BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helms Design District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250701T160056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T213543Z UID:10001969-1751360400-1753981200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: July Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Eames Plywood Mobile by Vitra\, from Jules Seltzer Associates\nEnter July 1 – July 31\nOur Fresh Perks Giveaway for July comes from our friends at Jules Seltzer Associates. Enter-to-Win this striking Plywood Mobile from Vitra\, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. \nIn the early 1940s\, Charles and Ray Eames conducted a series of experiments for the purpose of refining their plywood moulding techniques. These investigations led to the creation of two objects whose biomorphic shapes are strongly reminiscent of Ray’s artwork and graphics. The Eameses hung them as mobiles from the ceiling of their Los Angeles apartment. \nEach Plywood Mobile consists of two abstract\, organically shaped plywood elements that playfully revolve around one another. \n\nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from July 1st at 9:00 am through July 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway. \nWe 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. \n\nTo enter is simple: \n(1) You must Follow us on Instagram. \n(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too. \n(3) This answer isn’t mandatory\, but tell us your favorite Eames product or project. \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. \nPlus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older.  By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-july-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fresh-Perks_07.2025_Site_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250521T172225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T211638Z UID:10001960-1752922800-1752940800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on July 19 DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSign up for this special Makers Class happening during the Market.\nJoin us for our newest installment of #MakersClasses at Helms Design District with our exciting new collaboration with Corey Kraft of Proudly Krafted — they’ll be setting up at our market on July 19th with a table of ceramics for you to scratch out your own designs on and make your own creation! \nSpace is limited. Click for tickets. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nLittle Chimes\nFox & The Empress Tarot\nMy Pretty Babi\nMade by Good Karma\nCindy Tolhurst\nBy Loren\nHey Taylor Gage\nMana Bakery\nNEFER BEAUTY\nElisha Holden Studio\nMADE by DWC\nGabriela Michele\nZlata Key\nKelsea’s Craft Table\nMara the Label\nBlonde Peacock\nMahogany Dreams\nDIPHDA\nRecyclicious\nLucky Locks LA \nUpcoming Dates\nAugust 16th\nSeptember 20th\nOctober 18th (Culver City Art Walk)\nNovember 22nd\nDecember 20th URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-pops-up-on-july-19/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:Long Term Events,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SMM_07.19.25_site.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250717T203005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T203533Z UID:10001972-1753343100-1753349400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Discussion: Habitat Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 24 at 7:45 am\, please join Westside Urban Forum as they go behind the scenes on Habitat—a new mixed-use development featuring a 12-story\, 260-unit building and a 6-story\, 230\,000 SF commercial building at the La Cienega E Line Station. \nHear from the team behind the project as they unpack: \n\nThe vision that guided the project design\,\nThe strategy to entitlements and environmental review\,\nThe construction hurdles they overcame\, and\nThe lessons learned getting a project from concept to construction.\n\nPanelists to be announced. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-discussion-habitat-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HabitatLaCienega-1-e1752784494828.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250719T162952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T171557Z UID:10001973-1753545600-1753552800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with photographer Richard Misrach: Cargo DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 26th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM Arcana: Books on the Arts welcomes longtime friend\, legendary photographer Richard Misrach to celebrate the release of his exquisite new Aperture monograph\, Cargo. In addition to signing copies\, he will give a brief talk about this thought-provoking body of work beginning at 5:00 PM sharp. \n“Harkening back to his Golden Gate Bridge series — which the artist produced from his front porch over the course of four years beginning in 1997 — Cargo centers on the light\, water\, and weather of the San Francisco Bay. Misrach began creating this body of work in 2021 amid the pandemic and its attendant lockdowns. Captured at different times of day from a single location in San Francisco\, these photographs speak to his enduring interest in bearing witness to the world around him from a singular vantage point over the course of months or years. The photographer describes this series as a meditation on and celebration of the setting of the San Francisco Bay. With these works\, he also contemplates the design\, function\, and history of the ships in the bay\, and all of the thousands of workers implied in the images. Behind these ships\, there is a remarkable — if invisible —global workforce that builds them\, and inhabits them\, that packs and unloads them\, that maneuvers them over oceans and canals\, sometimes in dangerous situations\, toward their eventual berths. Along with the extraordinary achievement and value these cargo ships symbolize\, they also represent the complex\, challenging side of our critical\, intertwined\, international commerce. In this historical moment\, they allude to the threat that is global warming.” \n

