Helms Design District

Arcana Book Launch with Ryan McGinley
2024-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, November 23rd, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to celebrate Yearbook, the new release by Ryan McGinley!
The culmination of a multi-year project encompassing colorful, joyous studio nudes starring a veritable menagerie of stark-naked human beings, Yearbook marks a particularly vibrant era of Ryan’s work. In addition to signing his new volume, McGinley will also appear in discussion with artist (and subject of his camera) Petra Collins.
The gathering is generously supported by Arcana’s friends at Open Beer and Las Jaras Wines.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Arcana Events
Saturday, December 21st, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
HUGGY BEAR: KILLED (OF KIDS)
Book Launch

Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on December 21st
2024-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Join us on Saturday, December 21st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, for a divine day of shopping incredible local makers, artists and small businesses at Culver City’s new favorite event: Sunshine Makers Market at Helms Bakery District. Get your last minute gifts for the holidays during this unforgettable day of shopping small and local and celebrating the arts. We’ve got something amazing for everyone this season. It’s going to be The.Best.Time.Ever!
This event is free and open to the public.

A partial list of participating artisans and activations:
Casa Cara
Choice Blooms
Energy Gardens Co.
Fancy Pup Treats
Gunner and Sol
House of Ocho
Just Jan’s
Kiki’s Krack LLC
Little Chimes
Mariette Artine Fine Arts
Olive & Fig Apothecary
Paula Pozo Studio
The Sunny Studio LA
Verdance Jewelry

MAKERS CLASS
Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House with Tanya Jung at Helms
Join us for our newest installment of #MakersClasses at Helms Bakery District with expert baker Tanya Jung, owner and maker of Jungle Bakes Cookies, who is hand crafting your bespoke (and delicious) gingerbread house to decorate!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
3280 Helms Avenue
Culver City, CA, 90232
Reserve for 11:00 – 12:30
Reserve for 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Arcana Celebrates the Book Launch by Legendary Band Huggy Bear
2024-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, December 21st, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to celebrate Huggy Bear Killed (of Kids), the long-awaited (especially by a certain breed of punks) history and compilation of zines by the legendary, seminal British riot grrrl band Huggy Bear.
From the book’s editor, Ethan Swan: “Huggy Bear existed from 1991 until 1994. Outcast and outraged, they made a howling, squalling mess of punk, all the menace and freedom of flocking birds. The handful of records, zines, and memories that document this brief, bonfire lifespan sketch a blueprint for how to be in the world, for how to understand the forces of capitalism and patriarchy and capitulation and still resist. Huggy Bear was a group that let things be complicated, that considered themselves complicit, but never took that as a reason to surrender. There’s no band more important. Killed (of Kids) is a book by the five members of Huggy Bear. It reproduces all seven zines made by the band during their lifespan alongside photos, correspondence, flyers, and ephemera from their three-year existence. This archive is joined by new text drawn from two years of interviews with the band members, carefully assembled into an extensive dialogue about intention, surprise, distress, encouragement.”
Arcana heartily agrees with all of the above. Please join them in taking a break from holiday chaos to celebrate the ageless spirit of “boy-girl revolution,” as Huggy Bear put it. The holiday cheer at this gathering is generously supported by Arcana’s friends at Open Beer and Las Jaras Wines.
See you then! If you can’t make it but would like to purchase a copy of the book, you may do so below.
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Fresh Perks: January Instagram Giveaway
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00 | Online, CA
Happy 2025! This month’s Fresh Perks Giveaway comes from our friends at Jules Seltzer Associates and promises to help get your home or office desk into shape! The Work-it Toolbox by Vitra is a practical organizer for storing and transporting small work utensils and accessories. Made of recycled plastic from industrial waste, the portable caddy is itself 100% recyclable at the end of the product’s lifespan.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsdesigndistrict to be eligible to participate. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from January 1st at 9:00 am thru January 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We appreciate you for choosing Helms Design District as your go-to design hub, your shopping destination, and a favorite spot to dine. Thank you for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up. We love seeing you!

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) This answer isn’t mandatory, but tell us about a special item you’ll keep handy in your toolbox.
Sign 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. Good luck!

Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “Helms 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.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

VENUE CHANGE: The Heart of LA has Moved to Central Library
2025-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Central Library – Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Dear Friends,
Due to high demand and our limited seating capacity, The Heart of LA is moving to a new venue tomorrow, on Saturday, January 25th at 12:00 PM. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause, but we felt that the overwhelming response from all of you meant that this important dialogue needed to be shared with a larger audience.
The new venue location is the Central Library — Mark Taper Auditorium located at 630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.
We are deeply grateful to the Central Library for hosting this event on such short notice. Ample parking is available underneath the library.
Additional details may be found HERE.
Photo By: Art Gray

CANCELLED: Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on January 25th
2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
CANCELLED – Due to the ongoing wildfires and out of an abundance of caution for our vendors, Sunshine Makers Market will be canceled on Saturday, January 25th. They will return to Helms on February 15th.
Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday of each month in 2025. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local.
This event is free and open to the public.

Fresh Perks: February Instagram Giveaway
2025-02-01 08:00 - 2025-02-12 17:00 | Online, CA
Pasta Sisters Ravioli Love Box, Wine & Dessert
Enter February 1 – February 12
Pasta Sisters LOVES pasta and February, so what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Ravioli Love Box from Pasta Sisters during this month’s Fresh Perks Giveaway. Enter-to-Win the perfect make-at-home dinner for two: the box comes with delicious, pillowy heart-shaped porcini raviolis and all the fixings – butter, cheese, and edible flowers. Plus, you will get a bottle of Pinot Noir wine and a little sweet dessert for a Valentine’s Day dinner to remember.
This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from February 1st at 9:00 am through February 12th at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We appreciate you for choosing Helms Design District as your go-to design hub, your shopping destination, and a favorite spot to dine. Thank you for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up. We love seeing you!

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) This answer isn’t mandatory, but tell us your favorite pasta shape.
Sign 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. Good luck!

ENTER ON INSTAGRAM

Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “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.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

Arcana Book Signing for Mick Haggerty: MXWX
2025-02-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join us at Arcana on Saturday, February 1st, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to celebrate the publication of MXWX, the new release by venerable Los Angeles creative treasure Mick Haggerty!
MXWX — Mick’s Works — is a more or less comprehensive compendium of the various visual works imagined and fabricated by Mick Haggerty over the past half century. Upon moving to Los Angeles from London in 1973, Haggerty quickly established himself as a go-to record industry designer, illustrator, art director, and later music video director. He has won a Grammy for the visual packaging for Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America” along with designing iconic covers for David Bowie, The Police, Electric Light Orchestra, The Go-Go’s, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Jimi Hendrix, Nazareth, Public Image Ltd., Keith Richards, and many, many more. His editorial illustration includes covers for Time, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine, and New West Magazine.
This beautifully illustrated tome additionally features contributions by Gary Panter and Steven Heller along with a stunning archive of Mick’s personal work — much of which is reproduced here for the very first time. Produced in an edition limited to one hundred and fifty hand-numbered copies, this is sure to sell out quickly, so come join us for a fun and refreshment filled afternoon with the esteemed Mr. Haggerty.
If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a SIGNED copy of “MXWX,” please place your order at arcanabooks.com.

Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on February 15
2025-02-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday of each month in 2025. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local.
This event is free and open to the public.

