Plant Spirit Meditation & Tea Tasting
2023-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Peace Garden at the World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, SD CA 92101, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Join in community for a plant spirit meditation and tea tasting. Plants help us connect to ourselves and our relationship to the earth. This is an opportunity to experience the richness of our connection to the green kingdom through meditation and by tasting herbal tea.

Sit in a community circle.
Meditate with the plants.
Taste herbal tea and learn how to prepare an herbal infusion.
Learn how herbalist’s understand a plant’s energetic nature by how it feels in your body.

All are welcome. Sliding scale to support the work: $0-$20.00+
RSVP: cindy@everydayplantmagic.com
Where: The Peace Garden at the World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, SD CA 92101
All are welcome.
Sliding scale to support the work: $0-$20.00+
What to Bring:
A cushion, blanket or towel to sit on.
A cup for tasting herbal tea.
A journal or something to write in.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Your beautiful self to feel the love of the earth.

Food Justice Gathering
2023-03-08 10:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
THE WORLDBEAT CENTER & THE UC CENTER ON FOOD JUSTICE AND HEALTH EQUITY PRESENT
Food Justice Gathering
Our all-day event will feature Food Justice activists, farmers, and entrepreneurs in the heart of Southern CA. We will feature guest speakers, tours, and co-sharing sessions to elevate our local leaders working in urban farming, food sovereignty, and climate action. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) will be highlighted as a climate-smart crop.
SCHEDULE
10-10:30 am Moringa Discussion – Carrie Waterman
11-12p Tour of the World Beat Center-Makeda Dread
12-1 pm Lunch 1-2 pm- Food Justice – Chef Kabui
2-3 pm Moringa, Sickel Cell, and Health Justice -Christen Brown
3-5 pm Grant/entrepreneurship discussion session -Everyone
WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP to globalfoodjusticecoe@gmail.com

Celebrating and Honoring the Rites of Passage In A Woman's Life
2023-03-24 18:00 - 20:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
On March 24th we will be welcoming and celebrating the beginning of a radiant period of wisdom and grace. This earth gathering is intergenerational from the rhythm of a woman’s change in her life’s seasons.
On the 24th we’re coming together in a community with the teachings of ayurvedic medicine by Nina, Kriya Breathwork with Aditi, crystal healing with Najah and restorative sound baths with Lindsey. We will also be sharing triple goddess teas prepared by Momma Makeda and Momma Kolita. This rites of passage ceremony will help fulfill her physical and emotional and spiritual needs. We will close the event with a special demonstration by fire goddess Mia
Mark your calendars 6pm-8pm at WorldBeat Cultural Center
*All participants will also be invited for an optional and complimentary after-celebration featuring Guachinangos. Guachinangos fuses son jarocho music, from Mexico, with Colombian cumbia, performing Latin American fusion rhythms that are highly danceable and upbeat.
**FREE PARKING available across the street from WorldBeat Center

Guachinangos Live - Celebration with Cumbia and Son Jarocho
2023-03-24 20:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Guachinangos will be at the WorldBeat Center this Friday, March 24th at 8pm. Guachinangos features members from diverse cultural backgrounds who play cumbia with a Mexican Jarocho flavor. The band fuses Mexican son jarocho with Colombian cumbia and other Latin American rhythms. Their exciting instrumentation and electrifying stage energy invite anybody to enjoy, sing and move to the rhythm of the music.
Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door

Woman to Woman: Celebrating Self Love and Sisterhood
2023-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
WOMAN’S WORTH 6th YEAR ANNIVERSARY is A Celebration of Womanhood, Self-Love & Sisterhood!
Starla Lewis and Ishé provide “Jewels of Wisdom” and “Tangible Tools” through sharing their own personal stories, that help women begin to heal, reveal and feel more empowered!
The “Woman’s Worth” motto is, “The more we reveal the more we heal”, and they are both dedicated to creating safe spaces where women are elevated and celebrated!

