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Westside Urban Forum presents An Evening of Urbanism: Frances Anderton & Josh Stephens

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Los Angeles was built imperfectly, at an imperfect time. Now it is trying to reinvent itself. Into what? That’s Topic A for authors Frances Anderton (Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles) and Josh Stephens (The Urban Mystique) when they sit down to talk about Los Angeles, community and urbanity today – from the house to the megalopolis.

Unearthing a Black Aesthetic: Conversation with Demar Matthews & Kevin Sherrod

Close to the Edge Exhibition 8707 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
SoCal NOMA hosts a dynamic conversation with Los Angeles-based architectural designer and theorist, Demar Matthews, Principal of OffTop Design and Kevin Sherrod, Arts and Culture Practice Area Leader from Gensler, LA. Matthews and Sherrod will discuss OffTOP’s work in the development of a Black architectural language, how their visions align, as well as their collaborative work, which investigates the power of architecture as a cultural signifier and vehicle of traditions, values, and identity for Black communities.

Ruth E. Carter and Julia Koerner: A Conversation about Design

Close to the Edge Exhibition 8707 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Join us for a conversation with two-time academy award-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, and her Black Panther collaborator, and UCLA Faculty, Julia Koerner. Carter and Koerner will discuss their collaborative process, design inspirations, methods, and creative techniques!

Studio Tour with Graffiti Artist Prime

619 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90021

Join us for a special tour of graffiti artist Prime’s studio. During this tour, Prime will discuss his process and how he got started creating graffiti art. He will also discuss the process of creating the wall art for the current exhibit Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture being hosted at Helms Bakery District.

Giving Design’s Summer Fundraising Event

Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Giving Design, a 501(c)3 non-profit, invites you to join their biannual fundraising event. Celebrate summer with great company, delicious food, drinks, and live music, while helping to raise funds for community benefit projects. Your participation will support Giving Design’s efforts in providing quality design services to resource-challenged organizations.

Book Signing with Photographer Jerry Hsu

Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA

With a history encompassing professional skateboarding and his apparel brand Sci Fi-Fantasy, Jerry Hsu's photography practice is one of deep observation, humor, and everyday pathos. His new book Lonley City (Friend Editions, 2023) is filled with iPhone photos taken while going about his life in the world - yet he seems to come across (or be more attuned to noticing) small moments that almost read as very short stories on the human condition.

Workshop with Malik Baker: Developing Film Locations & Narratives for Music Videos

Close to the Edge Exhibition 8707 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

LA Native, Malik Baker, CEO, Director, and Cinematographer for Malik Baker Productions, will walk through factors to consider when location scouting and creating cohesive narratives for music videos followed by an interactive discussion to apply learnings to your own projects. Jointly presented by Helms Bakery District, SoCal NOMA, and the A+D Museum, as a part of the Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition.

Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Close to the Edge Exhibition 8707 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
To the hip, hip-hop and you don’t stop…
Join us in celebrating Hip-Hop culture, with showcases from local DJ Dessaline, DJ Wes (Wesovertheworld), MCs, and more. Produced by Bucketlist Society and presented by Helms Bakery District, SoCal NOMA, and the A+D Museum at Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture. Curated and designed by Sekou Cooke, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop — emceeing, b-boying, and graffiti — and explores its influence on the world of design and architecture. The 50th birthday party highlights all the elements of the cultural force that is hip hop.

Harmonizing Spaces Workshop: Hip-Hop Influences on Community Design

Close to the Edge Exhibition 8707 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Free
Helms Bakery District, SoCal NOMA, and A+D Museum, present Harmonizing Spaces Workshop: Hip-Hop Influences on Community Design, a workshop that explores the dynamic intersection of hip-hop culture and community design. The afternoon of Sept 9th will be full of design, networking, and good vibes. Co-facilitated by JAF and offTop Design, this interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the rhythms, visuals, and social constructs of hip-hop as a creative muse for cultural community design.