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SUMMARY:Community Market - April - Canceled Due to Weather
DESCRIPTION:Come & Support our Local Artisans by look & buy their Handmade works of art\, organic produce\, music\, food\, massage\, tarot\, and more! \nFree
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-april/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:WorldBeat Center's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival\nSunday\, April 19\, 2026 | 11AM – 6PM\nWorldBeat Cultural Center | Balboa Park\, San Diego \nJoin us for WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival\, a vibrant celebration of the diversity of people\, plants\, animals\, and ecosystems that make up our planet. \nFor more than three decades\, WorldBeat Center has brought together music\, culture\, and environmental education to celebrate Earth Day and inspire community action. Rooted in the belief that caring for the Earth also means honoring cultural traditions\, the festival highlights the deep connection between environmental stewardship\, indigenous knowledge\, and global cultural expression. \nThis year’s celebration features live world music\, cultural performances\, environmental speakers\, wellness experiences\, and interactive garden activities in our Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden. Local environmental organizations and coalitions will also be present sharing resources and opportunities to get involved in protecting our region’s biodiversity. \n\n \nFeatured Artists\nKabaka Pyramid – Grammy Award Winner\nJamaican artist Kabaka Pyramid is one of the leading voices in modern roots reggae\, known for blending reggae and hip-hop with powerful messages of cultural pride\, social justice\, and conscious living. His Grammy-winning album “The Kalling\,” produced by Damian Marley\, has helped carry forward the legacy of roots reggae to a new generation. Kabaka Pyramid’s music uplifts themes of unity\, empowerment\, and respect for the Earth. \nThe Stinkfoot Orchestra\nThe Stinkfoot Orchestra is a dynamic 14-piece ensemble dedicated to performing the music of legendary composer Frank Zappa. Featuring a full horn section and powerhouse musicians\, the band recreates Zappa’s complex and genre-defying compositions with precision\, humor\, and energy. Their performances celebrate musical innovation across rock\, jazz\, funk\, and experimental traditions. \nAdditional performances by Mariea Antoinette\, Sol Remedy\, and Junkyard Dance Crew. \nCultural Showcases\n\nJapanese Taiko Drumming – San Diego Taiko\nHip Hop Dance – Junkyard Dance Crew\nWest African Drum & Dance\nMiddle Eastern Drum & Dance\nBrazilian Samba – Super Sonic Samba\nNative American Blessing & Drumming – Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors\nEarth Poetry – Jonnierenee Nia Nelson\nSupported in part by a grant from Poets & Writers\n\nEarth Day Keynote Speaker\nKemi Pavlocak – Beekeeper\, Entrepreneur\, Educator\nKemi Pavlocak is the founder of Savage Bee-ches\, a San Diego–based honey company and educational platform dedicated to protecting pollinators. Through beekeeping\, workshops\, and community education\, she teaches the critical role bees play in sustaining biodiversity and our global food systems. Her work highlights the importance of protecting native habitats so native bees and other pollinators can thrive. \nEthnobotany Sanctuary Garden Activities\n\nCommunity Seed Swap\nMorning Bird Walk\nGuided Garden Tours\nWellness and Healing Modalities with Local Practitioners\nChildren’s Earth Art & Craft Activities\n\nFestival Highlights\n\nAll-Vegetarian Food Court\nMulticultural and Wellness Vendors\nEnvironmental Information Booths from Local Organizations and Coalitions\n\nFree community event. All ages welcome. \nLine-up and activities subject to change. \nFollow the links below to sign up to volunteer or become a vendor. \n \n \n \nVendor applications for crafts\, food and informational ARE NOW LIVE \n  \n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/worldbeat-centers-34th-annual-global-earth-day-festival/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stay Ready- Open Jam
DESCRIPTION:Open Jam • Dance • Social \nWorldBeat Cultural Center creates the space—\nyou bring the energy. \nMusicians\, singers\, dancers\, poets\, rappers…\nthis is where community comes to life. \nPractice. Play. Express. Connect. \nAll ages welcome.\nImprovisational vibes all night\, hosted by Fre3sty13.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/stay-ready-open-jam-2/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rhythm of The Earth Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm of The Earth Music Festival\n\nA celebration of music\, mindfulness\, and community\, hosted at Deer Park\, this joyful gathering brings together people of all ages for a day filled with live music\, walking meditation\, and delicious food — all set against the serene backdrop of Hidden Mountain. Proceeds from the event support meaningful projects at Deer Park. \nDeer Park Monastery is excited to announce its upcoming Third Annual Mindful Music Festival\, “Rhythm of the Earth.” This musical celebration of community power will take place on May 9th from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM PDT at Deer Park Monastery. All proceeds from the festival will support the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing\, a new K-8 school integrating mindfulness\, emotional intelligence\, and academic excellence. \nThe festival will showcase live music performed at breathtaking natural locations throughout the 400-acre monastery by a diverse group of talented artists. Attendees will also engage in various mindful activities throughout the day\, such as walking meditation through the valley from one performance to the next\, mindful eating with Vietnamese vegan banh mi sandwiches\, land blessing\, and sitting meditation to close the evening in silence. \nFor those unable to attend in person\, a portion of the festival will be live-streamed from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. \n  \nLineup\nBorn I\nAlyson Greenfield\nFree Cloud Collective\, an all-star ensemble featuring Alex Cline\, Joshua White\, Dwight Trible\, Chris DiMeglio\, and Peter Kuhn\nJoe Reilly and the Community Gardeners\nNhu-Mai Nguyen\nWorldBeat Center’s African Drum and Dance Ensemble\nTribal Land Acknowledgement and Drum Circle\nChamsori Drummers\nDeer Park Choir and Monastic band \nMost of our lineup includes Plum Village mindfulness practitioners\, including four Lay Dharma Teachers\, infusing the entire festival with the energy of mindfulness and compassion for all beings.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/44274/
LOCATION:Deer Park Monastery\, 2499 Melru Lane\, Escondido\, CA 92026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lavva - Incense Making Workshop and Sound Healing Activation
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon to create\, connect\, and reset 🌿 \nWorldBeat welcomes Lavva for a sensory experience in the garden — blending sound\, movement\, and hands-on ritual. \n✨ Craft your own incense\n🌸 Explore floral creation\n🍊 Sip fresh-pressed juice\n🌙 Drop into a guided womb meditation\n🎶 Sound healing + live performance \n📅 Sunday\, May 10\n⏰ 12–3 PM\n📍 WorldBeat Cultural Center \nStep out of the rush and into something intentional. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/lavva-incense-making-workshop-and-sound-healing-activation/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Market - May
DESCRIPTION:Come & Support our Local Artisans by look & buy their Handmade works of art\, organic produce\, music\, food\, massage\, tarot\, and more! \nEvery second Sunday of the month \nFree
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-may/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fruiting Bodies
DESCRIPTION:SPRING TOUR 2026 • Fruiting Bodies w/ Mama de la Myco • May 15th • SAN DIEGO\, CA\n$25.00 – $45.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect optionstandard donation sliding scale pay it forward \n\nAdd to cart \n\n\n\n🍄 FRUITING BODIES :: A SENTIENT + SENSORY CYPHER ON SACRED FUNGI 🍄\nco-taught by Ash Ritter & Mama de la Myco! \nSAN DIEGO\, CALIFORNIA\nMay 15th\, 2026 • 3pm -5:30pm \nJoin Ash & Mikaela for a spirited conversation on two of the most well loved yet exhaustively commodified “magic mushrooms”- Psilocybe and Amanita muscaria. \nWe are living bodies of knowledge. Alas\, the attempt to neatly package medicines\, sacraments\, revolutions\, and evolutions compresses the very nature of how we discuss\, research\, and meme’ify the mycelial message. \nBeyond the drive for productivity and the marketing towards individual healing\, there is a direct\, felt experience available to us IN RELATIONSHIP\, where we can meet the mushrooms as students\, as kin\, and as breathing\, intertwined fruiting bodies\, surging from the underground. \nJoin us for teachings uplifting an embodied feminine perspective\, traditional songs and group conversation at the famous World Beat Center in their beautiful ethnobotany garden! \n🖤 Secure your sliding-scale tickets below 🖤 \nCash is welcome at the door as capacity permits. Advance registration is definitely recommended! Scholarships available upon request. We will be gathering outdoors\, so bring what suits your level of coziness. \nThe WB cafe will be open until 6pm\, so come early for lunch\, or a nice beverage!
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/fruiting-bodies/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T090000
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SUMMARY:Black Birders Week at Chollas Lake
DESCRIPTION:WorldBeat Cultural Center is excited to partner with the SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance for a free guided community bird walk at Chollas Lake Park on Saturday\, May 30 from 9AM–11AM as part of Black Birders Week. \nFounded in 2020\, Black Birders Week highlights the intersection of birds\, people\, and environmental justice while celebrating Black birders\, naturalists\, scientists\, and outdoor enthusiasts. This year’s theme\, Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy\, Action\, and the Future\, reflects on migration\, movement\, and what freedom could look like if everyone could move through outdoor spaces without barriers. \nThis community gathering invites participants to slow down\, connect with local wildlife and native habitat\, and experience the beauty of one of San Diego’s treasured neighborhood outdoor spaces. Together\, we hope to inspire environmental stewardship\, community connection\, and neighborhood pride by encouraging residents to explore and care for the natural spaces in their own community. \nNo experience is necessary — everyone is welcome to join this free\, family-friendly outdoor experience. \nAbout meeting poin \n📍 Chollas Lake Park\, 6350 College Grove Dr\, San Diego\, 92115\n(Meet by park office (Near fishing dock)) \nAccessibility & Amenities:\nThe trail includes flat\, paved\, and hard-packed dirt paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Restrooms\, drinking water\, and free parking are available. The site is accessible by public transit via MTS Trolley Orange Line (Euclid Ave) and Bus Route 955. Binoculars will be available.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/44305/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Temple of Roots feat. Channel One Soundsystem (UK)