Plant Spirit Meditation & Tea Tasting
2023-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The purpose of these meditations is to connect deeply to the earth and the plants. To feel the universal energy that flows through all beings – humans, animals, plants & trees and the elements of earth, water, fire and air. This connection, this belonging to ourselves and to the earth is our birth right and lineage. Our modern culture has lost this connection at the deepest level. Yet, the connection remains. The way forward is by re-connecting and remembering who we are in the circle of life.
You will learn how to taste tea like an herbalist.
The tea tasting is a way of waking up to the inner knowing, the thinking and intelligence within our bodies. This knowledge allows us to connect to the plants, to hear the plants, to know the plants.
The plants remain our greatest teachers, our direct connection to the teachings of the earth. These are ancient traditions that I am grateful to share, as they were shared and taught to me.
I hope you will join me in the circle of beloved belonging.
Details/ Information
Sunday April 2, 2023 10-11am
12 and up. If under 18 please come with an adult.
Please RSVP so that I can prepare the proper amount of tea.
RSVP: cindy@everydayplantmagic.com

Cost
Cost $20.00 per person.
All are welcome.
Sliding scale to support the work: $0-$20.00+ p/p
Accepted payment methods: cash, venmo, card
What to bring

A cushion, blanket or towel to sit on. A blanket if you might get cold.

A cup for tasting herbal tea.

A journal or something to write in.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Your beautiful self to feel the love of the earth.

Tips

Please arrive a few minutes early to park, enter the garden and to get settled on your blanket or cushion.

Dress for the outside, layers are usually best.

Parking: You can park along Park Blvd, or directly across the street from World Beat Center is a free public parking lot.

31st Annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day
2023-04-23 11:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
This year, WorldBeat Center’s Multi-Cultural Earth Day will be focused and dedicated to Climate Resilience and Food Sovereignty. Our food and our health are threatened by the conventional way of living, but we the people are the solution to today’s problems. We are excited about our speakers who will share about the importance of healing our soil, the miracles of moringa, the importance of knowing your body and the food we eat and how we can create wildlife-friendly habitats. Come enjoy family-friendly music, and dancing, and support local vendors.
2023 will feature

Earth Steward Keynote Speakers: Mariko Gifford and Isaac, Marilu Lopez Fretts, San Diego Youth4Climate students
Live music by Andrew Bees from Black Uhuru, Zivanai Masango, Afro Pop Star from Zimbabwe, Rob Symeonn, Intent, Quinto Sol, Empress Akua, Revival, Sol Remedy and more
Native American drumming and blessing by Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors
WBC multi-cultural class showcase: Japanese Taiko Hosted by San Diego Taiko, Middle-Eastern Drumming and Belly Dance by Cairo Beats, West African Drum and Dance, Angola Capoeira by Silvestre, Afrobeat Dance by Stephanie O, and Brazilian Samba by Super Sonic Samba
Healing Garden activities: annual Seed Swap, birdwatching, plant music showcase, and healing modalities in the garden

This is a Free Event for all families and all cultures, come join together for one people and one planet. On Earth Day in 2023, we joyfully celebrate the WorldBeat Center’s 34th birthday! Mark your calendars and save the date!
VENDOR LINK IS NOW LIVE
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

About Yah’ki Awakened Yah’ki a Spiritual Holistic Teacher, Herbalist, Crystal Healer, Musician and Positive Speaker for the Black Community. Yah’ki has developed a unique skill of merging biblical and ancient mystical principles into a scientific perspective. His mission is to show the Black Community their true identity and provoke self-awakening to excel in this reality. To execute his mission, Yah’ki promotes and demonstrate unity, love, health and self-awareness amongst his people.
About Mariko Mariko Davis Gifford is a versatile professional with a diverse range of experience. Her career includes international business consulting, corporate training, and local advocacy. She is also the owner/operator of Moringa For Life, a family business that grows Moringa and produces various products and educational courses. In 2014, she established Moringa For Peace to support graduates of their Moringa Growers and Educators Course worldwide.
About Isaac Diaz Isaac Diaz developed a successful career as a systems software engineer for 25 years. In 2020 he found out about the soil food web universe and how biological management of the soils can make a difference worldwide. At that point he decided to change careers and registered to the Soil Food Web school founded by Elaine Ingham. He is certified as a Soil Food Web lab technician and is studying to become a Consultant in the same area. He recently launched Soil For Terra LLC, his vision is to share knowledge about the soil food web and give visibility of the plants and soil ecosystem to as many gardeners and farmers as possible.

