BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Helms Design District 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: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:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T180824Z CREATED:20260801T170041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T180824Z UID:10002072-1785574800-1788195600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: August Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:August Fresh Perks: A Night Out at Father’s Office\nSome of the best summer memories begin around a table.\nThis month’s Fresh Perks giveaway invites you to slow down\, gather with friends\, and enjoy one of Helms Design District’s favorite dining destinations. We’ve partnered with Father’s Office to give away a $50 gift certificate\, perfect for an afternoon on the patio\, a casual dinner\, or an evening discovering something new from behind the bar. \nA Los Angeles institution\, Father’s Office is known for its legendary Office Burger\, thoughtfully curated selection of craft beers\, small-batch spirits\, and wines\, and a menu built around exceptional seasonal ingredients. It’s the kind of place where every visit feels a little different and every meal is worth savoring. \n\nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from August 1 through August 31 at 5:00 pm.\nOne lucky winner will be contacted after the giveaway closes. \nTo enter is simple:\n(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.\n(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.\n(3) This answer isn’t mandatory but tell us who you would bring with you for a bite at Father’s Office. \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. Plus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. \nThank you for making Helms Design District your destination for design\, dining\, and discovery. We’ll see you around the table! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older. By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-august-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fresh-Perks_08.2025_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192700Z CREATED:20260706T192628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192700Z UID:10002065-1785582000-1785603600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/emdear-artistslos-angelesem-open-gallery-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.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:20260808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192757Z CREATED:20260706T192725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192757Z UID:10002066-1786186800-1786208400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artistslos-angeles-open-gallery-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.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:20260815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T164011Z CREATED:20260715T163652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T164011Z UID:10002069-1786791600-1786813200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artistslos-angeles-open-gallery-hours-2/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.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:20260815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T180000 DTSTAMP:20260803T222149Z CREATED:20260624T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T222149Z UID:10002055-1786798800-1786816800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Ferragosto at Helms DESCRIPTION:The northern Italian family behind Pasta Sisters\, in partnership with the Helms Design District\, is bringing the Italian summer tradition of Ferragosto to life\, right here in SoCal\, on Saturday\, August 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. \nFerragosto is Italy’s most beloved summer holiday\, a day of family\, friends\, food\, music\, and community (sort of akin to Fourth of July celebrations in the States). On this summer day\, the Helms Design District will transform into an Italian-inspired piazza filled with live music\, seasonal food and drink\, artisan demonstrations\, family activities & games\, and more. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Check Out the Full Schedule of Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nExperiences to expect include but are not limited to: \nLive music + DJ spinning \nBooths along Helms Ave. featuring Italian food\, drink\, and other fun like… \nPasta Sisters offering tortellino rolling lessons\, showcasing the specific technique for making authentic Italian tortellini. \nNon-profit Orto Farms hosting a farmers’ market-style produce stand featuring unique heirloom Italian varietals\, DOP-certified varietals and other Italian origin produce. They are an incredible organization all around and so excited to have farmer Andrew Raffaele on board! \nBeer garden from Father’s Office plus specialty cocktails on offer. \nFondazione Italia (the nonprofit Italian language school) hosting family friendly activities for kids\, like arts & crafts (pasta jewelry making and summer pinwheels)\, a dance-a-long in Italian\, and Italian story time at the event. \nCaffe Luxxe bringing their artisanal\, fresh roasted small batch coffee to the celebration via their “esspresSUV” pop-up espresso bar. \nCheese/salumi/olive oil tastings from Sogno Toscano. \nDolcenero gelato (winner of the prestigious Marchio Q Award of lauded Italian businesses around the world). The first 500 new subscribers to L.A. Material will receive a scoop of Dolcenero gelato on the house. \nAnd so much more! \nPhoto Booth\, a Spin-to-Win Wheel with prizes throughout the day + tenants across the Helms Design District campus will be offering specials inspired by the holiday — watch @pasta_sisters and @helmsdesigndistrict for the latest updates. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/ferragosto-at-helms/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ferragosto_Horiz_080326.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:20260820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260819T201112Z CREATED:20260819T201112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201112Z UID:10002074-1787247000-1787254200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:An Evening of Art and Poetry at Room & Board DESCRIPTION:Join Room & Board for an evening where visual art and poetry meet\, celebrating the debut of Los Angeles-based artist Niqui Carter’s new collection for Room & Board\, along with a special reading by award-winning poet Tommy Pico. \nThroughout the evening\, Carter and Pico will share how their backgrounds\, nature\, and the landscapes around them influence their creative practices. Mingle with fellow art and poetry lovers\, discover Carter’s new work\, and experience two distinctive creative voices in conversation. \nMeet the Featured Guests \nNiqui Carter is a Los Angeles-based artist and photographer whose work bridges the worlds of fine art and the home\, bringing an expressive and deeply personal point of view to contemporary interiors. \nTommy Pico is an award-winning Indigenous American poet\, TV writer\, podcaster\, and artist celebrated for his energetic\, candid\, and distinctly modern literary voice. \nGuests can also enter for a chance to win one of three special giveaways: a $500 Room & Board gift card\, a signed Niqui Carter print\, or a signed copy of Tommy Pico’s book. \nCome for the art\, stay for the poetry and enjoy an evening of conversation and creative connection while you enjoy sips\, snacks\, and the Room & Board showroom. \nRSVP below and let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO MEET THE ARTISTS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/an-evening-of-art-and-poetry-at-room-board/ LOCATION:Room&Board\, 3231 Helms Avenue\, Culver City\, CA\, 90034 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Room_Board_Event.png GEO:34.0296674;-118.3846043 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Room&Board 3231 Helms Avenue Culver City CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3231 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.3846043,34.0296674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T100611Z CREATED:20260902T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T100611Z UID:10002075-1788253200-1790787600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:September Fresh Perks from Arcana Books: The Last Word in Chic DESCRIPTION:For September\, Fresh Perks is going straight to the bookshelf.\nThis month\, we’re giving away something special from our friends at Arcana: Books on the Arts. FREDERIC: The Last Word in Chic is a beautifully produced collection of standout interiors from the pages of FREDERIC magazine. Inside\, 28 distinctive homes offer a glimpse into spaces shaped by confidence\, character\, and a willingness to make design personal. \nFrom restored historic residences to striking contemporary homes\, the book brings together rooms by celebrated decorators\, architects\, and tastemakers from around the world. The common thread? A point of view that feels individual rather than prescribed\, spaces that embrace color\, pattern\, history\, surprise\, and the unexpected. \nIt’s the kind of book you can linger over\, return to for ideas\, or leave open on the coffee table when a little inspiration is in order. \n\nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from September 1 at 9:00 am through September 30 at 5:00 pm.\nOne lucky winner will be contacted after the giveaway closes. \nHow to enter:\n(1) Follow Helms Design District on Instagram.\n(2) Tag two friends in the comments of the giveaway post.\n(3) Optional: What’s one room in your home you’d love to reimagine? \nNewsletter subscribers automatically receive a second chance to win and are first to hear about upcoming Fresh Perks\, events\, and happenings around the District. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older. By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-september-instagram-giveaway-2/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fresh-Perks_09.2026_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T180000 DTSTAMP:20260904T200939Z CREATED:20260904T180256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T200939Z UID:10002076-1789228800-1789236000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing with Jerry Hsu DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, September 12 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for a book signing and talk with Jerry Hsu on the release of his new collection\, How About Never. Mr Hsu will be in conversation with longtime collaborator and Arcana Books manager\, Jesse Pearson. \n“Bringing together photographs Jerry Hsu has made in Los Angeles since 2011\, How About Never is occupied with the almost sentient character of the city. Hsu’s photographs are sensitively attuned to the contradictions of the place\, entangling allusions to hope and despair\, beauty and pain in an atmospheric and uncanny sequence. Images of disfigured fences and physical injuries are interwoven with spontaneous compositions: a discarded toilet\, a blood-stained mattress\, crashed cars\, a bank ominously aflame. Portraits seek an intimacy with their subjects among the disrepair and cruelty of the urban environment. These disparate and dissonant strands reach a beguiling harmony\, together looking to destruction as a potential source of change and rebirth”. \nA brand new example of this elegant new addition to the photographer’s oeuvre additionally SIGNED “Jerry Hsu” in ink on the title page. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/arcana-book-signing-with-jerry-hsu/ 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/2026/09/Jerry-Hsu_090426_Horiz.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:20260917T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T093000 DTSTAMP:20260910T175613Z CREATED:20260910T175613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175613Z UID:10002078-1789631100-1789637400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Breakfast Series: How Are Cities Responding to SB79 DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 17 from 7:45 am to 9:30 am\, please join Westside Urban Forum for a conversation that explores how cities are responding to SB79. \nSB 79 took effect July 1\, and jurisdictions across the region are taking markedly different paths. Some have adopted local TOD alternative plans. Others are drafting their own SB 79 implementation ordinances. Some are planning to use the program as written at the state level. Join planning staff from Beverly Hills\, Santa Monica and Culver City for a firsthand look at how each is interpreting\, implementing\, and processing SB 79 cases. \nSpeakers:\nRachel Kwok\,  Environmental Planner\, City of Santa Monica\nChloe Chen\, Principal Planner\, Beverly Hills\nTroy Evangelho\,  Advance Planning Manager\, Culver City \nModerator:\nNoah Adler\, Senior Land Use Planner\, Manatt \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-breakfast-series-how-are-cities-responding-to-sb79/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SB79_Event.