DESCRIPTION:Built on Brotherhood and Bass. \nEstablished in 1979 by Mikey Dread and his brother Jah T\, Channel One is one of the world’s most respected Roots & Dub sound systems. Read the full story of our mission to break down barriers via Reggae music and our journey from local blues parties to international stages. \nChannel One Sound System: Selected Milestones\n1979 – Founded in London by Mikey Dread and Jah T \n1983 – First appearance at Notting Hill Carnival \n1980s – Performed alongside leading UK sounds including Jah Shaka and Sir Coxsone \n1990 – First international shows in Italy \n1994 – Ireland tour \n1995–2000 – UK university tours with Aswad\, The Selecter and Misty In Roots \n2000 – Regular appearances begin at University of Dub\, London \n2008 – Australia tour including Big Day Out Festival \n2009 – 30th anniversary celebration (Dingwalls\, London) \n2009 – Vibe Bar residency launches (London) \n2009 – Dub to Dubstep national tour (Arts Council funded) \n2010 – Red Bull Culture Clash Champions \n2010 – Dub to Jungle national tour \n2012 – National tour with Twinkle Brothers \n2012 – First reggae sound system to perform at Wembley Arena \n2013 – First Latin American tour \n2014 – Village Underground residency begins (London) \n2016 – Channel One Meets Mad Professor album and tour \n2019 – 40th anniversary at Electric Brixton \n2020 – Sound system installation at Museum of London \n2023 – Released “Down In the Dub Vaults”  double vinyl LP on Greensleeves Records \n2024–2026 – Extensive touring across the United States \n2025 – First reggae act to perform at Berghain\, Berlin \n2025 – Cervantino Festival tour (Mexico) \n2025 – Guest presentation at Guildhall School of Music \n2026 – Represented the UK at Salvador Carnival\, Brazil performing with BaianaSystem \nThe Foundation: Admiral Bailey to Channel One\nThe story of Channel One Sound System begins long before its official establishment in 1979. It starts with the arrival of the Windrush generation and the birth of UK sound system culture. \nIn the 1960s\, Mikey Dread’s father ran the legendary Admiral Bailey Sound\, one of the pioneering systems bringing the music of Jamaica to London. Growing up in a house filled with amplifiers and vinyl\, brothers Mikey Dread and Jah T absorbed the culture from birth. In 1979\, the torch was passed. The brothers took over the running of their father’s sound\, renaming it Channel One in homage to the iconic Channel One recording studio on Maxwell Avenue in Jamaica – a seal of quality for the roots rock reggae they were determined to push. \nWhile many sound systems stayed local\, Channel One had a broader vision: “To break down barriers via Reggae music.” \nBreaking Down Barriers\nAfter witnessing the historic Bob Marley performance at Crystal Palace Bowl in 1980 — having travelled straight from a sound system session in Cambridge the night before — Mikey Dread was inspired to take the sound on a new journey\, reaching audiences beyond its traditional spaces by touring the UK university circuit. \nThroughout the late 1980s and 1990s\, Channel One carried roots and dub into colleges and universities across the country. For many students it was their first experience of an authentic sound system session\, and these dances quietly helped sow the seeds for what would later emerge as the UK’s jungle\, dubstep and wider bass music culture. \nThe Stack\, Tradition in sound\nWhile most modern performances rely on digital formats\, Channel One continues to play strictly vinyl — 12”\, 10” and 7” records and dubplates. The bespoke\, hand-built speaker stack is custom-engineered and meticulously maintained\, preserving the original principles of analogue sound system performance. \nThe Brain: A custom-built pre-amp that controls the frequencies. \nThe Source: A single turntable. \nThe Power: Amplifiers\, manufactured to sound close to a Valve amplifier that provide a warm\, rounded\, “heavyweight” bass that you feel as much as you hear. \nMikey Dread\, the selector\, carries the musical meditation\, while the MCs — including Macky Banton and Ras Sherby — voice the session through chanting and song\, spreading conscious words in the Rastafari tradition. \nGlobal Ambassadors & Culture Clash Champions
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/temple-of-roots-feat-channel-one-soundsystem-uk/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Juneteenth Harriet Tubman Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful morning of remembrance\, nature\, and cultural history as WorldBeat Cultural Center hosts the 4th Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch in honor of Juneteenth and the legacy of Black resistance and liberation. \nThis year’s experience will take place in and around WorldBeat Center’s gardens\, where participants will engage in guided birdwatching\, cultural storytelling\, and hands-on learning.  \nIn partnership with Celebrate Urban Birds and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, we’ll be using the Merlin Bird ID app to identify local birds by sight and sound. We’ll also reflect on the important role of birds in history—especially how Harriet Tubman used the call of the barred owl as a secret signal during Underground Railroad missions. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nGuided birdwatching using the Merlin Bird ID app and led by the SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance\nStories of how the barred owl and other birds were used as coded signals\nNative habitat restoration with native planting\nAfrican Peace Drum Circle\n Juneteenth Freedom Soul Food Plate\n\nThis is more than a birdwatch—it’s a celebration of heritage\, resilience\, and the deep connection between nature and liberation. \nFree and open to the public.\nAll ages welcome. Let’s learn\, honor\, and walk in the path of freedom—together. \n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/4th-annual-juneteenth-harriet-tubman-bird-walk/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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