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Peace and Compassion Vigil
2022-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Please join us on the Cultural Plaza (lawn between Centro and WorldBeat Center) for a day of reconciliation. In memory of the lives lost at Robb Elementary, Tops Grocery and all the lives lost due to violence. Program starts at 6pm

Leading us through world healing will be:

Reverend Alyce Cooper, world-community storyteller

Reverend Shane Harris, national civil rights activist and President of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates

Madonna, International Charity Project Field of Love

Dramane, WorldBeat African Drummer

Aditi Chawla, Art of Living Teaching

Makida Anderson, Mother and WorldBeat Dance teacher

RaiiN Ali, Mindfulness Youth Guide, Morse High School teacher

Karla Broady, National Conflict Resolution Center

Dezarie Live
2022-05-22 20:00 - 23:55 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Roots empress Dezarie has blessed the reggae community with her return to San Diego after several years with a VI stylee headlining set.
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 is 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”.
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.
“Do what you want, wheresoever you please. Bombing Vieques, yes your bombing the seas. Lock up anyone that was opposing. Speaking against the nonsense that you were doing. But babylon you gone down, you gone down. Babylon funeral, you gone down.” – Dezarie
After receiving Atlanta’s “Best New Female Reggae Artist” award in 2001, Dezarie returned to her native island of St. Croix. Since that time, she has been working closely with Midnite, the players of instruments for “Gracious Mama Africa”. Midnite’s trademark sound is fully displayed on this album. Momentous bass lines from Phillip Merchant, classic one-drop from Dion Hopkins and the bubbling of Ron Benjamin on keyboards prevail throughout, accentuated by Abijah’s charismatic guitar playing.
From the excellent overdubs of Dezarie’s voice to the flying symbols on “Slew Dem” it is evident that Ron Benjamin worked tirelessly in the production and mixing of this album. The fruits of this labour are eloquently displayed on Gracious Mama Africa which is sure to be one of the best roots albums of 2003.

Dr Umar Presents
2022-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Dr.Umar Returns to San Diego(CA): Friday May 20th@7pm-10pm(doors@6pm), World Beat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd 92101, “Arrested Development: Black Children in Post-Obama America(FREE)”
More information: DrUmarJohnson@Yahoo.Com, 844-4DR-UMAR, and www.drumarjohnson.com/
No Tickets or Registration Necessary, Children & Elders Welcomed
Black Parent Advocate Book Release (1st Visit Since Jan 2017 NIBPA BootKamp Training) available for purchase at event for $50

Bob Marley Ascension Celebration Featuring Johnny Osbourne
2022-05-14 20:00 - 23:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Make sure you don’t miss WorldBeat Center’s first Reggae concert of the year featuring Bob Marley’s Memorial and our most celebrated Reggae Roots Legends!
Joining us will be our Highlighted Reggae Legends, Johnny Osbourne with Roots Covenant and Rob Symeonn!
Come on May 14th and listen to Sweet Reggae Roots Music for the soul! WorldBeat Cafe will be open serving your favorite vegan Caribbean soul plates!

Early bird tickets $20 (ended) | Advanced Tickets $25 | Door Tickets $30

Health & Liberation Conference
2022-05-07 13:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
About this event

The purpose of this meeting is to assimilate information to network leaders, executive directors of movements, grass roots community organizers, and any person of color that wants to create a new reality for the black community. Now is the time to rise in better health, collaboration, and liberation. Children are welcome must have a ticket.

Ticket proceeds will go to the Risen Black Messiah Project.
Yahki Awakened herbal products will be for purchase after the conference.

Tickets price includes a healthy plant-based meal and drink. The food and drink menu is as follows:
Entrees
Jamaican Red Curry
Jamaican Veggie Patties (Spinach)
Jerk Rasta Burger
Drinks
Fresh Pressed Juice

Introducing Proyecto Kokobale: Puerto Rican Stick Fighting Workshop
2022-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
We are looking forward to presenting:

So-Cal’sTour of 2022: PROYECTO KOKOBALE on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 1:00p-3:00p
You’re invited to bring your family to join in on this Children & Adult workshop, where you can gain your cultural puerto rican experience through dance, music, puerto rican stick fighting and more!
Hosting this Puerto Rican Stick Fighting Family Workshop is the incredibly experienced Maestro Carlos “Xiorro” Padilla, with 15 years of experience. Can you believe this talented musician, singer and percussionists is visiting us all the way from Puerto Rico!
Welcome to the End of month most rare and exciting Martial Arts Family Workshop at the WorldBeat Center. Let’s come together have fun and show your support your new cultural experiences!
Ticket price:
Children $7
Adults $15

