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41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Kujichagulia
2021-12-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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 - 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 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

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

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

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

Children's Summer Cultural Performing Arts & Science Camp Session 4
2017-08-14 09:00 - 2017-08-18 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center and Diva Works Dance Presents
Children’s Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp
Session #4: August 14th-18th
Time: 9am-4pm
Age: 5-12 years
>>REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN<<
Summer Camp will Include:
Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
2017 will feature permaculture workshops with Matt Powers and a “Moana” play production.
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00am-9:15am CHECK IN & DAILY WARM-UP
9:15am-10:00am ART
10:00am-10:45am MUSIC
10:45am-11:45am SCIENCE HOUR (Bird Watching, Gardening, Water Conservation, and more)
11:45am-1:00pm LUNCH & FREE PLAY
1:00pm-2:00pm THEATER
2:00pm-3:00pm DANCE
3:00pm-3:30pm SNACK
3:30pm-4:00pm DAILY REVIEW & PARENT PICK-UP
There will be (2) trips a week, one trip to Bud Kearns Pool (Balboa Park) and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Typical prices for trips:
Pool $2
Puppet Theater $4
Museums FREE (On certain days)
Science Center FREE (On certain days)
For Children Ages 5 – 12 years (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Camp Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center ( 2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
REGISTRATION:
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $100. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $50 Remainder $50 will be paid first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash
Make sure to Print, Sign and Send Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, to divaworksent@yahoo.com
Click and Download WBC CAMPER FORMS

Children's Summer Cultural Performing Arts & Science Camp Session 3
2017-08-07 09:00 - 2017-08-11 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center and Diva Works Dance Presents
Children’s Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp
Session #3: August 7th-11th
Time: 9am-4pm
Age: 5-12 years
>>REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN<<
Summer Camp will Include:
Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
2017 will feature permaculture workshops with Matt Powers and a “Moana” play production.
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00am-9:15am CHECK IN & DAILY WARM-UP
9:15am-10:00am ART
10:00am-10:45am MUSIC
10:45am-11:45am SCIENCE HOUR (Bird Watching, Gardening, Water Conservation, and more)
11:45am-1:00pm LUNCH & FREE PLAY
1:00pm-2:00pm THEATER
2:00pm-3:00pm DANCE
3:00pm-3:30pm SNACK
3:30pm-4:00pm DAILY REVIEW & PARENT PICK-UP
There will be (2) trips a week, one trip to Bud Kearns Pool (Balboa Park) and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Typical prices for trips:
Pool $2
Puppet Theater $4
Museums FREE (On certain days)
Science Center FREE (On certain days)
For Children Ages 5 – 12 years (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Camp Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center ( 2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
REGISTRATION:
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $100. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $50 Remainder $50 will be paid first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash
Make sure to Print, Sign and Send Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, to divaworksent@yahoo.com
Click and Download WBC CAMPER FORMS

Children's Summer Cultural Performing Arts & Science Camp Session 2
2017-07-17 09:00 - 2017-07-21 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center and Diva Works Dance Presents
Children’s Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp
Session #2: July 17th-21st
Time: 9am-4pm
Age: 5-12 years
>>REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN<<
Summer Camp will Include:
Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
2017 will feature permaculture workshops with Matt Powers and a “Moana” play production.
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00am-9:15am CHECK IN & DAILY WARM-UP
9:15am-10:00am ART
10:00am-10:45am MUSIC
10:45am-11:45am SCIENCE HOUR (Bird Watching, Gardening, Water Conservation, and more)
11:45am-1:00pm LUNCH & FREE PLAY
1:00pm-2:00pm THEATER
2:00pm-3:00pm DANCE
3:00pm-3:30pm SNACK
3:30pm-4:00pm DAILY REVIEW & PARENT PICK-UP
There will be (2) trips a week, one trip to Bud Kearns Pool (Balboa Park) and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Typical prices for trips:
Pool $2
Puppet Theater $4
Museums FREE (On certain days)
Science Center FREE (On certain days)
For Children Ages 5 – 12 years (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Camp Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center ( 2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
REGISTRATION:
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $100. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $50 Remainder $50 will be paid on the first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash
Make sure to Print, Sign and Send Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, to divaworksent@yahoo.com
Click and Download WBC CAMPER FORMS

Children's Summer Cultural Performing Arts & Science Camp Session 1
2017-07-10 09:00 - 2017-07-14 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center and Diva Works Dance Presents
Children’s Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp
Session #1: July 10th-14th
Time: 9am-4pm
Age: 5-12 years
>>REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN<<
Summer Camp will Include:
Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
2017 will feature a permaculture workshop with Matt Powers and a “Moana” play production.
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00am-9:15am CHECK IN & DAILY WARM-UP
9:15am-10:00am ART
10:00am-10:45am MUSIC
10:45am-11:45am SCIENCE HOUR (Bird Watching, Gardening, Water Conservation, and more)
11:45am-1:00pm LUNCH & FREE PLAY
1:00pm-2:00pm THEATER
2:00pm-3:00pm DANCE
3:00pm-3:30pm SNACK
3:30pm-4:00pm DAILY REVIEW & PARENT PICK-UP
There will be (2) trips a week, one trip to Bud Kearns Pool (Balboa Park) and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Typical prices for trips:
Pool $2
Puppet Theater $4
Museums FREE (On certain days)
Science Center FREE (On certain days)
For Children Ages 5 – 12 years (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Camp Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center ( 2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
REGISTRATION:
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $100. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $50 Remainder $50 will be paid on the first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash
Make sure to Print, Sign and Send Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, to divaworksent@yahoo.com
Click and Download WBC CAMPER FORMS

