BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.17.0//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:20260718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192514Z CREATED:20260706T192238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192514Z UID:10002063-1784372400-1784394000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artists-los-angeles-open-gallery-hours-2/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192118Z CREATED:20260706T191943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192118Z UID:10002057-1783767600-1783789200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artists-los-angeles-open-gallery-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260630T231902Z CREATED:20260619T121756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T231902Z UID:10002054-1782655200-1782666000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpening and Artists Reception \nBand of Vices – DTLA\n1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue\, Suite 371\nLos Angeles\, CA 90021\nSaturday\, June 27 2026\, 2pm – 5pm \nOpening and Artists Reception \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232\nSunday\, June 28\, 2026\, 2pm – 5pm \nThe exhibition continues on view at both locations through July 25\, 2026. Hours to be posted soon. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artist-los-angeles-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T155908Z CREATED:20260617T155311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155908Z UID:10002051-1781953200-1781967600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Living Art: An Integrated Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Living Art\, an inclusive exhibition presented by Helms Design District\,  L.A. GOAL and Inside Out Productions (IOP)\, celebrates creativity\, imagination\, and the power of artistic expression. \nBringing together artists of all abilities and backgrounds\, Living Art showcases a vibrant collection of work inspired by the voices and visions of L.A. GOAL’s artists. From whimsical scenes and imaginative landscapes to bold textures\, unexpected perspectives\, and expressive forms\, the exhibition reflects a world where creativity knows no boundaries. \nMore than an art exhibition\, Living Art is an invitation to connect. Through painting\, mixed media\, and other creative practices\, participating artists share unique stories and experiences while demonstrating how art can build understanding\, spark conversation\, and bring communities together. \nJoin us for the Closing Reception on Saturday\, June 20\, and experience an inspiring exhibition of imagination\, inclusion\, and the many ways art helps us see the world—and one another—more fully. \nClosing Reception\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nThe exhibition will be open to the public during the opening and closing receptions. Between June 15–18\, it will be available for viewing by appointment from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The gallery will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. If you are interested in scheduling a visit\, please contact Apinya at apinya@insideoutproductions.com. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/emliving-artem-an-integrated-art-exhibition-closing-reception/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Living-Art_digital-flyer_2026-scaled-e1780679343506.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:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T180638Z CREATED:20260605T171240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T180638Z UID:10002050-1781348400-1781366400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Living Art: An Integrated Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Helms Design District is proud to welcome Living Art\, an inclusive exhibition presented by L.A. GOAL and Inside Out Productions (IOP)\, celebrating creativity\, imagination\, and the power of artistic expression. \nBringing together artists of all abilities and backgrounds\, Living Art showcases a vibrant collection of work inspired by the voices and visions of L.A. GOAL’s artists. From whimsical scenes and imaginative landscapes to bold textures\, unexpected perspectives\, and expressive forms\, the exhibition reflects a world where creativity knows no boundaries. \nMore than an art exhibition\, Living Art is an invitation to connect. Through painting\, mixed media\, and other creative practices\, participating artists share unique stories and experiences while demonstrating how art can build understanding\, spark conversation\, and bring communities together. \nAt Helms\, we believe creativity thrives when diverse perspectives are welcomed and celebrated. We are honored to partner with L.A. GOAL and Inside Out Productions to provide a platform for these talented artists and the meaningful work they create. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, June 13\, and experience an inspiring exhibition that celebrates imagination\, inclusion\, and the many ways art helps us see the world—and one another—more fully. \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nClosing Reception\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nThe exhibition will be open to the public during the opening and closing receptions. Between June 15–18\, it will be available for viewing by appointment from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The gallery will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. If you are interested in scheduling a visit\, please contact Apinya at apinya@insideoutproductions.