Your Guide to the 2019 South Bay Festival of the Arts!

Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

The 3rd annual South Bay Festival of the Arts is just a few short days away! There will be a lot to see and do at the Festival, so we created this guide to help you make the most of your day. Plan your time so you can be sure to see all the performances, workshops, food vendors, and craftsmen you’ve been looking forward to – and enjoy the South Bay Festival of the Arts!

 

Tickets

General admission to the Festival is free, but register early to let us know you’re coming!

Last chance to get your VIP and Culture Club tickets before the Festival! VIP and Culture Club tickets will only be available until Friday, June 21st! Make the day extra special with all these VIP perks:

  • Express check in.
  • Reserved VIP parking.
  • Shaded VIP seating in the Torino Plaza.
  • Preferred seating for performances in the Armstrong and Nakano theaters.
  • Access to the air-conditioned VIP lounge.
  • Complimentary food and beverages in the VIP lounge.
  • Private VIP restrooms.

Want a taste of the VIP life but not the whole enchilada? Try the new Culture Club ticket option. Culture Club tickets include:

  • Preferred seating for the Armstrong and Nakano Theatres
  • 20 food/beverage tickets (a $60 value)
Click here to get your VIP or Culture Club Tickets!

 

What to Do at the Festival

The Festival will last all day long, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. During that time there will be dozens of performances on three different stages, workshops and classes, an art show, food vendors, a tie dye station, and live art demonstrations.

Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Performances

The Festival will last all day long, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. During that time there will be dozens of performances on three different stages, workshops and classes, an art show, food vendors, and live art demonstrations.

Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

The Torrance Refining Company Stage on the Torino Plaza

The Torino Stage is now known as the Torrance Refining Company Stage thanks to our sponsor The Torrance Refinery Group! New stage name, same great entertainment! You can catch these acts on the Torrance Refinery Stage at the Torino Plaza:

Your host: Keith Dion
11:00 am: Smooth Touch Band
1:00 pm: Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas
3:00 pm: Christie Huff

Armstrong Theatre

Get out of the sun and catch some amazing local performers inside the Armstrong Theatre.

Your host: Magician Shawn McMaster
11:00 am: Peninsula Youth Symphony
12:00 pm: ENCORE! South Bay
12:30 pm: Sara Carson & Hero
12:45 pm: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company
1:00 pm: Women in Science
1:30 pm: Youth Chorale
2:00 pm: Soul Movers
2:30 pm: Sara Carson & Hero
2:45 pm: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company Jr.
3:00 pm: Neiya Arts – Xhanat
3:30 pm: LA Miyake Kai
3:45 pm: JRick & the Hot Flashers
4:00 pm: Neiya Arts – Xhanat
4:25 pm: Emerald Street

Nakano Theatre

Jazz ensembles, storytelling, a sing along, and a magician will tickle your fancy at the Nakano Theatre.

Your host: Magician Christopher Hart
11:00 am: Palos Verdes Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble
12:00 pm: Bourque Music
12:30 pm: Storytelling with Angie Flores
1:00 pm: Palos Verdes Symphonic Band Flute Ensemble
1:30 pm: Palos Verdes Symphonic Band Brass Band Ensemble
Starting at 2:00, Singer/Songwriter Showcase
2:00 pm: Annabelle Bertucci
2:30 pm: Jessica Lombardozzi
3:00 pm: Liz King
3:30 pm: Benjamin Wylder
4:00 pm: Sylvia Bosco
4:30 pm: Bradley Mangrum

 

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

What’s a Festival without tasty food and delicious drinks? We’ve got over 20 local eateries, craft breweries, and wineries ready to share their mouth-watering wares!

Food and beverage tickets are available for purchase from the main ticket booth for $3 each (a ticket is good for one food or beverage item).

Click here to learn more about each of the food and beverage vendors.

 

All-Day Art & Workshops

All day long you and your family can enjoy hands-on art projects and workshops. Learn new techniques, work with talented local artists, and see what our craft and artist vendors have to offer!  Check out the complete show and workshop schedule by clicking here!

 

Plan Your Day with the NEW Festival App!

Click one of the links below to download the brand-new South Bay Festival of the Arts app for Apple or Android!

With the app, you can find all the day’s events, discover artists, photographers, food & beverages, and even vote for your favorite artists at the Festival!

 

 

Get it on Google Play

 

Get the Festival Map!

Want to know where everything is taking place?  Then take a look at the map of the Festival layout – and download it to have it handy when you’re on-the-go!  Click here to download the map!

Getting to the Festival

The Festival will take place at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, 90503.

Directions

Traveling On The 405

Take the 405 Fwy South and exit at Crenshaw Blvd. From the off ramp, turn right onto Crenshaw Blvd. and travel south to Torrance Blvd. Turn right onto Torrance Blvd. and travel west to Madrona Ave. Turn right onto Madrona Ave. and turn into the first driveway on the right hand side. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is the large multi-building complex to your left once you have entered the parking lot.

Traveling On The 101

Take the 101 South to the 110 South to the 405 North and exit at Crenshaw Blvd. From the off ramp, turn left onto 182nd St., then make a left onto Crenshaw Blvd. Travel south on Crenshaw to Torrance Blvd. Turn right onto Torrance Blvd. and travel west to Madrona Ave. Turn right onto Madrona Ave. and turn into the first driveway on the right hand side. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is the large multi-building complex to your left once you have entered the parking lot.

From Los Angeles

Take the 110 Fwy South to the 405 Fwy North and exit at Crenshaw Blvd. From the off ramp, turn left onto 182nd St., then make a left onto Crenshaw Blvd. Travel south on Crenshaw to Torrance Blvd. Turn right onto Torrance Blvd. and travel west to Madrona Ave. Turn right onto Madrona Ave. and turn into the first driveway on the right hand side. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is the large multi-building complex to your left once you have entered the parking lot.

 

Parking Info

VIP ticket holders get preferred parking right out in front of the plaza. Watch for signs directing you to the right parking lot.

Parking for general admission guests will be available at the center, across the street at the John Deer building, and at the Torrance courthouse. There will be a shuttle running all day to bring you from the farther parking lots to the Festival.

 

Share Your Festival Experience with Hashtags

We’d love to see more of your Festival experience! Share your photos and videos on Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtags #TOCALive or #TOCAFest.

Can’t wait to see you all at the Festival on Saturday, June 22nd, from 11-5!

 

Click here to get your free tickets to the South Bay Festival of the Arts!

 

 

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