About Marilu Lopez Fretts Marilu Lopez Fretts is a photojournalist based in Central New York. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Communications from the University of Puerto Rico. She is the Project Assistant at the Center Engagement in Science and Nature Projects and Cornell Lab of Ornithology with Celebrate Urban Birds Project. She is passionate about EDI in the sciences and inspiring the next generation of scientists in underserved communities.

Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run
2023-05-06 09:00 - 13:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Peace Run is an International Torch Relay Run, founded by Peace Advocate, Sri Chinmoy in 1987. Its purpose is to promote and raise awareness for Peace and Harmony. It does this through programs and meetings at schools and with organizations along its routes. Our motto is “Peace begins with me”. Typically, in a full Peace Run year, teams of runners go through more than a hundred countries and cover tens of thousands of miles, including ten thousand miles around the US and Mexico and Canada. This year we are doing local events across the country this Spring–we will be in the San Diego area May 2nd through May 6th, Tuesday through Saturday. Before San Diego, we are going to El Paso, and after, we are going to Seattle.

On May 6th the run will start at Sri Chinmoy Peace Garden and will end at WorldBeat Center. Participants will meet at the park and go from Adams Ave to Park Blvd and walk/run to WorldBeat Center (about 3 miles)

Schedule
Arrive 9am (Sri Chinmoy Peace Garden, 2508-2518 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116)
Run 9am – 10:45am
Torch arrives to WorldBeat Center 10am

Peace Celebration Program 10am-1PM

Plant Spirit Meditation & Tea Tasting
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The purpose of these meditations is to connect deeply to the earth and the plants. To feel the universal energy that flows through all beings – humans, animals, plants & trees and the elements of earth, water, fire and air. This connection, this belonging to ourselves and to the earth is our birth right and lineage. Our modern culture has lost this connection at the deepest level. Yet, the connection remains. The way forward is by re-connecting and remembering who we are in the circle of life.
You will learn how to taste tea like an herbalist.
The tea tasting is a way of waking up to the inner knowing, the thinking and intelligence within our bodies. This knowledge allows us to connect to the plants, to hear the plants, to know the plants.
The plants remain our greatest teachers, our direct connection to the teachings of the earth. These are ancient traditions that I am grateful to share, as they were shared and taught to me.
I hope you will join me in the circle of beloved belonging.
Details/ Information
Sunday, May 7th, 2023 10-11am
12 and up. If under 18 please come with an adult.
Please RSVP so that I can prepare the proper amount of tea.
RSVP: cindy@everydayplantmagic.com

Cost
Cost $20.00 per person.
All are welcome.
Sliding scale to support the work: $0-$20.00+ p/p
Accepted payment methods: cash, venmo, card
What to bring

A cushion, blanket or towel to sit on. A blanket if you might get cold.

A cup for tasting herbal tea.

A journal or something to write in.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Your beautiful self to feel the love of the earth.

Tips

Please arrive a few minutes early to park, enter the garden and to get settled on your blanket or cushion.

Dress for the outside, layers are usually best.

Parking: You can park along Park Blvd, or directly across the street from World Beat Center is a free public parking lot.

Reggae Vibrations Tour: The Legendary Wailers and Third World
2023-05-07 19:00 | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
The Legendary Wailers
The Wailers El Cajon, The Magnolia, 05/07/2023
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM *All times and support acts are subject to change*

The Wailers are a reggae band formed from the remnants of Bob Marley’s backing band of the same name. The band have been playing live since Marley’s death in 1981, touring Marley’s greatest hits and performing his most famous albums in full.

Third World are a band hailing from Kingston, Jamaica who formed in 1973. Since debuting in 1975 the band have released 21 studio albums to date and have become one of the most respected and influential reggae groups of all time.

A Night In Africa
2023-05-20 20:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of African culture and music at “A Night in Africa” on Saturday, May 20th. This unique event will feature live performances by talented West African musicians, including Sene Africa from Senegal and Dramane Kone and Djelia Kali from Burkina Faso.
As you soak up the vibrant rhythms and melodies, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the flavors of Africa with a tasting from local African restaurants.
Whether you love African culture or are simply curious about this rich and diverse continent, “A Night in Africa” promises to be an immersive and unforgettable experience. Join us on May 20th for an evening of music, food, and wine that will transport you to the heart of Africa.
This event is in collaboration with the Mingei International Museum and is a part of the opening of the exhibit “Africa by Design”.