If you cannot attend and would like to purchase your very own signed copy of Cargo\, please place your order below. \n\nRichard Misrach (b. 1949) is one of the most influential and internationally recognized photographers working today. He is best known for his epic project on the deserts of the American West and his On the Beach series\, both of which explore his unique perspective on man’s place in nature. By exploring the social\, political\, environmental\, and cultural characteristics of the places he photographs\, Misrach has expanded the notion of traditional landscape photographic practice.  His previous subjects have included manmade floods and fires\, military bombing ranges\, isolated swimmers in a vast ocean\, sublime night skies\, and details of paintings housed in the museums of the Southwest. \nMisrach has exhibited extensively in the United States and abroad. Recent museum exhibitions include Border Cantos\, made in collaboration with the experimental composer Guillermo Galindao\, which was exhibited at Amon Carter Museum of Art\, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art\, and San Jose Museum of Art in 2016-2017. His work is represented in many prominent collections including the Museum of Modern Art\, New York\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, New York\, The Whitney Museum of American Art\, New York\, The National Gallery of Art\, Washington D.C.\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, California\, and The Getty Museum of Art\, California. Misrach is a recipient of numerous awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship and four National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships. In 2001\, he received the Knight Purchase Award for Photographic Media from the Akron Art Museum\, and in 2002\, the Kulturpreis for Lifetime Achievement in Photography from the German Society of Photography. He lives in Berkeley\, California\, with his wife\, Myriam. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/richard-misrach/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Arcana_RichardMisrach_Cargo_1.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250801T160053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T190118Z UID:10001974-1754038800-1756659600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: August Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Father’s Office – $50 Gift Certificate\nEnter August 1 – August 31\nAugust’s Fresh Perks Giveaway is here—and it’s a good one. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Father’s Office\, the acclaimed gastropub from chef Sang Yoon\, to give one lucky winner a $50 gift certificate—perfect for a summer night out. \nHome of the legendary Office Burger\, Father’s Office blends the bold flavors of European bar culture with SoCal’s freshest ingredients. Pair your meal with one of 36 rotating craft beers on tap\, a small-batch spirit\, or a glass of something unexpected from their esoteric wine list. \nEnter now for your chance to indulge in one of L.A.’s most iconic food-and-drink spots. \n\nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from August 1st at 9:00 am through August 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway. \nWe 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. \n\nTo enter is simple: \n(1) You must Follow us on Instagram. \n(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too. \n(3) This answer isn’t mandatory\, but tell us your favorite beer on a warm summer night. \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. \nPlus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck! \nSee #linkinbio for complete Rules & Regs \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older.  By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. The gift certificate will be sent via email\, so even if you’re not located in Los Angeles\, feel free to gift it to someone who is—or save it for your next visit to Southern California! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-august-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fresh-Perks_08.2025_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250521T172446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T170807Z UID:10001961-1755342000-1755360000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up on August 16 DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nLittle Chimes\nFox & The Empress Tarot\nJack of Cups\nMade by Good Karma\nBunny House Creations\nSun & Sanctuary\nCEREMONIA\nIn Love with Stiching\nHey Taylor Gage\nTofulift Athletic Apparel\nPaintings by Jess \n\n \n \n \n \n \nUpcoming Dates\nSeptember 20th\nOctober 18th (Culver City Art Walk)\nNovember 22nd\nDecember 20th URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-pops-up-on-august-16/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8-16-Helms-x-SMM_site.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250807T232942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T010701Z UID:10001975-1755360000-1755367200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with photographer Todd Hido: Intimate Distance DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, August 16th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome iconic photographer Todd Hido to celebrate the release of his updated and expanded Aperture monograph Intimate Distance\, Over Thirty Years of Photographs\, A Chronological Album. In addition to signing copies\, he will engage in a discussion of the book and his work with fellow Bay Area artist Marina Luz. \n“Well known for his photography of landscapes and suburban housing\, and for his use of detail and luminous color\, acclaimed American photographer Todd Hido casts a distinctly cinematic eye across all that he photographs\, digging deep into his memory and imagination for inspiration. Newly revised and expanded\, Intimate Distance: Over Thirty Years of Photographs\, A Chronological Album includes ten years of new work since the book’s first publication\, among them new images from his travels to Iceland\, Norway\, and Japan. Though Hido has published many smaller monographs of individual bodies of work\, this gathers his most iconic images\, along with several unpublished works\, to provide the most complete and comprehensive monograph charting his career. The book is organized chronologically\, showing how his series overlap in exciting ways. David Campany introduces the work and looks at the kind of cinematic spectatorship that Hido’s images demand. Katya Tylevich muses on the making of each of his major monographs\, writing\, “The photographs lead as far as human-made roads go. They reach the periphery of utility wires\, footprints\, and paths already taken.” From exterior to interior\, surface observations to subconscious investigations\, landscapes to nudes\, and from America to beyond\, this midcareer collection reveals how Hido’s unique focus has developed and shifted over time. Assembled collectively in this volume\, his familiar and new images demonstrate how the tension between distance and intimacy that he explores has remained constant throughout his practice.” \nA brand new\, most handsome example of the newly updated and expanded edition of this vital document. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to purchase your very own signed copy of Intimate Distance\, please place your order here! \n320pp\, 324 illustrations in color and b&w. Designed by Bob Awfuldish\, Awfuldish & Warriner. \n\nTodd Hido (born in Kent\, Ohio\, 1968) is a San Francisco Bay Area–based artist whose work has been featured in Artforum\, the New York Times Magazine\, Wired\, Elephant\, Foam\, and Vanity Fair. His photographs are in the permanent collections of over fifty museums\, including the Getty Center\, Los Angeles; Whitney Museum of American Art\, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He has authored over a dozen books\, including House Hunting (2001)\, Excerpts from Silver Meadows (2013)\, Todd Hido on Landscapes\, Interiors\, and the Nude (Aperture\, 2014)\, and The End Sends Advance Warning (2024). Hido is also an avid photobook collector with a library of over 8\,500 titles. \nMarina Luz is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in the New York Times\, Vice\, and ProPublica\, among other publications. She runs her illustration and design studio Honeylux out of Oakland\, California. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/todd-hido-book-signing/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arcana_BOTM_2025_08_Site_1080.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250821T212214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T230056Z UID:10001976-1755964800-1755972000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with photographer Arthur Jafa: Live Evil DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts this Saturday\, August 23rd\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as we welcome Los Angeles’ own renowned Arthur Jafa to celebrate the release of his new publication Live Evil. In addition to signing copies\, he will engage in a discussion of the book and his work with art historian Julian Myers. \n“Having worked in film and music for decades\, American artist Arthur Jafa garnered acclaim in the art world in 2016 for his video work “Love is the Message\, the Message is Death.” Composed of found images and videos\, his oeuvre revolves around Black American culture\, the history of slavery\, and ongoing structural and physical violence against Black Americans. As Jafa put it in his 2003 text “My Black Death”: “The central conundrum of black being (the double bind of our ontological existence) lies in the fact that common misery both defines and limits who we are. Such that our efforts to eliminate those forces which constrain also function to dissipate much which gives us our specificity\, our uniqueness\, our flavor by destroying the binds that define we will cease to be\, but this is the good death (boa morte) to be embraced.” Bringing together affective memories that touch on US history\, violence\, repression\, modalities of survival and how these exist in the production and dissemination of images\, music\, sound and time-based media\, Jafa reflects on the ontology of race and Blackness. This richly illustrated catalog reproduces key works from Jafa’s wide-ranging oeuvre and explores the philosophical\, historical and artistic implications of his practice\, featuring essays and a series of conversations between Jafa and key practitioners working in the fields of cinema\, arts and theory.” \nIf you cannot attend and would like to purchase your very own signed copy of Live Evil\, please place your order here! \n\nDue to a limited supply of books being air freighted for the event\, Arcana has had to cease taking pre-orders. If you would like them to let you know if they have signed copies left after the event\, please email them. Books will be available at the event\, one per person\, first come – first served. \nThanks for your understanding! \n\nArthur Jafa (born 1960) grew up in Mississippi\, where his lifelong fascination with found imagery manifested in his childhood hobby of assembling binders of photographs culled from various sources. Jafa has developed a dynamic practice comprising films\, artefacts\, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations of Black being. Underscoring the many facets of the artist’s practice is a recurring question: how can visual media\, such as objects\, static and moving images\, transmit the equivalent “power\, beauty and alienation” embedded within forms of Black music in US culture? As a cinematographer and director of photography\, Jafa has collaborated with Stanley Kubrick\, Solange Knowles and Spike Lee\, among many others. His work on Julie Dash’s 1991 film Daughters of the Dust won him the Best Cinematography award at Sundance. In 2019 he was awarded the Golden Lion for the Best Participant of the 58th Venice Biennale “May You Live in Interesting Times.” \nJulian Myers is an art historian\, editor\, and researcher based in Los Angeles. Their essays on contemporary art and exhibitions have appeared academic publications\, exhibition catalogues\, and more\, and include essays on Edgar Arceneaux\, Trisha Donnelly\, Christina Fernandez\, Nancy Holt\, Arthur Jafa\, Sterling Ruby\, and Harald Szeemann. Myers was founding faculty in the department of Curatorial Practice at California College of the Arts\, and was senior editor of The Exhibitionist\, a journal of exhibition making\, from 2014 to 2017. Since 2011\, Myers has worked with Joanna Szupinska in the collaboration grupa o.k.\, which has produced projects and writing for art institutions worldwide. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/arthur-jafa-book-signing/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arthur-Jafa_Site-Cover.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250901T160026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T210818Z UID:10001977-1756717200-1759251600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: September Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:September’s Fresh Perks Giveaway is here—and book lovers\, this one’s for you.\nEnter September 1 – September 30\nWe’ve partnered with our friends at Arcana: Books on the Arts\, the beloved Culver City destination for rare and beautiful books\, to give one lucky winner a handpicked title from their collection — Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman: California Mid-Century Designers. Whether you’re a design devotee\, an art enthusiast\, or a photography aficionado\, Arcana is a treasure trove of visual inspiration and cultural discovery. \nEnter now for your chance to bring home this stunning book that will elevate your shelves and fill your fall season with loads of design inspiration. \n\nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from September 1st at 9:00 am through September 30th at 5:00 pm. \nOne lucky winner will be contacted after the giveaway ends. \nThank you for making Helms Design District your go-to hub for creativity\, design\, and discovery. We’re grateful you continue to explore\, shop\, and gather with us all year long. \n\nTo enter is simple: \n(1) Follow us on Instagram \n(2) Tag two friends in the comments so they can follow us and enter too \n(3) Optional but encouraged: What’s your go-to read for fall? \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. \nPlus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older.  By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-september-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fresh-Perks_09.2025_Horiz-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250715T002532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181859Z UID:10001970-1758366000-1758384000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:CANCELED: Sunshine Makers Market on September 20 DESCRIPTION:Event Update: Sunshine Makers Market Canceled \nWe regret to share that this month’s Sunshine Makers Market at Helms Design District\, originally scheduled for the third Saturday\, has been canceled. \nWe appreciate your continued support of our local artisans and makers\, and we look forward to welcoming you back on October 18th for another wonderful day of shopping small and local PLUS our annual Art Walk & Roll Festival. \nStay tuned for updates\, and thank you for being part of our community! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nComing Soon! \n\n \n \n \n \n \nUpcoming Dates\nOctober 18th (Culver City Art Walk)\nNovember 22nd – TBD\nDecember 20th URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-pops-up-on-september-20/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9-20-Helms-X-SMM_site.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250917T230944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T191429Z UID:10001982-1758384000-1758391200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with David Alekhuogie: A Reprise DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, September 20th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome Los Angeles artist David Alekhuogie to celebrate the release of his new Aperture publication\, A Reprise. In addition to signing copies\, he will engage in a discussion of the book and his work with fellow Los Angeles artist Awol Erizku. \n“A Reprise\, David Alekhuogie’s first monograph\, confronts the intriguing legacy of narrative and authorship behind Western presentations of African art\, and poses timely questions about how Black aesthetics are circulated\, accessed\, valued\, and interpreted today. In 1935\, Walker Evans was commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art\, New York\, to photograph hundreds of African sculptures for the exhibition African Negro Art. Nearly ninety years later\, Alekhuogie began investigating Evans’s images\, provocatively remixing them into his own vibrant and multilayered photographic collages. Transposing facsimiles of Evans’s original images onto cardboard or paper structures of his own making\, Alekhuogie rephotographs these image-sculptures against striking backdrops — often using East and West African textiles — thereby inviting multiple dimensions of viewership. Alekhuogie’s images draw upon the musical idiom of the reprise — a performance of repetition — and stake a claim to crucial\, restorative ideas around Black antiquity by questioning our relationship to what we consider fake or original\, art or archive.” \nThe discussion will begin at 4:20 PM. If you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy of David Alekhuogie’s A Reprise\, or Awol Erizku’s brilliant Aperture monograph\, Mystic Parallax\, please place your order here! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nDavid Alekhuogie received his MFA from Yale University and post-bac BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work was included in “Companion Pieces\,” the 2020 iteration of MoMA’s biannual New Photography exhibition\, and in “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth” at the California African American Art Museum in Los Angeles. In 2019\, he was the recipient of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Emerging Artist Grant. Alekhuogie has had solo exhibitions at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery\, CA (2019); Commonwealth and Council\, Los Angeles\, CA (2019); Skibum MacArthur\, Los Angeles\, CA (2017); and at the Chicago Artist Coalition (2016). His work has been published in The New Yorker\, the New York Times\, Time Magazine\, Timeout\, Chicago\, Vice\, and The Los Angeles Times.” \nBorn in Gondar\, Ethiopia\, in 1988\, Awol Erizku is a multidisciplinary artist working in photography\, film\, sculpture and installation\, creating a new vernacular that bridges the gap between African and African American visual culture. Erizku’s work refers to subjects as diverse as art history\, hip-hop\, and spirituality\, rejecting Eurocentric notions of art and beauty in favor of building an Afrocentric aesthetic\, something he refers to as “Afro-esotericism.” With a distinctive emphasis on reclaiming and reinterpreting historical narratives within a contemporary context\, the artist’s work challenges viewers to reconsider conventional perspectives on art and society through a lens that merges personal narrative with broader socio-political commentary. Erizku received a BFA from The Cooper Union\, New York\, in 2010\, and an MFA from the Yale School of Art\, New Haven\, in 2014. His work has been exhibited at prominent institutions including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art\, Arkansas; Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)\, New York; The Studio Museum\, Harlem; Museum of Contemporary Art\, Toronto; FLAG Art Foundation\, New York; and SCAD Museum of Art\, Savannah. Erizku also brings high concept to commercial photography highlighting cultural and creative leaders for publications such as The New Yorker\, New York Magazine\, GQ\, and Vanity Fair. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/david-alekhuogie/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/David-Alekhuogie_coverjacket_sq.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250902T190358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T190759Z UID:10001978-1758441600-1758448800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Helms Bakery Cars & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Do you love cars? Meet fellow enthusiasts and collectors at the next Cars & Coffee event at the Helms Bakery\, presented by Cars & Bids. Helms has lots of free\, onsite parking available. \nWhat a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Get here early to secure a spot for your cool whip! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/helms-bakery-cars-coffee-september-2025/ LOCATION:Helms Bakery\, 3220 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarsCoffee_090225_IGPost.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250915T193310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T194504Z UID:10001981-1758826800-1758834000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Designing Togetherness: Sport by Design DESCRIPTION:As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympic Games\, we welcome Paris-based designer Gabriel Fontana in conversation with Frances Anderton for an evening on how design can redefine sport to foster inclusivity\, empathy\, solidarity\, and accessibility. \nDrawing on Gabriel’s acclaimed project Multiform—the first queer sport to enter MoMA’s collection—this conversation will explore how sport can be reshaped to reflect the values of today’s generation: mental well-being\, fluid identity\, and social justice. At a time when many sports remain largely unchanged since the first modern Olympics in 1896\, they will discuss how design can challenge tradition and create more inclusive\, relevant\, and transformative experiences. \nThis event is co-curated by Villa Albertine and the Los Angeles Design Festival\, with the support from Helms Design District. \nValet parking for guests is available at 8723 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, inside the interior parking garage adjacent to the event venue.  \nPhoto by Giacomo Bianco \n\n \n \n \n \n \n GET TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nABOUT GABRIEL \nGabriel Fontana is a Paris-based designer and current resident of the Villa Albertine of Los Angeles. He is known for his innovative approach to social design\, focusing on reshaping society through the creation of new sports games tailored for today’s world. Gabriel has received international acclaim in the fields of education\, culture\, and the sports industry. His games have been integrated into school programs across Europe\, showcased at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and recently entered MoMA permanent collection. He curated the Dutch Pavilion for the Venice Architecture Biennale this year. \nABOUT FRANCES \nFrances Anderton is a writer\, broadcaster\, and curator\, known for her deep expertise in Los Angeles’ built environment. She is the author of the book Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles and previously spent many years as the host of KCRW’s DnA: Design and Architecture. She recently collaborated with Friends of Residential Treasures Los Angeles (FORT: LA) on an installation for the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2025\, illustrating the theme PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity. Honors include the Esther McCoy Award\, from the USC Architectural Guild\, for her work educating the public about architecture and urbanism. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/designing-togetherness-sport-by-design/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Anonymous-Allyship-Anonymous-Allyship-Game-Gabriel-Fontana-photo-by-Giacomo-Bianco.jpg-2-scaled-e1757963680725.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250926T002346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T005406Z UID:10001983-1758988800-1758996000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing + Discussion with Lauri Gaffin: Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-By-Frame DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, September 27th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome Los Angeles’ own Lauri Gaffin to celebrate the release of her new Damiani publication\, Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-By-Frame! \nMoving Still… is a personal portrait of filmmaking from set decorator Lauri Gaffin. With four decades of experience\, Gaffin intertwines stunning behind-the-scenes photographs and intimate narrative to provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of cinema. The book highlights life on set for indie gems Fargo and The Pursuit of Happyness as well as blockbuster hits such as Charlie’s Angels\, Iron Man and Thor. \nThrough her photographs and engaging anecdotes\, Gaffin unveils the collaborative spirit that binds directors\, actors\, production designers and crew members together. The contrast of her thriving career and her complex emotional life are a throughline in the book. Gaffin’s photography remains a steadfast beacon of inspiration even as she navigates the demands of production — deadlines\, budgets and politics — and her family’s escalating turmoil. \nSo be here at Arcana on Sept. 27th to meet and greet Lauri and pick up her fabulous new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-By-Frame\, please place your order here! \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/lauri-gaffin/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lauri-Gaffin_cover_1200.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251001T215212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220451Z UID:10001984-1759309200-1761930000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: October Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Bring a little glow into your autumn during our October Fresh Perks Giveaway!\nEnter October 1 – October 31\nThis month\, we’ve partnered with our friends at Scandinavian Designs\, the modern home destination for timeless furniture and accents\, to gift one lucky winner a set of two elegant Fina Candlesticks. With their sculptural form and minimalist beauty\, these candlesticks are the perfect way to create a cozy glow at your table or living space this fall. \nEnter now for your chance to welcome this stunning set into your home and celebrate the season with style. \n\nThe giveaway runs from October 1st at 9:00 am through October 31st at 5:00 pm. \nOne winner will be contacted after the giveaway ends. \nWe’re delighted to share these monthly Fresh Perks with you! Thank you for continuing to make Helms Design District a place where design\, creativity\, and community thrive. \n\nTo enter is simple: \n(1) Follow us on Instagram \n(2) Tag two friends in the comments so they can follow us and enter too \n(3) Optional but encouraged: Where would you  light your Fina Candlesticks at home? \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. Plus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older.  By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-october-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fresh-Perks_10.2025_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251008T174637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174637Z UID:10001985-1760599800-1760607000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the 2025 California Legislative Roundup DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 16 from 7:45 am to 9:30 am\, Westside Urban Forum hosts the 2025 California Legislature Roundup: Insights into Sacramento breakfast panel discussion. \nIn recent years\, the California legislature has been at the forefront of shaping land use\, housing\, and environmental policy through state law\, taking increasingly bold steps to address the housing crisis and related urban challenges. The 2025 session continued this trend\, advancing a suite of consequential bills on housing production\, land use reform\, and environmental protections—many of which are now before Governor Newsom for signature or veto by the October 12 deadline. \nThe 2025 legislative session produced headline-grabbing housing bills and significant shifts in climate policy. AB 130\, signed in June\, streamlines CEQA review for infill housing projects; it also places a six-year moratorium on new residential building code changes. SB 79\, pending the governor’s signature\, would legalize more multifamily housing near transit. On the climate side\, lawmakers extended the state’s Cap & Invest program through 2046\, and advanced a package of wildfire measures—including $18 billion in new utility wildfire funding and stronger zone zero regulations. \nJoin WUF for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed—and not passed—in the 2025 session. The panel will break down the key takeaways\, analyze the likely impacts on Los Angeles and the wider region\, and provide valuable insights for government officials\, urban planners\, developers\, and community advocates alike. \nModerator\nLauren Chang\, Partner\, Sheppard Mullin \nPanelists\nJesse Zwick\, Southern California Director\, Housing Action Coalition / Councilmember\, City of Santa Monica\nMahdi Manji\, Director of Public Policy\,\nInner City Law Center\nMichael Rochmes\, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator\,\nUS Green Building Council California \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\nLocation \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $60 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-2025-california-legislative-roundup/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_Legislative_Roundup.webp GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250715T002619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T235300Z UID:10001971-1760785200-1760803200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market Pops Up for Art Walk on October 18 DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Makers Market pops up at Helms Design District every third Saturday. Their collective of fabulous artisans and makers create a wonderful day of shopping small and local. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nLittle Chimes\nFox & The Empress Tarot\nRobyn Rhodes Jewelry\nXtraordinary Flair\nCandle By Design\nBẠC – Fine Vietnamese Silver Jewelry\nGabriela Michele\nThe Happinest Collection\nHey Taylor Gage\nUnfinished Stories\nMade by Good Karma\nShoppe 815\nMy Pretty Babi\nCreatiive Natiive\nBECAUSE I ROCK\nProudly Krafted\nMy Pretty Babi\nPup Culture Rescue \n\n \n \n \n \n \nUpcoming Dates\nNovember 22nd – TBD\nDecember 20th URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-pops-up-on-october-18/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/thumbnail_SMM_CCArt-Walk.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20250911T193157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T200106Z UID:10001980-1760785200-1760810400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Join us for the Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival DESCRIPTION:Art Walk & Roll FestivalSaturday\, October 18\, 2025Culver City Arts District x Helms Design District \nJoin us for the return of the Art Walk & Roll Festival\, a vibrant celebration of creativity\, community\, and culture in the heart of Culver City! \nHelms Design District will host a full day of artistic activations and pop-ups\, including: \nSunshine Makers Market – Shop small and local with a curated collective of talented artisans and makers. \nBeyond the Glitter: A Portrait of Los Angeles – A compelling photography exhibition capturing the diverse spirit of L.A. \nArt Exhibition by Architect John Maloney – Explore the intersection of architecture and fine art in this assemblage of work. \nFilm Screening – In partnership with the Architecture & Design Film Festival\, experience a curated film celebrating architecture\, design\, and culture. \nSurprise Family-Friendly Installation – A playful\, interactive experience (details coming soon!). \nThis free community event is open to all and perfect for families\, art lovers\, and curious minds alike. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/join-us-for-the-culver-city-art-walk-roll-festival/ LOCATION:Helms Design District\, 8800 Venice Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thumbnail_CCAW25_IGPost_STD.jpg GEO:34.0306792;-118.3851538 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design District 8800 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8800 Venice Blvd.:geo:-118.3851538,34.0306792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251023T194413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194413Z UID:10001988-1761386400-1761404400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Pastries\, Puppy Kisses and Community DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, Helms Bakery is teaming up with @lovejoyfoundation for Pups & Pastries\, a pet adoption event on Helms Avenue\, sponsored by @smashboxcosmetics and @gogomabakes.  \nStop by for tail wags\, puppy kisses\, and maybe your forever companion. Enjoy dog treat samples\, delicious pastries\, and 100 free OG Primer goodie bags\, plus gifts for every new pet parent from Smashbox Cosmetics. \nCome for the cuddles\, stay for the community. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/pastries-puppy-kisses-and-community/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PupsPastries_EmailSite.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251023T202554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T004810Z UID:10001989-1761494400-1761501600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Photographer STILLZ at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Stop in Arcana: Books on the Arts this Sunday\, October 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for a special book signing with photographer STILLZ. \n“Bad Bunny by STILLZ is a recently published photography collection showcasing six years of close-up portraits of the Puerto Rican icon. This volume is the work of Colombian-American filmmaker and photographer STILLZ\, a longtime collaborator and trusted confidant of the artist”. \nA brand new example of the first edition of this fantastic\, sure-to-disappear-quickly collection of Polaroid portraits perfect for the Bad Bunny completist additionally SIGNED by photographer STILLZ. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-with-photographer-stillz-at-arcana-books/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Stillz_BadBunny_Site.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251101T140036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T140826Z UID:10001990-1761987600-1764522000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: November Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Wrap yourself in design-forward softness this month!\nEnter November 1 – November 30\nWe’ve partnered with our friends at Rejuvenation to give away two luxe terracotta bath towels from their Organic Cotton Heathered collection\, the perfect balance of rich color and everyday comfort. \nWe’re thrilled to offer another Fresh Perk. Thanks for being part of what makes Helms Design District a place where design\, creativity\, and community thrive. \nGood luck and happy styling! \n\nTo enter:\n(1) Follow us on Instagram. \n(2) In the comments of our giveaway post\, tag two friends who deserve a design upgrade too. \n(3) Tell us: Where in your home would you style these terracotta towels? (Optional but encouraged) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGiveaway details: \nEntries accepted from November 1 at 9:00 a.m. through November 30 at 5:00 p.m. \nOne winner will receive the set of two towels. The winner will be contacted directly via message after the giveaway closes. \nOpen to U.S. residents 18 + only. No purchase necessary. The giveaway is not sponsored\, endorsed\, or administered by Instagram. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. Plus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-november-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fresh-Perks_11.2025_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251103T211221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T211221Z UID:10001991-1762365600-1762372800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:AWA+D Hosts a Panel Discussion: The Path to Licensure DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm\, please join AWA+D and fellow design professionals for a panel discussion inside the Helms Design Center as they share their journeys to licensure. \nHear real stories and strategies about how to plan effectively\, stay motivated\, discover your ideal study style\, and pick up practical tips for navigating the licensing exams. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the process\, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and inspiration for your own path. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE TALK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/awad-hosts-a-panel-discussion-the-path-to-licensure/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Path-to-Licensure-Graphic_Nov-5-2025.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251023T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161232Z UID:10001986-1762632000-1762637400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/donna-sternberg-thriving/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251023T190225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161321Z UID:10001987-1762700400-1762705800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/celebrate-40-years-of-dance-with-donna-sternberg-dancers/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111829 CREATED:20251115T230610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T232655Z UID:10001992-1763827200-1763834400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing + Discussion with Photographer Daniel Arnold at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, November 22nd between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome iconic New York-based photographer Daniel Arnold to celebrate the release of his new Loose Joints monograph\, You Are What You Do. \nDaniel will be signing his new book following an in-person discussion conducted by Arcana manager and longtime Arnold-associate Jesse Pearson. For the curious\, here is the Apology Podcast’s lengthy 2022 conversation between the two. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday for an engaging conversation and the opportunity to pick up Mr. Arnold’s epic new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of You Are What You Do\, please place your order here! \nThanks to our friends at Open Brewing and Las Jaras Wines for their liquid support. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/daniel-arnold/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arcana_Daniel-Arnold_Cover_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTSTAMP:20260403T111830 CREATED:20251201T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T163756Z UID:10001994-1764547200-1766534399@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:12 Days of Fresh Perks DESCRIPTION:12 Days. 12 Giveaways. Endless Good Cheer.\nWe’re celebrating the season of giving with our 12 Days of Fresh Perks\, a festive lineup of design-forward gifts\, culinary treats\, and cozy comforts from our Helms Design District showrooms and restaurants. \nFollow along on Instagram for your chance to win something special every other day through December 23rd. \nWant an extra chance to snag a prize? Sign up for our newsletter for a second entry into every giveaway. \nFresh finds\, local favorites\, and holiday joy\, all wrapped up\, Helms-style. \nCome for the perfect gift. Stay for the everything. \n\nThe Rules are simple. To be entered:\n(1) You must Follow us on Instagram\, \n(2) Tell us why you’re feeling grateful (fave emojis are always welcome!)\, \n(3) and Tag 2 friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too! \nThe Giveaway begins December 1 and ends on December 23 at 4:00 pm PST. Helms swag includes a Cookie Tin from Helms Bakery\, a Terrafirma Catch-All Tray from Rejuvenation\, an Irvine Throw Blanket from Room & Board\, a L’Oiseau Cork Bird from Jules Seltzer Associates\, a Paul Smith Birdsong Pillow from Maharam and so much more! \nWe have 12 items to give away all month long\, so be sure to check back with us often. \nMay the Holidays bring you joy and delight. Plus a little dose of giveaway luck! \n\nRules & Regs\n(4) No purchase is required to enter. \n(5) Winners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \n(6) Open to US residents only\, 18 years and older. By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \n(7) This is a “Giftable Giveaway” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \n(8) The Helms Bakery District #GiftableGiveaway 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. \n(9) One entry per day per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \n(10) This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. Items must be picked up at Helms Bakery District (we will not ship). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n12 Days. 12 Giveaways. Endless Good Cheer.\nWe’re celebrating the season of giving with our 12 Days of Fresh Perks\, a festive lineup of design-forward gifts\, culinary treats\, and cozy comforts from our Helms Design District showrooms and restaurants. \nFollow along on Instagram for your chance to win something special every other day through December 23rd. \nWant an extra chance to snag a prize? Sign up for our newsletter for a second entry into every giveaway. \nFresh finds\, local favorites\, and holiday joy\, all wrapped up\, Helms-style. \nCome for the perfect gift. Stay for the everything. \n  \n\nThe Rules are simple. To be entered:\n(1) You must Follow us on Instagram\, \n(2) Tell us why you’re feeling grateful (fave emojis are always welcome!)\, \n(3) and Tag 2 friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too! \nThe Giveaway begins December 1 and ends on December 23 at 4:00 pm PST. Helms swag includes a Cookie Tin from Helms Bakery\, a Terrafirma Catch-All Tray from Rejuvenation\, an Irvine Throw Blanket from Room & Board\, a L’Oiseau Cork Bird from Jules Seltzer Associates\, a Paul Smith Birdsong Pillow from Maharam and so much more! \nWe have 12 items to give away all month long\, so be sure to check back with us often. \nMay the Holidays bring you joy and delight. Plus a little dose of giveaway luck! \n\nRules & Regs\n(4) No purchase is required to enter. \n(5) Winners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \n(6) Open to US residents only\, 18 years and older. By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \n(7) This is a “Giftable Giveaway” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \n(8) The Helms Bakery District #GiftableGiveaway 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. \n(9) One entry per day per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \n(10) This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. Items must be picked up at Helms Bakery District (we will not ship). URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/12-days-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HDD_12DaysFreshPerks2025_1000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111830 CREATED:20251210T014207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T015100Z UID:10001993-1765641600-1765648800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Book Signing with Senon Williams: Scrapyard at Arcana Books DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, December 13th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as we welcome esteemed Los Angeles-based artist\, musician\, and author Senon Williams to celebrate the release of his new Hat & Beard Press publication\, Scrapyard. \n“The book forms a graveyard or a scrapyard of items one might typically discard. In our time of extreme wastefulness\, assembling the detritus from his art-making into a scrapbook gives each of these items a collective home and value. Gathered from Williams’ day-to-day studio practice\, they are thoughts jotted down\, remnants of materials used\, random receipts\, which suggest a sense of care\, like acts of preservation\, mending and repurposing. Each piece is held\, suspended from its final dissolution\, forming a new place in which to exist. Interspersed within the pages are vignettes looking at the histories of scrapbooking and ephemeral collection over time by Richelle Munkhoff and Beth Ann Whittaker of Plain Sight Archive. There is a long legacy and history of this artistic action and this publication represents now another documentation of time and place.” \nWe look forward to seeing you Saturday for the opportunity to meet and greet Senon – and to pick up his engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Scrapyard\, his hot-off-the-press limited edition etching Everything Must Go\, or a selection of older titles\, please place your order here! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE BOOKS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSenon Williams is a lifelong visual artist and musician\, and a Los Angeles native. Ranging in media from paintings on paper and canvas\, to wood sculpture and assemblage. Senon explores poignant visualization of the inherent human struggle both ancient and contemporary. He finds space in the natural world\, exposing stages of human evolution. His love of language play\, sounds\, textures\, and associations of word and object often explore the triumphs and conflicts inherent in identity\, history\, and community. Senon’s search for truth leaves him amazed and baffled. Creating art is his meditation on meaning\, or no meaning in the face of our turbulent existence. The written word and poetry is a consistent part of his practice. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/senon-williams-at-arcana-books/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Senon-Williams-2025_Cover_1000px.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111830 CREATED:20251201T175119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T175119Z UID:10001995-1766228400-1766246400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market: The Very Merry Edition DESCRIPTION:Get ready to finish off your holiday shopping: the Sunshine Makers Market is back at Helms Design District on Saturday\, December 20\, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Expect a festive vibe full of warmth\, creativity\, and community spirit. Whether you’re ticking off your gift list\, treating yourself\, or just soaking up the holiday energy\, this is the perfect place for one-of-a-kind finds and meaningful local shopping. DJ Benofficial will be on site spinning holiday and festive music. \nBest of all it’s totally free and open to the public. Come say hi\, support small makers\, and snag some handmade magic just in time for the holidays. \nSee you there! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nLittle Chimes\nFox & The Empress Tarot\nYeepaints\nMade by Good Karma \nPurposely Repurposed Jewelry\nrooted: clay and paper \nMEIZAN \nla Lovie \nPaintings by Will Nevill \nSarah Heinz Art \nThe Sunny Studio LA \nPearl Jusem Ceramics \nWOO World of Oils \nDEIÀ Candle Company URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sunshine-makers-market-on-december-20/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.20.25-Helms-x-SMM.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111830 CREATED:20260101T171258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T172754Z UID:10001996-1767258000-1769878800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: January Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:A new year deserves a design moment that feels light\, iconic\, and full of movement.\nTo kick off our January Fresh Perks\, we’re giving away an Eames Mobile from our longtime partners at Jules Seltzer Associates\, a sculptural classic that brings quiet motion and modern poetry to any space. \nDesigned by Charles and Ray Eames\, this mobile transforms balance and form into something playful yet precise. Suspended in air\, its abstract shapes shift gently with the room\, creating an ever-changing composition that feels both thoughtful and effortless\, a reminder that great design doesn’t sit still. \nGiveaway Details:\nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from January 1 at 9:00 am through January 31 at 5:00 pm. One winner will be selected and contacted after the giveaway closes. \nHow to Enter:\n– Follow us on Instagram\n– Tag two friends in the comments\n– Optional: tell us what draws you to Eames design \nWant a second chance to win? Sign up for our newsletter and you’ll automatically receive a bonus entry\, plus be the first to know when the next Fresh Perk drops. \nThank you for continuing to make Helms Design District part of your design journey — from inspiration to discovery — all year long. \nGood luck! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nGiveaway details: \nEntries accepted from January 1\, 2026\, at 9:00 a.m. through January 31\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. \nOne winner will receive the mobile. The winner will be contacted directly via message after the giveaway closes. \nOpen to U.S. residents 18 + only. No purchase necessary. The giveaway is not sponsored\, endorsed\, or administered by Instagram. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nSign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win. Plus\, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-january-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fresh-Perks_01.2026_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111830 CREATED:20260113T163824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180101Z UID:10001997-1769067900-1769076000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the State of Development in Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 22 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, Westside Urban Forum hosts the State of Development breakfast panel discussion. \nWith so many state and local legislative changes aimed at making development easier and demand still running hot\, why does development still seem to be cooling? \nWUF is excited to present an engaging and informative discussion with panelists: \nDonna Shen Tripp (Craig Lawson & Co.\, LLC)\nJack Wickersham III (AMJ Construction Management)\nGabe Hungerford (Trammell Crow Company) \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-state-of-development-in-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WUF-buildings-DTLA.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR