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SUMMARY:XVII Fandango Fronterizo – Workshop with Tacho Utrera
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 5\, 2025\nWorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA 92101)6:30 PM – 8:30 PMAll Levels Welcome \nJoin us at WorldBeat Center for a special workshop in Jarana and Zapateado led by the renowned musician Tacho Utrera. This session will focus on practicing the traditional son of Zapateado. Participants are encouraged to bring shoes with wooden heels if possible. \n\nInstructor Bio: Tacho Utrera\nTacho Utrera is a respected son jarocho musician and cultural bearer from Veracruz\, Mexico. Known for his mastery of the jarana (a traditional string instrument) and the zapateado (percussive footwork central to fandango)\, Tacho has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of son jarocho music and dance. He regularly teaches workshops across Mexico\, the U.S.\, and internationally\, helping to connect communities through the spirit of the fandango—a participatory celebration of music\, dance\, and poetry. \n\nAdditional Information\n\n\nWhat to bring: Comfortable shoes with wooden heels (if available) for zapateado practice. \n\n\nPresented by: XVII Fandango Fronterizo\, with support from WorldBeat Center and partners. \n\n\n📞 More info:  619-800-0841 | Instagram: @fandangofronterizo \n\nXVII Fandango Fronterizo – Taller con Tacho Utrera\nViernes\, 5 de septiembre de 2025\nWorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA 92101)\n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTodos los niveles son bienvenidos \nAcompáñanos en el WorldBeat Center para un taller especial de Jarana y Zapateado dirigido por el reconocido músico Tacho Utrera. En esta sesión se practicará el son del Zapateado. Se recomienda traer zapatos con tacón de madera\, si es posible. \n\nBiografía del Instructor: Tacho Utrera\nTacho Utrera es un respetado músico de son jarocho y portador cultural originario de Veracruz\, México. Reconocido por su maestría en la jarana (instrumento de cuerdas tradicional) y el zapateado (baile percusivo esencial del fandango)\, Tacho ha dedicado su vida a preservar y compartir las ricas tradiciones del son jarocho. Ha impartido talleres en México\, Estados Unidos e internacionalmente\, conectando comunidades a través del espíritu del fandango—una celebración participativa de música\, danza y poesía. \n\nInformación adicional\n\nQué traer: Zapatos cómodos con tacón de madera (si es posible) para la práctica de zapateado.\nPresentado por: XVII Fandango Fronterizo\, con el apoyo de WorldBeat Center y colaboradores.\n📞 Más información: (+1) 619-800-0841 | Instagram: @fandangofronterizo
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/43541/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T210000
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SUMMARY:Mama Charlotte featuring film screenings
DESCRIPTION:Mama Charlotte returns from Tanzania to WorldBeat Center to screen her documentaries “Mama C: Urban Warrior In the African Bush” and “American Exile” this Saturday\, September 13th. Come join us for this free event 7pm-9pm. \nMama C: Urban Warrior\nRaised in the violent segregation of 1960s Kansas\, former Black Panther and artist Mama C has lived in Africa for most of her life. Her story is a journey through African identity and gives us a powerful meditation on identity\, exile and art.\n\nAmerican Exile\nAmerican Exile chronicles some of the history of Pete O’Neal\, founder and Chairman of the Kansas City Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The documentary by two Berkeley University grads\, is narrated by the award winning actress Alfre Woodard and features never before seen footage of his life in exile and areas that previous documentaries have never touched upon. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Charlotte Hill O’Neal\nCharlotte Hill O’Neal is known by several names. Residents of the Arusha region of northern Tanzania\, where she has lived for decades\, call her Mama C. Others call her Mama Africa because of the scarification on her cheeks and the ring piercing her nose\, and because she encourages the local youth to be proud of their culture and heritage. \nHer Orisha spiritual name is Osotunde Fasuyi. She was initiated several years ago as a priestess in the Yoruba belief system\, which originated about 10 000 years ago in present-day Nigeria. Enslaved Africans brought it to the Americas and the Caribbean\, where it syncretized with other belief systems and is now practiced throughout these areas.  \n\nCharlotte is bedecked in jewelry and beads. Some items represent Orisha deities and others are traditional Maasai beadwork. \n\nShe is a former member of the Black Panther Party\, who fled the United States with her husband Pete O’Neal half a century ago.  \nCharlotte speaks Swahili with a Midwest drawl and her skin is decorated with tattoos: a black panther on her left shoulder and Sankofa\, a symbol the Akan people of Ghana use to represent the importance of gaining knowledge and wisdom from the past\, on her arm. African instruments\, including the stringed nyatiti traditionally played by the Luo of present-day Kenya\, replace the gun once strapped across her body. 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/mama-charlotte-featuring-film-screenings/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Market at WorldBeat Center (September)