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-goal-living-art-exhibition-opening/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Living-Art_digital-flyer_2026-scaled-e1780679343506.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:20260602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T193000 DTSTAMP:20260528T201040Z CREATED:20260528T201040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T201040Z UID:10002048-1780421400-1780428600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Michael Murphy and Lily Kwong DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a talk and book signing with Michael Murphy and Lily Kwong on June 2 at 5:30 pm to celebrate the launch of Our World In Ten Buildings: How Architecture Defines Who We Are and How We Live.  \nWe’ve been led to believe that purposefully designed spaces are something reserved only for those that can afford them. But in reality\, all the spaces we inhabit—to work\, to learn\, to heal\, and to live—have been planned and built to influence our lives. They sway our emotions\, nudge our behaviors\, protect us from disease\, and do more\, or less\, to support shared prosperity and our sense of the common good. Our World in Ten Buildings unpacks this hidden but ever more important element of our lived experience. As author and architectural designer Michael Murphy takes us through ten milestone projects in his career as he lays bare the physical\, political\, and intellectual labor at work shaping the world we live in. \nThe evening will include a conversation with author Michael Murphy and landscape artist Lily Kwong. Light refreshments. Books will be available for purchase from Arcana: Books on the Arts. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nABOUT MICHAEL \nMichael P. Murphy is an architect\, educator\, and writer\, and is the founder and president of AMMA\, a design and development collaborative focused on the ways in which space shapes our minds\, bodies\, and communities. His new practice rethinks the role of the architect and value of design by acting as systems artists for governments\, institutions\, non-profits\, and developers who believe spatial change is possible and urgent. In 2007\, he founded the architectural non-profit firm\, MASS Design Group\, and was CEO until 2022\, leading the design of projects including the Butaro District Hospital\, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice\, and The Embrace\, to name a few. Michael’s previous book\, “The Architecture of Health”\, traces the history of medical design and its attempt to align architecture with health outcomes. His new book\, “Our World in Ten Buildings” explores how buildings shape our lives and hold our stories. Together\, these books extend Murphy’s work beyond practice\, offering a compelling case for design as a force in shaping a more just and humane world. He is currently the Thomas Ventulett Distinguished Chair of Architectural Design at The Georgia Institute of Technology. Originally from Poughkeepsie\, New York\, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. \nABOUT LILY \nLily Kwong is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores plant life as both an artistic medium and a platform for community building and collective care. Informed by her background in urban studies\, horticulture and sustainable design\, Kwong’s practice seeks to reestablish a social awareness of the landscape as both a repository of ancestral knowledge and wellspring of future innovation — a complex language as much as a habitat for human civilization. EARTHSEED DOME marks Kwong’s first installation in the Bay Area and her most ambitious work to date. Installed in Transamerica Redwood Park\, it extends her practice into new material and technological territory. Other recent projects include Gardens of Renewal\, Madison Square Park\, New York\, NY (2025); Solis\, Night Gallery\, Los Angles\, CA (2024); Subterrestrial\, Night Gallery\, Los Angeles\, CA (2024); The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage\, New York Botanical Garden\, New York\, NY (2023) and the Summer Solstice botanical art installation for St.Germain\, The High Line\, New York\, NY (2017). Gardens of Renewal and Natural Heritage each broke attendance records at their respective institutions. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-michael-murphy/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LA-OWITB-Invitation-scaled-e1779998217387.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:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T164534Z CREATED:20260506T165532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T164534Z UID:10002024-1778783400-1778790600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, discussion\, and book signing with Lydia Kallipoliti DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 14th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Lydia Kallipoliti.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nLydia Kallipoliti is an architect\, engineer\, and scholar whose research focuses on the intersections of architecture\, technology and environmental politics. She is the Director of the MS in Advanced Architectural Design and an Associate Professor at Columbia University [GSAPP] in New York.