SoCal Bird Nerds Bird Walk
2026-02-08 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join SoCal Bird Nerds and WorldBeat Cultural Center for a refreshing morning of birdwatching within Balboa Park. Each walk begins at WorldBeat Center’s ethnobotany peace garden. Whether you’re an experienced birder or brand new to the practice, this outing offers a welcoming space to explore nature, learn together, and connect with the birds that call our urban oasis home.
What to Expect
Participants will be guided through lush canyon pathways and garden areas where a variety of local and migratory birds can be spotted. Bring your binoculars, curiosity, and love for the outdoors!
Meeting Point
Meet in front of the WorldBeat Center by the main entrance.
Parking is available across the street in the large Inspiration Point lot. A short walk leads directly to the WorldBeat Center.

Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park
Address: 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

Native Planting Party at WorldBeat Center
2026-02-08 09:00 - 12:00
Planting Party at the WorldBeat Center
Celebrate Black History Month by planting a native plant for your hero! Join us for a community planting celebration as Native Plant Invasion collaborates with the WorldBeat Center to enhance their flourishing garden.
Date & Time
Sunday, February 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego 92101
RSVP
Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/npiatWBC
What to Expect

Hands-on native planting and garden support
A feel-good way to honor Black History Month through community care and stewardship
Meet fellow volunteers and community partners

What to Bring (Suggested)

Reusable water bottle
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
Gardening gloves (if you have them)

Hosted/Partnered By
San Diego Bird Alliance • Native Plant Invasion • WorldBeat Center

Black Comix Day 2026
2026-02-14 10:00 - 18:00
Feb 14th and Feb 15th
10am-6pm

Black Comix Day is a FREE 2 day event highlighting creators of African Descent in the arts of Comic Books, Animation & Film.

BCD 2026 is FREE ADMISSION to all. Parking is FREE (Located directly across the street.) Food is available inside the Worldbeat Center and within 2 blocks of the location. Activites for children such as gaming will be accessible as well. The main floor will feature various Black Creators in Comics, Fine Arts and Animation.

45th Tribute to the Reggae Legends/ Bob Day
2026-02-20 19:00 - 23:59
Join us for the 45th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA. The 2026 event will span two days.
Tribute to the Reggae Legends, also known as Bob Marley Day honors the rich legacy of reggae music. Founded by Prophet World Beat Productions in honor of Bob Marley’s legacy.
Reggae music carries a powerful message of unity, peace, and awareness of social inequities. The WorldBeat Center remains dedicated to preserving the legacy and message of reggae legends like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
2026 LINEUP

Friday, February 20th
Julian Marley and the Uprising
Johnny Osborne and Fully Fullwood Band
Mara Sulu
Pinnacle Roots
DJ Mykol Orthodox
Saturday, February 21st
King Yellowman
Johnny Clarke
Ranking Joe
The Cables
Chezidek
Marlon Asher
Fully Fullwood Band
Quinto Sol
Fre3sty13
Good Over Evil Sound System
MC Junior Francis*
*Line-up subject to change

45th Tribute to the Reggae Legends/ Bob Day
2026-02-21 15:00 - 23:59
Join us for the 45th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA. The 2026 event will span two days.
Tribute to the Reggae Legends, also known as Bob Marley Day honors the rich legacy of reggae music. Founded by Prophet World Beat Productions in honor of Bob Marley’s legacy.
Reggae music carries a powerful message of unity, peace, and awareness of social inequities. The WorldBeat Center remains dedicated to preserving the legacy and message of reggae legends like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
2026 LINEUP

Friday, February 20th
Julian Marley and the Uprising
Johnny Osborne and Fully Fullwood Band
Mara Sulu
Pinnacle Roots
DJ Mykol Orthodox

Saturday, February 21st
King Yellowman
Johnny Clarke
Marlon Asher
Ranking Joe
Chezidek
Studio One – The Cables
Fully Fullwood Band
Quinto Sol
Ginger Roots
Fre3sty13
Good Over Evil Sound System*
*Line-up subject to change

Shadowlight Live
2026-02-22 17:00 - 19:00
The inaugural “Shadowlight Live” will be raising friends, volunteers, supporters and funds to provide music scholarships through the “Jamie Shadowlight Legacy Fund” while also celebrating the birthday of our dear friend and extraordinary artist, Jamie Shadowlight!! It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there!

The evening will be MC’d by Jefferson Jay featuring musical performances by Sacha Boutros, Steph Johnson, Julia Sage, Santiago Orozco and the Shadowlight Band with Special Guest, Grammy-Award winner Larry Mitchell on guitar. We will also have special presentations by Jamie’s former students (now professional musicians) Sophia Bacino and Tommy Ragen, and an exclusive release of Jamie’s new music. Supporting musicians/singers joining us will be Irving Flores on piano, Monette Marino on percussion, Kofi Andoh on percussion, AB Navarez on percussion, Tada Hirano on bass, Jacob Russo on drums, Michelle Lerach on vocals and more…

Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all through the creation and innovation of music.

Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Birds, Culture, and the Freedom of Belonging: A Celebration with Makeda & Marilú
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00
San Diego Bird Festival 2026 Keynote:

For over 13 years, Makeda Cheatom of the WorldBeat Center and Marilú of Celebrate Urban Birds have walked a shared path—one where birds, culture, history, and science come together in joyful connection. What began as a citizen science project has grown into a community-led celebration of belonging, where people of all backgrounds come together to explore nature, share knowledge, and engage with science in meaningful ways.
We’ve learned that birding can be so much more than counting birds. It’s a chance to slow down, be present, listen deeply, and connect with the wisdom of our ancestors, the communities around us, and with ourselves. By bridging communities and scientific institutions, we create spaces where people can actively participate in, contribute to, and use science—while celebrating culture, heritage, and identity.

From the Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Walks during Juneteenth to cross-cultural collaborations in Baja, our work shows what’s possible when music, art, science, gardening, and community come together with curiosity, care, and purpose. Join us as we share how this journey has transformed the way we bird, connect with each other, and experience the freedom of belonging.