DESCRIPTION:Every Second Sunday | 12PM – 5PM | Balboa Park \nJoin us for the launch of an exciting new tradition at the WorldBeat Cultural Center! The Community Market is your monthly destination for culture\, creativity\, and connection—happening every second Sunday from 12PM to 5PM in beautiful Balboa Park. \nEnjoy:\n Delicious local food\n Unique vendors and artisans\n Uplifting music and community vibes \nHosted by @communitymarket_worldbeat\, this vibrant gathering is more than just a market—it’s a celebration of community spirit and cultural expression. Come shop\, eat\, dance\, and support local talent in a space dedicated to unity and creativity.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-at-worldbeat-center-september/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism \nClass begins Saturday Sept 20 \n\nA 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism.  This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism\, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants. \n\nConnect with yourself.  \nConnect with the plants.  \nConnect with green hearted folks.  \n \nCurriculum:\n \n\nBuilding Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation\nTraditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning\nSelf-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter\n12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning\nEnergetics | Actions | Formula Theory\nRecipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons\n\n\nDetails: 6 Saturdays Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm \nLocation: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden\nLimited space sign up early! \n\nLearn More and sign up:
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/seeds-of-herbalism-an-introduction-to-the-art-science-of-herbalism/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
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SUMMARY:Black Biz Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE\, COMMERCE\, CULTURE! \nBlack Biz Flea Market returns for its 4th event on September 20\, 2025\, at the iconic WorldBeat Cultural Center in San Diego! \nJoin us for the ultimate end-of-summer celebration  — a day of community\, culture\, and commerce all in one space. \nExpect:\n Vibrant shopping from Black-owned businesses\n Live music from some of SoCal’s most talented artists\nYour favorite food vendors serving up the best eats\n Surprise appearances\, live art\, and more! \nThis is how we’re closing out the summer—BIG. \nSEE YOU THERE!  \n*All age event*
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/black-biz-flea-market/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T123000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism \nClass begins Saturday Sept 20 \n\nA 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism.  This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism\, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants. \n\nConnect with yourself.  \nConnect with the plants.  \nConnect with green hearted folks.  \n \nCurriculum:\n \n\nBuilding Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation\nTraditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning\nSelf-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter\n12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning\nEnergetics | Actions | Formula Theory\nRecipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons\n\n\nDetails: 6 Saturdays Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm \nLocation: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden\nLimited space sign up early! \n\nLearn More and sign up:
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/seeds-of-herbalism-an-introduction-to-the-art-science-of-herbalism/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T123000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism \nClass begins Saturday Sept 20 \n\nA 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism.  This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism\, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants. \n\nConnect with yourself.  \nConnect with the plants.  \nConnect with green hearted folks.  \n \nCurriculum:\n \n\nBuilding Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation\nTraditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning\nSelf-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter\n12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning\nEnergetics | Actions | Formula Theory\nRecipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons\n\n\nDetails: 6 Saturdays Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm \nLocation: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden\nLimited space sign up early! \n\nLearn More and sign up:
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/seeds-of-herbalism-an-introduction-to-the-art-science-of-herbalism/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T003751Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism \nClass begins Saturday Sept 20 \n\nA 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism.  This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism\, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants. \n\nConnect with yourself.  \nConnect with the plants.  \nConnect with green hearted folks.  \n \nCurriculum:\n \n\nBuilding Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation\nTraditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning\nSelf-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter\n12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning\nEnergetics | Actions | Formula Theory\nRecipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons\n\n\nDetails: 6 Saturdays Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm \nLocation: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden\nLimited space sign up early! \n\nLearn More and sign up:
