Batizado 2025: African Brazilian Capoeira Initiation & Celebration Join us for Batizado 2025 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 […]

Join us for the Community Market at the WorldBeat Cultural Center! Now a growing tradition in Balboa Park, the Community Market is your monthly destination for culture, creativity, and connection—happening every second Sunday from 12PM to 5PM. Come support local artisans and makers while finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Every purchase helps strengthen our local economy […]

TransformNations Gala Join us for TransformNations as they celebrate their 2nd annual TransformNations Gala and embark on a Magic Carpet Ride! Saturday November 15, 2025 at 6pm. Location : Worldbeat Cultural Art Center Let us celebrate an opportunity to enhance the lives of our youth, supporting local and global children’s organizations. This black tie (adults […]

This December 6th, WorldBeat Center's San Diego Taiko group will be participating in the annual December Nights weekend celebration.  Join us for a heart-pounding celebration of rhythm, culture, and community.  Catch their electrifying live performance at the Spanish Village Stage on Saturday, December 6, 2025  from 1:30PM - 2:00PM Since 2004, this dynamic group has […]