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Haile Selassie 131st Earth Strong feat Dezarie
2023-07-23 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Every year the WorldBeat Cultural Center celebrates Black Christmas: His Imperial Majesty’s Haile Selassie I Birthday or Earthstrong. In celebration, Dezarie hails from St Croix, Virgin Islands ?? the home of Midnite and Akae Beka. The San Diego reggae community is blessed with her return.
Doors open at 7:30PM. Tickets are available at the door. Vegan Caribbean food by OneWorldBeat Cafe will be available and parking is free.
Tickets: Members $32 | Non-Members $40
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About Dezarie
Gracious Mama Africa transports the incredible voice of Dezarie to a whole new level – the highest heights. Her foundation is firmly established in songs such as “Travelers” and the title track. The brilliance and clarity of Dezarie’s voice reverently unveiled on “Exhalt”. Gracious Mama Africa abounds with pleas for social justice and racial equality with selections like “Poverty”, “Strengthen Your Mind” and “Justice”.by
But to this listener, the strength and power of Dezarie is most strikingly displayed in her condemnation of so-called civilization. “Gone Down”, “Not One Penny”, “Law Fe De Outlaw”, “Slew Dem An Done” and “Judgment Come” all deliver conscious punches that penetrate the soul.
About Hempress Sativa
Inimitably, Hempress Sativa is rightly regarded as a prolific Singer/Songwriter to nascent from her Generation of ‘Conscious Roots” purveyors. An anomalous talent, whose expressive writing skills with sharpened delivery commands the attention of her audience in each performance; with an uncanny ability to keep all listening as if in a trance, absorbing her every word, every rhyme.
Born Kerida Johnson to Ras Tafari parents Doris Ray Ricketts and Albert ‘Ilawi Malawi’ Johnson, Legendary Selector (Originally of Jah Love Muzik), Drummer, Producer and Singer/Songwriter who would become her greatest influence.

Children's Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp - Session 1
2023-08-07 09:00 - 2023-08-11 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 AUGUST 7-11
SESSION #2 AUGUST 14-18

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: $150 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

PLEASE NOTE
SUMMER CAMP OPENS AT 9AM AND NOT BEFORE. STAFF MUST REPORT AND SET UP BEFORE RECEIVING CAMPERS. ALSO, DUE TO COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, MORE PREP TIME IS REQUIRED.
SUMMER CAMP ENDS PROMPTLY AT 4PM

There will be (2) trips a week and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Additional costs for additional activities: $20Activities include and may be limited due to COVID restrictions:Puppet Theater $4Drum 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: $150 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $75 Remainder $75 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.

Children’s Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp – Session 2
2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 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 AUGUST 7-11
SESSION #2 AUGUST 14-18

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: $150 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

PLEASE NOTE
SUMMER CAMP OPENS AT 9AM AND NOT BEFORE. STAFF MUST REPORT AND SET UP BEFORE RECEIVING CAMPERS. ALSO, DUE TO COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, MORE PREP TIME IS REQUIRED.
SUMMER CAMP ENDS PROMPTLY AT 4PM

There will be (2) trips a week and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Additional costs for additional activities: $20
Activities include and may be limited due to COVID restrictions:
Puppet Theater $4
Drum Class
Pool (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: $150 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $75 Remainder $75 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 CANCELLATION
We 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.

Waves of Change 2023 Youth Summit
2023-08-19 13:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Youth4Climate Fall 2023 Summit is for high school and college students interested in honing their skills as an activist of any kind! Participants will also attend multiple engaging workshops and activities aimed at fueling collaborative efforts to envision a climate-friendly future, build local movements and combat eco-anxiety in a nourishing and positive way.
The goal of the event is that participants will leave with skills they can apply to any aspect of the progressive movement that they feel passionately about and a concrete plan to implement them in their schools and/or communities. Said skills will include:

Understanding the critical intersections between climate and other social justice issues
Collaborating with like-minded and ambitious individuals to envision a tangible and eco-friendly future
Constructively communicating with others about climate change
Creating effective and strategic campaigns
Building local movements in one’s community
Gaining insight into healthy methods of dealing with eco-anxiety

Workshops and speeches will be given by experienced climate justice organizers and leaders. The event will open with a UCSD researcher. Participants will hear how climate change impacts minority groups from a diverse and inspiring panel of presenters from various local organizations, who will provide opportunities to directly support environmental justice communities.
Adults – especially teachers – are also welcome to attend to learn how they can support youth in creating waves of change.
Experienced and budding activists will be welcome! The event will be a safe but structured space to grow and meet new people.

43rd Annual Marcus Garvey Day Celebration
2023-08-20 19:30 - 23:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Marcus Garvey Day is going virtual!

Marcus said, “…look for me in a whirlwind” and he is coming our way so we’re canceling Sunday’s event in person to keep you and our bands safe. Rob Symeonn and Michael Palmer are already here and they will be performing with Good Over Evil Sound and will be streaming to your home.

Online event will feature words by the honorable Marcus Garvey, live performance by Michael Palmer, Rob Symeonn, Link N Chain plus words by a special guest!

About Marcus

Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born Aug. 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, and established the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) in 1914 in his home country before moving the headquarters to New York.
In 1923, Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in connection to the Black Star Line program he established as a pathway to economic equality for Black people. Garvey was imprisoned and later deported, and his surging movement in America was stalled as he never again returned to the states. The Garvey family maintains that the charges against the leader were trumped up in order to halt any momentum that Garvey gained in the fight for civil rights.
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Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The purpose of these meditations 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.
Our modern culture has lost this connection at the deepest level. Yet, the connection remains. The way forward is by re-connecting and remembering who we are in the circle of life.
You will learn how to taste tea like an herbalist.
The tea tasting is a way of waking up to the inner knowing, the thinking and intelligence within our bodies. This knowledge allows us to connect to the plants, to hear the plants, to know the plants.
The plants remain our greatest teachers, our direct connection to the teachings of the earth. These are ancient traditions that I am grateful to share, as they were shared and taught to me.
I hope you will join me in the circle of beloved belonging.
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.

2nd Annual Taste of Africa
2023-10-21 14:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Taste of Africa: A Tribute to Fela Kuti
With too many negative representations of Africa, entrenched in images of war, disease, poverty, and famine, our festival seeks to redress the balance and highlight the fantastic range of cultures, foods, music, and artists that make this great continent one of the most vibrant and emerging in the world.
Taste of Africa aims to show Africa before it was colonized. It aims to bring unity and celebrate the diversity of Africa.
Tickets include

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Kemetic Yoga (Egypt)
Afro-Beat Dance workshop (Nigeria)
Live African entertainment by Eyo, the Stilt Walker (West Africa), Djelia Kadi West African Drum & Dance Ensemble (Burkina Faso), Akayaa Atule and Bolga Zohdoomah (Ghana) and Ibrahima Ba (Senegal).
Also don’t miss the jollof rice competition!

Travel the world through taste and support San Diego’s local restaurants and caterers with food from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan and Liberia. Also try wine from Ethiopia and Nigeria. Food and drinks sold separately by each vendor.

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Capoeira Batizado 2023
2023-10-28 11:30 - 13:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Batizado is an annual initiation ritual and ceremony which has evolved and morphed over the centuries, honoring the practice of Capoeira in a modern and global context. A student’s Batizado (Baptism) is the first time a student plays inside the Roda (Capoeira Playing Circle) with a Mestre de Capoeira (Master of Capoeira). It is an important rite of passage. Often, a student may receive a new nickname that they become known by, in the Capoeira World. In the past, students would train for many months before they set foot in the Roda. Today, although students may have experience playing inside the Roda, the Batizado is considered their first real experience of the Jogo de Capoeira (Game of Capoeira). It is the official welcome and blessing. Another important aspect of the Batizado is the ‘Troca de Cordelî’ (the exchange of belts). Mestres play one or more games with the older students and acknowledge their achievements by awarding them higher belts.