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/seeds-of-herbalism-an-introduction-to-the-art-science-of-herbalism/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
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SUMMARY:Community Market at WorldBeat Center (October)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center!\nNow 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. \nCome support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy and uplift small businesses that make our community shine.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-at-worldbeat-center-october/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T003753Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism \nClass begins Saturday Sept 20 \n\nA 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism.  This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism\, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants. \n\nConnect with yourself.  \nConnect with the plants.  \nConnect with green hearted folks.  \n \nCurriculum:\n \n\nBuilding Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation\nTraditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning\nSelf-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter\n12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning\nEnergetics | Actions | Formula Theory\nRecipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons\n\n\nDetails: 6 Saturdays Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm \nLocation: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden\nLimited space sign up early! \n\nLearn More and sign up:
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/seeds-of-herbalism-an-introduction-to-the-art-science-of-herbalism/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20250827T044648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T171500Z
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SUMMARY:Luciano w/ special guests Fully Fullwood band ft Ginger Roots
DESCRIPTION:WorldBeat Cultural Center presents the Together As One Concert 🌍 \nExperience an unforgettable night of roots reggae and conscious vibrations as Luciano “The Jah Messenger” returns to San Diego. With a voice that uplifts and lyrics that inspire\, Luciano has become one of the most respected figures in international reggae\, carrying messages of love\, unity\, and justice across the globe. \nJoining him is special guest\, the Fully Fullwood Band featuring San Diego’s own Ginger Roots\, bringing soulful roots reggae and fresh\, uplifting grooves rooted in community and positivity. \n📅 Thursday\, October 23rd⏰ Doors open at 7:30 PM📍 WorldBeat Cultural Center\, Balboa Park \nCelebrate a night of music for peace\, justice\, and unity with some of reggae’s finest.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/luciano/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T003754Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism \nClass begins Saturday Sept 20 \n\nA 6 week introduction to the art and science of herbalism. This course is for anyone that wants to build a foundation of learning in herbalism.  This class will be a strong foundation for further exploration into herbalism\, plant spirit connections and medicinal plants. \n\nConnect with yourself.  \nConnect with the plants.  \nConnect with green hearted folks.  \n \nCurriculum:\n \n\nBuilding Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation\nTraditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning\nSelf-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter\n12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning\nEnergetics | Actions | Formula Theory\nRecipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons\n\n\nDetails: 6 Saturdays Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm \nLocation: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden\nLimited space sign up early! \n\nLearn More and sign up:
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/seeds-of-herbalism-an-introduction-to-the-art-science-of-herbalism/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20250820T235512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T185315Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Capoeira Batizado
DESCRIPTION:Batizado 2025: African Brazilian Capoeira Initiation & Celebration\n\nJoin 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. \nThis year’s guest teachers and master include Mestre Touro\, Mestre Preto Velho\, Mestre Caveira\, and Contra-Mestre Bode Contador\, \n\n\nCapoeira is a martial art integrated with dance\, ritual\, and gravity defying acrobatics. It is marked by deft\, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. It is always played with music. Capoeira balances the body\, soul and mind. It is a graceful and exciting art form that teaches you to be alert. Capoeira is both a dance and a fight which asks you also engage your mind in learning its music\, culture\, history and knowledge. \nBatizado literally means “baptism”; besides being an initiation rite for new students it is also a graduation ceremony for advanced students and a great capoeira community celebration with masters from near and far are invited and the fraternity of capoeira is measurably strengthened by the camaraderie and interplay. \nCapoeira is usually done inside a circle of people called a “roda”\, pronouced HO-DUH. The people in the circle are usually other capoeiristas waiting to “play”\, and observers. \nA roda will usually commence with a ladainha (litany)\, often sung by the most senior member present. These songs may be improvised on the spot\, but are often famous songs written by an earlier mestre and sung in Portuguese. After the ladainha has been sung\, the same singer will usually sing the chulas\, which are usually made up of any of the lines listed in the chulas section below but\, again\, may be improvised on the spot. The chorus repeats each line of the chula after it has been sung. Finally\, corridos will be sung while the game is playing. In most rodas anyone can sing a corrido\, though most often they will be sung by the members of the group playing instruments\, the bateria.