BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helms Design District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260421T185246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T220130Z UID:10002018-1777132800-1777140000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Discussion with Brad Donenfeld DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, April 25th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm as they host a book signing and discussion with Los Angeles-based artist and photographer Brad Donenfeld in conjunction with the publication of Looking. Seeing. \nBeautifully produced and printed\, it is a comprehensive survey of fifty years of his creative visual work beginning with his iconic sixties headshop poster Peace Man – produced as a teenager – through his own recent personal color photography. He will be joined for what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion of his artistic evolution with gallerist and art consultant Eli Consilvio. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed and numbered limited edition copy of Looking. Seeing.\, please place your order below. \nUpcoming Arcana Events \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nAndres Macpherson: The Flower Book\nBook signing \nSaturday\, May 9th\, 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nShaniqwa Jarvis: Guts\nBook signing \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-discussion-with-brad-donenfeld/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BradDonenfeld_Site_Feature_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260416T214449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T225941Z UID:10002017-1776969000-1776976200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Paul Lewis DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 23rd\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Paul Lewis.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPaul Lewis\, FAIA\, is a Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City and Professor / Interim Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture. LTL are the 2019 NY State AIA firm of the year\, have received a National Design Award\, and were inducted into the ID Hall of Fame.\nThe firm’s recent work includes All Straw House\, First Place in The Resilient Campus an International Design Competition for University of Buffalo\, Ithaca Straw House\, Poster House\, The Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center\, and a new residence hall at Carnegie Mellon University. Their current focus is on the architectural potentials of plant and earth-based materials which is explicated in their most recent book Manual of Biogenic House Sections (2022). LTL Architects are also the authors of Intensities (2013)\, Opportunistic Architecture (2008) and Situation Normal….Pamphlet Architecture #21 (1998) and Manual of Section (2016) which has been translated into seven languages. Paul received a BA from Wesleyan University and a M.Arch from Princeton University\, and is a recent past president of The Architectural League of New York. \nFollow Link To Purchase: Manual of Biogenic House Sections (ORO Editions\, 2022) by authors Paul Lewis\, Marc Tsurumaki & David J. Lewis. \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPhotos: All Straw House section perspective; Manual of Biogenic House Sections book cover; All Straw House construction image.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-discussion-with-paul-lewis/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PLewis_featuredimage.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260311T181008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T145702Z UID:10002009-1776792600-1776801600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:ULI Hosts a Meet and Greet Focused on Transit-Oriented Development DESCRIPTION:Join the ULI Los Angeles Programs Committee for an exclusive Meet & Greet event focused on the future of transit-oriented development in our city. \nHear directly from Nicholas Saponara\, LA Metro Executive Officer\, Transit Oriented Communities\, and other Metro representatives as they highlight their active joint development pipeline and provide insights into the impactful 10K Home Program. \nThis is a must-attend event for the ULI community to gain a comprehensive understanding of Metro’s current projects and their vision for increasing housing and community benefits around transit hubs. Learn how these initiatives are shaping the urban landscape of Los Angeles. \nMODERATOR\nHilary Norton\, Executive Director FASTLinkDTLA \nSPEAKERS\nNick Saponara\, Executive Director\, LA Metro \nAttendees are eligible to receive AIA and AICP credits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TICKET INFO + REGISTRATION URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/uli-hosts-a-meet-and-greet-focused-on-transit-oriented-development/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Metro_MG_Event_Image_3247358.