A partial list of participating artisans and activations:
Little Chimes
Akasa Jewelry
The Happinest Collection
Fur Babes Gourmet Dog Treats & Charcuterie Boards
Fancy Pup Treats
Marak Lights
Ksenskin
Sheryl’s Virtual Garden
Ideal Thread, A Social Purpose Corporation
Gypsy Moon House
Venice Organics
Bee Green Honey
Luce Bones
Pecan Amor
Ankh By Racquel
Fox & The Empress Tarot
HeyTaylorGage
rooted: clay & paper
Khishi Cashmere
MNM Collection

Upcoming Dates
March 15
March 29 (Two Markets in March!)
April 19th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th (Culver City Art Walk)
November 22nd
December 20th

Arcana Book Signing for Brick Stowell’s “Almost Famous 2011-2016: The OFWGKTA Photographs”
2025-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join us Saturday, February 15th, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to meet and greet photographer Brick Stowell and celebrate the availability once again of his fabulous Almost Famous 2011-2016: The OFWGKTA Photographs.
Brick was the staff photographer and tour manager for Odd Future (OFWGKTA) from 2011 to 2016, capturing the collective’s rise to fame. Almost Famous… is a comprehensive look at Odd Future’s history, featuring photos, original merchandise, music video props, outfits, and other memorabilia, documenting the cultural impact of the group.
The first edition of this vital document of Los Angeles’ near past featuring Odd Future members Tyler The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, Travis “Taco” Bennett, Jasper The Dolphin, Syd Tha Kid, Hodgy, and more was published to coincide with the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival last November, where it sold out immediately! So, be sure to stop by on Saturday to hang and pick one up while you can. The first one hundred purchased in-store will be accompanied by a free Polaroid t-shirt courtesy of Mr. Stowell. One tee only per customer, and please check your decks at the door.
If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a SIGNED copy of Almost Famous 2011-2016: The OFWGKTA Photographs, please place your order here.

Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with Photographer Diana Markosian
2025-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, February 22nd, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome celebrated photographer Diana Markosian for a book signing and what is sure to be an engaging discussion with Gabrielle J. Sirkin regarding Markosian’s new Aperture monograph, Father.
Father is an intimate and engrossing diaristic portrayal of estrangement and reconnection, recounted through documentary photographs, family snapshots, text, and visual ephemera. It presents the photographer’s journey to another place and another time, where Markosian attempts to piece together an image of a familiar stranger – her long-lost father. The book explores her father’s absence, her reconciliation with him, and the shared emptiness of their prolonged estrangement. The images, made over the course of a decade, take place in her father’s home in Armenia. In Markosian’s first monograph, Santa Barbara (Aperture, 2020), the photographer recreates the story of her family’s journey from post-Soviet Russia to the US in the 1990s. Father uses both documentary photographs and archives of objects, letters, and vernacular images to probe the fifteen years of absence and separation from the photographer’s childhood. In this voyage of self-discovery, Markosian touchingly renders her longing for connection to a man she barely remembers and who asks her, when she finds him, “Why did it take you so long?”
If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a SIGNED copy of Father, please place your order below.
Diana Markosian is at the forefront of a new generation of photographers and directors, pushing the boundaries of documentary storytelling. By encapsulating different styles and mediums, Markosian has created a unique approach to image making. Her first monograph, Santa Barbara, was published by Aperture and selected as the top book of the year by MoMA and Time. Father, was chosen as the photo book of the year by Le Monde. Markosian holds a masters degree from Columbia University, is a contributor to Vanity Fair, Vogue and The New Yorker ,and has exhibited in leading museums worldwide, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the International Center of Photography in New York, and the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Gabrielle Sirkin is a Los Angeles-based photography director and creative producer specializing in commercial and editorial photography driven to create compelling visual storytelling. She has over a decade of experience, and has worked at major publications such as More Magazine and Airbnb Magazine. Her work has earned her various awards and recognitions including Gold, Silver and Merit Society of Publication Designers (SPD) Award Winner, American Photography Winner, ADC Awards, Cannes Silver Lion Winner and an Emmy Nomination. Winner, American Photography Winner, ADC Awards, Cannes Silver Lion Winner and an Emmy Nomination.

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Fresh Perks: March Instagram Giveaway
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00 | Online, CA
HD Buttercup Tribeca Side Table in Emerald Marble
Enter March 1 – March 31
Our Fresh Perks Giveaway for March is from HD Buttercup, a design mecca here at Helms. The Tribeca marble side table in emerald green embodies a classic, modern shape that is effortlessly stylish. It is perfect as a cocktail or side table, or as a sculptural decorative piece. Its inherent beauty comes from the ancient Carrara marble, formed millions of years ago when limestone compounds with the elements. This piece will add instant character to any interior. As every piece is unique, there will be color, patterns, size pits, or variations in color – this is not a fault, simply part of the stone’s natural beauty.
This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from March 1st at 9:00 am through March 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We appreciate you for choosing Helms Design District as your go-to design hub, your shopping destination, and a favorite spot to dine. Thank you for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up. We love seeing you!

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) This answer isn’t mandatory, but tell us about the perfect spot for this table.
Sign 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. Good luck!

ENTER ON INSTAGRAM

Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “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.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

Room & Board Welcomes NEWH and The Stacy Garcia Trend Tour
2025-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Room&Board, 3231 Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA, 90034
The Stacy Garcia® Trend Tour is a nationwide journey in partnership with NEWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), sharing the latest in colors and materials for hospitality and commercial design. Led by color expert Stacy Garcia, the tour has traveled through many cities.
On Tuesday, March 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, the tour makes a stop at the Room & Board showroom. Join them in forecasting the future of color and interior aesthetics and connecting with the design community at large. This event will also support NEWH families affected by the wildfires.

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POSTPONED: Westside Urban Forum Hosts a Book Launch with Nick Patsaouras
2025-03-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
This event has been postponed. A new date will be scheduled shortly.
Please join Westside Urban Forum, Move LA, and CoMotion on Wednesday, March 5th at 8:00 am for a conversation with Nick Patsaouras on the launch of his new book: The Making of Modern Los Angeles: A Chronicle.
Nick arrived from Athens at age seventeen and established a successful electrical engineering company designing commercial, industrial, educational, residential, medical, institutional, religious, and entertainment projects. Nick served on several boards—from LA Metro to LADWP—and even ran for LA Mayor!
His book is a firsthand account of decisions made in public and behind the scenes over a fifty-year career that has truly made Los Angeles what it is today. Nick is a true insider whose vision and persistence prevailed and made a monumental difference. The insights and wisdom he gained from all these endeavors are woven throughout this book, making it a must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in Los Angeles’s recent past and future.
Registration Fees
$25 Members
$35 Non-Members
Price of admission includes a signed copy of the book and breakfast!

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POSTPONED: Material Encounters Hosts a Regenerative Design Talk with Nicole Cannon and Guests
2025-03-13 07:30 - 09:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a date in the future. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon.
In partnership with Material Encounters, Nicole Cannon, AIA, of NCA Studio Inc will be presenting a series of multidisciplinary breakfast discussions that explore resilient design, the power of materiality, and the role of design in shaping equitable, regenerative, and hopeful futures.
Join us on Thursday, March 13 at 8:00 am, where Nicole will moderate “Rebuilding with Craft: The Role of Artisanship in Resilient Design”:

How can craftsmanship and high-quality materials contribute to fire-resistant, long-lasting architecture?
Examples of traditional and modern craft techniques that align with sustainable rebuilding.
How can exterior space and landscape protect, connect, and regenerate our soils and communities?

Nicole will be joined by panelists:
Nathan Buxser, AIA, LEED AP, Preconstruction Executive, Mass Timber, Swinerton
Daniel Clason-Höök, Principal, MADERA
Allen Compton, ASLA, Founder / Principal, SALT-LA
Tickets $20 includes light breakfast and coffee. We look forward to seeing you!

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Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on March 15
2025-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District on Saturday, March 15th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you haven’t stopped by during one of our market days, you are in for a treat! Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers creates a wonderful day of shopping small and local. Plus enjoy music from DJ Benofficial, who will be mixing it up on Helms Avenue to keep things fun and the energy flowing. This event is free and open to the public.

A partial list of participating artisans and activations:
Little Chimes
Amanda K Lockrow
Ace the Moon
The Happinest Collection
Eve’s Enchanted Elixirs
HeyTaylorGage
Purposely Repurposed Jewelry
DIPHDA
Pecan Amor
Bananarama Breadworks
AK Pottery
Blonde Peacock
matchawell
Fox & The Empress Tarot
VŌL CO.

Upcoming Dates
March 29 (Two Markets in March!)
April 19th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th (Culver City Art Walk)
November 22nd
December 20th

The First Cars & Coffee with Chef Sang Yoon
2025-03-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Helms Bakery, 3220 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Do you love cars? Meet fellow enthusiasts and collectors at the first Cars & Coffee at the new Helms Bakery hosted by Chef Sang Yoon and Jonny Lieberman. Helms has lots of free, onsite parking available.
What a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Get here early to secure a spot for your cool whip!

Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on March 29
2025-03-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday of each month in 2025. This month we’re having an additional Market on March 29th!
The collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local.
This event is free and open to the public.

A partial list of participating artisans and activations:
Little Chimes
Colibrí.LA
J.MA Studio
Ksenskin
Xtraordinary Flair
The Happinest Collection
M. Rena
Pecan Amor
Gypsy Moon House
MNM Collection
Wuitusu
Creatiive Natiive
HoundSmith Jewelry
Thru Her Eyes Offerings
humanroot
Moon + Mila
Chingoo Snacks
Jack of Cups
VŌL CO.
Chain of Influence
Belle’s Nest

Upcoming Dates
April 19th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th (Culver City Art Walk)
November 22nd
December 20th

Sign up for a special Makers Class for kids!
Join us for our newest installment of #MakersClasses with an exciting new collaboration with Olivia Brydon and Creatiive Natiive Kiids – she’ll be setting up at our market with tables full of fun supplies for all the kiddos to make garden patchwork totes or Spring Art Flowers in pots. It’s an afternoon to let creativity bloom.
Each ticket is good for one of the two activities and reserves supplies for one artist. Their crafting session is typically 30-50 minutes long and seating is provided.

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Fresh Perks: April Instagram Giveaway
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | Online, CA
Pouf Ottoman from Cisco Home
Enter April 1 – April 30
We are excited to announce our Fresh Perks Giveaway from Cisco Home. Enter-to-Win this beautiful 20″ Pouf Ottoman in Bellamy Natural. The Pouf is a treat for you and your home; the perfect blend of comfort and style! Whether you need extra seating, a chic footrest, or a stylish accent piece, this pouf is a must-have for your home.
This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from April 1st at 9:00 am through April 30th at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We appreciate you for choosing Helms Design District as your go-to design hub, your shopping destination, and a favorite spot to dine. Thank you for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up.

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) This answer isn’t mandatory, but share your favorite read while your feet are resting on your new pouf!
Sign 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. Good luck!

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Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “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.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

Architecture: Rebuilding Value
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Making a hasty move to “build together” cookie-cutter Mediterranean-, Craftsman-, Ranch-, or Colonial-style houses can’t be undone and will change the very fabric that makes Los Angeles wonderful! In the aftermath of one of the worst devastations in Los Angeles’ history, a panel of renowned professionals in architecture, construction, and real estate will come together at the Helms Design Center on Thursday, April 10th, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm to discuss the present opportunity to rebuild our communities with lasting beauty, value, and sustainability.
Looking at the past to rethink the future, this panel talk — Architecture: Rebuilding Value — will reflect on the Berkeley-Oakland fire of 1991 as a starting point to move past the impulse to reconstruct mass-produced tract houses. Instead, we will focus on creating cost-effective, artistic, and sustainable designs that not only preserve our environment but also enhance our local culture, community, and quality of life for generations to come.
Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Reception: 6:00 pm
Presentations: 6:30 pm
Q&A: immediately following
Sorry, this event has reached capacity. We are no longer taking RSVPs.

Photo: The Sharon Drager House, Berkeley, CA, 1992, by Franklin Israel and Annie Chu, © Grant Mudford

Panelists:
Annie Chu (Chu-Gooding)
Brian Linder (The Value of Architecture)
Stephen Phillips (SPARCHS)
Monika Haefelfinger (XTEN)
George Minardos (Minardos Group)

Annie Chu, FAIA, is an award-winning architect and a founding principal of Chu-Gooding with an extensive history of teaching, public speaking, and civic and professional leadership, including her roles on the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission, the Mayor’s Design Advisory Panel, and the IIDA International Board of Directors. In her four decades in practice, Annie has worked extensively with world-renowned museums and cultural institutions, including The Huntington, Hammer Museum, Autry Museum of the American West, Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

Brian Linder, AIA, Architecture Broker is a seasoned real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience in high-end, custom residential design and construction and a master’s degree in architecture, Brian brings his design-oriented expertise to the buying and selling of architectural properties, historic homes, and estates. Brian has built his real estate practice around a concept he calls “The Value of Architecture”, which is based on the notion that architectural homes provide countless lifestyle benefits, carry greater premiums, and tend to be less sensitive to market fluctuations.

Stephen Phillips, FAIA, PhD is an architect, historian, and educator with over 30 years of professional experience in California; he is principal architect at Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and Professor of Architecture at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo — where he is the Founding Director of the Cal Poly Los Angeles Metropolitan Program in Architecture and Urban Design. Award-winning residential buildings by Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) have been published in Dwell, DOMUS, Der Spiegel, Dezeen, The Architect’s Newspaper, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among many other notable newspapers, magazines, journals, and books.

Monika Haefelfinger, SIA, President and Founding Partner at XTEN Architecture was born in Basel, Switzerland. XTEN specializes in custom residential, cultural and commercial buildings. Swiss precision and the experimental spirit of Los Angeles guide and inspire the design process at XTEN Architecture.

As Founder and CEO of Minardos Group, George Minardos has been building design-centered residential and creative commercial projects in LA, Santa Barbara and Napa since 1998. Through collaborations with many of Los Angeles’ most innovative architects and design teams, Minardos Group has earned a stellar reputation as a group that “can build just about anything.”

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Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on April 19
2025-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday of each month in 2025. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local.
This event is free and open to the public.

A partial list of participating artisans and activations:
Little Chimes
Lyse’s Nuts
Olive Blanche Handmade
Amanda K Lockrow
The Happinest Collection
Fox & The Empress Tarot
Retro Steno
Charmed by Nash
Julie Griffin Design
humanroot
Blonde Peacock
Verdance Jewelry
Snaggletooth Pets

Upcoming Dates
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th (Culver City Art Walk)
November 22nd
December 20th

Decorate Your Own Easter Egg Cookies with Tanya Jung at Helms
ALL AGES
Join us for a day of incredible shopping and crafting. Decorate your professionally baked, bespoke Easter Egg Cookies with baker Tanya Jung!

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Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with Photographer Luisa Opalesky: Big City Nobody
2025-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
On Saturday, April 26th from 4 until 6 PM, Arcana: Books on the Arts will proudly host the photographer Luisa Opalesky in conversation with director Luke Gilford to celebrate her new book Big City Nobody. The talk will be followed by the chance to get your copy signed by Luisa herself!
Luisa Opalesky (b. 1987) is an artist whose practice seeks to connect with all walks of life through photography, dance, and film. Originally from Philadelphia, she earned a BFA in photography under the mentorship of George Pitts at Parsons New School for Design. She draws inspiration from her elders, multicultural background, glamour, squalor, going to the cinema three times a week, and her home downtown in New York City. Her work is consistently characterized by its vibrant color, hazard, and comedic relief.
Big City Nobody is Opalesky’s debut photography book. Published by Spotz Studios and featuring work created between 2020 and 2024, the photographs in the book reveal glimpses of daily life, vibrancy of nightlife, and outtakes from assignments commissioned by the New York Times and Interview magazine. The collection unfolds with a flow reminiscent of walking crosstown caffeinated and immersed in the pulse of the city. The book includes writings by Alissa Bennett, Susie Essman, Daniel Arnold, and Teardrop.
If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a SIGNED copy of Big City Nobody, please place your order below.
Join Arcana on April 26th for good talk, good books, and free libations. All are welcome!

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Fresh Perks: May Instagram Giveaway
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | Online, CA
Kori Lidded Hamper from Room & Board
Enter May 1 – May 31
We are excited to announce this month’s Fresh Perks Giveaway from Room & Board! Add a little organization to your home this spring and Enter-to-Win this 22” Kori lidded hamper in charcoal. Crafted in Rhode Island, these modern hampers are made from a braided wool-blend fabric that’s exceptionally durable. Use them to provide versatile and stylish storage in your bedroom or laundry area.
This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from May 1st at 9:00 am through May 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We appreciate you for choosing Helms Design District as your go-to design hub, your shopping destination, and a favorite spot to dine. Thank you for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up.

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) This answer isn’t mandatory, but tell us your tips and tricks for staying organized.
Sign 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. Good luck!

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Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “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.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

LA Center of Photography Art Exhibition
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Join us in welcoming Los Angeles Center of Photography for the opening reception and panel discussion of Thresholds 2025: The Bold Edition on Thursday, May 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The exhibition features works by international street photographers and offers an expanded view of the world and street photography as a practice. This juried annual open call brings together sights and visions for a virtual exhibition and a month-long projection-based exhibition at the Helms Design Center in Culver City, to be viewed street side every night from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Top Prize Winners
First Place – Thouly Dosios
Second Place – Gordon Ownby
Third Place – Josh Bergeron
Honorable Mentions
Anna Rose Barker, Blanca Cruz, Chris Gamez, Danielle Goldstein, James T Gunderson, Rohitha Gunetilleke, Kate Hassett, Nina Quỳnh-Anh Hồ, Jasmine Hsu, Mark Indig, James Kao, Paul Kessel, Suz Lipman, Greg Lutze, Nina Menconi, Chad Nelson, John Nilsson, Rollence Patugan, Kausik Paul, michael rababy, Leslie Rosenthal, Karen Safer, Jason Santiago, William Mark Sommer, Jay G. Thornton, Edwin Umana, Jon Wollenhaupt
Juror
Kara Felt, Ph.D., is the Lawrence S. Friedman Curator of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
Photo Credit: First Place Winner, Thouly Dosios, MLK Day Parade

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Arcana x Burntsienna Artbook Review
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts for an artbook review with Jason E.C. Wright, Director of Burntsienna Research Society.
This 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.
Each 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.
We look forward to welcoming you at Arcana Books and Helms Bakery District.
This is a ticketed event: $25, limited to 18 spaces.
Guest passes for design students available; request here.
Ticket proceeds benefit the Burntsienna Research Library and Collections.

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UPLIFT: A Fire Relief Art Exhibition and Benefit
2025-05-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Washington Corridor Gallery, 8723 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Please join us at the Washington Corridor Gallery on May 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm for the opening of UPLIFT, a fire relief art exhibition and benefit with works from the national membership of the Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM). UPLIFT includes 12”x12” works on paper from the national membership of the SLMM and additional works by L.A. artists.
100% of artwork sales will be donated to provide direct relief to artists affected by the Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu Fires.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, May 13th, 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, May 18th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: May 14 to May 17, by appointment. Contact Rachel X via email at rachelxarts@gmail.com.
Artwork Credit:”Ascend” by Rachel X

Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on May 17
2025-05-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District on Saturday, May 17th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you haven’t stopped by during one of our market days, you are in for a treat! Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers creates a wonderful day of shopping small and local. Plus enjoy music from DJ Benofficial, who will be mixing it up on Helms Avenue to keep things fun and the energy flowing.
This event is free and open to the public.

A partial list of participating artisans and activations:
Little Chimes
Fox & The Empress Tarot
Chain of Influence
Candle By Design
Robyn Rhodes jewelry
Hey Taylor Gage
Gabriela Michele
Blooming Barista LA
Wuitusu
Oven & Eve
Gypsy Moon House
My Ceramic Zoo
Titty City Design
Be bindaas
Linda’s Crafts
My Tea Therapy
Terra Art Shop

Upcoming Dates
June 28th
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th (Culver City Art Walk)
November 22nd
December 20th

UPLIFT: A Fire Relief Art Exhibition Closing Event
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Washington Corridor Gallery, 8723 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Please join us at the Washington Corridor Gallery on May 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for the closing of UPLIFT, a fire relief art exhibition and benefit with works from the national membership of the Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM). UPLIFT includes 12”x12” works on paper from the national membership of the SLMM and additional works by L.A. artists.
100% of artwork sales will be donated to provide direct relief to artists affected by the Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu Fires.
Closing Reception: Sunday, May 18th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: May 14 to May 17, by appointment. Contact Rachel X via email at rachelxarts@gmail.com.
Artwork Credit:”Ascend” by Rachel X

A reception, lecture, and Q+A discussion with Sam Pepper and Justin Cua of Lincoln Property Company
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join us on Tuesday, May 20th, 6:30-8:30 pm, for a reception, lecture, and Q+A discussion with Sam Pepper and Justin Cua of Lincoln Property Company.
In collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design
Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Free Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd.
Lecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP
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Sam Pepper and Justin Cua
Sam Pepper, Vice President of Development at Lincoln Property Company, co-leads development across the Los Angeles region. He is responsible for managing the execution of ground-up projects including entitlements, design, permitting and construction, across a range of product types including mixed-use, residential, and commercial. He plays a key role in advancing Lincoln’s development pipeline and cultivating strategic partnerships throughout Los Angeles.
With over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate, Sam brings a unique blend of development, design, and project management expertise. Prior to joining Lincoln, he worked at Alloy Development and SHoP Architects in New York City, where he led the design and delivery of large-scale urban infill projects. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Real Estate Development and Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been a licensed architect in the State of New York since 2018.
Justin Cua, Vice President of Development at Lincoln Property Company, co-leads Lincoln’s development business in the Los Angeles region, focusing on the execution of first- and third-party projects. He is responsible for leadings teams, expanding the business, and managing the due diligence, design, entitlements, permitting, and construction phases for commercial developments. During his time at the company, he has managed over 3M square feet of multifamily, industrial, and athletic facility ground-up projects, totaling in over $1B in development budgets.
Prior to joining Lincoln, Justin worked as an architect at award-winning firms in Los Angeles. As an architect, he designed large ground-up mixed-use developments for institutional real estate clients in across the country. He received his Master’s of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California and his Bachelor’s of Architecture Degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is a licensed architect is the state of California.
Founded in Dallas, Texas in 1965, Lincoln Property Company consistently ranks among the top managers and top developers of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties in major global markets, and is a leading, trusted advisor for investors and occupiers across industries.

Introduced 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).

Photos (top) C06 Welcome Center; (above) Sam Pepper and Justin Cua

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Design Talk: Poul Henningsen
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Join us for a conversation with landscape architect, Lisa Gimmy on the innovative and multi-faceted career of Danish design icon, architect, inventor, provocateur and placemaker, Poul Henningsen.
Refreshments will be served. RSVP below or email afrederiksen@plpsocal.com.

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ABOUT LISA GIMMY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Since its founding in 1992, LGLA has been responsible for the planning and design of a wide range of projects including campuses, healthcare facilities, boutique hotels and many private gardens.
Founding principal Lisa Gimmy’s passion for design history led to LGLA’s selection to create landscapes for modernist homes by Carl Maston, Richard Neutra, Rob Quigley, and Eugene Kinn Choy, and to the creation of a courtyard garden for an 18th century building in Antigua, Guatemala. LGLA helmed the landscape restoration of the landmark Hindry House and recently completed the renovation of the landscape for a 1910 Sylvanus Marston Craftsman home, both in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Pasadena, California. LGLA has long promoted sustainable and regionally appropriate solutions to projects regardless of complexity or scale. Designs evolve from a respect for cultural and historical contexts and reflect the qualities of the site and client goals.