Meditation for Peace and a Home for Humanity
2023-10-29 13:00 - 17:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us on October 29th as the Home for Humanity Movement for Planetary Regenerative recognizes WorldBeat Cultural Center as an “Exemplary Home for Humanity”.
1-5:30PM at WorldBeat Center | Free
The event will feature Native American Drumming by Red Bird and the Red Warriors, poetry readings, award ceremony, rededication of the Peace Poll, tree planting, meditation for world peace, and documentary screening of “HOME FOR HUMANITY: How on Earth do we co-create Home on Earth”
WorldBeat Center is being recognized for its integral, whole-life activities, integrating culture and art, education, the peace garden with indigenous and edible plants that embody the unity and interconnected wholeness of like expressed in our hUmanUNITY charter.
Home for Humanity is a movement of changemakers of diverse cultures, backgrounds and ages across all continents. The movement is based on the premise that every single individual, whatever their circumstances and context, has a vital role to play in co-creating a better future and making our Earth a true home again for all life.
WorldBeat Center is honored to receive this recognition for a peaceful Home for Humanity.

World Naan Festival
2023-11-11 11:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The World Naan Festival is an exciting event that you don’t want to miss. Come celebrate Diwali with us on Saturday, November 11 for a day filled with delicious naan bread and friendly competition. The event will take place at WorldBeat Cultural Center you’ll find a lively cultural atmosphere with live entertainment and great music.
This festival features Naan Makers, Delicious Indian Food, Performers and All things Indian! The World Naan Festival is a blend of culinary exploration, cultural immersion and social enjoyment, making it a compelling event for those who appreciate diverse food experiences.

Kind Heart Coalition’s 6th Annual Thanksliving Vegan Potluck
2023-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Kind Heart Coalition’s 6th Annual THANKSLIVING Vegan Potluck!!

Please join Kind Heart Coalition for our Sixth Annual THANKSLIVING Potluck!!!
It’s time for us to gather together on this often challenging day where we can be thankful for our outstanding community, all living animals, and much more!!! We ask everyone to bring a delicious vegan dish to share. You are welcome to bring your friends and family!! This is an all inclusive vegan event.
♻️PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE PLATE, CUP & CUTLERY. We strive to be as zero waste as we can!
There will be a raffle and a gratitude circle!
LOCATION:
The World Beat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Afrobeats Dance Night
2023-11-24 19:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us for an electrifying Afrobeats Dance Night that seamlessly blends fitness and fun! Kick off the evening with an invigorating Afrobeat dance fitness class led by the incredible Stephanie O, who brings infectious energy and rhythm to every move. Following the workout, surrender to the pulsating beats as DJ Francois, hailing from the vibrant Congo, transforms the space into a dance haven. Let the Afrobeat rhythms move you, and immerse yourself in a night of joyous celebration, dance, and cultural connection. Get ready to sweat and have fun in a one-of-a-kind experience that fuses fitness and the irresistible beats of Afrobeat!
7-8pm Dance Fitness Session
8-10pm Afrobeat Dance Party

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How to Create Peace in a Difficult Time
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The San Diego Sangha is happy to announce Lama Lhanang Rinpoche’s free public talk this coming Sunday, 12/17, at 5pm at the World Beat Center in Balboa Park.
Feel free to spread the word and share with family and friends.
The talk is In person and not available via Zoom.
Please send us an email to reserve your space ahead of time.
Donations are welcome at the door or via Paypal at https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/dana.
It’s a wonderful opportunity and a great way to end the year.
We hope you can make it.

43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Umoja, Unity
2023-12-26 18:30 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
“Tribute to the Ancestors”
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 43nd 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. The annual Kwanzaa holiday was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.
Kwanzaa was a celebration that was established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage by uniting in meditation and study of African traditions and Nguzu Saba, the “seven principles of African Heritage” which Karenga said “is a communitarian African philosophy”.

Each night will feature Special guest speakers or performers, Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with drumming, poetry readings by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, free heirloom seeds for families, and Karamu (the traditional feast and family get down).

Day 1: Tuesday, December 26th – Umoja, Unity
Featuring guest speaker professor Starla Lewis on “Unity and Self-Love”. Live performance by harpist Mariea Antoinette. African Drum and Dance by Djelia Kadi Ensemble.