Intro to Tibetan Feng Shui
2023-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Introduction to Feng Shui by the Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche

An opportunity to learn from a Feng Shui Master!

Lama Lhanang will share the wisdom of this ancient art that gives us the knowledge to create harmony between the elements and people.

Learn and apply it to everyday life at home or the office. Great for all human beings – not just decorators, architects, designers.

For anyone seeking harmony in their life!

When: Sunday, 5/21, 5 pm PST.

Where: World Beat Center in Balboa Park, SD.

Register Here: jigmelingpacenter@gmail.com

Suggestion Donation: $20
(or what you can afford – no one is turned away).

Pay in advance here: https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/dana
or, at the door.

Healing Women Naturally
2023-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us for a series of educational and empowering classes on women’s health and homeopathy. Through engaging and informative sessions, you’ll explore the incredible power of homeopathy – a holistic approach to medicine that works in harmony with your body’s innate healing abilities while addressing the root causes of health problems.
Led by Sameer Vermani, a certified classical homeopath and UC Berkeley graduate with over 15 years of experience in homeopathy and holistic health, these classes will teach you how homeopathic remedies can alleviate a variety of women’s health issues, including hormone imbalances, menstrual disorders, pregnancy, childbirth, newborn infant care, mental/emotional health, fertility, menopause, and more – all without the need for invasive treatments or prescription medications.

Summer Solstice Meditation
2023-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us at the @worldbeatcenter for an extra special evening of cacao and sound healing honoring community and the energy of the summer season on Friday, June 16, 2023
The event will begin with a heart-opening ceremony with @communioncacao, a single-origin cacao sourced direct from the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. We will then transition into a multidimensional sound journey intended to melt away the clutter of the thinking mind, drop you deeper into your heart space and ease you into a blissful state of meditation. During this offering you will enjoy the sound medicine of the violin, crystal and tibetan bowls, gongs, chimes, drums and other instruments.
In order to promote sustainability, please bring a cup or mug for your cacao as well as a yoga mat. Eye pillow or mask, cushion, blankets and any other items to maximize coziness recommended. Water suggested to stay hydrated.
We’ll be journeying together from 7:00 to 8:30 PM S
To sign up and reserve your spot, please send a payment of $44 per person to one of the following listed below and include your full name(s) with your payment:
Venmo: @CosmicHeart222 (last 4 digits of # 1626)
Zelle or PayPal: carveyourniche@gmail.com (Lindsey Roach)

The MTCCSD Juneteenth Freedom Ride
2023-06-17 07:30 - 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Major Taylor Cycling Club San Diego (MTCCSD) and WorldBeat Center are honoring Juneteenth with a bike ride and garthering. Open to the public.

SCHEDULE
Safety brief: 7:30 am
Start Times:
“A” team riders 8:00 am Distance 48- 50 miles
“B” team riders 8:30 am Distance 26 -30 miles, casual ride
Raffle at 3 pm | Tickets: $10
Prizes: Bike Helmets, Gift certificates

Juneteenth Celebration: Black Biz Flea Market
2023-06-18 12:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Black Biz Flea Market’s Juneteenth Celebration will highlight Black-owned business and local Black artists all at the heart of Downtown San Diego — the WorldBeat Cultural Center!
Attendees can anticipate shopping from vibrant Black-owned businesses, live musical performances from some of So-Cal’s most talented artists, great eats from our most loved food vendors, giveaways and more!

