The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Wednesday, January 16

The California Heritage Museum celebrates the work of photographer George Hurrell, whose portraits of studio stars defined the Hollywood glamour of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Through June 28. California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., (310) 392-8537; www.californiaheritagemuseum.org

Jeffrey Kipnis, professor of architectural design at Ohio State University, has written prolifically on his field, curated several architecture exhibits, and produced a film, A Constructive Madness. Today, he speaks at SCI-Arc about his new book Stone and Feather. 7 p.m.; Sci-Arc, 960 E. 3rd St.; 213-613-2200; www.sciarc.edu

Thursday, January 17

DWR began its collaboration with Jeffrey Bernett in 2005 with the Flight Recliner. This first project led to the development of the Liege, a desk, and the Reid Collection of sofas. Tonight, Bernett discusses the design process and his work with DWR. 6-8 p.m.; DWR Studio Santa Monica, 332 Santa Monica Blvd.; (310) 899-6000; http://dwr.com/studios/santamonica

The Orange County Museum of Art opens The Imaginary 20th Century, an interactive art installation that includes 2,200 images illustrating the trials and tribulations of a woman wooed by five suitors in 1901, each with his own vision of the century to come. Through April 27. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach; 949-759-1122; www.ocma.net

Friday, January 18

The Museum of Design Art and Architecture celebrates the opening of Australia Contemporary, an exhibit of aboriginal art and modern architecture, with residential projects by Max Pritchard and Stutchbury & Pape Architects. Museum of Design Art and Architecture, 8609 Washington Blvd., Culver City; (310) 558-0902; www.modaagallery.com

Shin Sang-ok’s 1958 film A Flower in Hell marked the first silver screen kiss of Korean cinema. Relive the scandal at this screening tonight. 7:30 p.m.; $9; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.; (310) 443-7000; www.cinema.ucla.edu/calendar/calendar.aspx

Saturday, January 19

This documentary on David Lynch takes a frank look at the director during the two years of Inland Empire's filming. 7:30 p.m.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; (323) 857-6000; www.lacma.org

Sunday, January 20

Art Critic, journalist, and renowned Georgia O’Keeffe biographer, Hunter Drohojowska-Philp reminisces about the LA art scene of the 1960s. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; (323) 857-6000; www.lacma.org

Tuesday, January 22

At Listen Again: A Momentary History of Pop Music, LA Times music critic Ann Powers, Soul-Sides.com’s Oliver Wang, and Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields each discuss a pop song of the so-bad-it's-amazing variety.  8:30 p.m.; $8; REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St.; (213) 237-2800; http://redcat.org/season/0708/mus/listen.php

LACMA hosts a rare screening of Stan VanDerBeek’s experimental collage films tonight. The event will be introduced by his daughter, Sara VanDerBeek, an artist in her own right. 5 p.m.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; (323) 857-6000; www.lacma.org

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