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:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260911T115624Z CREATED:20260812T181215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T115624Z UID:10002073-1789815600-1789833600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Join us for the September Sunshine Makers Market DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Makers Market returns to Helms on Saturday\, September 19\, bringing another fresh mix of independent makers\, artists\, designers\, and small businesses to the district. Come ready to browse\, discover something new\, meet the people behind the goods\, and enjoy a day that doesn’t require much of a plan. \nShop handcrafted and one-of-a-kind finds\, then stick around for everything else happening at Helms. Grab a table for lunch\, meet friends for a drink\, wander through the showrooms\, or simply find a spot to sit and take in the scene. \nIt’s shopping\, dining\, sunshine\, and a little something unexpected along the way—all in one Saturday at Helms. \nBring a friend. Bring the family. Come hungry. We’ll see you at the market. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA list of participating artisans and activations to be announced soon! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-sept/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9-19-SMM-x-Helms.png 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:20261003T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260910T183017Z CREATED:20260910T181506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183017Z UID:10002079-1791046800-1791057600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:FIREHOUSE: A Photography Exhibition Documenting the Culver City Fire Department DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 3 from 5 – 8 pm for the opening reception of FIREHOUSE\, a photography exhibition celebrating the incredible work of Brian Haimer\, who served as the Culver City Fire Department’s photographer from 1975-2024. \nFor over 45 years\, Brian documented the people\, events\, and everyday moments of CCFD\, creating an extraordinary visual record of the department and the generations of firefighters who have served Culver City. The exhibition will feature photographs and a documentary\, The Day the Street Exploded\, about the 1976 Venice Blvd. gas explosion that Brian documented. \n10% of print sales will be donated to the Culver City Firefighters’ Foundation. \nIf you are unable to attend the opening reception\, the gallery will be open on Sunday\, October 4th from 12 – 4 pm. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/firehouse-photography-exhibition-ccfd/ LOCATION:Washington Corridor Gallery\, 8723 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FIREHOUSE-Flyer.jpg GEO:34.0315037;-118.3774661 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Corridor Gallery 8723 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8723 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3774661,34.0315037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260910T182649Z CREATED:20260910T182147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182649Z UID:10002080-1791115200-1791129600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:FIREHOUSE: A Photography Exhibition Documenting the Culver City Fire Department DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 4 from 12 – 4 pm for FIREHOUSE\, a photography exhibition celebrating the incredible work of Brian Haimer\, who served as the Culver City Fire Department’s photographer from 1975-2024. \nFor over 45 years\, Brian documented the people\, events\, and everyday moments of CCFD\, creating an extraordinary visual record of the department and the generations of firefighters who have served Culver City. The exhibition will feature photographs and a documentary\, The Day the Street Exploded\, about the 1976 Venice Blvd. gas explosion that Brian documented. \n10% of print sales will be donated to the Culver City Firefighters’ Foundation. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/firehouse-photography-exhibition-ccfd-gallery-viewing/ LOCATION:Washington Corridor Gallery\, 8723 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FIREHOUSE-Photo-scaled-e1789064004356.jpg GEO:34.0315037;-118.3774661 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Corridor Gallery 8723 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8723 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3774661,34.0315037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T215048Z CREATED:20260904T233426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T215048Z UID:10002077-1791630000-1791655200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Culver City Arts Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Culver City Arts Festival is Back!\nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026\n11:00 am–6:00 pm\nMark your calendar. The 8th Annual Culver City Arts Festival returns on Saturday\, October 10\, with a full day of art and programming throughout the Culver City Arts District. \nAt Helms Design District\, this year’s festival brings together artists\, designers\, makers\, and cultural partners for a program spanning exhibitions\, food\, graphic design\, book talks\, workshops\, and more! \nEarly highlights include Craft Contemporary’s Harvest Market; new work by Los Angeles artist Chris Hero; REIMAGINE\, a graphic poster installation; a special zine launch + zine making workshop; Jason E.C. Wright’s Art Book Club inside Arcana: Books on the Arts. \nFree + open to the public. \nSave the date and make a day of it at Helms. \nFollow us on Instagram for the full festival lineup and event details. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/culver-city-arts-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Helms Design District\, 8800 Venice Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CCArtsFestival_2026_Site-feature.jpg GEO:34.0306792;-118.3851538 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design District 8800 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8800 Venice Blvd.:geo:-118.3851538,34.0306792 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR