Unboxed Block Party at IKEA Culver City

Say hej to the new IKEA Culver City this weekend. Located in the history Helms Bakery complex, it’s technically the first IKEA location in the City of Los Angeles, and its smaller-scale “city-center” format will feature a showroom with “local living solutions” specially tailored to L.A. lifestyles. On Saturday afternoon, you can expect lots of free goodies—meatballs, lingonberry jam, coffee and plants—as well as inspiring “Design in the City” talks, free design consultations, a live mural and DJ sets. The first 500 guests will score a limited-edition blue FRAKTA bag, and those looking to furnish their space can enjoy deals of up to 50 percent off iconic IKEA pieces including the POÄNG chair and STORKLINTA dresser.