Arcana Book Signing with Jim Ganzer: Life Lived
2024-04-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Free
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, April 27th, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a book signing with OG coastal cultural icon Jim Ganzer to celebrate the publication of his brand new, limited edition photographic memoir from the creative folks at Indoek: Life Lived.
If you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at Arcana, please place your order here.
We look forward to seeing you!

“Jim Ganzer is widely known as a Malibu surf legend and an underground L.A. icon. He and his group of surf friends inspired the 1978 film, Big Wednesday, written and directed by John Milius. When the Coen brothers were developing The Big Lebowski, Milius introduced them to Ganzer, who influenced Jeff Bridges’ famous character, The Dude. A graduate of Chouinard Art Institute, Jim Ganzer emerged as an artist when the surf and skate culture-inspired world was not yet a billion-dollar industry, but an afterthought in a mostly hardware-focused segment. He became the voice of the subculture in the ’80s for inventing innovative garments combining form with function for his surf and skatewear brand, Jimmy’Z. Ganzer collaborated with Ed Ruscha on several works, such as ‘Brave Men Run in My Family’ and ‘Sea of Desire’ and also starred in Ruscha’s film, Miracle. He has shown his art in many esteemed group and solo exhibits in California and all over the world since 1971.”
Images courtesy of Indoek

Celebrate Earth Day with Poster Territory
2024-04-27 19:00 - 2024-04-28 19:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
In this age of uncertainty, we are encouraged to rethink the present and future of our planet. Perhaps this is the time to reimagine our humanity, our relationship with the world, and each other.
In recognition of Earth Day, PosterTerritory, together with Helms Bakery District, presents a new virtual initiative that will showcase a poster selection from The 4th Block Triennial 2024 from April 19th through April 27th. Posters from 20+ countries will explore social and environmental topics REIMAGE THE FUTURE and REIMAGE HUMANITY’S PLACE IN THE GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM.
The exhibition will be projected each evening at sunset on the entrance of the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Boulevard for street-side viewing.
ABOUT POSTER TERRITORY
We build our platform on the belief that art and creativity have the power to save the world. But in order for that to happen the artworks need to be seen. That is why we try to launch as many events as possible – in showrooms across the country as well as online to try and reach every corner of the world. If you are planning a concert, a conference, or any other social event – we can help you make it a truly unique experience!
You can always share your ideas and projects with us: posterterritory@gmail.com or info@posterterritory.com.

Thresholds 2024: Photography and Urban Architecture Opening Reception
2024-05-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
We are excited to partner with Los Angeles Center of Photography for the opening of Thresholds 2024: Photography and Urban Architecture on Saturday, May 4th. Thresholds 2024 considers the relationship between photography, urban architecture, and their viewers/users.
Taking street photography as its opening point, Thresholds 2024 considers our connections with and the ways in which urban architecture informs our presence in the world. From expansive skyscrapers to minute ornate details, from periodic styles to historic monuments, from the mundane to the iconic, photography of urban architecture investigates the elements that define our public spaces and engagement capturing the aesthetics of the ever-changing global cityscapes.
Offering 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 and digital exhibition at the Helms Design Center in Culver City.
Admission is FREE to the opening reception, with RSVP. Donations to LACP are much appreciated.
FREE Valet Parking is located at 8711 Washington Boulevard, just east of the Helms Design Center.
The street-side projection exhibition runs through May 31st.
Prize Winners
First Place: Eric Smith
Second Place: Leanne Trivett S.
Third Place: Jessica Stephens
Honorable Mentions
Jordin Althaus, Eric Anderson, Karen Baker, Trey Burnette, Richard S. Chow, Patrick Corrigan, Dave Drage, Kay Erickson, Louie Escobar, George Feucht, Richard Hay Jr, Douglas Hill, Kenneth Hines Jr, Mark Indig, Jim Kerns, Paul Kessel, Rebecca Li, Clay Lipsky, Zak Long, Rita Nannini, Sai Narayan, Chad Nelson, Paul O’Malley, Jeff Pressman, Camilo Ramirez, Ted Rigoni, Christopher Rodriguez, Karen Safer, Jessica Stephens, Barbara Strigel, Joshua Tann, Jason Tannen, and Chengbin Zhang
Juror & Curator
Crista Dix, Executive Director, Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, Massachusetts.
© Photo by Leanne Trivett S., Second Place Winner

Arcana x Burntsienna Artbook Review
2024-05-11 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.
BUY TICKETS
Guest passes for design students available; request HERE.
Ticket proceeds benefit the Burntsienna Research Library and Collections.

