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Celebrate the enduring legacy of Marcus Garvey—visionary Pan-African leader, educator, and champion of Black self-determination—during an unforgettable evening of conscious roots reggae at WorldBeat Cultural Center. This year's celebration features internationally acclaimed reggae artist Dezarie, whose powerful voice and uplifting lyrics have inspired audiences around the world for more than two decades. Hailing from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dezarie is celebrated for her spiritually grounded music, messages of justice, African consciousness, self-love, and cultural pride. With beloved songs such as "Gracious Mama Africa," "Love in Your Meditation," and "Strengthen Your Mind," she has become one of the most respected female voices in modern roots reggae. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Passport to Wellness, a full day dedicated to restoring balance, reducing stress, and reconnecting with your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation, new wellness practices, or simply a peaceful day surrounded by community, this experience is designed to help you reset and return to your daily life feeling refreshed, inspired, and renewed. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to explore immersive healing experiences, movement, music, and holistic wellness consultations led by experienced practitioners. Enjoy a special Sound Healing experience with Dezarie and Mariea Antoinette, along with mindful movement, yoga with sound bowls, Reiki, incense making with Lavva, and a Sacred Fire & Crystal Hologram Activation. Guests who would like to take their wellness experience a little deeper can book one-on-one consultations with practitioners specializing in health and stress, myofascial therapy, iridology, and cellular detox. These personalized sessions are available for an additional fee, allowing you to choose the services that speak most to your individual wellness needs. Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, Passport to Wellness is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and invest in your own well-being. Whether you spend the day exploring every offering or simply take time to rest and recharge, you’ll leave with new tools, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of vitality. Explore. Heal. Connect. Thrive. We invite you to give yourself the gift of a reset because your wellness journey starts here. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a powerful morning of remembrance, nature, and cultural history as WorldBeat Cultural Center hosts the 4th Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch in honor of Juneteenth and the legacy of Black resistance and liberation. This year’s experience will take place in and around WorldBeat Center’s gardens, where participants will engage in guided birdwatching, cultural storytelling, and hands-on learning. In partnership with Celebrate Urban Birds and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, we’ll be using the Merlin Bird ID app to identify local birds by sight and sound. We’ll also reflect on the important role of birds in history—especially how Harriet Tubman used the call of the barred owl as a secret signal during Underground Railroad missions. Event Highlights: - Guided birdwatching using the Merlin Bird ID app and led by the SoCal Bird Nerds and San Diego Bird Alliance - Stories of how the barred owl and other birds were used as coded signals - Native habitat restoration with native planting African Peace Drum Circle - Juneteenth Freedom Soul Food Plate This is more than a birdwatch—it’s a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the deep connection between nature and liberation. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Let’s learn, honor, and walk in the path of freedom—together. Visit: 4th Annual Juneteenth Harriet Tubman Bird Walk WorldBeat Cultural Center on Instagram and Facebook

Rhythms of East Africa: An evening of culture, community, and collective investment. Presented by United Women of East Africa Support Team Date: November 10, 2026, at 4 p.m. Where: Liberty Station Conference Center, sponsored by Point Loma Nazarene University. Our Mission: United Women of East Africa Support Team is a cultural hub providing services and advocacy to cultivate resilience, self-sufficiency, and well-being in San Diego’s East African community. The inspiration behind the event Imagine stepping into a vibrant community space where the heart of the gathering is a powerful East African drum circle alive with rhythm, unity, and cultural expression. Around you, families, leaders, and community members are dancing, engaging, and celebrating together. As you move through the marketplace, you’re welcomed with authentic flavors, sips, and bites representing the many countries of East Africa. You see artisans showcasing handcrafted work, each piece carrying a story of heritage, resilience, and identity. Every corner reflects cultural wealth, artistic excellence, and the deep-rooted beauty of East African traditions. Now imagine this is your afternoon, an opportunity not only to experience culture, but to connect with a community, engage with partners, and witness the impact your support makes possible. This is the kind of immersive, meaningful experience we aim to create; one that brings people together, strengthens community bonds, and highlights the power of collaborative investment in our families, women, and youth. Event Purpose: A cultural impact celebration honoring East African heritage, its language, dance, food, and art, while bringing together our community partners, supporters, and donors in shared appreciation and connection. United Women of East Africa Support Team on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Native American Month at the Barona Cultural Center & Museum. Experience the award-winning exhibit featuring the short film "Nya’waap Illyuw Uuchyuwp – Our Way of Knowing" and see "Sinyohow Haawaakm ‘Aaknach [Sin-yo-how Haa-waa-km Aak-nach]," the newest film in the Kumeyaay Philosophy Series. Join Sinyohow [Sin-yo-how] as she teaches her twin boys how to care for the creatures around them and each other. This second film in the series brings to life the traditional teachings and oral histories of the Barona people. These stories were told to teach lessons on how to live well and be good members of the community. Barona Museum has worked tirelessly over the past eight years to bring these important stories back to the Kumeyaay community and the public. Much of this knowledge had been lost due to the consequences of colonization and genocide. Visit the Barona Cultural Center & Museum to experience the Kumeyaay way of knowing. Barona Museum is open Wednesday to Friday noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barona Cultural Center & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego poet laureate Paola Capó-García has co-curated a unique exhibition of "video poems" by local poets and artists, opening Oct. 24 at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights.

Join SDSU students, faculty and staff for Truth Before Turnout Social Jeopardy on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Broken Yolk Cafe. Hosted by the SDSU Library and the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations, the game blends entertainment with media literacy to make fact-checking feel approachable. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and teams form at 6 p.m. Questions cover pop culture, media literacy and a Fake or Real round. Teams compete for Truth Before Turnout T-shirts, with more prizes throughout the night. Each round challenges players to put accuracy over popularity by spotting reliable information, evaluating sources and verifying claims before sharing or acting on them. Get ready to look beyond the post and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-jeopardy-night-tickets-2003263079798

Join us as we celebrate another year of the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center! This year marks our 4th Anniversary and the launch of our inaugural annual fundraiser:
The Convening of the Four Directions Across many traditions, the Four Directions remind us that we are all connected—to one another, to the land, to our history, and to future generations. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring:
 - Live music
 - A curated artisanal culinary experience - Cultural performances - An exciting raffle - An art exhibition & silent auction featuring works generously donated by our artist community Every ticket purchased helps sustain the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center’s year-round programs and community initiatives. Friday, October 9, 2026
from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Barrio Station 2175 Newton Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113 Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Calling all arts enthusiasts! Celebrate local creativity with us at the O’Arts Grants Celebration Saturday, October 17, 2026 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oceanside Civic Center Library Courtyard Come enjoy live performances and listen to the 2026 O’Arts: Oceanside Art & Culture grantees as they share about their grant activities. We’ll also announce the 2027 O’Arts: Oceanside Arts & Culture Grantees live at the event. This event is free and open to all ages. We hope you can join us!

Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors. Cinema Club Friday - A bold, thought-provoking slate of independent, international and documentary films that examine identity, power and belonging—revealing how culture, institutions and perception shape our stories and asking, month after month, what endures, what fractures and what we rebuild when life applies pressure. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/programs/events-calendar