Seeds of Herbalism - An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Seeds of Herbalism – An Introduction to the Art & Science of Herbalism
Class begins March 7th

A 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.

Connect with yourself.
Connect with the plants.
Connect with green hearted folks.

Curriculum:

Building Connections | Plant Spirit Communication & Meditation
Traditions | How to study herbs | Vitalism | Four Directions Model of learning
Self-Study | Plant Profiles | Resources | Finding your way in the chatter
12+ Herbs | Growing & Wildcrafting & Purchasing | Experiential Learning
Energetics | Actions | Formula Theory
Recipes & Formulas | Home Herbalism by the seasons

Details: 6 Saturdays March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Location: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden
Limited space sign up early!

Learn More and sign up:

Stay Ready- Open Jam
2026-04-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Open Jam • Dance • Social
WorldBeat Cultural Center creates the space—
you bring the energy.
Musicians, singers, dancers, poets, rappers…
this is where community comes to life.
Practice. Play. Express. Connect.
All ages welcome.
Improvisational vibes all night, hosted by Fre3sty13.

Community Market - April - Canceled Due to Weather
2026-04-12 12:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Come & Support our Local Artisans by look & buy their Handmade works of art, organic produce, music, food, massage, tarot, and more!
Free

WorldBeat Center's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
2026-04-19 11:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 11AM – 6PM
WorldBeat Cultural Center | Balboa Park, San Diego
Join us for WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival, a vibrant celebration of the diversity of people, plants, animals, and ecosystems that make up our planet.
For more than three decades, WorldBeat Center has brought together music, culture, and environmental education to celebrate Earth Day and inspire community action. Rooted in the belief that caring for the Earth also means honoring cultural traditions, the festival highlights the deep connection between environmental stewardship, indigenous knowledge, and global cultural expression.
This year’s celebration features live world music, cultural performances, environmental speakers, wellness experiences, and interactive garden activities in our Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden. Local environmental organizations and coalitions will also be present sharing resources and opportunities to get involved in protecting our region’s biodiversity.

Featured Artists
Kabaka Pyramid – Grammy Award Winner
Jamaican artist Kabaka Pyramid is one of the leading voices in modern roots reggae, known for blending reggae and hip-hop with powerful messages of cultural pride, social justice, and conscious living. His Grammy-winning album “The Kalling,” produced by Damian Marley, has helped carry forward the legacy of roots reggae to a new generation. Kabaka Pyramid’s music uplifts themes of unity, empowerment, and respect for the Earth.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra
The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a dynamic 14-piece ensemble dedicated to performing the music of legendary composer Frank Zappa. Featuring a full horn section and powerhouse musicians, the band recreates Zappa’s complex and genre-defying compositions with precision, humor, and energy. Their performances celebrate musical innovation across rock, jazz, funk, and experimental traditions.
Additional performances by Mariea Antoinette, Sol Remedy, and Junkyard Dance Crew.
Cultural Showcases

Japanese Taiko Drumming – San Diego Taiko
Hip Hop Dance – Junkyard Dance Crew
West African Drum & Dance
Middle Eastern Drum & Dance
Brazilian Samba – Super Sonic Samba
Native American Blessing & Drumming – Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors
Earth Poetry – Jonnierenee Nia Nelson
Supported in part by a grant from Poets & Writers

Earth Day Keynote Speaker
Kemi Pavlocak – Beekeeper, Entrepreneur, Educator
Kemi Pavlocak is the founder of Savage Bee-ches, a San Diego–based honey company and educational platform dedicated to protecting pollinators. Through beekeeping, workshops, and community education, she teaches the critical role bees play in sustaining biodiversity and our global food systems. Her work highlights the importance of protecting native habitats so native bees and other pollinators can thrive.
Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden Activities

Community Seed Swap
Morning Bird Walk
Guided Garden Tours
Wellness and Healing Modalities with Local Practitioners
Children’s Earth Art & Craft Activities

Festival Highlights

All-Vegetarian Food Court
Multicultural and Wellness Vendors
Environmental Information Booths from Local Organizations and Coalitions

Free community event. All ages welcome.
Line-up and activities subject to change.
Follow the links below to sign up to volunteer or become a vendor.