First Annual Freedom Day Bird Walk
2023-06-19 10:00 - 14:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us at the WorldBeat Center for a memorable experience of our First Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Walk, a special event in celebration of Juneteenth. Immerse yourself in nature and the enchanting world of birds while fostering environmental conservation. This sensorial journey will introduce you to the diverse birds of the magnificent Balboa Park.
The bird walk will commence at the WorldBeat Center, where we will take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and talk about the significance of Black heritage flags. We will walk through our closest canyon in Balboa Park and take stops to talk about Harriet Tubman and how she used nature as a tool to help free her family and many slaves. We will also talk about native plants (led by Kumeyaay ethnobotanist Kristie Orosco), bird species encountered throughout the walk (led by local birder Carlos Martínez) as well the benefits of birding for our mental wellbeing.
As an act of gratitude and reciprocity and land acknowledgment of the Kumeyaay, San Diego’s native tribe, we will plant a native shrub at the WBC’s Healing Peace Garden. In addition, we will have African drumming and delicious vegan soul food.
All participants will receive complimentary seed packets, allowing you to contribute to the growth and nurturing of nature. Additionally, you can choose to opt-in for a free online course, “Growing Wild: Gardening for Birds and Nature” courtesy of the Cornell of Ornithology’s Bird Academy. Fill out the pre-registration form to request this online course and receive a code via email.
Limited giveaways will include journals and copies of the captivating book “Keep Looking Up” by Tammah Watts. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event celebrating freedom, nature, and the indomitable spirit of Harriet Tubman. Join us for an unforgettable experience connecting with birds, the community, and the environment.
To learn more about the birds in Balboa Park visit the Balboa Park website.

About Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.
About Harriet Tubman
Born a slave around 1822—making this year the bicentennial of her birth—on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Araminta Ross, later known as Harriet Tubman, was an American abolitionist and political activist. She escaped and made some 13 missions to rescue roughly 70 enslaved people through the Underground Railroad, a network of antislavery activists and safe houses.
She was also a naturalist, known for using an owl call to guide her family and others in their escape from slavery.
Much of her early life was spent in nature, in landscapes like ours in Piscataway Park: wetlands, meadows, and woodland areas. There she developed skills that helped in her quest for freedom.
Working in timber fields, Tubman learned how to be comfortable in the woods, how to read the landscape, and became familiar with the sounds of nature. Those sounds became signals to those escaping and their allies on the Underground Railroad to know when it was or wasn’t safe to come out of hiding. Tubman used calls from the Barred Owl, or “hoot-owl,” because it would blend in with the sounds of the night and not raise suspicion.

Healing Women Naturally - Menstrual Disorders
2023-07-07 19:00 - 20:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us for Module 2 of our empowering homeopathy classes on “Healing Women Naturally.” In this module, we will delve into the topic of menstrual disorders and how homeopathy offers a gentle and effective approach to finding relief and restoring balance.
The class, taking place on July 7th at 7 pm at the World Beat Center, will begin with a brief introduction to homeopathy, highlighting its holistic principles and its ability to work in harmony with the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
We will then dive deeper into the homeopathic approach to treating common menstrual disorders such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), irregular periods, heavy periods, and painful periods. Discover how homeopathic remedies can provide safe and natural solutions, addressing the underlying causes of these issues while promoting overall well-being.
Led by Sameer Vermani, a certified classical homeopath and experienced instructor, this class promises to be informative and empowering. Sameer’s wealth of knowledge and passion for women’s health will guide you through homeopathic remedies to manage and alleviate menstrual disorders without the need for invasive procedures or pharmaceutical interventions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of homeopathy and its applications for women’s health. Open to women of all ages and backgrounds, the class offers a supportive and welcoming environment.
Take a step towards holistic well-being and reserve your spot today.

SAN DIEGO BAYFEST
2023-07-08 12:00 - 23:00 | Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101-2429, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The 4th Annual San Diego Bayfest will be taking place on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the scenic Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. With doors opening at 12pm, fans will be met with high energy musical performances accompanied by local food vendors, as well as bartenders pouring an assortment of craft beers & cocktails.
Featured artists include DAMIAN MARLEY, COMMON KINGS, KOFFEE, PROF, DENM AND KAHLIL NASH PACK A HEAVY REGGAE LINEUP WITH STRONG SO-CAL AND JAMAICAN ROOTS
With no overlapping sets, all of the days performances will be taking place on one stage with some of San Diego’s finest DJ’s playing between sets. Tickets for Bayfest go on sale Friday, February 24th at 10am. General Admission is $80 and Limited VIP Passes will be available for $300 and can be purchased here