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/san-diego-capoeira-batisado/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251112T175551Z
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SUMMARY:Community Market at WorldBeat Center (December)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center!\nNow 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. \nCome support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy and uplift small businesses that make our community shine.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-at-worldbeat-center-december/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251021T060140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T060142Z
UID:43610-1762689600-1762707600@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Market at WorldBeat Center (November)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center!\nNow 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. \nCome support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy and uplift small businesses that make our community shine.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-at-worldbeat-center-nov/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20250821T000938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051713Z
UID:43516-1763229600-1763244000@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:2ND ANNUAL TRANSFORMNATIONS GALA
DESCRIPTION:TransformNations Gala \nJoin 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 \nLet us celebrate an opportunity to enhance the lives of our youth\, supporting local and global children’s organizations. This black tie (adults only) event will be held at the WorldBeat Cultural Center. Get Fancy\, enjoy the silent auction\, incredible music and entertainment\, good food and great company. TransformNations is a 501(c)3 non profit foundation that was created to support children\, both locally and globally to live an empowered life. We will feature our latest creation and book\, Intentional Alphabet\, as all profits from the book go to TransformNations and ultimately to the foundations and organizations we are partnered with.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/2nd-annual-transformations-gala/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251114T203421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T203422Z
UID:43683-1763892000-1763906400@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:Herbal Traditions for Winter Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Herbs for support during the winter season and lifestyle strategies for self-care \nHit 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 the hustle and bustle of November and December we often forget to slow down and appreciate what we have.  \nPlease join me and relish in the natural rhythm of the winter season. You will try tasty herbal remedies and leave with strategies and recipes to infuse your winter season with wellness\, joy and calm.   \nCost is by donation. \nFinancially stable: $25.00-$40.00 \nFinancially challenged: $0-$20.00
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/herbal-traditions-for-winter-wellness-2/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251025T214405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T201349Z
UID:43629-1764248400-1764262800@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Kind Heart Coalition’s 8th Annual THANKSLIVING Day VEGAN Potluck!  \nWhen: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nWhere: WorldBeat Cultural Center\, 2100 Park Blvd.\, San Diego \nLet’s come together in gratitude for our compassionate community\, all living beings\, and the beautiful planet we share. \nSchedule\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Check-In (Forms required upon arrival)\n2:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Gratitude Circle\n2:15 PM – 4:00 PM – Dinner is served\n4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Announcements & Opportunity Drawing\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Community Cleanup \nWhat to bring:\nA VEGAN dish ONLY — absolutely NO meat\, NO dairy\, NO eggs\, NO honey\, No animal products of any kind.\nYour own reusable plate\, cup\, and cutlery to help us stay zero waste.\nPlease label your dish and utensils so they can find their way back to you! \nSuggested Donation: $1 to support Kind Heart Coalition’s ongoing community work. \nThis is an inclusive\, family-friendly vegan event — all are welcome! \nREGISTRATION IS A MUST! Please register through our Zeffy link before the event to secure your spot. \n \nLet’s make this 8th Annual ThanksLiving a day of gratitude\, compassion\, community\, and amazing vegan food — plus a chance to win in our Opportunity Drawing! \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/8th-annual-thanksliving-vegan-potluck/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251109T004010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T063202Z
