. Spring is a wonderful and busy time for making herbal remedies! Learn how to make your own homemade herbal remedies to care for yourself and your loved ones. Herbs are truly the people’s medicine. Used throughout human history for health, wellness, flavorings and beauty. By following the seasonal fluctuations of the earth we learn to care for ourselves holistically. Coming into sync with the earth and in devotion to our shared connection with all beings. Come play in the garden, commune with the green kingdom and empower yourself!
Herbal wisdom for self-reliance and empowerment

Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings
2024-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings

Sunday, March 24 | 10-11am

The ethnobotany Peace Garden at the World Beat Center is popping with winter planning and planting seeds for spring. This is a special place to be and I am honored to offer my monthly tea tastings & meditations in the Peace Garden. If you are curious about herbs and want take a few steps on the green path this is a welcoming place to begin. If you are already learning about herbs it is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding. Together our shared experience enriches us all!

What to bring
A cushion, blanket or towel to sit on. A blanket if you might get cold.
A cup for tasting herbal tea.
A journal or something to write in.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Your beautiful self to feel the love of the earth.
Tips
Please arrive a few minutes early to park, enter the garden and to get settled on your blanket or cushion.
Dress for the outside, layers are usually best.
Parking: You can park along Park Blvd, or directly across the street from World Beat Center is a free public parking lot.

The Last Tlatoani Film Screening
2024-03-29 18:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Last Tlatoani
Documentary film feature directed by Pablo Jato
The feature-length documentary The Last Tlatoani , directed by internationally renowned filmmaker Pablo Jato, has won multiple awards at various festivals, such as the Quetzalcóatl International Indigenous Film Festival, where it was awarded best feature film; the Port Blair International, where it was recognized as best documentary, as well as at the Liberty Awards, where it won best documentary in Spanish.
The documentary is about the discovery of the supposedly known remains of a tlatoani, a trigger for every February, for more than 40 years, thousands of dancers from different places in the country and abroad to come to Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc to pay tribute to the last emperor of Tenochtitlan with emotional ceremonies.
Film will be screened in Spanish

“El último tlatoani” – Largometraje documental dirigido por Pablo Jato
El largometraje documental El último tlatoani, dirigido por el cineasta de trayectoria internacional Pablo Jato, ha sido merecedor de múltiples premios en varios festivales, como el Internacional de Cine Indígena Quetzalcóatl, en el que fue galardonado como mejor largometraje; el Port Blair International, en el que fue reconocido como mejor documental, así como en los premios Liberty, en los que ganó como mejor documental en español.
El documental trata sobre el hallazgo de los supuestos restos conocidos de un tlatoani, hecho detonante para que cada febrero, desde hace más de 40 años, lleguen a Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc miles de danzantes provenientes de diferentes lugares del país y del extranjero para rendir homenaje al último emperador de Tenochtitlan con emotivas ceremonias.

TRAILER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBmQiEbr3Js

Colombian folk dance workshop with Elvira Bustamante
2024-03-31 13:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
An interactive workshop in Colombian folk dance with Elvira Bustamante Fuentes from Barranquilla, Colombia, currently based in NYC. With over 20 years of experience and a Master’s in Artistic and Technical Education in Dance and Music and Education, Elvira engages groups of all ages to share rhythms of the traditional music of the north coast of Colombia. Accompanying this workshop is Ricky Matute, Latin Grammy-award winning percussionist and composer from Barranquilla, Colombia, based in Los Angeles.
Participants will explore skills in body expression and sense of rhythm, and learn about the diversity of rhythms, folklore and culture in dance. This session will study the rhythms of cumbia, bullerengue and mapalé.

32nd Annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day
2024-04-21 11:00 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
This year, WorldBeat Center’s Multi-Cultural Earth Day and our theme is “Together As One”. Our food and our health are threatened by the conventional way of living, but we the people must all come together and be the solution to today’s problems.
Sunday, April 21st, 11am-7pm (11am-6pm outdoors, 12-7pm indoors)
Come and join us for this free family event!

