The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Wednesday, April 2

Greg Lynn, a pioneer of digital design, speaks at SCI-Arc tonight. 7 p.m.; SCI-Arc, 960 E. 3rd St.; (213) 613-2200; www.sciarc.edu

As a White House official photographer from 1998-2001, Molly Bingham gave the American public a rare glimpse of  government activity during and after 9/11. Tonight, she is joined by Iraqi-born author, politicial activist, and artist Haifa Zangana. (The talk is a part of The Hammer Museum's discussion series, where unusual pairings of speakers spark debate). 7 p.m.; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.; (310) 443-7000; www.hammer.ucla.edu

Thursday, April 3

Some designheads can't catch a curl without the right gear. If you're thinking "me neither," head to DWR for a preview of James Victore's latest line of surfboards. 6-9 p.m.; Design Within Reach – Beverly Boulevard, 8070 Beverly Blvd.; (323) 653-3923; www.dwr.com/studios/beverlyblvd

The Hammer pairs not one, but two Righteous Babes: musician Ani DiFranco and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Susan Faludi. (The talk is a part of The Hammer Museum's discussion series, where unusual pairings of speakers spark debate.) 7 p.m.; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.; (310) 443-7000; www.hammer.ucla.edu

Friday, April 4

SCI-Arc recently opened Italian architect Elena Manferdini’s latest installation, a large-scale examination of lace and lacemaking. Manferdini comes to the gallery tonight to discuss the piece. 7 p.m.; SCI-Arc, 960 E. 3rd St.; (213) 613-2200; www.sciarc.edu

At MOCA's free family day, mom, pop, and the young'uns can attend art-making workshops, gallery tours, and various other entertaining events together. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave.; (213) 626-6222; www.moca.org

Saturday, April 5

Two art walks keep you kicking through the week: From April 5-6, head to The Brewery to tour more than 100 open artists' studios in the district. (http://breweryartwalk.com) For Downtown Art Walk on April 8, museums and galleries keep their doors open from noon to 10 p.m. (downtownartwalk.com)

Sunday, April 6

Talk about a dynamic duo: Architect Frank Gehry and Leon Botstein, music director of the American Symphony Orchestra, share the stage at the Hammer tonight. (The talk is a part of The Hammer Museum's discussion series, where unusual pairings of speakers spark debate) 2 p.m.; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.; (310) 443-7000; www.hammer.ucla.edu

Monday, April 7

German filmmaker Heinz Emigholz’s 2007 documentary, Schindler’s Houses at once celebrates the work of architect Rudolph Schindler, and explores the relationship between Los Angeles architecture and its surroundings. 8 p.m.; REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St.; (213) 237-2800; redcat.org/season/0708/fv/emigholz.php

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