UID:43666-1764442800-1764459000@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:CA Hurricane Relief for Sweet Jamaica
DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser for Jamaica Hurricane Relief\nFeaturing:\n\nGinger Roots and the Fully Fullwood Band\nEmpress Akua\nSankoh and the Rockaway Kings\nTafari Watkis\nSeraphim\nFre3styl3\nRafa Ponde \nAbout the Fundraiser\nAs 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 continues our mission of using art and culture to heal and uplift communities in need.All proceeds will support the Peter Tosh Foundation in Bluefields\, Westmoreland\, providing direct aid to families in the hometown of reggae legend Peter Tosh. \nThe Peter Tosh Foundation\, in partnership with the Jamaica Association of Massachusetts (JAMA) and Jah Workz\, Inc.\, is raising funds to provide food\, clean water\, hygiene products\, medical supplies\, and temporary shelter to families\, elders\, and children who have lost everything in this disaster. \nHow Donations Help\nFunds will go directly to trusted local organizations and community leaders in Bluefields who are actively distributing: \n\nFood\, clothing\, and hygiene supplies\nMedical and children’s necessities (books\, shoes\, small gifts)\nShelter materials: blankets\, mattresses\, tarps\, and ropes\n\n  \nA GoFundMe link will also be available for contributions. \n🎟️ Event Details\nTickets: $15 advance | $20 at the door\nAll proceeds benefit the Peter Tosh Foundation
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/california-relief-for-sweet-jamaica/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251101T052711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T220621Z
UID:43649-1765027800-1765029600@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:San Diego Taiko at December Nights 2025
DESCRIPTION:This December 6th\, WorldBeat Center’s San Diego Taiko group will be participating in the annual December Nights weekend celebration.  Join us for a heart-pounding celebration of rhythm\, culture\, and community.  \nCatch their electrifying live performance at the Spanish Village Stage on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025  from 1:30PM – 2:00PM \nSince 2004\, this dynamic group has brought the power of Japanese drumming statewide through vibrant performances and workshops. As WorldBeat Center’s longest-running class\, they’ve inspired audiences for over 20 years. San Diego Taiko has performed at the Japanese Gardens in Balboa Park\, and other festivals throughout California. They are a major influence of the Taiko Palooza\, which brings several taiko groups from Southern California together for sold out concerts at the WorldBeat Center. Taiko drumming is a powerful and dynamic form of Japanese percussion\, combining music\, and culture. \nhttps://www.sandiegotaiko.org/
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/san-diego-taiko-at-december-nights-2025/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251207T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T200625Z
UID:43719-1765566000-1765571400@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:Swing Into The Holidays
DESCRIPTION:A LIVE JAZZ AND DIGITAL ARTS COLLABORATION FEATURING MIMI LUV\, THE WORLD BEAT CENTER JAZZ BANDS &\nSAN DIEGO PRIDE POP UP SYMPHONY MUSICIANS!\nFAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT\, KIDS WELCOME!
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/swing-into-the-holidays/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251130T211417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T030015Z
UID:43698-1765699200-1765706400@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman trail - SOCal Bird Nerds in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Join SoCal Bird Nerds and WorldBeat Cultural Center for a refreshing morning of birdwatching along Balboa Park’s beautiful Harriet Tubman Trail. 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. \nWhat to Expect\nParticipants 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! \nMeeting Point\nMeet in front of the WorldBeat Center by the main entrance. \nParking is available across the street in the large Inspiration Point lot. A short walk leads directly to the WorldBeat Center. \n\n  \nLocation: WorldBeat Cultural Center\, Balboa Park\nAddress: 2100 Park Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA 92101 \n \n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/harriet-tubman-trail-social-bird-nerds-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251206T195311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T210034Z
UID:43710-1765706400-1765728000@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Market at WorldBeat Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center!\n\nNow 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. \nCome support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy and uplift small businesses that make our community shine.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-at-worldbeat-center-2/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20251218T045451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T045452Z
UID:43832-1766313000-1766318400@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:World Meditation Day