Vendor applications for crafts, food and informational ARE NOW LIVE

Rhythm of The Earth Music Festival
2026-05-09 13:00 - 21:30 | Deer Park Monastery, 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA 92026, United States
Rhythm of The Earth Music Festival

A celebration of music, mindfulness, and community, hosted at Deer Park, this joyful gathering brings together people of all ages for a day filled with live music, walking meditation, and delicious food — all set against the serene backdrop of Hidden Mountain. Proceeds from the event support meaningful projects at Deer Park.
Deer Park Monastery is excited to announce its upcoming Third Annual Mindful Music Festival, “Rhythm of the Earth.” This musical celebration of community power will take place on May 9th from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM PDT at Deer Park Monastery. All proceeds from the festival will support the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing, a new K-8 school integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and academic excellence.
The festival will showcase live music performed at breathtaking natural locations throughout the 400-acre monastery by a diverse group of talented artists. Attendees will also engage in various mindful activities throughout the day, such as walking meditation through the valley from one performance to the next, mindful eating with Vietnamese vegan banh mi sandwiches, land blessing, and sitting meditation to close the evening in silence.
For those unable to attend in person, a portion of the festival will be live-streamed from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

Lineup
Born I
Alyson Greenfield
Free Cloud Collective, an all-star ensemble featuring Alex Cline, Joshua White, Dwight Trible, Chris DiMeglio, and Peter Kuhn
Joe Reilly and the Community Gardeners
Nhu-Mai Nguyen
WorldBeat Center’s African Drum and Dance Ensemble
Tribal Land Acknowledgement and Drum Circle
Chamsori Drummers
Deer Park Choir and Monastic band
Most of our lineup includes Plum Village mindfulness practitioners, including four Lay Dharma Teachers, infusing the entire festival with the energy of mindfulness and compassion for all beings.

Lavva - Incense Making Workshop and Sound Healing Activation
2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
An afternoon to create, connect, and reset 🌿
WorldBeat welcomes Lavva for a sensory experience in the garden — blending sound, movement, and hands-on ritual.
✨ Craft your own incense
🌸 Explore floral creation
🍊 Sip fresh-pressed juice
🌙 Drop into a guided womb meditation
🎶 Sound healing + live performance
📅 Sunday, May 10
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 WorldBeat Cultural Center
Step out of the rush and into something intentional.
All are welcome.

Community Market - May
2026-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Come & Support our Local Artisans by look & buy their Handmade works of art, organic produce, music, food, massage, tarot, and more!
Every second Sunday of the month
Free

Fruiting Bodies
2026-05-15 15:00 - 17:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
SPRING TOUR 2026 • Fruiting Bodies w/ Mama de la Myco • May 15th • SAN DIEGO, CA
$25.00 – $45.00

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🍄 FRUITING BODIES :: A SENTIENT + SENSORY CYPHER ON SACRED FUNGI 🍄
co-taught by Ash Ritter & Mama de la Myco!
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
May 15th, 2026 • 3pm -5:30pm
Join Ash & Mikaela for a spirited conversation on two of the most well loved yet exhaustively commodified “magic mushrooms”- Psilocybe and Amanita muscaria.
We are living bodies of knowledge. Alas, the attempt to neatly package medicines, sacraments, revolutions, and evolutions compresses the very nature of how we discuss, research, and meme’ify the mycelial message.
Beyond the drive for productivity and the marketing towards individual healing, there is a direct, felt experience available to us IN RELATIONSHIP, where we can meet the mushrooms as students, as kin, and as breathing, intertwined fruiting bodies, surging from the underground.
Join us for teachings uplifting an embodied feminine perspective, traditional songs and group conversation at the famous World Beat Center in their beautiful ethnobotany garden!
🖤 Secure your sliding-scale tickets below 🖤
Cash is welcome at the door as capacity permits. Advance registration is definitely recommended! Scholarships available upon request. We will be gathering outdoors, so bring what suits your level of coziness.
The WB cafe will be open until 6pm, so come early for lunch, or a nice beverage!

Black Birders Week at Chollas Lake
2026-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WorldBeat Cultural Center is excited to partner with the SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance for a free guided community bird walk at Chollas Lake Park on Saturday, May 30 from 9AM–11AM as part of Black Birders Week.
Founded in 2020, Black Birders Week highlights the intersection of birds, people, and environmental justice while celebrating Black birders, naturalists, scientists, and outdoor enthusiasts. This year’s theme, Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy, Action, and the Future, reflects on migration, movement, and what freedom could look like if everyone could move through outdoor spaces without barriers.
This community gathering invites participants to slow down, connect with local wildlife and native habitat, and experience the beauty of one of San Diego’s treasured neighborhood outdoor spaces. Together, we hope to inspire environmental stewardship, community connection, and neighborhood pride by encouraging residents to explore and care for the natural spaces in their own community.
No experience is necessary — everyone is welcome to join this free, family-friendly outdoor experience.
About meeting poin
📍 Chollas Lake Park, 6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, 92115
(Meet by park office (Near fishing dock))
Accessibility & Amenities:
The trail includes flat, paved, and hard-packed dirt paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Restrooms, drinking water, and free parking are available. The site is accessible by public transit via MTS Trolley Orange Line (Euclid Ave) and Bus Route 955. Binoculars will be available.

Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run
2026-06-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Multiple Locations, San Diego, CA, United States
Join WorldBeat Cultural Center in welcoming the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, a global torch relay dedicated to peace, unity, and international friendship. Since its founding, the Peace Run has traveled through nearly every country in the world, inspiring millions through the simple yet powerful message of harmony among people and nations.
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Peace Run will make its way through San Diego with a special stop in Balboa Park and at WorldBeat Cultural Center’s Peace Tree at 2100 Park Blvd. Community members are invited to cheer on the runners, carry the Peace Torch, and take part in the celebration honoring peace and cultural connection.
San Diego Schedule

9:30 AM – Peace Run Team begins at the Sri Chinmoy Peace Garden (Adams Ave. & Arizona St.)
10:30 AM – Balboa Park, corner of Zoo Drive & Park Blvd. Community runners join the torch relay to the International Cottages
11:00 AM – Peace Run Ceremony & Torch Bearer Awards at the Hall of Nations
12:15 PM – Peace Run arrives at the WorldBeat Cultural Center Peace Tree

This free community event is presented in partnership with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, International Cottages, House of Pacific Relations, and UNA-USA San Diego Chapter.

Temple of Roots feat. Channel One Soundsystem (UK)
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Built on Brotherhood and Bass.
Established in 1979 by Mikey Dread and his brother Jah T, Channel One is one of the world’s most respected Roots & Dub sound systems. Read the full story of our mission to break down barriers via Reggae music and our journey from local blues parties to international stages.
Channel One Sound System: Selected Milestones
1979 – Founded in London by Mikey Dread and Jah T
1983 – First appearance at Notting Hill Carnival
1980s – Performed alongside leading UK sounds including Jah Shaka and Sir Coxsone
1990 – First international shows in Italy
1994 – Ireland tour
1995–2000 – UK university tours with Aswad, The Selecter and Misty In Roots
2000 – Regular appearances begin at University of Dub, London
2008 – Australia tour including Big Day Out Festival
2009 – 30th anniversary celebration (Dingwalls, London)
2009 – Vibe Bar residency launches (London)
2009 – Dub to Dubstep national tour (Arts Council funded)
2010 – Red Bull Culture Clash Champions
2010 – Dub to Jungle national tour
2012 – National tour with Twinkle Brothers
2012 – First reggae sound system to perform at Wembley Arena
2013 – First Latin American tour
2014 – Village Underground residency begins (London)
2016 – Channel One Meets Mad Professor album and tour
2019 – 40th anniversary at Electric Brixton
2020 – Sound system installation at Museum of London
2023 – Released “Down In the Dub Vaults” double vinyl LP on Greensleeves Records
2024–2026 – Extensive touring across the United States
2025 – First reggae act to perform at Berghain, Berlin
2025 – Cervantino Festival tour (Mexico)
2025 – Guest presentation at Guildhall School of Music
2026 – Represented the UK at Salvador Carnival, Brazil performing with BaianaSystem
The Foundation: Admiral Bailey to Channel One
The story of Channel One Sound System begins long before its official establishment in 1979. It starts with the arrival of the Windrush generation and the birth of UK sound system culture.
In the 1960s, Mikey Dread’s father ran the legendary Admiral Bailey Sound, one of the pioneering systems bringing the music of Jamaica to London. Growing up in a house filled with amplifiers and vinyl, brothers Mikey Dread and Jah T absorbed the culture from birth. In 1979, the torch was passed. The brothers took over the running of their father’s sound, renaming it Channel One in homage to the iconic Channel One recording studio on Maxwell Avenue in Jamaica – a seal of quality for the roots rock reggae they were determined to push.
While many sound systems stayed local, Channel One had a broader vision: “To break down barriers via Reggae music.”
Breaking Down Barriers
After witnessing the historic Bob Marley performance at Crystal Palace Bowl in 1980 — having travelled straight from a sound system session in Cambridge the night before — Mikey Dread was inspired to take the sound on a new journey, reaching audiences beyond its traditional spaces by touring the UK university circuit.
Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Channel One carried roots and dub into colleges and universities across the country. For many students it was their first experience of an authentic sound system session, and these dances quietly helped sow the seeds for what would later emerge as the UK’s jungle, dubstep and wider bass music culture.
The Stack, Tradition in sound
While most modern performances rely on digital formats, Channel One continues to play strictly vinyl — 12”, 10” and 7” records and dubplates. The bespoke, hand-built speaker stack is custom-engineered and meticulously maintained, preserving the original principles of analogue sound system performance.
The Brain: A custom-built pre-amp that controls the frequencies.
The Source: A single turntable.
The Power: Amplifiers, manufactured to sound close to a Valve amplifier that provide a warm, rounded, “heavyweight” bass that you feel as much as you hear.
Mikey Dread, the selector, carries the musical meditation, while the MCs — including Macky Banton and Ras Sherby — voice the session through chanting and song, spreading conscious words in the Rastafari tradition.
Global Ambassadors & Culture Clash Champions

Community Market - June
2026-06-14 12:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States

Juneteenth Celebrates the Underground Railroad That Ran Into Mexico
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas and delivered the news that enslaved people were finally free, more than two months after the Civil War had already ended. That day became Juneteenth. But decades before that announcement was ever made, a community of freedom seekers had already crossed the Rio Grande and built a new life in Mexico rather than wait for America to catch up.
This Juneteenth, WorldBeat Cultural Center invites you to go deeper into the holiday’s roots.
Join Chief Thomi Perryman for a visual presentation that connects the spirit of Juneteenth to one of its most extraordinary living legacies: the Mascogos of Nacimiento de los Negros, an Afro-Mexican community in Coahuila, Mexico that has celebrated Juneteenth for over 150 years and never stopped.
They call it Día de los Negros. Every June 19th, the Mascogos gather with music, dance, and la cabalgata, a thundering 20-mile parade of horseback riders that moves through the Mexican landscape as a living declaration: we remember, and we are still here.
Who are the Mascogos? Their story begins with the Black Seminoles, a people born from the alliance between freedom-seeking Africans and Native American nations during the Seminole Wars, one of the longest and most fiercely fought conflicts in American history. When Mexico abolished slavery in 1829 under President Vicente Guerrero (himself a man of African descent), the Rio Grande became a river of liberation. Thousands crossed south, not north, choosing freedom on their own terms.
Chief Thomi Perryman will trace the visionary leadership of John Horse, known in Mexico as Juan Caballo, who guided Black Seminoles and Native Americans out of Indian Territory in present day Oklahoma all the way into Mexico, where they planted roots that remain to this day. With only a few hundred Mascogos surviving today, their continued celebration of Juneteenth is not just tradition. It is testimony.
This Juneteenth, discover a chapter of the story that has been kept alive south of the border for generations. Come and witness what freedom looks like when a community refuses to let it be forgotten.

The Sound of Soil Volunteer Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Tijuana River Valley Community Farm, 2100 Hollister St, San Diego, CA, 92154, United States
Join us for a morning of community stewardship, hands-on farm work, and environmental learning.
Purpose
Your work will help the WorldBeat Cultural Center provide food for disadvantages households.
Role
Participants will help with plant sowing, weeding, and general land stewardship.

4th Annual Juneteenth Harriet Tubman Bird Walk
2026-06-21 09:00 - 13:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us for a powerful morning of remembrance, nature, and cultural history as WorldBeat Cultural Center hosts the 4th Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch in honor of Juneteenth and the legacy of Black resistance and liberation.
This year’s experience will take place in and around WorldBeat Center’s gardens, where participants will engage in guided birdwatching, cultural storytelling, and hands-on learning.
In partnership with Celebrate Urban Birds and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, we’ll be using the Merlin Bird ID app to identify local birds by sight and sound. We’ll also reflect on the important role of birds in history—especially how Harriet Tubman used the call of the barred owl as a secret signal during Underground Railroad missions.
Event Highlights:

Guided birdwatching using the Merlin Bird ID app and led by the SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance
Stories of how the barred owl and other birds were used as coded signals
Native habitat restoration with native planting
African Peace Drum Circle
Juneteenth Freedom Soul Food Plate

This is more than a birdwatch—it’s a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the deep connection between nature and liberation.
Free and open to the public.
All ages welcome. Let’s learn, honor, and walk in the path of freedom—together.