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260327T171622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T230021Z UID:10002012-1775998800-1776009600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Symposium: Exhibition + Panel Discussions DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease join us on Sunday\, April 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm during the symposium as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. Engage in a conversation of varied building approaches alongside a discussion from our grass-roots leaders spearheading change within our city and county. \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \nRSVP required below \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \nSPEAKERS: \nBarbara Bestor\nJoy Chen\nRoseanne Landay\nSam Lubell\nLeo Marmol\nStephen Phillips\nJennifer Siegal\nSteven Somers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-symposium-exhibition-panel-discussions/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260407T202211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202211Z UID:10002014-1775923200-1775930400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Discussion with Eric Doeringer DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, April 11th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a very special presentation of Books & Co. – an exhibition of publications by appropriation artist Eric Doeringer. Doeringer recreates iconic books by artists such as Ed Ruscha\, Richard Prince\, Sol Lewitt\, and Dieter Roth. For example\, his edition of Some Los Angeles Apartments presents photographs of each of the buildings in Ed Ruscha’s book of the same title\, but shot by Doeringer forty years after the original. \nFeaturing more than twenty-five publications\, this will be the most comprehensive exhibition of Doeringer’s books to date. In addition to the opportunity to meet the artist and get a book – or books – signed\, the artist will be producing an exclusive sixteen-page publication to accompany the event. \nEric Doeringer is a Los Angeles-based artist who remakes work by other artists. He has exhibited at institutions including MoMA PS1\, The Whitney Museum\, The Brooklyn Museum\, MassMoCA\, and La Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. Doeringer’s artwork and books are in the collections of  MoMA\, The New York Public Library\, The Whitney Museum\, The Brooklyn Museum\,  The Getty Center\, SFMOMA\, The National Gallery of Canada\, The Baltimore Museum\, and numerous university libraries. \nUpcoming Arcana Events \nSaturday\, April 25th\, 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nBrad Donenfeld: Looking. Seeing.\nBook signing + discussion with Eli Consilvio \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 4:00 – 6:00 PM\nAndres Macpherson: The Flower Book\nBook signing URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-discussion-with-eri-doeringer/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EricDoeringer_site_1.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260407T203601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225919Z UID:10002016-1775905200-1775916000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Saturday Docent Hours DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease stop by to view the exhibition and engage in a conversation with the Cal Poly student docents during the open studio hours\, as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. \nRSVP Below and let us know you’re coming! \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-saturday-docent-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260407T202712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225741Z UID:10002015-1775818800-1775829600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Friday Docent Hours DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease stop by to view the exhibition and engage in a conversation with the Cal Poly student docents during the open studio hours\, as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. \nRSVP Below and let us know you’re coming! \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-docent-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260327T171326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225656Z UID:10002010-1775759400-1775766600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, April 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm during the opening reception as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. Engage in a conversation with the participating architects and studios working to spearhead change within our city and county. \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \nRSVP required below \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260327T172326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171228Z UID:10002011-1775154600-1775161800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Thom Mayne of Morphosis DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 2\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Thom Mayne of Morphosis.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThom Mayne founded Morphosis in 1972 as a collective practice engaged in architecture\, urban planning\, and design. Working globally\, his work represents a wide variety of scales and typologies.\nMayne cofounded the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in 1972 and continued to play an active role in architectural education. He has held teaching positions at UCLA\, Yale\, Harvard GSD\, Columbia\, the Bartlett School of Architecture\, and the University of Pennsylvania. He co-directed the NOW Institute\, a division of Morphosis that collaborates with communities\, cities\, and academic institutions to research and enhance urban environments. Mayne was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2005 and the AIA Gold Medal in 2013. From 2009 to 2016\, he served on the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities under President Barack Obama. \nIn addition to built work\, Mayne maintains active art and research practice. His recent publications include Strange Networks (Rizzoli\, 2020)\, a monograph of his recent studies of combinatory systems\, and M3: modeled works [archive] 1972-2022 (Rizzoli\, 2023)\, a survey of 50 years of Morphosis models. These investigations continue at Stray Dog Café\, his personal studio\, where he leads a team of emerging designers and students. His work is held in the permanent collections of MoMA\, SFMOMA\, the Art Institute of Chicago\, and other institutions. \nMayne’s practice reflects a sustained commitment to advancing architectural discourse through built form\, speculative research\, and civic engagement. \n  \n  \n  \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhoto: Thom Mayne of Morphosis \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/thom-mayne/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ThomMayne.