DESCRIPTION:To raise awareness of meditation and its many benefits\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day\, affirming the right of all people to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The General Assembly also recognizes the deep connection between yoga and meditation as complementary practices that support holistic well-being. \nJoin us at WorldBeat Cultural Center for a Worldwide Meditation led by Aditi from The Art of Living\, as communities across the globe come together in collective stillness and intention. \nSunday\, December 21Doors open: 10:45 AMMeditation: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/world-meditation-day/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20240227T002838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T053908Z
UID:42794-1766772000-1766782800@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: December 26th\, Umoja
DESCRIPTION:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration\nDoors 6pm | Program 6:30PM \nWorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to celebrate its 45th Annual Kwanzaa\, honoring four of the seven days of this African American cultural holiday rooted in African traditions. Observed from December 26 to January 1\, Kwanzaa centers on the Nguzo Saba—the Seven Principles: Umoja-Unity\, Kujichagulia- Self-Determination\, Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility\, Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics\, Nia – Purpose\, Kuumba – Creativity\, and Imani – Faith. \nEach evening features ceremonial candle lighting\, libations\, African drumming\, poetry\, music\, and reflections from featured speakers and performers aligned with the night’s principle. Guests will also share in the Karamu\, the traditional Kwanzaa feast plate\, featuring black-eyed peas\, collard greens\, gumbo\, potato salad\, and corn muffins. This year’s celebration also launches the inaugural Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work embodies the values of the Nguzo Saba. All events are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Advance RSVP encouraged. \nEach evening will be hosted by MC Selah Black Sol and Sidiqa Hooker \n  \nDay 1: Friday\, December 26th – Umoja\, Unity\nGuest Speakers and Performances \nStarla Lewis\nStarla Lewis is a Professor Emerita of Black Studies at San Diego Mesa College\, a renowned cultural leader\, and the founder of C.E.L.L. (Celebration of Everlasting Life & Love). With more than forty years dedicated to education\, diversity work\, and women’s empowerment\, she has inspired generations through her lectures\, writings\, and transformative coaching. A seven-time Teacher of the Year and inductee of the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame\, Lewis continues to champion unity and self-love through her teaching\, books\, and community leadership. \nDr. Derah (Dalene Brown)\nDr. Derah is a pioneering holistic health practitioner with over five decades of experience in natural healing\, specializing in iridology\, herbalism\, and alternative wellness. As the founder of Total Health Products and At Your Service Health & Beauty Center\, she has developed widely distributed herbal formulas and taught countless workshops on aligning physical health with spiritual purpose. Her life’s work centers on empowering people to reclaim vitality and balance through natural\, ancestral healing practices. \nPerformance by Mariea Antoinette\nMariea Antoinette is an internationally acclaimed urban-jazz harpist known for blending classical technique with soulful contemporary sound. Her captivating performances bring elegance\, rhythm\, and a modern flair to the traditional harp\, enchanting audiences worldwide. \n \n  \nThis year also marks the inauguration of the Annual Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba\, including Chuck Ambers\, founder of the African Museum Casa del Rey Moro\, Maria Lane\, San Diego’s First Samba Instructor\, Johnnierenee Nia Nelson\, WorldBeat Center’s Poet Laurette. Dennis Newsome\, Capoeira Angola Mestre\, Global Teacher of Self-Love Starla Lewis\, and Prince Habib\, President of African-American Writers & Artists. \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/44th-annual-kwanzaa-celebration-december-26th-umoja-2/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20240227T003646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T053659Z
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SUMMARY:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: December 27th\, Kujichagulia
DESCRIPTION:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration\nDoors 6pm | Program 6:30PM \nWorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to celebrate its 45th Annual Kwanzaa\, honoring four of the seven days of this African American cultural holiday rooted in African traditions. Observed from December 26 to January 1\, Kwanzaa centers on the Nguzo Saba—the Seven Principles: Umoja-Unity\, Kujichagulia- Self-Determination\, Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility\, Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics\, Nia – Purpose\, Kuumba – Creativity\, and Imani – Faith. \nEach evening features ceremonial candle lighting\, libations\, African drumming\, poetry\, music\, and reflections from featured speakers and performers aligned with the night’s principle. Guests will also share in the Karamu\, the traditional Kwanzaa feast plate\, featuring black-eyed peas\, collard greens\, gumbo\, potato salad\, and corn muffins. This year’s celebration also launches the inaugural Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work