\nKallipoliti is the author of The Architecture of Closed Worlds\, Or\, What is the Power of Shit (Lars Muller Publishers\, 2018)\, Histories of Ecological Design: An Unfinished Cyclopedia (Actar\, 2024) and the editor of EcoRedux\, an issue of Architectural Design in 2010. Her work has been awarded\, published and exhibited widely including the Venice Biennial\, the Istanbul Design Biennial\, the Shenzhen Biennial\, the Oslo Architecture Trienalle\, the Onassis Cultural Center\, the Lisbon Triennale\, the Royal Academy of British Architects\, the Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York and the London Design Museum. She is the principal of ANAcycle research think tank\, which has been named a leading innovator in sustainable design in Build’s awards\, Design Educates Awards and the Architect’s Newspaper among others. Kallipoliti was Head Co-Curator (with Areti Markopoulou) of the 2022 Tallinn Architecture Biennale with the theme “Edible\, Or\, The Architecture of Metabolism.” She holds a Diploma in Architecture and Engineering from AUTh in Greece\, a Master of Science (SMArchS) from MIT and a PhD from Princeton University. \nFollow link for book purchases: Building Metabolism: Recipes for Food and Resource Cycles (Actar\, 2026); The Architecture of Closed Worlds\, Or\, What is the Power of Shit (Lars Muller Publishers\, 2018); Histories of Ecological Design: An Unfinished Cyclopedia (Actar\, 2024). \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nPhotos: Lydia Kallipoliti; Cover Image\, Building Metabolism © Actar; Image of the Metabolic House\, Histories of Ecological Design © Actar; The Metabolic Home\, Photo by Petros Pettakos. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/lydia-kallipoiliti/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lydia-Kallipoliti_Feature.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;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260519T225507Z CREATED:20260512T180413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T225507Z UID:10002025-1778112000-1780271999@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:After Dark at Helms: Thresholds 2026 with LACP DESCRIPTION:As the district settles into the evening each night this month\, Helms becomes the backdrop for Thresholds 2026: Up Close and Personal\, a projection exhibition presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Center of Photography. \nProjected nightly on the entrance of the Helms Design Center from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am\, this year’s exhibition brings together photographers from around the world whose work captures the spontaneity\, tension\, humor\, movement\, and humanity of everyday life. Rooted in the tradition of street photography\, the exhibition reflects on what it means to truly observe one another at a time when so much of daily life is filtered through screens\, algorithms\, and curated digital experiences. \nWhat makes this collaboration especially meaningful at Helms is the way the work becomes part of the environment itself. The projections shift the experience of the district after hours\, turning the sidewalk along Washington Boulevard into a moment of discovery. Visitors may encounter the work while heading to dinner\, walking past showrooms\, or simply spending time in the neighborhood after sunset. \nThis year’s top prize winners\, Eric J. Smith\, Rick Musto\, and Carl Young\, each bring a distinct perspective to the exhibition\, using photography to document candid moments that feel deeply connected to place\, emotion\, and the complexity of public life. Their work\, alongside a wide range of honorable mentions and participating photographers\, creates an exhibition that feels layered\, immediate\, and deeply human. \nAt Helms\, we’ve always believed cultural experiences should feel accessible and naturally woven into everyday life. Thresholds 2026 reflects that idea beautifully; contemporary photography presented not inside a traditional gallery setting\, but out in the open\, integrated into the rhythm of the city and the experience of the district itself. \nWe’re grateful to continue our partnership with the Los Angeles Center of Photography and to provide space for artists\, storytelling\, and public art to live alongside design\, architecture\, dining\, and community gathering at Helms. \nThresholds 2026: Up Close and Personal will be projected nightly through May 31st. \nTop Prize Winners \n1st Place: Eric J. Smith\n2nd Place: Rick Musto\n3rd Place: Carl Young \nHonorable Mentions \nEliot Allen\, Hanna Armour\, Mia Baccala\, Melanie Chapman\, Jeff Evans\, George Feucht\, Rohitha Gunetilleke\, Richard Hay Jr\, Dean Hendler\, David Herman\, Avery Junius\, Nancy Kaye\, Poul Lange\, Patricia Lemke\, Dana Lina\, Suz Lipman\, Rick Musto\, Carl Pfirman\, michael rababy\, Christopher Reale\, Eric M. Renard\, Brian Roberts\, Bradley Ross\, Landon Takano\, Greg Tamura\, Jack The Wolfman\, James Yocuté \nJuror \nMichaela Norah Mohrmann\, is the assistant curator at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art \nTop photo by Eric J. Smith\, First Place Winner. Below: a selection of work from the exhibition. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n MORE INFO\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nRick Musto - 2nd Place\n\n\nCarl Young - 3rd Place\n\n\nJack The Wolfman\n\n\nEric M Renard\n\n\nMichael Rababy\n\n\nNancy Kaye\n\n\nPatricia Lemke\n\n\nGreg Tamura\n\n\nPoul Lange URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-center-of-photography-art-exhibition-2026/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:Long Term Events,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Smith_Eric-J_53911437_ULAMA_02_SFW.