Fresh Perks: May Instagram Giveaway
2024-05-14 09:00 - 2024-05-29 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. It’s time for our monthly Fresh Perks giveaway, brought to you this month by our friends at Room & Board. Enter-to-Win this sleek and modern Slim Bar Cart just in time for your summer evening entertaining.
One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate. Fresh Perks begins today, and ends on Friday, May 31st at 5:00 pm.
To enter is Simple:
(1) you must Follow us on Instagram,
(2) Tag 2 friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too,
(3) and we would love to hear about your favorite bar staple, but this one isn’t mandatory. Our fave is a bottle of Lillet, a French aperitif that gives a little delicacy to summer martinis.
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
(4) No purchase is required to enter.
(5) Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
(6) Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
(7) This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
(8) 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.
(9) One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
(10) This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

Join Westside Urban Forum for Light Bites + Panel Discussion
2024-05-16 07:30 - 09:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Adaptive Reuse: Can It Save Post-Pandemic Los Angeles?
7:45 am – 9:30 am
7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast
8:15 am – Panel Discussion
MEMBERS REGISTER HERE
GUESTS REGISTER HERE
Four years after the onset of the pandemic and the resulting work-from-home trend, the office market in Los Angeles continues to experience significant challenges with increased vacancy, sluggish leasing, and financially burdened ownership. This market disruption has hollowed out many commercial centers that were traditionally reliant on office workers, resulting in decreased foot traffic and the shuttering of restaurant and retail establishments. Many policy experts have suggested that the rejuvenation of commercial centers requires the reinvention of office centers into mixed-use districts with round-the-clock activation.
In order to achieve this, it has been suggested that lightly used office buildings could be converted into residential space, providing a much-needed boost in activity. In response, the City of Los Angeles has released a proposed Adaptive Reuse Ordinance that is intended to encourage these conversions. A similar measure was adopted in Downtown Los Angeles and helped to usher in the boom of residential development that occurred in the neighborhood in the ensuing two decades. However, few office-to-residential conversions have been successfully executed in recent years, and experts in the field have commented that there are significant financial, engineering, and policy challenges that stand in the way of a meaningful wave of residential conversions.
Does the City’s proposed ordinance do enough to overcome these challenges? Are there other converted uses that have a higher chance of success? And how does the environmental benefit of preserving the embodied carbon in existing office buildings come into play?
Join the Westside Urban Forum as a panel of experts in the development, design, and public policy fields break down these complex issues. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities of office conversion while discussing the path forward for conversion.
Moderator
Adrian Scott Fine – President and CEO, Los Angeles Conservancy
Panelists
Holly Harper, AIA – Planning Assistant, Urban Design Studio, Los Angeles City Planning
Matthew Wister – Studio Director/Senior Associate, Studio One Eleven
Rachelle Habchi, M.S., P.E. – Project Engineer & Director of Sustainability, Glotman Simpson Structural Engineers
Registration Fees
$50 Members
$65 Non-Members
$10 Student Members & Retired Members
$15 Student Non-Members & Retired Non-Members
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, May 15th. After Wednesday, May 15th, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day.
Directions
Avoid 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:
Metro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds), and
Culver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner).
Protected 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.
For those who choose to drive, parking is available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Please note that the garage at 8711 Washington is no longer available for use.
Click Here for the Helms Bakery District Parking Map
Sponsor Provided Tickets
Thanks 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 us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets.