embodies the values of the Nguzo Saba. All events are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Advance RSVP encouraged. \nEach evening will be hosted by MC Selah Black Sol and Sidiqa Hooker \n\nDay 2: Saturday\, December 27th: Kujichagulia- Self-Determination \nKeynote Speaker and Performance \nDr. Edda L. Fields-Black\nDr. Edda L. Fields-Black\, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize–winning author and historian at Carnegie Mellon University\, is a leading scholar of West African rice farmers and the African Diaspora\, known for works such as Deep Roots and the co-edited Rice: Global Networks and New Histories. She has consulted for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and is the executive producer and librettist of the contemporary classical work Unburied\, Unmourned\, Unmarked: Requiem for Rice. Her latest book\, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman\, the Combahee River Raid\, and Black Freedom during the Civil War\, uncovers Tubman’s overlooked role as a military spy and commander during the raid that freed 756 enslaved people—the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history. A descendant of Africans enslaved on South Carolina rice plantations and a U.S. Colored Troops soldier who fought in the raid\, Fields-Black’s work bridges continents as she illuminates Gullah Geechee history\, culture\, and language through interdisciplinary research in the Low Country and West Africa. \nMariea Antoinette\nHarpist Mariea Antoinette returns with her signature fusion of classical mastery and contemporary soul. Her dynamic\, genre-bending style elevates every stage with warmth\, virtuosity\, and innovation. \n \n \n  \n\nThis year also marks the inauguration of the Annual Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba\, including Chuck Ambers\, founder of the African Museum Casa del Rey Moro\, Maria Lane\, San Diego’s First Samba Instructor\, Johnnierenee Nia Nelson\, WorldBeat Center’s Poet Laurette. Dennis Newsome\, Capoeira Angola Mestre\, Starla Lewis\, global teacher of self-love and Prince Habib\, President of African-American Writers & Artists. \n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/44th-annual-kwanzaa-celebration-december-27th-kujichagulia-2/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20250313T005309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T053052Z
UID:42812-1766944800-1766955600@www.worldbeatcenter.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: December 28th\, Ujima
DESCRIPTION:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration\nDoors 6pm | Program 6:30PM \nWorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to celebrate its 45th Annual Kwanzaa\, honoring four of the seven days of this African American cultural holiday rooted in African traditions. Observed from December 26 to January 1\, Kwanzaa centers on the Nguzo Saba—the Seven Principles: Umoja-Unity\, Kujichagulia- Self-Determination\, Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility\, Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics\, Nia – Purpose\, Kuumba – Creativity\, and Imani – Faith. \nEach evening features ceremonial candle lighting\, libations\, African drumming\, poetry\, music\, and reflections from featured speakers and performers aligned with the night’s principle. Guests will also share in the Karamu\, the traditional Kwanzaa feast plate\, featuring black-eyed peas\, collard greens\, gumbo\, potato salad\, and corn muffins. This year’s celebration also launches the inaugural Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work embodies the values of the Nguzo Saba. All events are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Advance RSVP encouraged. \nEach evening will be hosted by MC Selah Black Sol and Sidiqa Hooker \nDay 3: Sunday\, December 28th: Ujima\, Collective Work & Responsibility\n\nKeynote Speakers and Performer \nAyanna Gregory\nAyanna Gregory is an educator\, singer\, dramatist\, and activist whose work is rooted in healing\, truth-telling\, and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. The daughter of human rights icon Dick Gregory\, she uses music\, theater\, and storytelling to create transformative experiences that inspire courage\, community\, and self-love. Through works such as Daughter of the Struggle and her global Change Maker programs\, Gregory continues to uplift audiences and empower new generations committed to justice and collective healing. \nShugri Said Salh\nShugri Said Salh is an award-winning author\, nurse\, and cultural storyteller whose memoir The Last Nomad chronicles her extraordinary journey from the Somali desert to life in the United States. Rooted in the oral traditions she learned from her grandmother\, her work preserves Somali stories of resilience\, identity\, and survival while advocating for cultural memory and human connection. A recipient of multiple literary honors\, Salh continues her mission as a storyteller\, nurse\, and community archivist in San Diego. \nPerformance by Tebe Zalango\nTebe Zalango brings the vibrant rhythms\, songs\, and movement of East Africa to the stage through powerful traditional performance. Their dynamic ensemble channels cultural pride\, history\, and community celebration through music and dance. \n\n  \nThis year also marks the inauguration of the Annual Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba\, including Chuck Ambers\, founder of the African Museum Casa del Rey Moro\, Maria Lane\, San Diego’s First Samba Instructor\, Johnnierenee Nia Nelson\, WorldBeat Center’s Poet Laurette. Dennis Newsome\, Capoeira Angola Mestre\, Starla Lewis\, Global Teacher of Self-Love and Prince Habib\, President of African American Writers & Artists. \n \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/45th-annual-kwanzaa-celebration-december-28th-ujima/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090814