Live music by world music artists like Sister Carol, Rob Symeonn, Empress Akua, Mono Verde, and Josh David Barrett
Native American drumming and blessing by Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors
WBC multi-cultural class showcase: Japanese Taiko Hosted by San Diego Taiko, Middle-Eastern Drumming and Belly Dance by Cairo Beats, West African Drum and Dance, and Brazilian Samba by Super Sonic Samba
Healing Garden activities: annual Seed Swap, children’s activities like birdwatching, compost workshops, plant music showcase, and healing modalities in the garden. Also make sure to find and support our garden’s plant sale!
Multi-cultural and Wellness vendor village
Earth friendly informational booths
All vegetarian vendors!

*Activities and artists are subject to change.
All families and all cultures, come join together for one people and one planet.

Volunteer applications are now open; your help is invaluable.
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Interested in vending? We still have a few openings.

Let us know you’re coming!

A Journey Through Mental Wellness
2024-05-11 14:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Step into a sanctuary of self-care and community at the WorldBeat Center on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, from 2-6pm, as we honor Mental Health Awareness Month with a special event for BIPOC individuals. Throughout the event you will learn transformative and simple techniques for stress reduction and self-care. The afternoon with a heartfelt moment of gratitude, acknowledging the land and our shared journey. Nurture your connection to nature with a mindful walk, accompanied by the soothing sounds of plant music.

You will learn transformative techniques for stress reduction through the BARR method and gain insights into holistic health with an enlightening iridology session. Share and discover self-care practices, nurturing your well-being in an interactive exchange. Return from a brief respite for a guided meditation, guiding you to a place of inner peace and mindfulness.

The event will close with a soul-nourishing sound bath experience, harmonizing body and spirit, and bidding farewell with gratitude and reflection. Join us in this celebration of mental health awareness, where connections are forged, and well-being is honored.

ElizabethLise Villalpando Ellison, CEO and Founder of Exceptionally U Academy and Dr. Monica Hinton, COO

Bomba Dance Class w/ Manuel Carmona
2024-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Bomba Liberta Presents
Bomba dance class with Manuel Carmona from Puerto Rico

Tree San Diego Tree Giveaway
2024-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us as Tree San Diego celebrates a decade of cultivating San Diego’s urban forest and championing a sustainable future for our county. In celebration of this significant milestone, we are delighted to unveil our ambitious initiative, “Leafing Our Legacy,” a program that creates a lasting impact by donating 1,000 trees to San Diegans throughout the year.
​“Leafing Our Legacy” stands as our commemorative project, marking the culmination of our 10-year journey, contributing to the enrichment of San Diego’s green landscape, and addressing environmental disparities.
Each month, Tree San Diego will host tree-distribution events providing an opportunity for participants to take home their very own trees! These events serve as a nexus for community engagement, fostering education on urban forestry and a celebration of sustainability.
FILL OUT THE FORM TO RESERVE YOUR TREE

Workshop in Dances and Rhythms from the Barranquilla Carnival
2024-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
An interaCome learn about dances from the Barranquilla Carnival, the largest platform of the cultural diversity of the Colombian Caribbean region. This workshop will focus on theory and practice in Cumbia, Garabato & Puya. This course is open to all ages and levels and there is a $15 cover. Walk-ins welcome!
To RSVP or for any questions please message the group on Instagram @guachinangos or send an email to guachinangos36@gmail.com

National Tap Dance Day
2024-05-25 16:00 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Rap Tap Center for the Arts Presents
National Tap Dance Day
Celebrate National Tap Dance Day on May 25th at Balboa Park with tap classes, performances, and a special presentation from the SD County Supervisor! All ages and levels are welcome!
Register with the link or scan the QR code!

African Liberation Day
2024-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States

Book Launch: A Time for PEAC3E: Propriety in Education with an Academic Curriculum Centered on Culture
2024-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The authors are curious. When was the last time you colored? Or developed an action plan for yourself?
A Time for PEAC3E: The PIEC3ES focus is to:

*Let us color to reduce anxiety and stress, as the research shows,
*Let us reflect, to recognize the gap between what we KNOW to do versus what we DO,
*Let us think and use recall to recognize, utilize and enhance our thinking skills, and
*Let us develop and implement an action plan to improve our outcomes for our personal and professional growth.

