Bay Area Vibez Festival
2015-09-26 - 2015-09-27 | Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA, United States
The mission of this “urban lifestyle music festival” is to celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area through live music and the arts. Bay Area Vibez embodies the true essence of the San Francisco Bay Area, while supporting regional youth and music programs. The Bay Area Vibez festival is the brainchild of a group of Bay Area entrepreneurs, TourN’ Entertainment, including Albert “Pretty” Cooke, Yurel Hassan Cooke, Tressa Wells and Alreca White. Each an accomplished music industry professional partnered to bring diverse music euphoria to the Bay and beyond.
Early bird General Admission are set at $85 for 1-day passes, $160 for 2-day passes and $225 1-day VIP, or $400 2-day VIP passes, which include early entrance to grounds, special VIP viewing and lounge area, VIP beer and wine garden and select organic foods and snacks. Shuttle services will be available for convenient entrance to the festival. Parking passes are $29 per day. For more information, or to secure tickets, visit www.BayAreaVibez.com.
2015 Festival Line Up
Bassnectar
Damian “Jr.Gong” Marley
NAS
Aloe Blacc w/ Sankofa Sound
Stephen “Ragga” Marley
Meshell Ndegeocello
Paper Diamond
Morgan Heritage
The Grouch & Eligh
Cut Chemist
Tarrus Riley
Fishbone
Richie Spice
Mod Sun
Fiji
I-Wayne
Jo Mersa
Krooked Treez
Black Am-I
Jemere Morgan
Skip Marley
Forrest Day
The Courtney John Project
Queen Omega
I-Live
Z Trip

Black Minds Matter Concert Series with Laval Belle
2015-09-26 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Black Minds Matter (BMM) is a grassroots initiative designed to prepare 21st Century African-American youth leaders in the areas of art, education, and political activism. Through engagement in cultural events, speaker presentations, and the Black Minds Matter Concert Series (with emphasis on America’s original music of Gospel, Blues, and Jazz, BMM strives to increase, within our communities, voter registration, college matriculation, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) funding.
All proceeds from the concert benefit student scholarships. The core values that BMM considers in awarding student scholarships include: a strong work ethic; a demonstration of overcoming hardship; scholastic potential; leadership potential; ability to solve problems; an affinity for music and the ability to lead social change for the 21st Century.
BMM’s goal is to position the 21st Century youth leader with the opportunity to attend college. As such, BMM will focus its attention on providing scholarships to underprivileged youth who will attend HBCUs in the United States. This will increase a more socially conscious generation equipped to stave off social injustices.
Visit our website at: www.blackmindsmatter.com
Contact us for more information and for Group Sales tickets at (951) 523-7323 or blackmindsmattersd@gmail.com

2015 Centennial Celebration Honoring Kumeyaay Nation
2015-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Jane Dumas (June 25, 1924- May 3, 2014) is a member of the Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians in East County. She spent a lifetime teaching, leading and advocating for the American Indian community of San Diego, always emphasizing the value and importance of traditional language and history in today’s urban and American Indian societies. She’s made it her lifelong mission to teach the language of the Kumeyaay people to American Indians and non-Indians alike, and to share the healing powers of native plants. In 1981, Jane helped found the San Diego American Indian Health Center, and since 1986 she has been described as an “anchor, leader, peacemaker, and bridge between Indian and non-Indians in the areas of medicine and education” and believes that “we can become healthier as both individuals and as a community by incorporating traditional knowledge and spirituality.”
In honor of Jane Dumas, the Dumas family and the Kumeyaay Nation who once resided in Balboa Park, WorldBeat Center would like to dedicate the newly added California Native Garden to the Kumeyaay Nation. Join us on October 3rd as WorldBeat Center salutes the Kumeyaay Nation and Jane Dumas, a native plant teacher and Kumeyaay member as a part of WorldBeat Center’s calendar of Balboa Park’s Centennial Celebrations.
For more info on Jane Dumas and the Kumeyaay Nation CLICK HERE

Compassionate HeARTS Children's Art Series
2015-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
I Am Compassion- Session 1
Will focus on self-awareness through the use of mixed-media art and introduce meditation and yoga.
Dates: Nov 7, 14, and 21
$90 Limited to 15 students
Click the link below for full details
Compassionate Hearts Flyer

West African Dance Class
2015-12-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2016-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
West African Dance
led by Makida Anderson
Sundays
2-3:30PM
Members $10
Non-members $12

High energy, poly-rhythmic dances, whole body articulation. Great workout, live drumming.

Children's West African Drumming Classes
2016-01-12 14:00 - 16:15, 2016-01-19 14:00 - 16:15 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Register for Information on classes.
Toddlers class $8.
Older children’s class $9. Pay instructor day of class.

Toddler’s Classes 2:00-2:30 PM
(6 mos-6 yrs) 3:00-3:30 PM

Older Children & Adult Classes: 3:30-4:15 PM
(7 yrs on up)

Every Tuesday 2:00 – 4:15 PM

With Master of Drums
Nana Yaw Asiedu
Master of drums, Nana Yaw Asiedu has been teaching West African drumming to toddlers and children at the WorldBeat Center for over 14 years. Nana has played with many great musicians of our time, including Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, and Taj Mahal. Nana brings the rhythms of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Guinee, Ivory Coast, Mali, India, Cuba, & Brazil to his classes. Come let your child learn through music; they are never too young!

Awakening of the Body
2016-01-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2016-01-19 17:00 - 18:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
$40/ month for 8 classes every Tues and Thurs, and a FREE boot camp class every Wed at Morley Field!
Ray Scott is a Certified A.C.E., and an AFAA Kick Boxer. He is a Fitness Specialist from City College and has a degree from San Diego State University. Scott has been in the industry for over 10 years.
All fitness levels and ages are welcome!
Contact the instructor for more info at (619) 640-0233 or (619) 640-5271
Please pay instructor on day of class.

Drop In WorldBeat Yoga
2016-01-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2016-01-20 17:00 - 18:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Register for WorldBeat Info – Free
WorldBeat Yoga
Our all levels yoga session is FREE, instructor is open to donations.
All Levels Welcome
For more info call 619-230-1190

WorldBeat Center would like to welcome our new yoga instructor, Vania Oliveira from Brazil. She has been practicing yoga for at least 16 years now and has experience in a variation of yoga styles including
Hatha, Bikran, Power, Restore, Vinyasa, and Swasthya. Vania has received her 200hr training certificate in Vinyasa Yoga but she blends in her experience in other practices to accomadate her students. WorldBeat is happy to have Vania with us and we hope you enjoy her and her teachings as well.
Bring your yoga mat and blanket and wear comfortable clothes.

Jyorei - Purification and Healing by Light
2016-01-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2016-01-20 17:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Jyorei is a healing art that by focusing spiritual light gradually penetrates and dissolves the spiritual clouds that cause physical, emotional, and personal dilemmas. “Jyorei” means “Purification of the spirit.” Jyorei is a shared act, usually involving two people, one who gives and one who receives. Besides profound healing, the person receiving Jyorei may experience a sensation of tranquility and wellbeing. It can be given any place and to anyone.
Jyorei sessions at WorldBeat Center will be held in the Children’s Peace Garden as long as weather permits.

African Djembe Drumming
2016-01-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2016-01-20 18:00 - 19:15 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
West African Drumming
led by Abdulah Sow
Class Fee – $12
$5 Djembe rental fee available
Please Pay instructor before or after class
All Levels Welcome
For more info call 619-230-1190

Super Sonic Samba School Class
2016-01-13 19:30 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Super Sonic Samba School
Donations are suggested
Please pay instructor after class
Open Rehersal
Samba Percussion and Dance
Watch Drum Dance Play

Advanced Afro-Cuban Percussion
2016-01-14 06:30 - 19:45, 2016-01-21 18:30 - 19:45 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Afro-Cuban Percussion
led by Juan Sanchez
Class Fee
$10 WBC Members |$12 WBC Non-Members
$5 Conga Rental Available

San Diego Taiko Practice
2016-01-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-01-21 20:00 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Performance Group Practice
for members of San Diego Taiko

Mondays and Thursdays
8-10PM

For more info email: info@sandiegotaiko.org

Emei Qigong Practice
2016-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2016-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Wuji Gong Practice
Led by Master Wendy
Free!
WorldBeat Center Lawn
Increase your health and energyMaster Wendy has been studying natural medicine and natural healing techniques since the late 1980’s, and studying meditation and Eastern energetic arts since 1994. She started practicing Qigong while in acupuncture school in 1996. Master Wendy leads a weekly Wuji Gong practice group in Balboa Park, and periodically teaches Qigong classes and seminars.

Capoeira Sao Bento Grande
2016-01-16 11:30 - 13:30, 2016-01-23 11:30 - 13:30 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
CAPOEIRA SAO BENTO GRANDE
Taught by Mestre Dennis Newsome
For all ages!

To register for class please stop by one of our classes and speak with the instructor, Dennis Newsome or contact him at
619-518-7782

Afro-Cuban Percussion and Dance
2016-01-17 00:00 - 14:00, 2016-01-24 12:00 - 14:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Omo Ache Afro-Cuban Percussion and Dance
Led by Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco
Class Fee
$7 Percussion or Dance
$5 Conga Rental Available
Please Pay instructor before or after class

Dumbek Drumming
2016-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Dumbek Drumming
Taught by Frank Lazzaro
Frank has taught middle-eastern drumming for over 10 years, and has released an instructional CD. He is also the drummer for Middle-Earth Ensemble and performs regularly for belly dance shows. He has most recently developed a performance group made up of his dumbek drum students, called “Cairo Beats”.
Mondays 6-7pm
Members $10
Non-Members $12
http://www.frankdrums.com

Tribal-Style Belly Dance Class
2016-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Tribal-Style Belly Dance
$10 Members
$12 Non Members
Please pay instructor on day of class.
Class led by
Sabrina Fox &
Madame Raine
Sabrina Fox
Director and of Atash Maya Dance Co. and an American Tribal Style (ATS) Certified Instructor. Sabrina’s fire and passion come through in her performances and classes. She is simply one of San Diego’s hottest dancers. This unique class will focus on tribal fusion bellydance drills, techniques and combinations to live drumming by Frank Lazzaro and his students. All levels welcome!

Super Sonic Samba School Class
2016-01-20 19:30 - 22:00 | WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Super Sonic Samba School
Donations are suggested
Please pay instructor after class
Open Rehersal
Samba Percussion and Dance
Watch Drum Dance Play
by donation
www.ssamba.org
For more info
supersonicsandiego@gmail.com