30th Annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day
2022-04-24 11:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Greetings Family!
Earth Day in Balboa Park is back! How exciting is it to be able to celebrate life outside with those we love most! This year, WorldBeat Center’s Multi-Cultural Earth Day will be focused and dedicated to helping our community learn how and where to access healthy foods. Learn while having a blast with your friends and family here on Earth Day. Come enjoy family-friendly music, dances, and more fun crafts. Take advantage of the coolest opportunity to buy the best produce from JR Organics Farm, join thousands to sign up for CSA Farm fresh deliveries straight to your home, find beautiful plants to bring home, and swap seeds to grow your own plants, flowers, fresh fruits, and veggies!
Featuring

Advocate Speakers on water issues
Local Reggae Bands and performances
Native American Drum by Tim Red Bird and the Warriors
Japanese Taiko Hosted bt San Diego Taiko
African Drumming by Dramane and Friends
Afrika Dancing by choreographer Makida and Kidogos
Unidos de San Diego will be providing: Middle-Eastern Drumming, Belly Dancing, Brazilian Capoeira, and Brazilian Samba
Wellness Activities in the garden featuring: Plant music concerts, sound bowl sessions, for your heart and soul
Children’s art activities by Maria Cruz
Nano Technology exhibit. Special thanks to the Rueben H. Fleet Science Center and the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE)

This is a Free Event for all families and all cultures to come to join us together and celebrate healing our community through music, art, and dance!
On Earth Day in 2022, we joyfully celebrate the WorldBeat Center’s 33rd birthday! Mark your calendars and save the date! Even more exciting, is a great opportunity to join our newly launched membership for this year’s events and activities! Online sign-ups will be available in late April. For current members, who purchased a membership in 2021, we will be extending your membership another year so that you can enjoy the all perks and new opportunities!

CRAFT VENDOR APPLICATION
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

We Still Here
2022-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Documentary film screening of We Still Here including Q&A and Bomba Performance

San Diego Vegan & Holistic Pop-up
2022-03-26 12:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
To celebrate INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH 8.0 will be FREE ENTRY!
Come out & bring your friends/date/family for our 2022 SD Vegan & Holistic 8.0 3/26 SATURDAY from 12-5PM at the WORLD BEAT CULTURAL CENTER in Balboa PARK, Make sure to ADD THE EVENT TO YOUR CALENDARS!!
Support our local vendors for your holiday gift shopping! Gemivisionpresents 8.0 at this amazing square feet indoor /outdoor venue to support our Vegan & Holistic community, 40+ vendors from food to local wellness businesses, with artists, performances & music!
Performance will include the lovely TAIJA KERR and the amazing local band THE GRAVITIES along with breath work, yoga flow from our local community builders!
Social Media / Event details:
Website: www.sdveganandholistic.com
IG: www.instagram.com/veganandholistic
Enjoy Vegan Food, amazing DJs/music, local vendors, holisticbusinesses, & more!

World Water Day w/ Water Justice Advocates
2022-03-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
WorldBeat Center is celebrating World Water Day, Tuesday, March 22nd 1:30pm-30pm with a virtual presentation panel!

It’ll be an honor to have with us Trisha Mejia, Lucero Sanchez and Odesma Dalrymple. Each of these amazing women are contributing to solutions for water justice issues in San Diego.

From the Surfrider Foundation, we have Trisha. She will cover Clean Border Water Now Campaign focusing on the transboundary pollution issues along the US/Mexico. The presentation will include Surfrider’s mission, history of the issue, the environmental justice perspective, current solutions, and advocacy.

From the San Diego Coastkeeper we have Lucero. Her presentation will focus on threats San Diego faces such as pollution, aging infrastructure, climate change, and lack of funding. The presentation will also go over nature-based solutions and a look at ways the community can help create a more equitable San Diego.

USD Engineering Prof. Odesma Dalrymple, PhD will share about USD’s new Water Justice Exchange, which she co-leads, to ensure equal water quality and access for all.

