Events

Batizado 2025: African Brazilian Capoeira Initiation & Celebration Join us for Batizado 2025 at the WorldBeat Cultural Arts Center—a powerful celebration of African Brazilian tradition, rhythm, and movement. The Batizado (meaning “baptism”) is a Capoeira initiation ceremony where new students are formally welcomed into the roda (circle), and returning students are honored for their growth and mastery. This year’s guest teachers and […]

Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center! Now a growing tradition in Balboa Park, the Community Market is your monthly destination for culture, creativity, and connection—happening every second Sunday from 11AM to 4PM. Come support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy […]

Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center! Now a growing tradition in Balboa Park, the Community Market is your monthly destination for culture, creativity, and connection—happening every second Sunday from 12PM to 5PM. Come support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy […]

TransformNations Gala Join us for TransformNations as they celebrate their 2nd annual TransformNations Gala and embark on a Magic Carpet Ride! Saturday November 15, 2025 at 6pm. Location : Worldbeat Cultural Art Center Let us celebrate an opportunity to enhance the lives of our youth, supporting local and global children’s organizations. This black tie (adults […]

Herbs for support during the winter season and lifestyle strategies for self-care Hit pause and join Herbalist Cindy Saylor of Everyday Plant Magic for herby tips and self-care strategies for a cozy, supportive winter season. The winter season brings longer nights and shorter days. The natural world slows, and turns inward. As we move into […]

Join us for Kind Heart Coalition's 8th Annual THANKSLIVING Day VEGAN Potluck!  When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego Let’s come together in gratitude for our compassionate community, all living beings, and the beautiful planet we share. Schedule 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM – Check-In (Forms required […]

Fundraiser for Jamaica Hurricane Relief Featuring: Ginger Roots and the Fully Fullwood Band Empress Akua Sankoh and the Rockaway Kings Tafari Watkis Seraphim Fre3styl3 Rafa Ponde About the Fundraiser As a cultural hub dedicated to unity through music, the WorldBeat Cultural Center is standing with our brothers and sisters in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. This fundraiser […]