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deCoding Asian Urbanism: A Discussion

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
deCoding Asian Urbanism is a timely book and exhibition about the unprecedented, meteoric growth of Asian cities, and the “urban acupuncture” projects that are making them more liveable. This Thursday, March 3, Helms invites you for a reception and conversation about the issues raised by DAU. What happens to cultural identity in the face of such extreme change and what can designers do to recreate a sense of place? Does the extreme density of Asian cities represent the future for all growing cities?

The Chance to Paint Each Other Gold: Art Exhibition + Documentary Premiere of “Ink & Linda”

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
Join us for an evening of “The Chance to Paint Each Other Gold” a multi-dimensional presentation of Stu Paul’s documentary “Ink and Linda”, featuring Inksap and Linda Lack followed by a Q&A. Enter the reception showroom where you can view an installation of the shared street art and subsequent wall art created by Inksap, plus a live and intimate demonstration revealing Inksap and Lack’s artistic process.

Pasta in Blue (Ocean)

Pasta Sisters 3280 Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA

From March 8th to March 10th, Pasta Sisters is opening their kitchen to the amazing Executive Chef, food stylist, and Food Networks' Chopped winner: Barbara Pollastrini.

Join @arcanabooks for “Show & Tell” Moderated by Jason E.C. Wright

Online CA

On Thursday, March 17th at 5:00 PM, join Arcana: Books on the Arts for an Instagram "Show & Tell" as we welcome back moderator Jason E.C. Wright of @burntsiennaresearchsociety. You are in for a real treat so gather up your art books, design books, coffee table books or rare magazines and come nerd out with Jason.

Room & Board Features Artists in Support of LA Family Housing Copy

Room&Board 3231 Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA

Please join Room & Board in support of LA Family Housing (LAFH) in an effort to help our homeless neighbors obtain permanent housing and a place to call home. When you purchase an artwork by the featured artist – this month is Hung Viet Nguyen  - a 50% donation will be made on your behalf to continue the critical and life-saving services LAFH provides. Hung's art may be found inside the Room & Board showroom through the month of April.

Architecture, Not Architecture: A reception, lecture, and discussion with Alice Kimm and John Friedman, JFAK

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
With the belief that architecture has the power to uplift people’s lives, John and Alice have spent the past two and a half decades creating buildings and environments that celebrate identity and joyful places that inspire. The firm’s work spans residential, commercial and creative offices, public spaces, K-12 and higher education, athletics and recreation, and science / innovation centers.

In Harmony with Nature: The Architectural Work of James Hubbell

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
James Hubbell is a painter, sculptor and architectural designer who has spent 60 years designing and making buildings, artifacts and fine artworks that reflect a deep passion for the ocean and for earth’s gifts. From Ilan Lael, his self-made home, workshops and foundation in Julian near San Diego, Hubbell has created schools in concert with the community in Tijuana, an organic chapel at Sea Ranch and parks that span the cultures of the Pacific Rim. Now Angelenos can see his architectural work shown for the first time in L.A. at an exhibition opening on Earth Day at Helms Bakery District in Culver City.

Seeding the City: A Nature-Inspired Event @Helms

Helms Bakery District 8800 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Free
Seeding The City celebrates the 21st century garden in LA with a daylong program of talks, tours, and popups, featuring some of LA’s leading landscape designers and thinkers. Join us on Saturday, April 23rd from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM for a campus-wide event and education about nature in the city...now and into the future.