A reception, lecture, and discussion with Standard Architecture | Design
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join us on Thursday, May 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, for a reception, lecture, and discussion with Jeffrey Allsbrook and Silvia Kuhle of Standard Architecture | Design.
In collaboration with the Helms Bakery 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
RSVP

Standard Architecture | Design is the Los Angeles based architecture and interior design partnership of architects Jeffrey Allsbrook, FAIA and Silvia Kuhle, FAIA. Our projects are guided by identity and culture, reflecting the narrative for which they’re designed. Conscious of architecture’s potential to communicate, from a way of living to a company’s image, our work aspires to provide the setting that expresses the idea.
Jeffrey Allsbrook, FAIA, a founding partner of Standard Architecture | Design, received a BS in Architecture from the Ohio State University and a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. He also studied architecture at the Städelschule in Frankurt, Germany and at the Berlage Institute in Amsterdam. Mr. Allsbrook’s built and theoretical work has been featured in numerous publications both nationally and internationally. In addition to his professional work, he is committed to architectural education and research. He maintained a faculty position at the University of Southern California from 1999 to 2009. Mr. Allsbrook has presented lectures on Standard’s work and his independent research, as well as juried reviews at USC, SCI Arc, UCLA, Otis College and Rice University.
Silvia Kuhle, FAIA, a partner of Standard Architecture | Design, received her Diploma in architecture from the Technische Universität in Darmstadt, Germany, and her Master of Architecture from Columbia University in New York. Ms. Kuhle worked with Morphosis Architects for more than ten years. As Principal, she managed a broad range of award-winning projects including the Cooper Union, New York, Caltrans District 7 Headquarters, Los Angeles, and the award-winning competition entry for the Phare Tower in Paris. Ms. Kuhle’s work has been published in A+U, Architectural Record, SOMA, Columbia University Abstract, and SD. Ms. Kuhle taught design studios at UCLA, as well as lectured and juried reviews at SciArc, UCLA, USC and Cornell University.

Introduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips, FAIA, PhD, Principal 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) image of Forest Knoll (photo by Mike Kelly), (above) image of Jeffrey Allsbrook and Silvia Kuhle, and image of Nadel Headquarters (photo by Mike Kelly).

SPONSORED BY

Discussion + Book Launch with Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin, with special guest Frances Anderton
2024-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join us on Thursday, May 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, for the book launch of The Atlas of Never Built Architecture by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin, with a discussion moderated by Frances Anderton.
In collaboration with the Helms Bakery 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. The book will be available for purchase during the event, courtesy of our friends at Arcana: Books on the Arts.
RSVP

Sam Lubell

Greg Goldin

Frances Anderton

A Romp Through Great Architectural Ideas That Never Were (But Inspire What Might Still Be)
The Atlas of Never Built Architecture features hundreds of the most spectacular unbuilt projects of the 20th and 21st centuries in a comprehensive, geographically arranged survey. Imaginative and ambitious, the projects reveal the incredible diversity of ideas that have emerged from the world’s most influential architects—and many you’ve never heard of. Spanning nearly 80 countries, the book presents concepts for projects of all types: museums, art galleries, cemeteries, churches, bridges, skyscrapers, hotels, theme parks, casinos, opera houses, government buildings, and even a floating theatre boat that resembles a UFO. Seen together, the projects conjure a strange and wonderful new world while simultaneously offering insight into how architectural projects have been conceived and developed (and dashed) over the last 100 years. The book also includes previously unpublished prints, paintings, drawings, etchings, preparatory sketches, and images that bring these alternate histories to life.
Sam Lubell is Editor at Large at Metropolis. He has written more than ten books about architecture for Phaidon, Rizzoli, The Monacelli Press, Metropolis Books, and Oro Editions. He writes for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Dwell, Architect Magazine, and other publications. He has co-curated four major architecture exhibitions and taught as an adjunct professor at Syracuse University School of Architecture, Columbia University GSAPP, and Arizona State University The Design School.
For more than a decade, Greg Goldin was Architecture Critic at Los Angeles Magazine. He has written a half dozen books about architecture for Phaidon, Rizzoli, and Metropolis Books. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Metropolis, and the Architect’s Newspaper. He co-curated the museum exhibitions Never Built Los Angeles and Never Built New York, and has taught as an adjunct professor at USC, UCLA, Syracuse University School of Architecture, and Columbia University GSAPP. He resides in Los Angeles where he continues a family tradition of being a thorn in the side of the rich and powerful.
Frances Anderton covers Los Angeles design and architecture in print, broadcast media and public events. She is the author of Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles, which won the 2022 Gold award for best Regional Nonfiction from Foreword Reviews. She is co-author of Awesome and Affordable: Great Housing Now, a multimedia project produced in 2024 by Friends of Residential Treasures: Los Angeles (FORT: LA). She has co-produced short films for the nonprofit housing developers Community Corporation of Santa Monica and Venice Community Housing. Anderton writes a regular newsletter about design and architecture for KCRW public radio station. For many years she hosted the KCRW show DnA: Design and Architecture, and produced the current affairs shows Which Way, LA? and To The Point. She teaches an urban housing seminar at USC architecture. Honors include the Esther McCoy Award, from the Architectural Guild of USC architecture school, for her work educating the public about architecture and urbanism.
Preorder The Atlas of Never Built Architecture here