West African Drumming
2017-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
West African Drumming
led by Abdulah Sow
Class Fee – $12
$5 Djembe rental fee available
Please Pay instructor before or after class
All Levels Welcome
For more info call 619-230-1190

Capoeira Sao Bento Grande
2017-01-14 11:00 - 13:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
CAPOEIRA SAO BENTO GRANDE Taught by Mestre Dennis Newsome For all ages! To register for class please stop by one of our classes and speak with the instructor, Dennis Newsome or contact him at 619-518-7782

Emei Qigong Practice
2017-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Wuji Gong Practice
Led by Master Wendy
Free!
WorldBeat Center Lawn
Increase your health and energy. Master Wendy has been studying natural medicine and natural healing techniques since the late 1980’s, and studying meditation and Eastern energetic arts since 1994. She started practicing Qigong while in acupuncture school in 1996. Master Wendy leads a weekly Wuji Gong practice group in Balboa Park, and periodically teaches Qigong classes and seminars.

Japanese Taiko Workshop
2017-01-14 09:00 - 10:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Performance Group Practice for members of San Diego Taiko Mondays and Thursdays 8-10PM For more info email: info@sandiegotaiko.org

Japanese Taiko Practice
2017-01-12 20:00 - 22:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101

ADV Afro-Cuban Percussion
2017-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Afro-Cuban Percussion
led by Juan Sanchez
Class Fee
$10 WBC Members |$12 WBC Non-Members
$5 Conga Rental Available

Total Body Fitness
2017-01-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2017-01-10 17:00 - 18:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
$40/ month for 8 classes every Tues and Thurs, and a FREE boot camp class every Wed at Morley Field!
Ray Scott is a Certified A.C.E., and an AFAA Kick Boxer. He is a Fitness Specialist from City College and has a degree from San Diego State University. Scott has been in the industry for over 10 years.
All fitness levels and ages are welcome!
Contact the instructor for more info at (619) 640-0233 or (619) 640-5271
Please pay instructor on day of class.

Brazlian Super Sonic Samba
2017-01-11 20:00 - 22:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Super Sonic Samba School
Donations are suggested
Please pay instructor after class
Open Rehersal
Samba Percussion and Dance
Watch Drum Dance Play

Children's African Drumming
2017-01-10 14:00 - 15:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Register for Information on classes.
Toddlers class $8.
Older children’s class $9. Pay instructor day of class.

Toddler’s Classes 2:00-2:30 PM
(6 mos-6 yrs) 3:00-3:30 PM

Older Children & Adult Classes: 3:30-4:15 PM
(7 yrs on up)

Every Tuesday 2:00 – 4:15 PM

With Master of Drums
Nana Yaw Asiedu
Master of drums, Nana Yaw Asiedu has been teaching West African drumming to toddlers and children at the WorldBeat Center for over 14 years. Nana has played with many great musicians of our time, including Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, and Taj Mahal. Nana brings the rhythms of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Guinee, Ivory Coast, Mali, India, Cuba, & Brazil to his classes. Come let your child learn through music; they are never too young!

Janpanese Taiko Practice
2017-01-09 20:00 - 22:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101

Tribal Style Belly Dance
2017-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Tribal-Style Belly Dance
$10 Members
$12 Non Members
Please pay instructor on day of class.
ALL levels of experience welcome!
Class led by Sabrina Fox
Sabrina Fox
Director and of Atash Maya Dance Co. and an American Tribal Style (ATS) Certified Instructor. Sabrina’s fire and passion come through in her performances and classes. She is simply one of San Diego’s hottest dancers. This unique class will focus on tribal fusion bellydance drills, techniques and combinations to live drumming by Frank Lazzaro and his students. All levels welcome!

Dumbek Drumming
2017-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Dumbek Drumming
Taught by Frank Lazzaro
Frank has taught middle-eastern drumming for over 10 years, and has released an instructional CD. He is also the drummer for Middle-Earth Ensemble and performs regularly for belly dance shows. He has most recently developed a performance group made up of his dumbek drum students, called “Cairo Beats”.
Mondays 6-7pm
Members $10
Non-Members $12

African Dance
2017-01-08 14:30 - 16:30 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
West African Dance led by Makida Anderson Sundays 2:30-4:30 PM Members $10 Non-members $12 High energy, poly-rhythmic dances, whole body articulation. Great workout, live drumming.

Children's West African Drumming Classes- Cancelled, will return next week
2016-11-29 14:00 - 16:15 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101

San Diego Taiko Practice
2016-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | WORLDBEAT CENTER, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101

Meditation and Practice
2016-11-06 10:30 - 14:00, 2016-10-16 10:30 - 14:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Come this Sunday for

Meditation and Practice

10:30 am to noon

“The WorldBeat Cultural Center” at Balboa Park

located at 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Suggested donation $15.00

Everyone is welcome!

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