About the Speakers

Trisha Mejia (she/her)

Based in San Diego, California, Trisha serves as the Clean Border Water Now Campaign Manager. Trisha has a science and public health background. She believes environmental health is related to public health, advocating for clean water, soil, and air as necessities to life. She worked at the GGU Environmental Law & Justice Clinic in law school, advocating for environmental justice in underserved communities. Trisha is dedicated to raising awareness of the severity of the pollution crisis at the U.S./Mexico border, advocating for clean water with key policymakers, and creating positive change in Southern California and Baja California communities.

Lucero Sanchez (she/her)
Lucero is San Diego Coastkeeper’s Community Policy Coordinator. She supports the organization’s policy and advocacy work through community engagement to ensure environmental justice and equity. Lucero holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Systems from the University of California San Diego, where she specialized in Environmental Policy. Lucero is a firm believer in the need for a multidimensional approach to solving the climate crisis that includes science, governance, and societal transformation. Prior to working with Coastkeeper, Lucero was a campaign organizer, working to elect and re-elect an environmental advocate to Congress.

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, USD Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Odesma Dalrymple, is a proponent of education equity as a key mechanism for ensuring just social growth and development. As a trained engineering education scholar, Dr. Dalrymple’s professional and service work is focused on transforming engineering education and its public image; making it more inclusive, and socially connected. Towards that goal. Dr. Dalrymple has co-created and co-leads the Water Justice Exchange, and currently serves as the director of the Engineering Exchange for Social Justice (http://bit.do/ExSJ), both initiatives based at the University of San Diego, and focused on advancing efforts at the nexus of engineering, community engagement and social justice. She has also co-developed and co-facilitates, for the past 7 years, the successful STEAM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education outreach programs which serve underrepresented youth and communities , i.e., STEAM TEAM Academy, and the STEAM Youth and Community Conference. Dr. Dalrymple also serves as the chair of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action Committee.

Marissa Forbes, PhD is co-creator and co-leader of the Water Justice Exchange, a cross-campus, inter-community initiative fostering synergistic research, teaching and solutions for water challenges in the San Diego/Tijuana region. She is on the Leadership Team of USD’s Engineering Exchange for Social Justice, a community partnership-driven initiative for co-created, justice-oriented solutions to socio-technical challenges. Dr. Forbes earned her MS and PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in Civil (environmental) Engineering, and conducts research that aims to advance water justice, including at the nexus of data science and water quality, and also conducts socio-technical engineering education research. Dr. Forbes previously served as lead editor of the NSF-funded TeachEngineering digital library (TeachEngineering.org, a free library of K-12 engineering curriculum). She is a former high school physics and engineering teacher and a former NSF GK-12 Fellow.

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Crystal Hologram Activation and Sound Healing
2022-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us in aligning your soul with a Crystal Hologram Activation and Sound Healing with Crystal Shaman and Licensed Acupuncturist, Najah A. Salaam and, Reiki Practitioner and Sound Healer Lindsey Roach.
Come and experience the healing vibration of sound paired with crystals and gemstones that are used to unlock deep parts of our souls that need healing. You will experience the healing power of the gemstones and crystals on the body, on specific points of a group our acupuncture meridians called the Extraordinary Meridians, that directly access the deeper parts of the soul. When paired with the healing vibrations of sound healing instruments (gongs, crystal singing bowls, and more) the vibrations of the crystals increase, which facilitates deep healing.
About Najah A. Salaam, Crystal Shaman
Najah has been practicing the healing arts since 2013, as a licensed acupuncturist in San Diego. She has always had an affinity to crystals, making healing jewelry for her patients for various issues. Her crystal knowledge became solidified after finding her teacher, and being initiated into the Jade Purity Lineage of Stone Medicine – which is an oral Daoist tradition, passed down 88 generations. She is now the proud bearer of this knowledge and offers crystal healing sessions in person, and from a distance. Her hope in this life is to spread the healing power of crystals to all people, so they can begin to incorporate the crystals and stones in their lives as the healing beings that they are.
About Lindsey Roach, Sound Healer
Lindsey Roach is a certified sound healing and reiki practitioner who loves holding space for others to tap into their own vibrant inner light and heart song. She is passionate about creating cosmic sound experiences that journey deep and nurture awakening; trusting that all feelings and sensations surface and unfold exactly as intended for each listener. She joyfully guides others in quieting their mind and relaxing into their bodies, allowing them to shift into the expansiveness of the present moment through the power of vibration. She’s profoundly connected to her gongs and uses a wide variety of other instruments and sound tools to form a diverse and all-encompassing blanket of sound.

Virtual Tribute to the Reggae Legends - Day 2
2022-02-27 19:30 - 23:55 | YouTube
Featuring archived content with Reggae legends like Vaugh Benjamin of Midnite and Akae Beka, Frankie Paul and more!

Ascendtials Kemetic Yoga w/ Jill Manard
2022-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Ascendtials Presents their first Kemetic Yoga class launching on Black History Month
Led by Jill Manard, on the lawn outside WorldBeat Center

Kemetic Yoga is an ancient African Yoga art form that promotes African philosophy and practices that originated from the land of Kemet. This ancient Yoga art form emphasizes the rejuvenation of the body and mind as it attempts to provide BIPOC communities with cultural roots that stem from its antique African origins. Kemetic Yoga preserves ancient African culture through deep breath techniques and movements that activate the nervous system and place the mind into a flow state, where it emits alpha waves that are associated with deep relaxation, increased concentration, and emotional balance. Thus, Kemetic Yoga’s breath techniques and movements seek to relieve stress symptoms while providing a deeper understanding of “oneness”, as it alleviates the effects of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Kemetic Yoga is innovative because it places an emphasis on the alignment of the vertebral column while mimicking the geometric configuration of Egyptian pyramids within its poses and movements. Kemetic Yoga’s African origins are imperative to its success, given that it provides African cultural traditions for BIPOC participants seeking to reconnect with their African roots while attempting to mitigate the effects of anxiety and stress from their corporate jobs, school expectations, and beyond. Our program hopes to create a safe environment for participants willing to explore themselves through Kemetic Yoga breath work, movements, poses, postures, grounding, and meditation, which are vital to strengthening the human body, while increasing its digestive system, flexibility, and endurance. Kemetic Yoga promotes numerous benefits for its BIPOC participants because of its emphasis on breath as the essential life force towards achieving “oneness” as it merges with movements that encourage inner harmony and optimal health.Our program is geared toward BIPOC participants, but we welcome participants from all cultures and backgrounds.

Sliding scale $0-25

Virtual Tribute to the Reggae Legends - Day 1
2022-02-26 19:30 - 23:55 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Day 1 featuring Leroy Sibbles, Rob Symeonn and Michael Palmer
Day 2 featuring Legends Vault Archive

The “Black Art Matters” Black History Art Exhibition and Competition
2022-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us in collaboration with Cynthia’s Art Expression for The “Black Art Matters” Black History Art Exhibition and Competition Saturday, February 26th, 5-8pm. All are welcome to share their artistic expression of Black culture, Black love, identity, injustice, pride and anything that celebrates Black representation.
Entry to the exhibit is free.
Cost to enter the art competition is $10 entry fee per piece entered. There will be cash prizes $300 first place, $200 2nd place and $100 third place. all art is available for purchase. All artists will keep the proceeds of their art sales and 10% will go to the WorldBeat Cultural Center as part of the fundraiser.
Last day to drop off art pieces for the exhibit and competition will be February 18th.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

BIPOC Community Circle
2022-02-26 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 create a healthy community of support.
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.
This month’s theme is:
Proud to be Ourselves- Celebrating our Creativity, Resilience and Joy
FREE and open to all BIPOC identified folks
Pre-registration encouraged, but not required.

2nd Annual BLK LUV 5K Virtual Run - 2/1/22 - 5/19/22
2022-02-26 07:30 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Celebrate Black History Month and all there is to love about Black communities across the Diaspora with 2nd Annual BLK LUV 5K Virtual Run.
You can run, walk, or use a treadmill anytime and anywhere. Complete your 3.1 miles anytime between Feb. 1st and Feb. 28th of 2022.
Register TODAY!
What do you receive with registration?
Finisher’s Medal
Race Bib
Wrist-Band
So grab your friends and family and let’s celebrate! If you have a meet-up in your town, let us know! Tag! #blkluv5k

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

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

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

RESERVE TICKETS HERE

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

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

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

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

AND MORE!

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

RSVP on Eventbrite Here (click)

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

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

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

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

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Ujamaa (Virtual)
2021-12-29 19:00 - 21:00 | YouTube
WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents
41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Sharing the Seeds of Our Harvest
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 41st Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. This year, December 26th, marks the 55th anniversary of the Kwanzaa holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.
Each night will feature Special guest speakers or performers, Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with drumming, poetry readings, free heirloom seeds for families, and Karamu, the traditional feast
In addition, each day will feature Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with live Drumming Kwanzaa, Poetry reading by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson.

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

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

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

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
