Events

Celebrate 28 years of rhythm, sisterhood and community with the San Diego Women’s Drum Circle at the WorldBeat Cultural Center on Saturday, October 3. For nearly three decades, the circle has brought women together through drumming, movement and connection, creating a welcoming space for both longtime participants and women experiencing the circle for the first […]

Postponed due to rain forecast. Join SoCal Bird Nerds and WorldBeat Cultural Center for a refreshing morning of birdwatching within Balboa Park. Each walk begins at WorldBeat Center's ethnobotany peace garden. 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 […]

Canceled due to weather forecast 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

Join us at WorldBeat Cultural Center for a special evening with Mama C, Charlotte Hill O’Neal, as she returns to San Diego for a screening of her latest documentary, “Panther Veterans in Tanzania: The Legacy Continues. In honor of the 60th anniverary of the Black Panther Party and their community impact come welcome back to […]

Theme of Summit '26: Awe & Wonder! An extraordinary experience, something that is otherwise inaccessible to us everyday, or the immediacy of a newly-found perspective on something seemingly ordinary, could shift our entrenched perspectives and paradigms. Such experiences are transformative encounters that can empower us with a better understanding of ourselves, and our interrelatedness within […]

From Yoruba Roots to Samba Beats: Afro-Cuban & Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop ​Super Sonic Samba School and WorldBeat Center invite you to explore the ancestral rhythms and sacred movements that shape modern samba! ​Join us for a powerful workshop with Indira “Laroye” Leneman (Laroye Aña)—renowned Cuban choreographer, master instructor, and performer born and raised in Havana, […]

Batizado 2026: African Brazilian Capoeira Initiation & Celebration Join us for Batizado 2026 at the WorldBeat Cultural Arts Center—a powerful celebration of African Brazilian tradition, rhythm, and movement. The Batizado (meaning “baptism”) is a Capoeira initiation ceremony where new students are formally welcomed into the roda (circle), and returning students are honored for their growth and mastery. This year’s guest teachers and […]