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260305T221710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T195251Z UID:10002008-1774458000-1774468800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Skip the Traffic. Find your Vibe. DESCRIPTION:Why sit in 5:00 pm gridlock when you could be on Helms Avenue? On Wednesday\, March 25th\, join us for Vibes After 5\, an after-work party hosted by Helms Design District in partnership with the City of Culver City\, designed to bring the community together for music\, food\, drinks\, and connection. As the days grow longer\, we’re creating space to stay local\, unwind\, and celebrate the start of the season. \nFrom 5 pm to 8 pm\, enjoy: \nKCRW curated music with DJ Novena Carmel\nSweet treats from Pasta Sisters\nFather’s Office mocktails\nA mini Sunshine Makers Market\nTarot Lounge & Boho Photo Booth\nA fun workshop with artist\, Jeff Morrical\nLocal bites\, after-hours energy and so much more! \nMore sunlight. More music. More community. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/skip-the-traffic-find-your-vibe/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vibes-After-5-Helms-Design-District-with-Logos.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260211T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T174602Z UID:10002000-1773906300-1773912600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the 2026 Mayors Forum DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 19 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, please join Westside Urban Forum for their Annual Westside Mayors Forum\, where the mayors of our four vibrant Westside communities come together for a candid conversation about their land use priorities and the challenges shaping their cities in 2026. \nThis year’s forum will spotlight how our cities are tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time\, including: \n\nNavigating shifting state and federal policies and their impact on sanctuary city policies\, social and racial equity\, and local land use decisions;\nAdvancing sustainability through innovative approaches to emissions reduction\, mobility\, and stormwater management;\nReimagining vacant office and retail spaces to meet immediate market needs while planning for future economic vitality;\nResponding to demographic changes\, affordability pressures\, and disaster recovery needs to support our surrounding communities;\nPreparing for the global spotlight with major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics;\nAddressing homelessness and expanding access to safe\, affordable housing and mental health services;\nUpgrading critical infrastructure to support growth and resilience; and\nCollaborating with state lawmakers on policies affecting housing\, water\, infrastructure\, and disaster preparedness.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from our mayors about the strategies being employed as they lead their cities through a time of rapid change. Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow community members on March 5th. \nBe part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of the Westside! RSVP required. \nInvited Mayors\nMayor Caroline Torosis\, City of Santa Monica\nMayor Sharona Nazarian\, City of Beverly Hills\nMayor Freddy Puza\, City of Culver City\nMayor James Butts\, City of Inglewood\nMayor John Heilman\, City of West Hollywood \nModerator\nChristopher Rhie\, Founder of Rhie Planning LLC & Westside Urban Forum Board Member \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-2026-mayors-forum/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WUF_MayorsForum2026_5Mayors.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260305T165754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172508Z UID:10002007-1772899200-1772906400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Discussion with Brandon Ruffin DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, March 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm as they welcome the Oakland-based multi-disciplinary artist Brandon Ruffin to celebrate the publication of his Setanta Books monograph Migration Patterns. Along with signing copies\, Mr. Ruffin will engage in what is sure to be a lively discussion with noted art director\, photographer\, and filmmaker Mathieu Bitton. \n“Rooted in personal history and collective memory\, Migration Patterns offers a powerful reflection on the enduring presence of Southern Black culture in Northern California; particularly in the cities of Oakland\, San Francisco\, and Ruffin’s hometown\, Richmond. The project opens with Siobhan\, a poem by Enjoli Flynn-Ruffin\, and is accompanied by an essay from journalist and cultural critic Pendarvis Harshaw. Together\, these texts frame the book not simply as a collection of photographs\, but as a lyrical meditation on legacy\, migration\, and the evolving meaning of home. At its heart\, Migration Patterns is a reflection on lineage: on what it means to be the continuation of a story\, and on the responsibility of documenting that story with care. With it\,  Ruffin adds a vital voice to the canon of contemporary Black photography.” \nWe look forward to seeing you for the opportunity to meet and greet Brandon Ruffin – and to pick up a signed example of this engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Migration Patterns\, please place your order below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-discussion-with-brandon-ruffin/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Brandon_Ruffin_1.jpeg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260304T200950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T200950Z UID:10002006-1772881200-1772888400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana x Burntsienna Artbook Review DESCRIPTION:Join Arcana: Books on the Arts for an artbook review with Jason E.C. Wright\, Director of Burntsienna Research Society. \nThis installation focuses on Architecture\, Fashion\, or Product Design (special artbooks or periodicals)\, a programme for artbook collectors and creative professionals to engage with collected artbooks and each other. Guests are invited to bring up to two (2) artbooks\, design books\, or periodicals from their own collections to share on Arcana’s long display tables. \nEach programme begins with a formal review of two (2) books from the Burntsienna Research Library – moderated by Jason E.C. Wright – followed by each guest sharing a bit about what they’ve brought\, and how each title offers special reference or inspiration for their practice. For the remaining time you’re invited to flip through the books on display\, to read quietly\, to make notes or take reference photos\, and to personally engage with creative professionals of different disciplines. \nWe look forward to welcoming you at Arcana Books and Helms Design District. \nLimited to 18 spaces. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP REQUIRED URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/arcana-x-burntsienna-artbook-review-9/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Burnt-Sienna-Artbook-Review2024_1000px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260221T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T205024Z UID:10002004-1772294400-1772301600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Discussion with Gus Van Sant DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, February 28th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome Gus Van Sant to celebrate his beautiful new book Paintings. A conversation between Mr. Van Sant and editor Leah Gudmundson will be followed by a signing. \nThis first ever published monograph on Van Sant’s paintings gathers together a wide overview of his practice. Sequenced in an achronological and associative manner\, the book presents different series in surprising rhythms\, focusing on recurring motifs and themes throughout widely varied modes accumulated during decades of work. \nBound inside out\, this hardcover publication has a unique objecthood that imparts the suggestion of having been intimately handled by its makers. The outside covers feature two test screen-prints and is signed and stamped on the back\, alluding to Van Sant’s painting practice as literally the flipside of his storied career in filmmaking. \nPaintings is the inaugural title from Blue Moon Press\, the new artist-book imprint founded by Leah Gudmundson as a cousin to the Paris-based subcultural arts magazine Blue Moon she has helmed since 2015. \nPlease Note:\n* No RSVP is required.\n* Books will be available for sale at $85 plus sales tax beginning at 3:00 PM on the 28th and will be kept to one per person. Arcana will not be offering pre-sales on this limited item.\n* If you cannot attend and would like a signed copy of Paintings\, please send Arcana an email. Should there be copies remaining after the event\, they will fulfill requests in the order in which they have been received. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/gus-van-sant/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GvS_Back_Cover_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260218T234735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T000416Z UID:10002003-1771689600-1771696800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Talk with filmmaker Jill Goldman DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts this Saturday\, February 21st between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as we welcome Los Angeles-based artist\, activist\, and filmmaker Jill Goldman to celebrate the launch of her new monograph\, Disentanglement / Re-Embodiment. As well as signing copies\, Ms. Goldman will engage in what promises to be a lively discussion with noted independent filmmaker Nina Menkes. \nFrom the publisher: “Disentanglement / Re-Embodiment documents five years of bold\, deeply embodied work at the edge of art and politics. Developed between 2020 and 2025\, the work spans video\, performance\, photography\, installation\, and political research\, unfolding in a single\, cohesive publication that investigates how we live inside of – and push back against – patriarchal power and environmental crisis.  Its content centers on ten performance works\, staged internationally by Goldman and collaborators weaving over two hundred images of performance documentation\, film stills\, research ephemera\, and installation views. The book includes critical essays by Asti Hustvedt and Alex A. Jones\, as well as extracts from conversations between the artist and noted thinkers shaping contemporary feminist\, abolitionist\, eco-critical\, and anti-militarist discourse including Amy Ziering\, Yasmeen Hassan\, Sumaya Awad\, Catherine Coleman Flowers\, Nina Menkes\, Ruchira Gupta\, and Tanya Selvaratnam.” \nWe look forward to seeing you this Saturday for the opportunity to meet and greet Ms. Goldman – and to pick up a signed example of her engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Disentanglement / Re-Embodiment\, please place your order here! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJill Goldman is an activist\, filmmaker\, and artist whose work incorporates dance\, performance\, photography\, and video. Her immersive multi-media installation / performances explore memory\, autobiography\, the gendered body\, and ritual transformation. She received her BA from Bennington College and her MFA from UCLA Film School. She is the director of the feature film Love Is Like That\, as well as many award-winning short films\, including fort / da\, Holding Margie’s Hand\, Sally Goes Shopping\, the music video for Lenny Kravitz’s “Blues for Sister Someone\,” and the short documentary Genevieve\, Girl Before the Mirror. \nNina Menkes is considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers. She has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance\, the Berlinale\, Cannes\, Rotterdam\, Locarno\, Toronto\, La Cinematheque Francaise\, British Film Institute\, the Whitney Museum of American Art\, and the New York Film Festival. Menkes has been called\, “brilliant\, one of the most provocative artists in film today” by the Los Angeles Times and her body of work was described as\, “controversial\, intense\, and visually stunning” by Sight and Sound. Menkes has referred to herself as a witch\, and Dennis Lim\, writing in the New York Times\, called her a “Cinematic Sorceress.” URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-talk-with-filmmaker-jill-goldman/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jill-Goldman_site_feature.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260211T201546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T212409Z UID:10002001-1771075800-1771083000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Talk with Frank Ockenfels 3 DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts and APA LA on Saturday\, February 14th between 1:30 and 3:30 PM at Helms Daylight Studio for an artist talk and book signing with Frank Ockenfels 3\, celebrating his latest book\, Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 X David Bowie. \nFrank will be in conversation with Joe Levy\, Contributing Editor at Rolling Stone and author of the book’s foreword. \nFrank’s collaboration with Bowie grew from one editorial commission to a series of sixteen different photo shoots The photographs in the book span their years of collaboration from 1991 to 2006\, and include portraits\, sketchbooks\, and contact sheets from working sessions. Together\, these images capture the many facets of Bowie’s career in this time period. \nThe afternoon will most definitely be entertaining\, insightful and inspiring as Frank shares his wealth of information\, stories and personal experiences from his time with David Bowie. \nAll are welcome to attend. \nDoors open at 1pm (for seating and book sales) \nHelms Daylight Studio is located at 3221 Hutchison Ave #E | Los Angeles\, CA 90034. Books will be available for purchase during the event\, provided by Arcana: Books on the Arts. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-talk-with-frank-ockenfels-3/ LOCATION:Helms Daylight Studio\, 3221 Hutchison Avenue #E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Event_Feb_14_Nex_Studio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260203T215157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T174723Z UID:10001999-1770480000-1770487200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Tom Sachs at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, February 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome artist Tom Sachs to celebrate the release of his new Phaidon monograph\, Tom Sachs Guide. All are welcome; refreshments provided. \nFrom the publisher: “The definitive exploration of the prolific material\, intellectual\, cultural\, and commercial output of inimitable artist Tom Sachs. A 21st-century creative force\, Tom Sachs’s critically acclaimed practice spans sculpture\, installation\, painting\, film\, ceramics\, and industrial design. The Tom Sachs Guide is the most comprehensive-to-date look at his work\, documenting decades of rigorous and visionary artmaking. Vividly illustrated with more than 650 images and organized into thematic chapters\, the book includes work across mediums\, as well as longstanding collaborations with Nike and immersive reinterpretations of NASA missions. A rich appendix includes essential lists and charts\, offering insights into the artist’s creative process and studio practice. An object direct from the hands of the artist\, Tom Sachs Guide is a printed tour through his studio\, his body of work\, and the unique worlds he creates\, designed and written in close collaboration with Sachs himself.” \nPLEASE NOTE: Mr. Sachs will be signing copies of Guide at Arcana on Saturday\, February 7th. Books will begin shipping Tuesday\, February 10th. Due to a limited supply  orders of one copy only per customer will be honored. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-with-artist-tom-sachs-at-arcana-books/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tom_Sachs_Cover.png GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20260113T163824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180101Z UID:10001997-1769067900-1769076000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the State of Development in Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 22 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, Westside Urban Forum hosts the State of Development breakfast panel discussion. \nWith so many state and local legislative changes aimed at making development easier and demand still running hot\, why does development still seem to be cooling? \nWUF is excited to present an engaging and informative discussion with panelists: \nDonna Shen Tripp (Craig Lawson & Co.