Coloring, reflecting, thinking, and developing an action plan are the roots of The PIEC3ES. It is a supplement and complement to the book, A Time for PEAC3E: Propensity in Education with an Academic Curriculum Centered on Culture and Equity. The book has an expanded version of those pieces.
The PIEC3ES is an activity book, including word searches that correspond to the vocabulary words in the book, with simple to complex examples. It also includes an enhanced reflection and action plan for personal and professional growth.
Another highlight is that it is a coloring book. West African Adinkra symbols are used as a succinct way of sharing a specific theme or concept, using the symbols. For example, the symbol for quality control, critical examination and excellence is used for the assessment section. Each symbol reinforces the relationship between the whole (symbol) to the part (narrative) and is aligned with the sections in the book to communicate an idea or value.
In addition to the Adinkra symbols for coloring, peace symbols are used to summarize the evidence-based initiatives, research and programs that have proven to be successful for meeting the instructional and emotional needs of all children in youth. Interestingly enough, the majority of the ideas that work can be summarized in three distinctive parts.

2nd Annual Freedom Day Bird Walk
2024-06-19 09:00 - 13:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us at the WorldBeat Center on Wednesday, June 19th for a memorable experience of our Second Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Walk, a special event in celebration of Juneteenth. As the nation celebrates Juneteenth today, we are reminded of a profound and often overlooked chapter in American history—the day the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
This event will honor the legacy of Harriet Tubman and the long journey that enslaved Africans and their ancestors undertook to achieve freedom, often guided by nature’s signs. We will walk along Park Blvd and into Pepper Park, identifying birds along the way under the guidance of Tammah Watts and SoCal Bird Nerds.
In collaboration with the Celebrate Urban Birds Project and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the bird walk will commence at 9AM at the WorldBeat Center, where we will take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and talk about the significance of Black heritage flags. Johnnierenee Nia Nelson and Starla Lewis will also read poetry and there will be a drum circle led by Nana Yaw Asiedu.
Upon returning to WorldBeat Center families can participate in children’s arts and craft activities, participate in our book raffle for “Keep Looking Up” by Tammah Watts and enjoy our complimentary vegan Juneteenth plate served with cornbread, collard greens, and black eyed peas.
All participants will also receive complimentary bird-friendly seed packets so that you can support them with food and shelter.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event celebrating freedom, nature, and the indomitable spirit of Harriet Tubman. Bring the family on Wednesday, June 19th, 9AM-1PM for an unforgettable experience connecting with birds, the community, and the environment.

Threads of Freedom
2024-06-23 12:00 - 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us for “Threads of Freedom,” a free Juneteenth event where youth will learn basic sewing skills and explore the Underground Railroad quilt codes. We’ll honor community activists and celebrate Freedom Day while preserving textile arts.

Date: June 23rd
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego

All supplies will be included. Youth 17 and under can RSVP to learn how to sew by visiting this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRSh_XhEFJr16sSWCPSdVmrY95QAIQ1GoeBbwJvN81Ko-cpQ/viewform

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Jamie Shadowlight Celebration of Life & Memorial
2024-07-06 13:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us for a heartfelt gathering to celebrate the life of our dear friend Jamie Shadowlight. This is-person event will be a time to share music, stories, and memories to honor Jamie’s legacy.
The event will begin at 1:00pm inside the Worldbeat Center. We will have a video slide show and welcoming presentation. We will move into the garden area connected to the south end of the Worldbeat driveway at 1:30pm and hand each guest an envelope that has a live butterfly inside. In the garden area we will have an altar set up with Jamie’s most sacred belongings, we will perform a sound healing/bath and at 2:22pm everyone will open their envelope and release a live butterfly in her honor.
We will then return inside the Worldbeat Center for food, drinks and the live performances and speaking portion of the memorial. All of Jamie’s musical friends are invited to play at this event. please message Monette Marino at morhythm@yahoo.com with the subject line Jamie Shadowlight Memorial to let her know you’d like to contribute, you can bring a group or do an individual performance of 1-3 songs and feel free to tell stories about your experiences with Jamie during your time on stage.
We will take breaks in between performers to allow friends to speak about Jamie as well.
We are putting together a slide show, if you have photos or videos you would like to include in that presentation you can upload them directly to DropBox via this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/Srs0TlxXQLlGxT8D8vft
or you can also email them to Xavier Bailey, xavier@xavierbailey.com. Please select no more than 5 of your favorite, most cherished photos to share and videos no longer than 30 seconds.
The garden space will be open the entire time and we will have paper and pen at Jamie’s Altar where you can write her your thoughts, prayers, blessings, stories, etc… At the end of the Memorial we will have drummers playing outside on the lawn and we will have a ritual burning of these notes (in a controlled chemical fire that does not endanger the environment).
We are looking forward to celebrating the amazing life and spirit of Jamie Shadowlight in the way she would want us to, together as a community with music, ritual and love.

Mystic Bazar
2024-07-14 12:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Mystic Market offers unique handmade crafts, altar supplies, candles, art, natural body products, gemstone jewelry, vintage clothing, tarot and astrology readings, bodywork, sound healing and more! Enjoy a vegan meal inside the World Beat Center while perusing the eclectic vendors and find your own enchanting treasures.

Held every 2nd Sunday. Upcoming Markets are July 14th, August 11th and Sep 8th from 12:00-5:00 PM

Venders apply here- https://form.jotform.com/241680773726161

Children's Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp - Session 1
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Summer Camp Activities Include:Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
Weekly Sessions:
SESSION #1 JULY 15TH-19TH

Camp Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
Ages: 5-12 years (Grades K-6) (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Cost: $170 per child, per week
Monday – Friday : 9am-4pm

Daily Schedule
9am-9:30am Sign-In/Drop Off
9:30am-10:30am Art/Music
10:30am-11:30am Gardening/Outdoor Classroom (Nature)
11:30am-12:00pm Lunch (*Family must provide each day*)
12:00pm-1:00pm Free Play/Team Sports
1:00pm-2:00pm Theater
2:00pm-3:00pm Dance
3:00pm-3:30pm Snack (*Provided by camp each day, Vegan/Vegetarian*)
3:30pm-4pm Daily Review/Begin Pick up and Sign-Out for dismissal

There will be (2) trips a week and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Additional field trip activities:Puppet TheaterDrum ClassPool (Bud Kearns Memorial Pool)
Museums FREE (On certain days)Science Center FREE (On certain days)
*Snacks will be provided by WorldBeat Center and parents are responsible for providing campers with lunch.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Step 1. Register online and pay the deposit.
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $170 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $75 Remainder $95 will be paid on the first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash
*PLEASE SEE OUR REFUND POLICY BELOW.
Step 2. Make sure to Print, Sign and Email the Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, at divaworksent@yahoo.com You may also bring the forms filled out on the first day of camp or fill them out online through our third-party link below.

*REFUND POLICY*We do offer registration refunds. Instead, we would like to encourage you to simply move your registration to another session so that your child can have the experience of summer camp. We advise that you if you are not certain about attending that you instead not rush to register.
MEDICAL REASON FOR CANCELLATIONWe understand that medical issues may arise over the summer or just as your child is set to attend camp. Please call us as soon as possible to inform us of your need to cancel. We will ask that you submit a written excuse from your child’s physician.
SUMMER CAMP COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Our number one priority continues to be keeping students, staff, and families safe, healthy, and able to attend class each day.
1. If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home and alert the camp director, Miss Monie. In order to return to school, symptoms must be improving, the students must be fever free for 24 hours and not test positive for COVID-19.2. Masks are optional during indoor and outdoor activities.4. Summer Camp MEDICAL FORMS must be submitted the first day of camp to our Staff. Forms MUST be filled out completely. Vaccinations are NOT MANDATORY.
*Protocols will be amended as necessary as we move along through the summer to ensure the safety and security of our children.