Haile Selassie 131st Earth Strong feat Dezarie
2023-07-23 19:30 - 23:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Every year the WorldBeat Cultural Center celebrates Black Christmas: His Imperial Majesty’s Haile Selassie I Birthday or Earthstrong. In celebration, Dezarie hails from St Croix, Virgin Islands ?? the home of Midnite and Akae Beka. The San Diego reggae community is blessed with her return.
Doors open at 7:30PM. Tickets are available at the door. Vegan Caribbean food by OneWorldBeat Cafe will be available and parking is free.
Tickets: Members $32 | Non-Members $40
Interested in becoming a WorldBeat Member? Join the newly launched membership program and save on our paid events, the Cafe and more! Click the link for more details
About Dezarie
Gracious Mama Africa transports the incredible voice of Dezarie to a whole new level – the highest heights. Her foundation is firmly established in songs such as “Travelers” and the title track. The brilliance and clarity of Dezarie’s voice reverently unveiled on “Exhalt”. Gracious Mama Africa abounds with pleas for social justice and racial equality with selections like “Poverty”, “Strengthen Your Mind” and “Justice”.by
But to this listener, the strength and power of Dezarie is most strikingly displayed in her condemnation of so-called civilization. “Gone Down”, “Not One Penny”, “Law Fe De Outlaw”, “Slew Dem An Done” and “Judgment Come” all deliver conscious punches that penetrate the soul.
About Hempress Sativa
Inimitably, Hempress Sativa is rightly regarded as a prolific Singer/Songwriter to nascent from her Generation of ‘Conscious Roots” purveyors. An anomalous talent, whose expressive writing skills with sharpened delivery commands the attention of her audience in each performance; with an uncanny ability to keep all listening as if in a trance, absorbing her every word, every rhyme.
Born Kerida Johnson to Ras Tafari parents Doris Ray Ricketts and Albert ‘Ilawi Malawi’ Johnson, Legendary Selector (Originally of Jah Love Muzik), Drummer, Producer and Singer/Songwriter who would become her greatest influence.

Children's Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp - Session 1
2023-08-07 09:00 - 2023-08-11 16:00 | 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 AUGUST 7-11
SESSION #2 AUGUST 14-18

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: $150 per child, per week
Monday – Friday : 9am-4pm

Daily Schedule
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 Dance
3:00pm-3:30pm Snack (*Provided by camp each day, Vegan/Vegetarian*)
3:30pm-4pm Daily Review/Begin Pick up and Sign-Out for dismissal

PLEASE NOTE
SUMMER CAMP OPENS AT 9AM AND NOT BEFORE. STAFF MUST REPORT AND SET UP BEFORE RECEIVING CAMPERS. ALSO, DUE TO COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, MORE PREP TIME IS REQUIRED.
SUMMER CAMP ENDS PROMPTLY AT 4PM

There will be (2) trips a week and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Additional costs for additional activities: $20Activities include and may be limited due to COVID restrictions:Puppet Theater $4Drum ClassPool (Bud Kearns Memorial Pool)
Museums FREE (On certain days)Science Center 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.
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $150 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $75 Remainder $75 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, at 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.

*REFUND POLICY*We do 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 COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Our number one priority continues to be keeping students, staff, and families safe, healthy, and able to attend class each day.
1. 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 and not test positive for COVID-19.2. Masks are optional during indoor and outdoor activities.4. Summer Camp MEDICAL FORMS must be submitted the first day of camp to our Staff. Forms MUST be filled out completely. Vaccinations are NOT MANDATORY.
*Protocols will be amended as necessary as we move along through the summer to ensure the safety and security of our children.