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:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T205559Z CREATED:20260421T221453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205559Z UID:10002019-1777573800-1777581000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:CANCELED - A reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Winka Dubbeldam DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this event has been canceled. We’re grateful for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to a future gathering soon.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease join us on Thursday\, April 30th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Winka Dubbeldam.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nWinka Dubbeldam is the Director and CEO of SCI-Arc\, Los Angeles\, following a decade as Professor and Chair of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania (2013–2023)\, where she received the Louis I. Kahn Award for Outstanding Leadership and was named one of DesignIntelligence’s 30 Most Admired Educators (2015).\nShe previously taught at Columbia\, Harvard\, and Cornell\, and currently serves as RIBA External Examiner for the DRL at the Architectural Association (2024–2027)\, and the Bartlett\, UCL (2018–2023). An active voice in global architectural discourse\, she frequently serves as juror and chair for major awards including the Prix de Rome\, SARA\, ULI\, and AIA Awards\, and has spoken at the UIA World Congress\, CTBUH Conference\, COP28\, and the United Nations Headquarters on architecture’s social and environmental agency. She is Creative Director of the CityX Exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale (2021–2025) and serves on the Editorial Board of PLAN Journal. \nIn 1994\, Dubbeldam founded Archi-Tectonics NYC\, a research-driven design studio with offices in New York\, Los Angeles\, and Hangzhou. Together with partner Justin Korhammer\, she leads a multinational team working across scales and typologies through a methodology that integrates systems thinking\, advanced computational design\, and performance-based fabrication; from parametric modeling and 3D printing to full-scale manufacturing and user-experience optimization\, bridging historical intelligence with future innovation. \nArchi-Tectonics has received numerous international honors\, including the SARA Excellence Award\, CTBUH Excellence Award in Urban Habitat (2023)\, Architizer A+ Architecture Innovation Award (2023)\, and AIA Award (2022). The firm has exhibited at Aedes Berlin\, MoMA\, MoCA\, and multiple Venice Architecture Biennales (2000\, 2023\, 2025). Its publications include Strange Objects\, New Solids\, and Massive Things (Actar\, 2021)\, with Monsters & Mutants: Explorations in the Architecture–Nature Continuum forthcoming Spring 2026 (Park Books). Dubbeldam holds memberships with AIA SARA\, ULI\, and CTBUH\, and is WBE Certified. \n\nFollow link for pre-sale purchases: Monsters & Mutants: Explorations in the Architecture–Nature Continuum forthcoming Spring 2026 (Park Books) \nStrange Objects\, New Solids\, and Massive Things (Actar\, 2021) will be available at the Helms lecture for purchase and signing. \n\nIntroduced 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPhotos: (Top) Winka Dubbeldam; Hybrid Stadium & Concert Hall Facade. (Bottom) Hybrid Stadium & Concert Hall Facade Sunset View © Archi-Tectonics; Festival City Masterplan Aerial View © Archi-Tectonics. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/winka-dubbeldam-2026/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WinkaDubbeldam_SiteEmail.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:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225941Z CREATED:20260416T214449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T225941Z UID:10002017-1776969000-1776976200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Paul Lewis DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 23rd\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Paul Lewis.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPaul Lewis\, FAIA\, is a Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City and Professor / Interim Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture. LTL are the 2019 NY State AIA firm of the year\, have received a National Design Award\, and were inducted into the ID Hall of Fame.\nThe firm’s recent work includes All Straw House\, First Place in The Resilient Campus an International Design Competition for University of Buffalo\, Ithaca Straw House\, Poster House\, The Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center\, and a new residence hall at Carnegie Mellon University. Their current focus is on the architectural potentials of plant and earth-based materials which is explicated in their most recent book Manual of Biogenic House Sections (2022). LTL Architects are also the authors of Intensities (2013)\, Opportunistic Architecture (2008) and Situation Normal….Pamphlet Architecture #21 (1998) and Manual of Section (2016) which has been translated into seven languages. Paul received a BA from Wesleyan University and a M.Arch from Princeton University\, and is a recent past president of The Architectural League of New York. \nFollow Link To Purchase: Manual of Biogenic House Sections (ORO Editions\, 2022) by authors Paul Lewis\, Marc Tsurumaki & David J. Lewis. \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPhotos: All Straw House section perspective; Manual of Biogenic House Sections book cover; All Straw House construction image.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-discussion-with-paul-lewis/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PLewis_featuredimage.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260326T145702Z CREATED:20260311T181008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T145702Z UID:10002009-1776792600-1776801600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:ULI Hosts a Meet and Greet Focused on Transit-Oriented Development DESCRIPTION:Join the ULI Los Angeles Programs Committee for an exclusive Meet & Greet event focused on the future of transit-oriented development in our city. \nHear directly from Nicholas Saponara\, LA Metro Executive Officer\, Transit Oriented Communities\, and other Metro representatives as they highlight their active joint development pipeline and provide insights into the impactful 10K Home Program. \nThis is a must-attend event for the ULI community to gain a comprehensive understanding of Metro’s current projects and their vision for increasing housing and community benefits around transit hubs. Learn how these initiatives are shaping the urban landscape of Los Angeles. \nMODERATOR\nHilary Norton\, Executive Director FASTLinkDTLA \nSPEAKERS\nNick Saponara\, Executive Director\, LA Metro \nAttendees are eligible to receive AIA and AICP credits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n TICKET INFO + REGISTRATION URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/uli-hosts-a-meet-and-greet-focused-on-transit-oriented-development/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Metro_MG_Event_Image_3247358.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212551Z CREATED:20260327T171622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212551Z UID:10002012-1775998800-1776009600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Symposium: Exhibition + Panel Discussions DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease join us on Sunday\, April 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm during the symposium as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. Engage in a conversation of varied building approaches alongside a discussion from our grass-roots leaders spearheading change within our city and county. \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \nRSVP required below \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \nSPEAKERS: \nBarbara Bestor\nJoy Chen\nRoseanne Landay\nSam Lubell\nLeo Marmol\nStephen Phillips\nJennifer Siegal\nSteven Somers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-symposium-exhibition-panel-discussions/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LA-Rebuilds_IGPost.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:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212518Z CREATED:20260407T203601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212518Z UID:10002016-1775905200-1775916000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Saturday Docent Hours DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease stop by to view the exhibition and engage in a conversation with the Cal Poly student docents during the open studio hours\, as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. \nRSVP Below and let us know you’re coming! \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-saturday-docent-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LA-Rebuilds_IGPost.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:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212500Z CREATED:20260407T202712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212500Z UID:10002015-1775818800-1775829600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Friday Docent Hours DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease stop by to view the exhibition and engage in a conversation with the Cal Poly student docents during the open studio hours\, as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. \nRSVP Below and let us know you’re coming! \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-docent-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LA-Rebuilds_IGPost.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:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212534Z CREATED:20260327T171326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T212534Z UID:10002010-1775759400-1775766600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later\, the rebuild effort is well underway\, but it has not been easy. Insurance\, permitting\, infrastructure\, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead\, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, April 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm during the opening reception as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. Engage in a conversation with the participating architects and studios working to spearhead change within our city and county. \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \nRSVP required below \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LA-Rebuilds_IGPost.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:20260402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260331T171228Z CREATED:20260327T172326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171228Z UID:10002011-1775154600-1775161800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Thom Mayne of Morphosis DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 2\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Thom Mayne of Morphosis.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThom Mayne founded Morphosis in 1972 as a collective practice engaged in architecture\, urban planning\, and design. Working globally\, his work represents a wide variety of scales and typologies.