Children's Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp - Session 1
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Summer Camp Activities Include:Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
Weekly Sessions:
SESSION #1 JULY 6TH-10TH

Camp Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
Ages: 5-12 years (Grades K-6) (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Cost: $200 per child, per week

Monday – Friday : 9am-3pm

Daily Schedule Example
9am-9:30am Sign-In/Drop Off
9:30am-10:30am Art/Music
10:30am-11:30am Gardening/Outdoor Classroom (Nature)
11:30am-12:00pm Lunch (*Family must provide each day*)
12:00pm-1:00pm Free Play/Team Sports
1:00pm-2:00pm Theater
2:00pm-3:00pm Dance3:00pm Snack and dismissal begins

PLEASE NOTE
SUMMER CAMP OPENS AT 9AM AND NOT BEFORE.
SUMMER CAMP DISMISSAL 3PM-4PM

Puppet TheaterDrum ClassDance (guest instructors rotate)Museums FREE (On certain days)

*Snacks will be provided by WorldBeat Center and parents are responsible for providing campers with lunch.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Step 1. Register online and pay the deposit.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN. Camp Session Total: $200 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $100 Remainder $100 will be paid on the first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash

*PLEASE SEE OUR REFUND POLICY BELOW.

Step 2. Make sure to Print, Sign and Email the Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, to divaworksent@yahoo.com You may also bring the forms filled out on the first day of camp or fill them out online through our third party link below.
DOWNLOAD CAMPER FORMS HERE
OR you can also fill them out at the end of the registration.

*REFUND POLICY*We do not offer registration refunds. Instead, we would like to encourage you to simply move your registration to another session so that your child can have the experience of summer camp. We advise that you if you are not certain about attending that you instead not rush to register.
MEDICAL REASON FOR CANCELLATIONWe understand that medical issues may arise over the summer or just as your child is set to attend camp. Please call us as soon as possible to inform us of your need to cancel. We will ask that you submit a written excuse from your child’s physician.
SUMMER CAMP HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our top priority is the health and safety of our campers, their families, our staff and the community. We continue to work with federal, state and local officials

If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home and alert the camp director, Miss Monie. In order to return to school, symptoms must be improving, the students must be fever free for 24 hours
Campers must bring food for the day, including snacks and a non-perishable lunch, stored in their own bag (lunches are not refrigerated).
Campers should also bring water in a refillable water bottle.
Parents should apply sunscreen before campers arrive at camp in the morning, as staff will no longer be able to apply sunscreen to campers upon request.
Additional sunscreen will be made available throughout the day, but campers will need to apply their own sunscreen.
Frequent handwashing and enhanced sanitation practices.
Staff will sanitize supplies and facilities throughout the day.

*Protocols will be amended as necessary as we move along through the summer to ensure the safety and security of our children.
If you have any questions call 619-230-1190.

Children's Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp - Session 2
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 15:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Summer Camp Activities Include:Art, Music, Bird Watching, Science, Theater, Dance, Field Trips and More!
Weekly Sessions:
SESSION #1 JULY 13TH-17TH

Camp Location: WorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101)
Ages: 5-12 years (Grades K-6) (Must be 5 by the time camp starts)
Cost: $200 per child, per week

Monday – Friday : 9am-3pm

Daily Schedule Example
9am-9:30am Sign-In/Drop Off
9:30am-10:30am Art/Music
10:30am-11:30am Gardening/Outdoor Classroom (Nature)
11:30am-12:00pm Lunch (*Family must provide each day*)
12:00pm-1:00pm Free Play/Team Sports
1:00pm-2:00pm Theater
2:00pm-3:00pm Dance3:00pm Snack and dismissal begins

PLEASE NOTE
SUMMER CAMP OPENS AT 9AM AND NOT BEFORE.
SUMMER CAMP DISMISSAL 3PM-4PM

Puppet TheaterDrum ClassDance (guest instructors rotate)Museums FREE (On certain days)

*Snacks will be provided by WorldBeat Center and parents are responsible for providing campers with lunch.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Step 1. Register online and pay the deposit.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN. Camp Session Total: $200 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $100 Remainder $100 will be paid on the first day of class by check (to Camp Director, Monica Harris) or cash

*PLEASE SEE OUR REFUND POLICY BELOW.

Step 2. Make sure to Print, Sign and Email the Camp Forms to Miss Monie, Camp Director, to divaworksent@yahoo.com You may also bring the forms filled out on the first day of camp or fill them out online through our third party link below.
DOWNLOAD CAMPER FORMS HERE
OR you can also fill them out at the end of the registration.

*REFUND POLICY*We do not offer registration refunds. Instead, we would like to encourage you to simply move your registration to another session so that your child can have the experience of summer camp. We advise that you if you are not certain about attending that you instead not rush to register.
MEDICAL REASON FOR CANCELLATIONWe understand that medical issues may arise over the summer or just as your child is set to attend camp. Please call us as soon as possible to inform us of your need to cancel. We will ask that you submit a written excuse from your child’s physician.
SUMMER CAMP HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our top priority is the health and safety of our campers, their families, our staff and the community. We continue to work with federal, state and local officials

If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home and alert the camp director, Miss Monie. In order to return to school, symptoms must be improving, the students must be fever free for 24 hours
Campers must bring food for the day, including snacks and a non-perishable lunch, stored in their own bag (lunches are not refrigerated).
Campers should also bring water in a refillable water bottle.
Parents should apply sunscreen before campers arrive at camp in the morning, as staff will no longer be able to apply sunscreen to campers upon request.
Additional sunscreen will be made available throughout the day, but campers will need to apply their own sunscreen.
Frequent handwashing and enhanced sanitation practices.
Staff will sanitize supplies and facilities throughout the day.

*Protocols will be amended as necessary as we move along through the summer to ensure the safety and security of our children.
If you have any questions call 619-230-1190.

Community Market - July
2026-07-13 11:00 - 2026-07-17 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States

Community Market - August
2026-08-09 11:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Support local makers, artists, and wellness practitioners at the WorldBeat Cultural Center Community Market every second Sunday of the month. Shop unique clothing, handmade arts and crafts, plants, organic produce, delicious food, and enjoy massage services while supporting local small businesses and artisans.
Every second Sunday of the month
Free

Marcus Garvey Day feat Dezarie
2026-08-22 20:00 - 23:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Celebrate the enduring legacy of Marcus Garvey, a visionary Pan-African leader, educator, and champion of Black self-determination during an unforgettable evening of conscious roots reggae at WorldBeat Cultural Center.
This year’s celebration features internationally acclaimed reggae artist Dezarie, whose powerful voice and uplifting lyrics have inspired audiences around the world for more than two decades. Hailing from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dezarie is celebrated for her spiritually grounded music, messages of justice, African consciousness, self-love, and cultural pride. With beloved songs such as Gracious Mama Africa, Love in Your Meditation, and Strengthen Your Mind, she has become one of the most respected female voices in modern roots reggae.

Passport to Wellness
2026-08-23 11:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Passport to Wellness
Sunday, August 23 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WorldBeat Cultural Center | Balboa Park
Sometimes the greatest journey is the one that brings you back to yourself.
Join us for Passport to Wellness, a full day dedicated to restoring balance, reducing stress, and reconnecting with your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation, new wellness practices, or simply a peaceful day surrounded by community, this experience is designed to help you reset and return to your daily life feeling refreshed, inspired, and renewed.
Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to explore immersive healing experiences, movement, music, and holistic wellness consultations led by experienced practitioners. Enjoy a special Sound Healing experience with Dezarie and Mariea Antoinette, along with mindful movement, yoga with sound bowls, Reiki, incense making with Lavva, and a Sacred Fire & Crystal Hologram Activation.
You can also connect one-on-one with wellness practitioners offering consultations in:
Health & Stress
Myofascial Therapy
Iridology & Cellular Detox
Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, Passport to Wellness is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and invest in your own well-being. Whether you spend the day exploring every offering or simply take time to rest and recharge, you’ll leave with new tools, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Explore. Heal. Connect. Thrive.
We invite you to give yourself the gift of a reset because your wellness journey starts here.

4th International Moringa Symposium
2027-10-06 - 2027-10-09 | WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
IV Moringa Symposium: Scaling Health, Agriculture, and Climate Solutions
October 6–9, 2027
WorldBeat Cultural Center | Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Following successful global symposia on moringa in the Philippines, South Africa, and Brazil, the IV International Symposium on Moringa makes its landmark debut in the United States.
Hosted at San Diego’s WorldBeat Cultural Center, this symposium bridges cutting-edge scientific innovation with community-led solutions, industrial scale-up, and ecological restoration. This year, we explore Moringa’s role as a smart crop, a vital tool for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in health, regenerative agriculture, and global business development.