PRIDE - Private Event
2024-07-20 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
CELEBRATING PRIDE
CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT ALL DAY

Patrick Henry High School, Mega Class Reunion
2024-07-27 18:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Patrick Henry High School 5-Class Reunion, – Let’s Celebrate!
Patriots! Get ready to embark on a nostalgic journey through time at the Patrick Henry High Mega Reunion – Class of ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, and ’91! Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the WorldBeat Cultural Center located on Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA.
🎧 DJ Hillel AKA DJ Hilly: Experience the nostalgia as DJ Hillel takes us back with a mix of 80’s and early 90’s Dance, New Wave, Rock, Reggae, Freestyle, Hip Hop and More.
🌟 Plus Special Guest:Stay tuned for a special guests announcement that will add an extra spark to the night!
🌟 Features:
– Indoor and outdoor venue
– Beer and wine garden with local craft beer
– San Diego’s famous street tacos
-Photo Booth and more…
It’s been years since we roamed the halls of our beloved high school, but the memories are forever etched in our hearts. Let’s reunite with our fellow classmates from different graduating years and relive those unforgettable moments that shaped our teenage years.
From neon vibes of the 80s and beyond, this reunion promises to be a blast from the past. Dress up in your favorite decade’s fashion and get ready to dance the night away to the greatest hits of our youth.
Reconnect with old friends, reminisce about the good old days, and create new memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s share stories, laughter, and maybe even shed a few tears as we catch up on the paths we’ve taken since graduation.
Feel free to invite spouse/partner/friends/family – $40 rate
Don’t miss out on this epic event that celebrates our shared history and the bonds that tie us together. Secure your spot now and get ready to time travel with your fellow Patriots at the Patrick Henry High Mega Reunion – Let’s Celebrate!
🚗 Parking:
Free parking available across the street at Balboa Naval Medical Center.
Remember don’t drink and drive and utilize Ride Share Services!
Produced by Sonic Sound “We are the party”

Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
2024-07-28 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
Sunday July 28 & August 25 | 10-11am
A Circle of Beloved Belonging . The purpose of the meditation and tea tasting is to connect deeply to the self, the earth and the green kingdom. To feel the universal energy that flows through all beings – humans, animals, plants & trees and the elements of earth, water, fire and air. This connection, this belonging to ourselves and to the earth is our birth right and lineage.

WorldBeat Center Lease Signing Ceremony and Celebration
2024-08-06 15:30 - 16:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat family, we have incredible news to share! After many years of negotiations through various administrations, the City of San Diego is near granting us our first 25-year lease! This has been a long time coming, and many of you have fought with us throughout our journey. We are extremely grateful to all of our community supporters, volunteers, staff, guests, and artists who have believed in our mission and contributed to creating the Center we have today. We would also like to thank our lawyers, City staff and Real Estate Assets for making this lease a reality.
This lease means so much to us because it establishes certainty, and we are radiating with joy knowing that future generations will be able to continue to be a part of the important programming we provide at the Center. We need cultural centers in every city; we provide a place for the preservation of cultural traditions, a place for people to learn about other cultures, a place to continue sharing our history, a place to share and learn music and dance, and a place for many to call home.
Click here to read the coverage by the Union-Tribune
This great achievement calls for a celebration and we would like to invite you to our lease signing ceremony happening on Tuesday, August 6th at the Cultural Plaza with special guest speakers African Drum and Dance, celestial music by Mariea Antoinette, Native Drumming by Tim Redbird and the Red Warriors, and Aztec Dance.

Reggae SummerSplash Festival
2024-08-10 15:00 - 22:00 | UCSD Epstein Family Ampitheatre, 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
Reggae SummerSplash is an annual festival presented by the WorldBeat Cultural Center in San Diego and has a 13 year history of celebrating reggae music and culture. Each year the festival features performances by renowned reggae artists, providing a vibrant atmosphere that brings together fans of the genre. Come out and enjoy this year’s summer festival with the family! There will be a world pop up market including food and beverage vendors.

