WorldBeat Center

An interactive workshop in Colombian folk dance with Elvira Bustamante Fuentes from Barranquilla, Colombia, currently based in NYC. With over 20 years of experience and a Master's in Artistic and Technical Education in Dance and Music and Education, Elvira engages groups of all ages to share rhythms of the traditional music of the north coast […]

The Last Tlatoani Documentary film feature directed by Pablo Jato The feature-length documentary The Last Tlatoani , directed by internationally renowned filmmaker Pablo Jato, has won multiple awards at various festivals, such as the Quetzalcóatl International Indigenous Film Festival, where it was awarded best feature film; the Port Blair International, where it was recognized as best documentary, as well as at the Liberty Awards, where it won best documentary in Spanish. The documentary […]

Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings Sunday, March 24 | 10-11am  The ethnobotany Peace Garden at the World Beat Center is popping with winter planning and planting seeds for spring. This is a special place to be and I am honored to offer my monthly tea tastings & meditations in the Peace Garden. If you […]

Iridology Presentation and Q&A Date: Friday, March 22nd Time:7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: Free Join us for an enlightening evening as Dr. DERAH Dalene Brown, a seasoned iridologist, herbalist, naturopathic doctor, and health practitioner, shares her knowledge and experience in the field. Discover the fascinating world of iridology, a holistic approach to understanding health […]

Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings Sunday Feb 25 & March 24 | 10-11am  The ethnobotany Peace Garden at the World Beat Center is popping with winter planning and planting seeds for spring. This is a special place to be and I am honored to offer my monthly tea tastings & meditations in the Peace […]

Join us at the 43rd Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA, formerly known as Bob Marley Day. This vibrant festival pays homage to the influential genre of reggae music, featuring a diverse lineup of both local and international reggae artists. Rooted in deep cultural significance, reggae addresses themes of unity, social […]

On Friday, February 16th,  WorldBeat Cultural Center will celebrating Black History Month with a special screening of the “Global Assignment”, a documentary on the life of Dr Runoko Rashidi. We will be joined by the renowned historian, Anthony Browder in collaboration with the Department of Africana Studies of San Diego State University. Friday, February 16th Doors open […]