Introduced by Stephen Phillips, FAIA, PhD, Principal 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).

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Fresh Perks: June Instagram Giveaway
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. It’s time for our monthly Fresh Perks giveaway, brought to you this June by our friends at H.D. Buttercup. Enter-to-Win this chic and durable Catalina Outdoor Sofa by Coco Republic. This charming sofa features a dual persona crafted from rope set atop a four-legged aluminum base with a durable powder coat finish. A cushion with foam insert is covered in weather-proof fabric. Pair it with the Catalina Lounge Chair to complete your outdoor entertaining space.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from June 1st at 9:00 am thru June 30th at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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) and we would Love to hear about your fave garden/patio spot, though this one is not mandatory.
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.

Arcana x Burntsienna Artbook Review
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-14 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.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Guest passes for design students available; request here.
Ticket proceeds benefit the Burntsienna Research Library and Collections.

Join us for a Screening + Discussion of the film Biocentrics
2024-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join Material Encounters as they kick off a season of Practice Lab: In Conversation, beginning with a special screening, and the Los Angeles premiere, of Biocentrics.
Biocentrics explores the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of preserving biodiversity. Through stunning visuals and interviews with scientists and environmentalists, the documentary highlights the biomimicry design methodology and the urgent need to shift our perspective towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: 7:00PM
FILM SCREENING: 7:30PM
Seating is limited. Tickets $25 adults, $10 Students (Promo code: LEARN)
FOR TICKETS
The film will be preceded by a short panel discussion with several local biomimic experts. Hosted by Lesley Roberts of Material Encounters. Moderated by Anne LaForti of Nature Knows How.
With special thanks to Southern California Fibershed, Biomimicry 3.8, and Biomimicry for Social Innovation.

Save the Date! Love Local Makers Market at Helms
2024-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Helms Design District, 8800 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
On June 28th from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, we are partnering with the City of Culver City to bring you a Love Local Makers Market, featuring a collection of artisans, makers and live music for a fun-filled Friday afternoon. Join us in celebrating and supporting local businesses with pop-up booths along Helms Avenue and inside selected showrooms. Come out for some summer fun and show your love for Culver City.
Stay tuned for more details!

Fresh Perks: July Instagram Giveaway
2024-07-01 08:00 - 2024-07-31 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. It’s time for our monthly Fresh Perks giveaway, brought to you this July by our friends at Lustig. Enter-to-Win a $100 Gift Card to one of the hottest new restaurants in Los Angeles.
Lustig is a casual neighborhood spot, serving a modern twist on dishes that you know and love. There is an Austrian vein running through the culinary offerings with Chef Bernhard Mairinger combining the flavors of the world in an innovative way. The menu is designed to be easily shared, enjoyed while on a date or with friends, a special occasion or with a larger group.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from July 1st at 9:00 am thru July 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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) and tell us about your favorite thing to cook, though this one is not mandatory.
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.