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43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Featuring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
2023-12-27 18:30 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
“Tribute to the Ancestors”
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 43nd 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. The annual Kwanzaa holiday was 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 and family get down).
Day 2: Wednesday, December 27th
Featuring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, a Kwanzaa musical production by Diva Works Dance

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43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility
2023-12-28 18:30 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
“Tribute to the Ancestors”
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 43nd 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. The annual Kwanzaa holiday was 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 and family get down).
Day 3: Thursday, December 28th: Ujima, Collective Work & Responsibility
Dedicated to health with keynote speaker Dr. Derah aka Dalene Brown, certified health practitioner, iridologist, and herbalist. Additional guest Darin Diggs of Imani Gardens speaking on access to fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers. Music performance by Ibrahima Ba
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43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics
2023-12-29 18:30 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
43rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
“Tribute to the Ancestors”
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 43nd 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. The annual Kwanzaa holiday was 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 and family get down).
Day 4: Friday, December 29th: Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics
Keynote presentations by author Phil Brown on financial literacy and grant writing for community based organizations by Cheryl Branch. Music performance by Ibrahima Ba. Capoeira presentation by OS Malandros de Mestre de Touro
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Kwanzaa Meetup 5k
2023-12-30 07:30 - 10:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Hello Hello everyone! Meet-up with FBE, BGR, BMR, and Sirius Fitness!
LET’S GATHER TOGETHER IN UMOJA (UNITY)
Start time: 7:30AM
Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Coffee and bagels will be provided.

Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension 2024
2023-12-31 19:00 - 23:59 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center presents
Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension 2024

Join us for a transformative New Year’s celebration at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, where we pay homage to the ancient Egyptians, the mystical star Sirius, and embark on a spiritual ascension into the new year. Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of activities, including rejuvenating yoga sessions, soul-soothing sound healing, captivating Aztec dance performances, and renowned international vegan buffet. This unique event transcends boundaries, welcoming people of all creeds and cultures to come together in the spirit of unity. The WorldBeat Cultural Center opens its doors as the home for all humanity to embrace a new year filled with positive energy and collective growth.
Event will feature
Aztec Dance
African Drum Circle
African Dance
Yoga
Sound Healing
Lumerian Crystal Activation
Plant Music Meditation
International Vegan Buffet Dinner
and more!
Line-up Schedule TBA, stay tuned…
Tickets are $40 for adults with dinner included and $20 for adult without dinner.

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Sacred Sisters: An Elemental Womb Clearing Ceremony
2024-01-07 13:00 - 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
You are invited to join us for a powerful sacred sister ceremony designed to purify your auric field, focusing on transmuting energy held in the womb space
Join us on the grounds of the amazing World Beat Center, founded by Makeda Cheatom, for the opening of this potent portal.
During this afternoon of community, we’ll gather outside on the land to call in the elements and experience the following:

• Sacred Cacao Circle (cacao will be infused with ashwagandha + butterfly pea + rose)
• Group Earth Mandala creation
• Womb-centered Sound Journey with Crystal Activation
• Bonfire release ceremony
As we work to heal our own womb, we spread healing to those who have come before us – and thus, to the womb of our great Mother Gaia. We have all endured our own suffering through trauma, repression, shame, grief, guilt and loss. This ceremony will be a potent space to call on our ancestors in acknowledgment of their suffering along with our own, with the intention to cleanse and send it all into the Light with loving kindness.
Sacred exchange: $55
Please dress for comfort and warmth and bring a yoga mat and blanket. You are encouraged to gather and bring any items or plants you feel called to add to the Earth Mandala that will be burned at the end of the ceremony.
For this event, we are offering two BIPOC scholarships for those who don’t have the funds to attend.
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 for crystals, making healing jewelry for her patients for various issues. Her crystal knowledge solidified after finding her teacher and studying Stone Medicine – 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 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 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 various other instruments and sound tools to form a diverse and all-encompassing blanket of sound.

Fundraising Dinner for Amhara
2024-01-14 16:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States

35th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
2024-01-15 12:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
JOIN US FOR the 35TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY CELEBRATION Hosted by Worldbeat Center And Stand Up For Justice
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
This year’s event will feature
Native American blessing, Danza Azteca
Pato Banton, Antoinette Rootsdawtah, Empress Akua, Nichelle Monroe The Now Generation Band, Special Guest Artists Kool Boy Hoodbotic Puppets, Ione Angels, Natty Prophets, Craft vendors, and more.
We will also be having a food and hygiene products drive for our Haitian brothers and sisters in Tijuana, Mexico. We will be accepting new blankets, socks, toiletries, diapers for toddlers (size 4 and larger), and rice and beans (preferably large bags for shelter kitchens).
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.
**RAIN OR SHINE INDOOR EVENT*

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Black Com!x Day 2024
2024-02-03 10:00 - 2024-02-04 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Black Artists in the comic book industry have been around for decades. They have contributed to the creations of some of the most famous characters in the world such as Black Panther, Spider-man, Batman, and Blade. Black Comix Day has a special focus on Black Owned Creations such as Power Knights, Is’Nana The Were-Spider, Menthu, Agent Wild and More! This event is designed to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit in communities of color to forge their own futures.
Watch the official Trailer for BLACK COM!X DAY 2024! And tell a friend.

BCD 2024 will feature: Black Owned & Created Comic Books, Special Panels, a Kids Zone, Cosplay, Games, Food, and Music. Special Guests and other info will be posted here soon. Mark your calendar and prepare for a GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Bob Marley One Love Biopic Film After Party
2024-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
To celebrate the release of the Bob Marley: One Love biopoc film WorldBeat Center will be jamming with a tribute to Bob Marley with Josh David Barrett backed by Dub-Roc. Come jam to your favorite Bob tunes!
Show 8:30PM | Doors 9PM

About Josh David Barrett
From his musical upbringings in church to performing with today’s top artists, two time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, bassist, and producer Joshua David Barrett continues to inspire many through his diverse musical palette. A native of New Jersey of Ethiopian, Hebrew-Indigenous, and Jamaican ascent, Josh David grew up around the top musicians of the day, hailing from Union County same as legendary Funk group, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic.

In 2004, Josh David and friends answered the call to Reggae music and formed the band Judah Tribe. Their debut album “Nu Day Dawnin” was released independently in 2013 with a 10th Anniversary Rerelease set for Summer 2023, co-produced by legendary engineer, Dennis Thompson. Having performed extensively throughout the Tri-State Area, in the south, and even the United Nations, to opening for such bands as Steel Pulse and Inner Circle, destiny would have it that Judah Tribe would open for the legendary Reggae group founded by the late Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, The Wailers in 2012 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. It was here that Josh crossed paths with distant relatives, Aston “FamilyMan” Barrett and Aston Jr. leading to his joining forces with The Wailers as lead vocalist in 2015, spreading JAH message of “One Love”. The Wailers released their debut album after 25 years, “One World” with songs produced and written by Emilio Estefan, Josh David, Aston Barrett, Jr, Cedella and Skip Marley, and Shaggy. The album was nominated for the 2021 Grammys “Reggae Album of The Year”.

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is in theatres February 14, 2024.

Film Screening of Global Assignment: The Life and Times of Runoko Rashidi
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
On Friday, February 16th, WorldBeat Cultural Center will celebrating Black History Month with a special screening of the “Global Assignment”, a documentary on the life of Dr Runoko Rashidi. We will be joined by the renowned historian, Anthony Browder in collaboration with the Department of Africana Studies of San Diego State University.
Friday, February 16th Doors open 6:30pm, event starts 7pm

About the Documentary
A documentary on the life of Dr. Runoko Rashidi our great and beloved elder scholar who traveled the globe searching for the African presence throughout the known world. Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a major focus on what he calls the Global African Presence–that is, Africans outside of Africa before and after enslavement. He is the author or editor of twenty-two books, the most recent of which are My Global Journeys in Search of the African Presence, Assata-Garvey and Me: A Global African Journey for Children in 2017 and The Black Image in Antiquity in 2019. His other works include Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe, published by Books of Africa in London in November 2011 and African Star over Asia: The Black Presence in the East, published by Books of Africa in London in November 2012 and revised and reprinted in April 2013, Uncovering the African Past: The Ivan Van Sertima Papers, published by Books of Africa in 2015. His other works include the African Presence in Early Asia, co-edited by Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. Four of Runoko’s works have been published in French. As a traveler and researcher Dr. Rashidi has visited 124 countries. As a lecturer and presenter, he has spoken in sixty-seven countries. Runoko has worked with and under some of the most distinguished scholars of the past half-century, including Ivan Van Sertima, John Henrik Clarke, Asa G. Hilliard, Edward Scobie, John G. Jackson, Jan Carew and Yosef ben-Jochannan. Runoko Rashidi’s major mission in life was the uplift of African people, those at home and those abroad.

About Anthony Browder
Anthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and an educational consultant. He is a graduate of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts and has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Africa, Caribbean, Mexico, Japan and Europe, on issues related to African and African American History and Culture.
Mr. Browder is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 30 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture.
He has traveled to Egypt 54 times since 1980 and is currently director of the ASA Restoration Project, which is funding the excavation and restoration of the 25thdynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor, Egypt.
Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted 23 archeological missions to Egypt since 2009.

43rd Tribute to the Reggae Legends/ Bob Day
2024-02-24 15:00 - 23:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us at the 43rd Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA, formerly known as Bob Marley Day. This vibrant festival pays homage to the influential genre of reggae music, featuring a diverse lineup of both local and international reggae artists. Rooted in deep cultural significance, reggae addresses themes of unity, social justice, and peace. Your ticket purchase supports these artists, ensuring their timeless messages continue to inspire and bring positive change.
Immerse yourself in the rich legacy of roots reggae, celebrating musicians who carry its torch and contribute meaningfully to our lives. Your support provides a crucial platform for these artists to thrive, enriching our community with their powerful and uplifting performances. Purchase your tickets now to be a part of this celebration and help keep the spirit of roots reggae alive in San Diego.
2024 ROOTS LINEUP FEATURES
JOHNNY CLARKE w/ the SOUL SYNDICATE BAND
TRISTON PALMER
WAILING SOULS
REEMAH
PREZIDENT BROWN
ARKAINGELLE
RAS INDIO
KUSH AND THE BLOODFIYAH ANGELS
REVIVAL
TIM REDBIRD AND THE RED WARRIORS
*line up subject to change

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Champions of the Birdverse: A Panel Discussion on Birds in Comics
2024-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s BIRDS IN COMICS!
Calling all nerds, bird nerds, and comic enthusiasts -along with all the rest of us who are simply interested.
Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Songbirds, and even ducks, are some of the characters that come to mind.
Come marvel with the panel of birding speakers
as they discuss the festival’s theme, “Birds Make Us Better” within the realm of the super hero to the comic strip -and beyond. Panelists include: Lisa Chaddock, Christian Cooper (It’s A Bird comic), TJ Shevlin, Freya McGregor, and Makeda “Dread” Cheatom from the Worldbeat Cultural Center.
We will explore the intersection of some of the heroes (and villains turned heroes) named after birds, ways birds are featured in comics, and the
wonder of self-discovery. Birds in comics have become a way to speak to the deeper character of the hero, and in some ways show us our best selves.
There will be time to hear from attendees and Q&A. Capes and wings are optional.
Prof. Lisa Chaddock teaches Geography at San Diego City College. She is both a birder on the board of San Diego Audubon and has presented on
Science in Comics at Comic-fest and WhoCon. She is advisor to the Audubon Club at San Diego City College, and has received the 2019 Audubon on Campus award and the 2019 Wm Dutcher Award from National Audubon Society. She also manages the Heinlein Blood Drive booth at Comic-Con in San Diego and writes lyrics and records songs for
the Drawing Attention for the Heinlein Blood Drive band for Comic-Con International, a music project featuring characters from comics and books
that are a part of Comic-Con each year.
Tammah Watts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Mindful Outdoor Guide, birder, storyteller, and advocate for equitable accessibility of nature, health, and mental health.
She is the best-selling author of KEEP LOOKING UP: Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching, and serves on the Advisory Boards for Dayer Lab NSF-DISES + Project FeederWatch
and Audubon CA as the Southern California Chapter Council Representative, as well as her local chapter’s board, conservation and EDIB committees.
Tammah is a proud bird nerd who loves comics, scifi, and fantasy, and has paneled at San Diego ComicFest. She considers birds to be her ultimate superheroes!

Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings
2024-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings

Sunday Feb 25 & 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.