This year’s lineup will feature
Mykal Rose
Warrior King
Etana
Alika
Kush and the Bloodfiyah Angels
Quinto Sol
Revival w/ Mara Sulu

This year we’re also focusing on cooling down the planet. Come learn about the urban heat island effect. WorldBeat Cultural Center is working with the SoCal Heat Hub at Scripps Oceanography for climate action
socalheathub.ucsd.edu

Adults $40 (w/ parking $48)
Children 2-12 years $20

Plan Your Visit – Epstein Family Amphitheater (ucsd.edu)

UCSD Epstein Family Ampitheatre
9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093

Marcus Garvey Film Screening
2024-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
This year’s Marcus Garvey Day WorldBeat Center will be celebrating his birthday with a special film screening on the life of Marcus Garvey (title to be announced). Join us to learn about his movement for liberation and self-reliance.
Free, Doors Open 7pm

Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
2024-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
Sunday, August 25 | 10-11am
A Circle of Beloved Belonging . The purpose of the meditation and tea tasting is to connect deeply to the self, the earth and the green kingdom. To feel the universal energy that flows through all beings – humans, animals, plants & trees and the elements of earth, water, fire and air. This connection, this belonging to ourselves and to the earth is our birth right and lineage.

A Cultural Journey to Ghana October 2025
2024-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join Onyeka Tefari, Dr. Adisa Alkebulan, and Sunseekers Tour for an exclusive preview of their upcoming tour to Ghana. Experience a taste of this unforgettable journey and learn about the rich culture and history you’ll encounter. Don’t miss this event on September 3rd at 6 PM, held at the WorldBeat Cultural Center.
The tour is scheduled for October 2-12, 2025

National Heirloom Exposition
2024-09-10 09:00 - 21:00 | Ventura Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
The National Heirloom Exposition has been called “The World’s Fair of Pure Food,” It is the nation’s premier event for celebrating the history, preservation, and cultivation of heirloom varieties free from genetic modification.
The 2024 National Heirloom Expo will be held 9 AM – 9 PM on September 10, 11 and 12, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA.
Begun in 2011, the three-day event features an expo hall filled with beautiful displays of heirloom fruits and vegetables for exhibition and tasting, including the iconic Tower of Squash, which is always a centerpiece of the event!

Seed Swap All Three Days! Swapping seeds has never been so fun! Join us between 3:00 and 6:00 PM each day. Bring your heirloom varieties, mingle with fellow swappers, and maybe find your next garden treasure!

Heirloom Poultry Show Feathers will fly at our spectacular Poultry Show! Mark your calendar for all-day judging on Tuesday, September 12, and stay for the viewing throughout the expo. You’ve never seen birds like these!
Giant Pumpkin Contest Get ready for some garden giants at our Giant Pumpkin Contest! Be there at 4 PM on Tuesday, September 12, for the judging, and see these colossal pumpkins on display throughout the event.

Learn from world-renowned experts on heirloom gardening, sustainable agriculture, healthy eating, and much more!

Browse exhibits, shop the vendor hall filled with plants, seeds, and handcrafted products, and enjoy delicious healthy cuisine and beverages from the many local food vendors along the streets of the fairgrounds!
This year WorldBeat Center crew returns to the National Heirloom Expo to host the Children’s Pavilion where we share citizen science materials from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for families and schools and have children activities like seed bomb making and seed mandala art. Plus don’t miss African drumming workshops and live plant music throughout the day!

Seeds of Herbalism - Finding your path in the forest
2024-09-22 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-29 09:30 - 12:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Seeds of Herbalism – Finding your path in the forest
A 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism. My approach is broad, holistic and based in the ancient traditions of western herbalism. We will explore 12 herbs, how to study herbs, how to make a plant profile, understanding formulas and the tools to develop your own connections and relationships with the plants you are drawn to. This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants.
Curriculum:

Building Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation
Traditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning
Self-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter
12 Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning
Energetics | Actions | Formula Theory
Recipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons

Learn More and sign up:
https://everydayplantmagic.com/seeds-of-herbalism-class-beginning

Details:
Dates: Sunday 9:30-12:30
Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, Oct 27
Location: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden

Limited space sign up early!

Queen Omega -POSTPONED
2024-09-22 19:30 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
EVENT IS POSTPONED, NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