CREATED:20250227T003025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T053249Z
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SUMMARY:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: December 29th\, Ujamaa
DESCRIPTION:45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration\nDoors 6pm | Program 6:30PM \nWorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to celebrate its 45th Annual Kwanzaa\, honoring four of the seven days of this African American cultural holiday rooted in African traditions. Observed from December 26 to January 1\, Kwanzaa centers on the Nguzo Saba—the Seven Principles: Umoja-Unity\, Kujichagulia- Self-Determination\, Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility\, Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics\, Nia – Purpose\, Kuumba – Creativity\, and Imani – Faith. \nEach evening features ceremonial candle lighting\, libations\, African drumming\, poetry\, music\, and reflections from featured speakers and performers aligned with the night’s principle. Guests will also share in the Karamu\, the traditional Kwanzaa feast plate\, featuring black-eyed peas\, collard greens\, gumbo\, potato salad\, and corn muffins. This year’s celebration also launches the inaugural Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work embodies the values of the Nguzo Saba. All events are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Advance RSVP encouraged. \nHosted by MC Sidiqa Hooker aka Soulspiration \n  \nDay 4: Monday\, December 29th: Ujamaa\, Cooperative Economics\nPerformance Highlights \nPerformance by Tebe Zalango \nTebe Zalango shares the energy and spirit of East African cultural traditions through drumming\, dance\, and vibrant ensemble performance. Their artistry highlights the power of community collaboration and cultural continuity. \nPerformance by WorldBeat Center’s African Drum and Dance Ensemble\nMaster drummer Dramane Koné and his ensemble deliver an electrifying showcase of West African percussion and movement. Their performances celebrate ancestral rhythms\, collective expression\, and the enduring spirit of cooperation. \n \n\nThis year also marks the inauguration of the Annual Kwanzaa Awards\, honoring individuals whose work reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba\, including Chuck Ambers\, founder of the African Museum Casa del Rey Moro\, Maria Lane\, San Diego’s First Samba Instructor\, Johnnierenee Nia Nelson\, WorldBeat Center’s Poet Laurette. Dennis Newsome\, Capoeira Angola Mestre\, Starla Lewis\, Global Teacher of Self-Love and Prince Habib\, President of African American Writers & Artists.\n \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/44th-annual-kwanzaa-celebration-december-29th-ujamaa-2/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Community Market - Martin Luther King Day
DESCRIPTION:Come & Support our Local Artisans by look & buy their Handmade works of art\, organic produce\, music\, food\, massage\, tarot\, and more!
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/community-market-martin-luther-king-day/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:37th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents\nThe 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration\nPeace In Every Step\nWorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to gather in celebration of the life\, legacy\, and enduring message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with our 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. This year’s theme\, Peace In Every Step\, honors the practice of peace as a daily\, intentional act—one rooted in compassion\, justice\, and collective responsibility. \nDr. King was profoundly influenced by Thich Nhat Hanh\, the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk\, peace activist\, and spiritual leader. Thich Nhat Hanh offered Dr. King a critical perspective on the Vietnam War\, encouraging him to speak out against violence and injustice beyond U.S. borders. Their friendship deepened King’s understanding of nonviolence as a universal practice that transcended religion and culture\, leading Dr. King to nominate Thich Nhat Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize as an “apostle of peace.” After Dr. King’s passing\, Thich Nhat Hanh vowed to continue this work\, carrying forward the vision of the Beloved Community through mindfulness\, compassion\, and global solidarity. \nThis family-friendly community celebration will feature live music\, cultural performances\, guest speakers\, a community market\, and opportunities to reflect\, connect\, and move forward together in the spirit of peace. \nEvent Details\n📅 Monday\, January 19th\nDoors: 11:30AM\nProgram: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 WorldBeat Cultural Center \nFeatured Performers & Guests\n-Native American Drum & Dance\n-Aztec Drum & Dance\n-African Drum & Dance\n-Sankoh and the Rockaway Kings\n-Mara Sulu \n-Sol Remedy\n-Pinnacle Roots\n-Fre3styl3
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/37th-annual-martin-luther-king-day-celebration/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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