Fresh Perks: August Instagram Giveaway
2024-08-01 08:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. We are over-the-moon excited for the upcoming opening of the Bakery and so our Fresh Perks giveaway is brought to you this August by our friends at Helms Bakery. Enter-to-Win a Helms Bakery Coach Cookie Tin and sticker!
The old Helms Bakery closed operations in 1969 but the center continues to thrive as a food-focused center with great shops, fine furniture, and a love for all things design. Set in an historic building, with a nod to the Olympic Games, we invite you to explore all that Helms has to offer.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate and to get updates about the Helms Bakery opening date. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from August 1st at 9:00 am thru August 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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) Tell us about your favorite thing to cook, though this one is not mandatory.
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.

Fresh Perks: September Instagram Giveaway
2024-09-01 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. September’s Fresh Perks giveaway is brought to you by our friends at Rejuvenation, a company built on a passionate love affair with history, architecture, and dedicated to bringing back the best lighting and house parts ever made.
Enter-to-Win a Linnea Gift Set of fresh scents for your home, including:
(1) Linnea Grande Triple Wick Candle in Lavender Rosemary scent: Linnea candles are hand poured and use essential oils and soy wax for a long life. Rosemary Lavender scent has notes of chamomile, lavender and rosemary.
(1) Linnea Reed Diffuser Kit in Cashmere scent: Linnea diffusers are made with essential oils. This kit comes with one glass receptacle and 10 reed diffusers. Cashmere has notes of chamomile, amber woods and patchouli.
(1) Linnea candle care kit which includes a wick trimmer and candle snuffer.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from September 1st at 9:00 am thru September 30th at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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) Tell us about your favorite fall candle scent, though this one is not mandatory.
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.

Come to the Helms Bakery Hiring Fair
2024-09-10 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-11 11:00 - 18:00 | 3220 Helms Avenue, 3220 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Come learn about joining the Helms Bakery family during their hiring fair this week!
Helms Bakery is getting ready to open and with Chef Sang Yoon leading the way, get set for a revitalized, modern interpretation of the original including a multi-space layout with a full-service restaurant for breakfast and lunch, a dedicated bakery with takeaway counter for prepared foods, as well as a retail section of specialty products.

LA28: How can the Olympics improve quality of life in Los Angeles?
2024-09-12 07:30 - 09:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
As we prepare for the LA28 Olympics, it’s essential to consider how we can create lasting benefits for all communities across Los Angeles—not just those directly hosting events. Join Westside Urban Forum on September 12th for a special panel discussion where experts will explore strategies to ensure that short-term rentals, housing, and social infrastructure generate positive impacts throughout the region.
Moderator Alissa Walker, Writer and Editor at Torched
Speakers:

Ed Mendoza, Planner and Policy Director at Livable Communities Initiative
Matt Walker, Executive Vice President at Lowe Enterprises, Hospitality and Resort Development
Chris Torres, City Planning Commissioner for South LA and Founding Principal, Agency Artifact Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.
Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner for LA City Planning’s Office of Historic Resources and the department’s Urban Design Studio.

Event Time
7:45 am – 9:30 am
7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast
8:15 am – Panel Discussion
RSVP Required
MEMBER TICKETS
NONMEMBER TICKETS
Registration Fees
$50 Members
$65 Nonmembers
$10 Student Members & Retired Members
$15 Student Nonmembers & Retired Nonmembers
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, September 11th. After Wednesday, September 11th, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day.
Contact
info@westsideurbanforum.com

Fresh Perks: October Instagram Giveaway
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. September’s Fresh Perks giveaway is brought to you by our friends at Kohler, a company built on a passionate love affair with history, architecture, and dedicated to bringing back the best lighting and house parts ever made.
Enter-to-Win a Castia Rite-temp Shower Trim Kit at Kohler. Drawing inspiration from the archives, the Castia bathroom faucet and accessory collection from Kohler x Studio McGee combines classic and modern influences in a timeless expression for the home. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ever-versatile product from the Castia collection effortlessly harmonizes with the other elements within your space.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from October 1st at 9:00 am thru October 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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) Tell us about your favorite song to sing in the shower, though this one isn’t mandatory.
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.