\nMayne cofounded the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in 1972 and continued to play an active role in architectural education. He has held teaching positions at UCLA\, Yale\, Harvard GSD\, Columbia\, the Bartlett School of Architecture\, and the University of Pennsylvania. He co-directed the NOW Institute\, a division of Morphosis that collaborates with communities\, cities\, and academic institutions to research and enhance urban environments. Mayne was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2005 and the AIA Gold Medal in 2013. From 2009 to 2016\, he served on the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities under President Barack Obama. \nIn addition to built work\, Mayne maintains active art and research practice. His recent publications include Strange Networks (Rizzoli\, 2020)\, a monograph of his recent studies of combinatory systems\, and M3: modeled works [archive] 1972-2022 (Rizzoli\, 2023)\, a survey of 50 years of Morphosis models. These investigations continue at Stray Dog Café\, his personal studio\, where he leads a team of emerging designers and students. His work is held in the permanent collections of MoMA\, SFMOMA\, the Art Institute of Chicago\, and other institutions. \nMayne’s practice reflects a sustained commitment to advancing architectural discourse through built form\, speculative research\, and civic engagement. \n  \n  \n  \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhoto: Thom Mayne of Morphosis \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/thom-mayne/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ThomMayne.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260319T195251Z CREATED:20260305T221710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T195251Z UID:10002008-1774458000-1774468800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Skip the Traffic. Find your Vibe. DESCRIPTION:Why sit in 5:00 pm gridlock when you could be on Helms Avenue? On Wednesday\, March 25th\, join us for Vibes After 5\, an after-work party hosted by Helms Design District in partnership with the City of Culver City\, designed to bring the community together for music\, food\, drinks\, and connection. As the days grow longer\, we’re creating space to stay local\, unwind\, and celebrate the start of the season. \nFrom 5 pm to 8 pm\, enjoy: \nKCRW curated music with DJ Novena Carmel\nSweet treats from Pasta Sisters\nFather’s Office mocktails\nA mini Sunshine Makers Market\nTarot Lounge & Boho Photo Booth\nA fun workshop with artist\, Jeff Morrical\nLocal bites\, after-hours energy and so much more! \nMore sunlight. More music. More community. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/skip-the-traffic-find-your-vibe/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vibes-After-5-Helms-Design-District-with-Logos.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T093000 DTSTAMP:20260327T174602Z CREATED:20260211T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T174602Z UID:10002000-1773906300-1773912600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the 2026 Mayors Forum DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 19 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, please join Westside Urban Forum for their Annual Westside Mayors Forum\, where the mayors of our four vibrant Westside communities come together for a candid conversation about their land use priorities and the challenges shaping their cities in 2026. \nThis year’s forum will spotlight how our cities are tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time\, including: \n\nNavigating shifting state and federal policies and their impact on sanctuary city policies\, social and racial equity\, and local land use decisions;\nAdvancing sustainability through innovative approaches to emissions reduction\, mobility\, and stormwater management;\nReimagining vacant office and retail spaces to meet immediate market needs while planning for future economic vitality;\nResponding to demographic changes\, affordability pressures\, and disaster recovery needs to support our surrounding communities;\nPreparing for the global spotlight with major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics;\nAddressing homelessness and expanding access to safe\, affordable housing and mental health services;\nUpgrading critical infrastructure to support growth and resilience; and\nCollaborating with state lawmakers on policies affecting housing\, water\, infrastructure\, and disaster preparedness.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from our mayors about the strategies being employed as they lead their cities through a time of rapid change. Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow community members on March 5th. \nBe part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of the Westside! RSVP required. \nInvited Mayors\nMayor Caroline Torosis\, City of Santa Monica\nMayor Sharona Nazarian\, City of Beverly Hills\nMayor Freddy Puza\, City of Culver City\nMayor James Butts\, City of Inglewood\nMayor John Heilman\, City of West Hollywood \nModerator\nChristopher Rhie\, Founder of Rhie Planning LLC & Westside Urban Forum Board Member \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-2026-mayors-forum/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WUF_MayorsForum2026_5Mayors.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T100000 DTSTAMP:20260116T180101Z CREATED:20260113T163824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180101Z UID:10001997-1769067900-1769076000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the State of Development in Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 22 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, Westside Urban Forum hosts the State of Development breakfast panel discussion. \nWith so many state and local legislative changes aimed at making development easier and demand still running hot\, why does development still seem to be cooling? \nWUF is excited to present an engaging and informative discussion with panelists: \nDonna Shen Tripp (Craig Lawson & Co.