Children’s Performing Arts and Science Summer Camp – Session 2
2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00 | 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 AUGUST 7-11
SESSION #2 AUGUST 14-18

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: $150 per child, per week
Monday – Friday : 9am-4pm

Daily Schedule
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 Dance
3:00pm-3:30pm Snack (*Provided by camp each day, Vegan/Vegetarian*)
3:30pm-4pm Daily Review/Begin Pick up and Sign-Out for dismissal

PLEASE NOTE
SUMMER CAMP OPENS AT 9AM AND NOT BEFORE. STAFF MUST REPORT AND SET UP BEFORE RECEIVING CAMPERS. ALSO, DUE TO COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, MORE PREP TIME IS REQUIRED.
SUMMER CAMP ENDS PROMPTLY AT 4PM

There will be (2) trips a week and one trip with an arts or science focus.
Additional costs for additional activities: $20
Activities include and may be limited due to COVID restrictions:
Puppet Theater $4
Drum Class
Pool (Bud Kearns Memorial Pool)
Museums FREE (On certain days)
Science Center 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.
Click here to register online. Camp Session Total: $150 per child. Initial Deposit Due Upon Registration $75 Remainder $75 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, at 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.

*REFUND POLICY*
We do 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 CANCELLATION
We 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 COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Our number one priority continues to be keeping students, staff, and families safe, healthy, and able to attend class each day.
1. 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 and not test positive for COVID-19.
2. Masks are optional during indoor and outdoor activities.
4. Summer Camp MEDICAL FORMS must be submitted the first day of camp to our Staff. Forms MUST be filled out completely. Vaccinations are NOT MANDATORY.
*Protocols will be amended as necessary as we move along through the summer to ensure the safety and security of our children.

Waves of Change 2023 Youth Summit
2023-08-19 13:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Youth4Climate Fall 2023 Summit is for high school and college students interested in honing their skills as an activist of any kind! Participants will also attend multiple engaging workshops and activities aimed at fueling collaborative efforts to envision a climate-friendly future, build local movements and combat eco-anxiety in a nourishing and positive way.
The goal of the event is that participants will leave with skills they can apply to any aspect of the progressive movement that they feel passionately about and a concrete plan to implement them in their schools and/or communities. Said skills will include:

Understanding the critical intersections between climate and other social justice issues
Collaborating with like-minded and ambitious individuals to envision a tangible and eco-friendly future
Constructively communicating with others about climate change
Creating effective and strategic campaigns
Building local movements in one’s community
Gaining insight into healthy methods of dealing with eco-anxiety

Workshops and speeches will be given by experienced climate justice organizers and leaders. The event will open with a UCSD researcher. Participants will hear how climate change impacts minority groups from a diverse and inspiring panel of presenters from various local organizations, who will provide opportunities to directly support environmental justice communities.
Adults – especially teachers – are also welcome to attend to learn how they can support youth in creating waves of change.
Experienced and budding activists will be welcome! The event will be a safe but structured space to grow and meet new people.

43rd Annual Marcus Garvey Day Celebration
2023-08-20 19:30 - 23:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Marcus Garvey Day is going virtual!

Marcus said, “…look for me in a whirlwind” and he is coming our way so we’re canceling Sunday’s event in person to keep you and our bands safe. Rob Symeonn and Michael Palmer are already here and they will be performing with Good Over Evil Sound and will be streaming to your home.

Online event will feature words by the honorable Marcus Garvey, live performance by Michael Palmer, Rob Symeonn, Link N Chain plus words by a special guest!

About Marcus

Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born Aug. 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, and established the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) in 1914 in his home country before moving the headquarters to New York.
In 1923, Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in connection to the Black Star Line program he established as a pathway to economic equality for Black people. Garvey was imprisoned and later deported, and his surging movement in America was stalled as he never again returned to the states. The Garvey family maintains that the charges against the leader were trumped up in order to halt any momentum that Garvey gained in the fight for civil rights.
CLICK BELOW TO WATCH TONIGHT AT 7:45PM

Plant Spirit Meditations & Tea Tastings
2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The purpose of these meditations is to connect deeply to the self, the earth and the green kingdom.
To feel the universal energy that flows through all beings – humans, animals, plants & trees and the elements of earth, water, fire and air. This connection, this belonging to ourselves and to the earth is our birth right and lineage.
Our modern culture has lost this connection at the deepest level. Yet, the connection remains. The way forward is by re-connecting and remembering who we are in the circle of life.
You will learn how to taste tea like an herbalist.
The tea tasting is a way of waking up to the inner knowing, the thinking and intelligence within our bodies. This knowledge allows us to connect to the plants, to hear the plants, to know the plants.
The plants remain our greatest teachers, our direct connection to the teachings of the earth. These are ancient traditions that I am grateful to share, as they were shared and taught to me.
I hope you will join me in the circle of beloved belonging.
What to bring
A cushion, blanket or towel to sit on. A blanket if you might get cold.
A cup for tasting herbal tea.
A journal or something to write in.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Your beautiful self to feel the love of the earth.
Tips
Please arrive a few minutes early to park, enter the garden and to get settled on your blanket or cushion.
Dress for the outside, layers are usually best.
Parking: You can park along Park Blvd, or directly across the street from World Beat Center is a free public parking lot.

2nd Annual Taste of Africa
2023-10-21 14:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Taste of Africa: A Tribute to Fela Kuti
With too many negative representations of Africa, entrenched in images of war, disease, poverty, and famine, our festival seeks to redress the balance and highlight the fantastic range of cultures, foods, music, and artists that make this great continent one of the most vibrant and emerging in the world.
Taste of Africa aims to show Africa before it was colonized. It aims to bring unity and celebrate the diversity of Africa.
Tickets include

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Kemetic Yoga (Egypt)
Afro-Beat Dance workshop (Nigeria)
Live African entertainment by Eyo, the Stilt Walker (West Africa), Djelia Kadi West African Drum & Dance Ensemble (Burkina Faso), Akayaa Atule and Bolga Zohdoomah (Ghana) and Ibrahima Ba (Senegal).
Also don’t miss the jollof rice competition!

Travel the world through taste and support San Diego’s local restaurants and caterers with food from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan and Liberia. Also try wine from Ethiopia and Nigeria. Food and drinks sold separately by each vendor.

CRAFT VENDORS APPLY HERE

Capoeira Batizado 2023
2023-10-28 11:30 - 13:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Batizado is an annual initiation ritual and ceremony which has evolved and morphed over the centuries, honoring the practice of Capoeira in a modern and global context. A student’s Batizado (Baptism) is the first time a student plays inside the Roda (Capoeira Playing Circle) with a Mestre de Capoeira (Master of Capoeira). It is an important rite of passage. Often, a student may receive a new nickname that they become known by, in the Capoeira World. In the past, students would train for many months before they set foot in the Roda. Today, although students may have experience playing inside the Roda, the Batizado is considered their first real experience of the Jogo de Capoeira (Game of Capoeira). It is the official welcome and blessing. Another important aspect of the Batizado is the ‘Troca de Cordelî’ (the exchange of belts). Mestres play one or more games with the older students and acknowledge their achievements by awarding them higher belts.

Meditation for Peace and a Home for Humanity
2023-10-29 13:00 - 17:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Join us on October 29th as the Home for Humanity Movement for Planetary Regenerative recognizes WorldBeat Cultural Center as an “Exemplary Home for Humanity”.
1-5:30PM at WorldBeat Center | Free
The event will feature Native American Drumming by Red Bird and the Red Warriors, poetry readings, award ceremony, rededication of the Peace Poll, tree planting, meditation for world peace, and documentary screening of “HOME FOR HUMANITY: How on Earth do we co-create Home on Earth”
WorldBeat Center is being recognized for its integral, whole-life activities, integrating culture and art, education, the peace garden with indigenous and edible plants that embody the unity and interconnected wholeness of like expressed in our hUmanUNITY charter.
Home for Humanity is a movement of changemakers of diverse cultures, backgrounds and ages across all continents. The movement is based on the premise that every single individual, whatever their circumstances and context, has a vital role to play in co-creating a better future and making our Earth a true home again for all life.
WorldBeat Center is honored to receive this recognition for a peaceful Home for Humanity.

World Naan Festival
2023-11-11 11:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
The World Naan Festival is an exciting event that you don’t want to miss. Come celebrate Diwali with us on Saturday, November 11 for a day filled with delicious naan bread and friendly competition. The event will take place at WorldBeat Cultural Center you’ll find a lively cultural atmosphere with live entertainment and great music.
This festival features Naan Makers, Delicious Indian Food, Performers and All things Indian! The World Naan Festival is a blend of culinary exploration, cultural immersion and social enjoyment, making it a compelling event for those who appreciate diverse food experiences.