Culver City Art Walk
2024-10-05 11:00 - 19:00 | Culver City Arts District
On Saturday, October 5th from 11 am to 7 pm, Helms Bakery District is excited to partner with the Culver City Arts District for their annual Art Walk Festival, a jam-packed day of art and creativity, captivating performances, pop-up markets, delicious food and beverages, and special installations that all come together into one big neighborhood celebration. It’s a full day of fun festivities for the entire family so stay tuned for more details to follow.
Come on out and show your love for Culver City!

COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Helms Bakery District x Sunshine Makers Market
2024-10-05 11:00 - 19:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
We are excited to share the news that we are partnering with Sunshine Makers Market to create some fabulous events this fall!
Starting with the Culver City Art Walk on October 5th, Sunshine Makers Market will program fabulous vendors and activations on Helms Avenue during our neighborhood’s annual event where thousands of Angelenos converge for a day of fun, food, music, shopping and immersion in the arts. Come visit our campus which will host makers classes, gallery exhibitions, live music and dance performances on Helms Walk, inside our showrooms, at the Washington Corridor Gallery, and the Helms Design Center.
Join us, for an unforgettable day of shopping small and local and celebrating the arts as we kick off this partnership.
Let us know you’re coming!
Fall Sunshine Makers Market Schedule
Saturday, November 2nd
Saturday, December 21st

2024 Legislative Roundup with Westside Urban Forum
2024-10-17 07:45 - 09:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
The 2024 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento
7:45 am – 9:30 am
7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast
8:30 am – Panel Discussion
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
In recent years, the California legislature has become increasingly bold about wielding the power of state law to address the housing crisis and other land use matters. This year, the legislature yet again considered dozens of bills with major impacts on planning and development statewide and, especially, in urban areas like Los Angeles. It is sending the vast majority of them to the governor’s desk, for signature or veto by September 30th.
Join Westside Urban Forum for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed–and not passed–in the 2024 session. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest legislative changes and their impact on our communities and cities. Whether you are a government official, urban planner, developer, or community advocate, this discussion is essential for understanding how recent legislation will impact your work and our communities.
Speakers
Distinguished guest speaker, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Additional speakers to be announced
Moderator
To be announced
Registration Fees
$25 Members
$65 Non-Members
Directions
Avoid 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:
Metro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds), and
Culver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner).
For those who choose to drive, parking is available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Please note that the garage at 8711 Washington is no longer available for use.
Click Here for the Helms Bakery District Parking Map
Sponsor Provided Tickets
Thanks 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 us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets.

Culver City Art Walk 2025
2024-10-18 11:00 - 18:00 | Culver City Arts District
On Saturday, October 18th from 11 am to 6 pm, Helms Bakery District is excited to partner with the Culver City Arts District for their annual Art Walk & Roll Festival, a jam-packed day of art and creativity, captivating performances, pop-up markets, delicious food and beverages, and special installations that all come together into one big neighborhood celebration. It’s a full day of fun festivities for the entire family so stay tuned for more details to follow.
Come on out and show your love for Culver City!

Fresh Perks: November Instagram Giveaway
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-30 17:00 | Online, CA
Nothing brings us joy like sharing in some social fun with our followers. November’s Fresh Perks giveaway is brought to you by our friends at Jules Seltzer Associates, a company passionate about simple, timeless design that offers lasting value and pride of ownership.
Enter-to-Win a Vitra Wooden Doll No. 20 by Alexander Girard. Alexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls (1952), a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @helmsbakerydistrict to be eligible to participate. This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from November 1st at 9:00 am thru November 30th at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We are officially calling 2024 the year of Fresh Perks as a way to show our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate you for choosing Helms Bakery 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) Tell us about a joyful or whimsical keepsake you have in your home, though this one isn’t mandatory.
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.

