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Arts & Entertainment

18th Annual Fine Arts Show

The City of Long Beach Fine Arts Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10 at Kennedy Plaza on Park Avenue in Long Beach.

The show, now in its eighteenth year, will showcase new and returning artists who will display and sell their original works of art. The unique selection of fine arts includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Awards will be presented to artists on June 9th in each medium as well as one for “Best in Show.” Live musical entertainment, sponsored by the Long Beach Public Library, will take place both afternoons on the plaza, and the Long Beach Farmers Market will be on site from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

The Fine Arts Show is an event that the entire family can enjoy. Come spend an afternoon in Kennedy Plaza appreciating beautiful artwork, listening to a variety of musical entertainment and stopping by the farm stands.

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This year’s schedule, with entertainment provided by the Long Beach Public Library, is as follows:

Saturday, June 9:

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1:00pm - The Stick-Tet Returns

Steve Adelson, brings a trio version of his stick-tet, performing on the Chapman Stick, playing his unique interpretations and explorations of Latin, pop and jazz tunes.

2:00pm - Awards presented

3:00pm - Country Music - Old and New

County Line will perform your favorite country music.

Sunday, June 10:

1:00pm - Benoir and the Long Beach All-Stars

Enjoy Blues, Rock, Funk, Surf, Reggae with a touch of Nawlins'.

3:00pm - The LI Harmonica Club Performs in Concert

Hear your favorite oldies.

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