\, LLC)\nJack Wickersham III (AMJ Construction Management)\nGabe Hungerford (Trammell Crow Company) \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-state-of-development-in-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WUF-buildings-DTLA.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T163000 DTSTAMP:20251031T161321Z CREATED:20251023T190225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161321Z UID:10001987-1762700400-1762705800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/celebrate-40-years-of-dance-with-donna-sternberg-dancers/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20251031T161232Z CREATED:20251023T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161232Z UID:10001986-1762632000-1762637400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/donna-sternberg-thriving/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20251103T211221Z 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:20251016T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T093000 DTSTAMP:20251008T174637Z 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:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20250918T194504Z 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:20250724T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T093000 DTSTAMP:20250717T203533Z 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:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20250501T205319Z CREATED:20250501T205319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205319Z UID:10001956-1750503600-1750521600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Join L.A. GOAL for Junktion\, an Integrated Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:L.A. GOAL\, Inside Out Productions\, and Helms Design District team up to host Junktion\, an Integrated Art Show on Saturday\, June 21st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm\, celebrating innovation and sustainability in artmaking. We believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and proudly host the exhibition that highlights artists of all abilities\, ages\, and backgrounds. \nJoin us at this very special\, one day exhibition. For more information\, as well as information on how to submit your piece for Junktion\, please click the link below. \nArt submissions for Junktion are open from March 28th to May 25th \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ART SUBMISSION FORM & MORE INFO URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/join-l-a-goal-for-junktion-an-integrated-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LA_GOAL_unsplash-image-eihBG0FKK0c.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:20250605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T203000 DTSTAMP:20250602T183828Z CREATED:20250522T230209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T183828Z UID:10001965-1749148200-1749155400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Leon Rost\, AIA of BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, June 5th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Leon Rost\, Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLeon Rost\, AIA is a Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and leads the Los Angeles office\, overseeing projects that span large-scale masterplans\, workplaces\, higher education\, and residential design.\nHe oversaw the design of 3 million square feet within Google’s next-generation campus—home to Google Gemini—reimagining the Silicon Valley workplace as a flexible\, sustainable\, and human-centered environment. He also played a key role in the Athletics Ballpark Masterplan\, shaping a vision for an integrated sports district. Additionally\, Leon led the visioning of Toyota’s Woven City\, a prototype smart city exploring the future of mobility\, robotics\, and urban life. \nHis expertise in institutional and campus planning includes work on the UC San Diego and Claremont McKenna College campuses\, integrating architecture with campus design. His leadership on the Johns Hopkins University Student Center\, the university’s first mass timber structure\, has shaped a dynamic hub for academic and social life. \nBeyond large-scale projects\, Leon has a strong focus on residential and hospitality design. His work on private homes along the Pacific Coast and Not A Hotel in Setouchi\, Japan\, creates bespoke spaces deeply connected to their surroundings. \nLeon’s projects shape how people live\, learn\, work\, and gather\, from urban-scale developments to private homes. \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: (Top) Google Bay View © Iwan Baan; (Above\, left to right) Leon Rost © Bruce Damonte; Toyota Woven City © Squint Opera Ltd; (Below) Johns Hopkins Student Center ©BIG \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-qa-discussion-with-leon-rost-of-big/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Google-Bay-View_Iwan-Baan_1200px.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:20250529T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T203000 DTSTAMP:20250528T162923Z CREATED:20250521T212448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T162923Z UID:10001962-1748543400-1748550600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Barbara Bestor of Bestor Architecture DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 29th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Barbara Bestor.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nBarbara Bestor\, FAIA is the principal and founder of Bestor Architecture. Barbara’s award-winning studio is recognized for experimental architecture that engages the city through design\, art\, and urbanism. She believes that good design creates an engaged urban life by creating “strange beauty” that enhances everyday life experience. \nThe studio’s work reinterprets modernism for contemporary living and cultural activities. Projects include: Ashes & Diamonds Winery in Napa\, LACMA’s Scandinavian Design and the US exhibit\, Intelligentsia in Silverlake\, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music\, the new Summaeverthang Community Center in South LA\, the restoration of Lautner\, Schindler\, and other iconic modern masterpieces\, and new buildings at the historic Sunnylands compound in Rancho Mirage. \nBarbara’s career is punctuated with inventive projects in a wide breadth of typologies. She has designed new ways of creating accessible urbanism in her “stealth density” Blackbirds housing\, retail and restaurant flagships\, dynamic workspaces for Beats By Dre and Snap\, and pioneering arts projects that are deeply rooted in their communities and cultural context. \nShe received her undergraduate degree at Harvard University\, studied at the Architecture Association in London and received a MARCH at SCI-Arc. She is the author of Bohemian Modern\, Living in Silver Lake. \nSee more of her work at bestorarchitecture.com \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor\, director\, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: (Top) Blackbirds by Bestor Architecture; (Above\, left to right): Barbara Bestor © Joshua White; Hilltop Residence © Bruce Damonte \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-qa-discussion-with-barbara-bestor/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Blackbirds-BBA-5516_1200px.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:20250529T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T093000 DTSTAMP:20250529T165521Z CREATED:20250523T145911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T165521Z UID:10001964-1748504700-1748511000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED: At a Crossroads: Rethinking Our Regional Approach to Homelessness DESCRIPTION:We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances\, Westside Urban Forum must cancel this event. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nOn Thursday\, May 29\, please join Westside Urban Forum inside the Helms Design Center\, for a discussion of the tectonic shifts that are transforming the region’s current approach to managing homelessness. From funding cuts and executive scrutiny to new innovations and administrative overhaul\, one thing is certain: things are changing\, and changing fast. \n7:45 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast and Networking\n8:30 – 9:30 AM: Panel \nThe panelists will debate whether these changes are a net negative or positive for the region and what we should expect to see in the coming months and years. \nPanelists:\nBrittney Weissman\, Executive Director\, Hollywood 4WRD\nKathleen Rawson\, President & CEO\, The Hollywood Partnership\nLouis Abramson\, Adjust Staff Member\, RAND Corporation\nSteve Sawicki\, Senior Director of Housing Development\, The People Concern \nTickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/at-a-crossroads-rethinking-our-regional-approach-to-homelessness/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Homeless_Event.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:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20250516T203820Z CREATED:20250424T164216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T203820Z UID:10001954-1747850400-1747857600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Design Talk: Poul Henningsen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with landscape architect\, Lisa Gimmy on the innovative and multi-faceted career of Danish design icon\, architect\, inventor\, provocateur and placemaker\, Poul Henningsen. \nRefreshments will be served. RSVP below or email afrederiksen@plpsocal.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nABOUT LISA GIMMY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE \nSince its founding in 1992\, LGLA has been responsible for the planning and design of a wide range of projects including campuses\, healthcare facilities\, boutique hotels and many private gardens. \nFounding principal Lisa Gimmy’s passion for design history led to LGLA’s selection to create landscapes for modernist homes by Carl Maston\, Richard Neutra\, Rob Quigley\, and Eugene Kinn Choy\, and to the creation of a courtyard garden for an 18th century building in Antigua\, Guatemala. LGLA helmed the landscape restoration of the landmark Hindry House and recently completed the renovation of the landscape for a 1910 Sylvanus Marston Craftsman home\, both in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Pasadena\, California. LGLA has long promoted sustainable and regionally appropriate solutions to projects regardless of complexity or scale. Designs evolve from a respect for cultural and historical contexts and reflect the qualities of the site and client goals. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/design-talk-poul-henningsen/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Version-for-HELMS-WEBISTE-1.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