Helms Bakery District x Sunshine Makers Market
2024-11-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Helms Walk, 3270 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 2nd, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm when Sunshine Makers Market returns to Helms Bakery District, popping up on Helms Avenue with their collective of fabulous artisans and makers for an unforgettable day of shopping small and local. Get started on your holiday list with unique gifts and fun finds. Something for you, something for your loved one. Come for the fun, stay for the everything!
Little Chimes | Petals to Stems | Vol Co. | Olive & Fig Apothecary | Hola Bonita Flowers | Modern Glass Studio | Energy Gardens Co. | De Mita Boutique | Modern Glass Studio | Silverlake Art Puzzles | The Million Hair | Olive Fig Apothecary | Frieda Strachan Studio | Colored De Mi | Spiritual Eye | Hathi Wish | L’Antico Vintage Co. | Ace the Moon | Amanda K. Lockrow Jewelry and many more!
PLUS live music by DJ Benofficial

Upcoming Sunshine Makers Market
Saturday, December 21st

Arcana Book Signing with LA Photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya
2024-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, November 2nd, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a book signing and conversation between noted Los Angeles-based photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya and art historian Gökcan Demirkazik to celebrate the publication of the brand new Aperture monograph Dark Room A-Z by Paul Mpagi Sepuya.
If you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at the shop, please place your order below!
ORDER SIGNED COPY
We look forward to seeing you!
“Paul Mpagi Sepuya reflects on the methodologies, strategies, and points of interest behind a single, expansive body of work at a pivotal moment in his career. Sepuya’s photography is grounded in a collaborative, rhizomatic approach to studio practice and portraiture. This volume unpacks his Dark Room series (2016–21), offering a deep dive into the thick network of references and the interconnected community of artists and subjects that Sepuya has interwoven throughout the images. The excavation and mapping of intellectual and artistic data points across the artist’s work is presented through three distinct ‘voices,’ allowing for a comprehensive cross-referencing of conceptual categories. Each category is alphabetized and illuminated via new texts by curator and scholar Gökcan Demirkazik; selections from previously published texts about the work by critics, colleagues, and friends; quotations of other writers’ work that inspire the artist; along with writings by the artist on his thematic preoccupations as they appear and reappear throughout this ongoing body of work. Dark Room A–Z serves as an iterative return and exhaustive manual to the strategies and generative ways of working that have informed Sepuya’s image-making over the past two decades.”
Paul Mpagi Sepuya is a Los Angeles–based artist. His work is held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Guggenheim Museum, and Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, among other institutions. Notable recent exhibitions include a solo survey at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, a solo exhibition at Amsterdam’s Foam museum, the 2019 Whitney Biennial, and Being: New Photography 2018 at the Museum of Modern Art.
Gökcan Demirkazik is an art historian, curator, and critic, and is currently a PhD student in art history at University of California, Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in ArtAsiaPacific, Artforum, ArtReview, di’van: A Journal of Accounts, Even, and Frieze.
Upcoming Arcana Events
Saturday, November 9th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Patrick O’Dell: Epicly Later’d
Book Signing
Saturday, November 16th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Lorcan O’Herlihy + Greg Goldin: Building in Place
Book signing + Discussion
Saturday, November 23rd, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Ryan McGinley: Yearbook
Book Signing
Saturday, November 21st, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Huggy Bear: Killed (Of Kids)
Book Launch

Arcana Book Launch with Photographer Patrick O'Dell
2024-11-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Come one, come all to Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, November 9th, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to celebrate Epicly Later’d, the new Anthology Editions book by photographer Patrick O’Dell!
A dizzying, nostalgic katabasis through the simmering melting pot of early 2000s downtown NYC skaters, artists, actors, musicians, scumbags, junkies, geniuses, and local legends, Epicly Later’d is a record of a bygone, immediately post 9-11 era of artistic innovation and productivity crossed with laissez-faire hedonism and, above all, friendships that transcend even death.
The gathering will be lubricated thanks to Arcana’s generous friends at Open Beer.
If you cannot attend (bummer) and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at the shop, please place your order here!
See you then!
Upcoming Arcana Events
Saturday, November 16th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Lorcan O’Herlihy + Greg Goldin: Building in Place
Book signing + Discussion
Saturday, November 23rd, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Ryan McGinley: Yearbook
Book Signing
Saturday, November 21st, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Huggy Bear: Killed (Of Kids)
Book Launch