\, LLC)\nJack Wickersham III (AMJ Construction Management)\nGabe Hungerford (Trammell Crow Company) \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-state-of-development-in-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WUF-buildings-DTLA.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251201T175119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T175119Z UID:10001995-1766228400-1766246400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market: The Very Merry Edition DESCRIPTION:Get ready to finish off your holiday shopping: the Sunshine Makers Market is back at Helms Design District on Saturday\, December 20\, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Expect a festive vibe full of warmth\, creativity\, and community spirit. Whether you’re ticking off your gift list\, treating yourself\, or just soaking up the holiday energy\, this is the perfect place for one-of-a-kind finds and meaningful local shopping. DJ Benofficial will be on site spinning holiday and festive music. \nBest of all it’s totally free and open to the public. Come say hi\, support small makers\, and snag some handmade magic just in time for the holidays. \nSee you there! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nLittle Chimes\nFox & The Empress Tarot\nYeepaints\nMade by Good Karma \nPurposely Repurposed Jewelry\nrooted: clay and paper \nMEIZAN \nla Lovie \nPaintings by Will Nevill \nSarah Heinz Art \nThe Sunny Studio LA \nPearl Jusem Ceramics \nWOO World of Oils \nDEIÀ Candle Company URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-on-december-20/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.20.25-Helms-x-SMM.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251210T014207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T015100Z UID:10001993-1765641600-1765648800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Senon Williams: Scrapyard at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, December 13th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as we welcome esteemed Los Angeles-based artist\, musician\, and author Senon Williams to celebrate the release of his new Hat & Beard Press publication\, Scrapyard. \n“The book forms a graveyard or a scrapyard of items one might typically discard. In our time of extreme wastefulness\, assembling the detritus from his art-making into a scrapbook gives each of these items a collective home and value. Gathered from Williams’ day-to-day studio practice\, they are thoughts jotted down\, remnants of materials used\, random receipts\, which suggest a sense of care\, like acts of preservation\, mending and repurposing. Each piece is held\, suspended from its final dissolution\, forming a new place in which to exist. Interspersed within the pages are vignettes looking at the histories of scrapbooking and ephemeral collection over time by Richelle Munkhoff and Beth Ann Whittaker of Plain Sight Archive. There is a long legacy and history of this artistic action and this publication represents now another documentation of time and place.” \nWe look forward to seeing you Saturday for the opportunity to meet and greet Senon – and to pick up his engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Scrapyard\, his hot-off-the-press limited edition etching Everything Must Go\, or a selection of older titles\, please place your order here! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOKS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSenon Williams is a lifelong visual artist and musician\, and a Los Angeles native. Ranging in media from paintings on paper and canvas\, to wood sculpture and assemblage. Senon explores poignant visualization of the inherent human struggle both ancient and contemporary. He finds space in the natural world\, exposing stages of human evolution. His love of language play\, sounds\, textures\, and associations of word and object often explore the triumphs and conflicts inherent in identity\, history\, and community. Senon’s search for truth leaves him amazed and baffled. Creating art is his meditation on meaning\, or no meaning in the face of our turbulent existence. The written word and poetry is a consistent part of his practice. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/senon-williams-at-arcana-books/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Senon-Williams-2025_Cover_1000px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251115T230610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T232655Z UID:10001992-1763827200-1763834400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Discussion with Photographer Daniel Arnold at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, November 22nd between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome iconic New York-based photographer Daniel Arnold to celebrate the release of his new Loose Joints monograph\, You Are What You Do. \nDaniel will be signing his new book following an in-person discussion conducted by Arcana manager and longtime Arnold-associate Jesse Pearson. For the curious\, here is the Apology Podcast’s lengthy 2022 conversation between the two. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday for an engaging conversation and the opportunity to pick up Mr. Arnold’s epic new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of You Are What You Do\, please place your order here! \nThanks to our friends at Open Brewing and Las Jaras Wines for their liquid support. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/daniel-arnold/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arcana_Daniel-Arnold_Cover_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251023T190225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161321Z UID:10001987-1762700400-1762705800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/celebrate-40-years-of-dance-with-donna-sternberg-dancers/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251023T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161232Z UID:10001986-1762632000-1762637400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/donna-sternberg-thriving/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251103T211221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T211221Z UID:10001991-1762365600-1762372800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:AWA+D Hosts a Panel Discussion: The Path to Licensure DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm\, please join AWA+D and fellow design professionals for a panel discussion inside the Helms Design Center as they share their journeys to licensure. \nHear real stories and strategies about how to plan effectively\, stay motivated\, discover your ideal study style\, and pick up practical tips for navigating the licensing exams. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the process\, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and inspiration for your own path. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE TALK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/awad-hosts-a-panel-discussion-the-path-to-licensure/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Path-to-Licensure-Graphic_Nov-5-2025.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251023T202554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T004810Z UID:10001989-1761494400-1761501600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Photographer STILLZ at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Stop in Arcana: Books on the Arts this Sunday\, October 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for a special book signing with photographer STILLZ. \n“Bad Bunny by STILLZ is a recently published photography collection showcasing six years of close-up portraits of the Puerto Rican icon. This volume is the work of Colombian-American filmmaker and photographer STILLZ\, a longtime collaborator and trusted confidant of the artist”. \nA brand new example of the first edition of this fantastic\, sure-to-disappear-quickly collection of Polaroid portraits perfect for the Bad Bunny completist additionally SIGNED by photographer STILLZ. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-with-photographer-stillz-at-arcana-books/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Stillz_BadBunny_Site.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20251023T194413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194413Z UID:10001988-1761386400-1761404400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Pastries\, Puppy Kisses and Community DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, Helms Bakery is teaming up with @lovejoyfoundation for Pups & Pastries\, a pet adoption event on Helms Avenue\, sponsored by @smashboxcosmetics and @gogomabakes.  \nStop by for tail wags\, puppy kisses\, and maybe your forever companion. Enjoy dog treat samples\, delicious pastries\, and 100 free OG Primer goodie bags\, plus gifts for every new pet parent from Smashbox Cosmetics. \nCome for the cuddles\, stay for the community. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/pastries-puppy-kisses-and-community/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PupsPastries_EmailSite.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20250715T002619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T235300Z UID:10001971-1760785200-1760803200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up for Art Walk on October 18 DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nLittle Chimes\nFox & The Empress Tarot\nRobyn Rhodes Jewelry\nXtraordinary Flair\nCandle By Design\nBẠC – Fine Vietnamese Silver Jewelry\nGabriela Michele\nThe Happinest Collection\nHey Taylor Gage\nUnfinished Stories\nMade by Good Karma\nShoppe 815\nMy Pretty Babi\nCreatiive Natiive\nBECAUSE I ROCK\nProudly Krafted\nMy Pretty Babi\nPup Culture Rescue \n\n \n \n \n \n \nUpcoming Dates\nNovember 22nd – TBD\nDecember 20th URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-pops-up-on-october-18/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/thumbnail_SMM_CCArt-Walk.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20250926T002346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T005406Z UID:10001983-1758988800-1758996000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with Lauri Gaffin: Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-By-Frame DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, September 27th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome Los Angeles’ own Lauri Gaffin to celebrate the release of her new Damiani publication\, Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-By-Frame! \nMoving Still… is a personal portrait of filmmaking from set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience\, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes photographs and intimate narrative to provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of cinema. The book highlights life on set for indie gems Fargo and The Pursuit of Happyness as well as blockbuster hits such as Charlie’s Angels\, Iron Man and Thor. \nThrough her photographs and engaging anecdotes\, Gaffin unveils the collaborative spirit that binds directors\, actors\, production designers and crew members together. The contrast of her thriving career and her complex emotional life are a throughline in the book. Gaffin’s photography remains a steadfast beacon of inspiration even as she navigates the demands of production — deadlines\, budgets and politics — and her family’s escalating turmoil. \nSo be here at Arcana on Sept. 27th to meet and greet Lauri and pick up her fabulous new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-By-Frame\, please place your order here! \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/lauri-gaffin/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lauri-Gaffin_cover_1200.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20250902T190358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T190759Z UID:10001978-1758441600-1758448800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Helms Bakery Cars & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Do you love cars? Meet fellow enthusiasts and collectors at the next Cars & Coffee event at the Helms Bakery\, presented by Cars & Bids. Helms has lots of free\, onsite parking available. \nWhat a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Get here early to secure a spot for your cool whip! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/helms-bakery-cars-coffee-september-2025/ LOCATION:Helms Bakery\, 3220 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarsCoffee_090225_IGPost.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T030509 CREATED:20250917T230944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T191429Z UID:10001982-1758384000-1758391200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with David Alekhuogie: A Reprise DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, September 20th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome Los Angeles artist David Alekhuogie to celebrate the release of his new Aperture publication\, A Reprise. In addition to signing copies\, he will engage in a discussion of the book and his work with fellow Los Angeles artist Awol Erizku. \n“A Reprise\, David Alekhuogie’s first monograph\, confronts the intriguing legacy of narrative and authorship behind Western presentations of African art\, and poses timely questions about how Black aesthetics are circulated\, accessed\, valued\, and interpreted today. In 1935\, Walker Evans was commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art\, New York\, to photograph hundreds of African sculptures for the exhibition African Negro Art. Nearly ninety years later\, Alekhuogie began investigating Evans’s images\, provocatively remixing them into his own vibrant and multilayered photographic collages. Transposing facsimiles of Evans’s original images onto cardboard or paper structures of his own making\, Alekhuogie rephotographs these image-sculptures against striking backdrops — often using East and West African textiles — thereby inviting multiple dimensions of viewership. Alekhuogie’s images draw upon the musical idiom of the reprise — a performance of repetition — and stake a claim to crucial\, restorative ideas around Black antiquity by questioning our relationship to what we consider fake or original\, art or archive.” \nThe discussion will begin at 4:20 PM. If you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy of David Alekhuogie’s A Reprise\, or Awol Erizku’s brilliant Aperture monograph\, Mystic Parallax\, please place your order here! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nDavid Alekhuogie received his MFA from Yale University and post-bac BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work was included in “Companion Pieces\,” the 2020 iteration of MoMA’s biannual New Photography exhibition\, and in “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth” at the California African American Art Museum in Los Angeles. In 2019\, he was the recipient of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Emerging Artist Grant. Alekhuogie has had solo exhibitions at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery\, CA (2019); Commonwealth and Council\, Los Angeles\, CA (2019); Skibum MacArthur\, Los Angeles\, CA (2017); and at the Chicago Artist Coalition (2016). His work has been published in The New Yorker\, the New York Times\, Time Magazine\, Timeout\, Chicago\, Vice\, and The Los Angeles Times.” \nBorn in Gondar\, Ethiopia\, in 1988\, Awol Erizku is a multidisciplinary artist working in photography\, film\, sculpture and installation\, creating a new vernacular that bridges the gap between African and African American visual culture. Erizku’s work refers to subjects as diverse as art history\, hip-hop\, and spirituality\, rejecting Eurocentric notions of art and beauty in favor of building an Afrocentric aesthetic\, something he refers to as “Afro-esotericism.” With a distinctive emphasis on reclaiming and reinterpreting historical narratives within a contemporary context\, the artist’s work challenges viewers to reconsider conventional perspectives on art and society through a lens that merges personal narrative with broader socio-political commentary. Erizku received a BFA from The Cooper Union\, New York\, in 2010\, and an MFA from the Yale School of Art\, New Haven\, in 2014. His work has been exhibited at prominent institutions including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art\, Arkansas; Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)\, New York; The Studio Museum\, Harlem; Museum of Contemporary Art\, Toronto; FLAG Art Foundation\, New York; and SCAD Museum of Art\, Savannah. Erizku also brings high concept to commercial photography highlighting cultural and creative leaders for publications such as The New Yorker\, New York Magazine\, GQ\, and Vanity Fair. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/david-alekhuogie/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/David-Alekhuogie_coverjacket_sq.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR