Don't let the sweltering summer heat curb your creative inspiration. Curious where to find interesting architecture-related happenings in Los Angeles, or where other design-inclined folks are gathering in the Greater LA region? Archinect and Bustler compiled a snappy list of engaging lectures, discussions, upcoming exhibitions and ongoing ones you might have not heard about yet, and other events around town worth knowing about.

Check back regularly so you don't miss out. For this week's event recommendations, stop by these ongoing exhibitions while they're still in LA!

Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715–2015 | Open now until August 21, recommended by Amelia Taylor-Hochberg

Take a long look at over 200 menswear looks from LACMA's collection, featuring 300 years of design history in fashion. From the influence of uniforms to the exploration of gender identity, the exhibition is a rich showcase of how men fashion has helped create the modern man.

REFUGEE | Open now until August 21, recommended by Justine Testado

Photo: Stefanie Eisenschenk

With more than 60 million people displaced worldwide, this exhibition sheds light on one of the most pressing issues of contemporary society. This poignant photo exhibition at the Annenberg Space for Photography portrays the survival tales and the hopeful (and relatable) dreams of refugees who are dispersed and displaced across the world, captured by five globally acclaimed artists.

MONKEY TOWN - an immersive film and culinary experience | Open now until October 1, recommended by Paul Petrunia

MONKEY TOWN, an event not new to New Yorkers, offers a 2 hour dining and film experience sited inside a cinema-in-the-round. This temporary performance piece has been located in downtown LA, from June 1st, and will run until October 1st.

James Turrell’s Light Reignfall | Open now until May 29, 2017, recommended by Alexander Walter

James Turrell, Light Reignfall, 2011. Courtesy of James Turrell, Pace Gallery, and Garage Center for Contemporary Culture, Moscow. Installation view, 2011. © James Turrell, photo © Florian Holzerr

Ready to lie down on a narrow bed and be pushed into an enclosed spherical chamber where flickering lights will shower you? If you're hesitating, rest assured that this is all part of the immersive installation Light Reignfall Perceptual Cell by famed light artist James Turrell. Described as an "intense experience," the highly intimate piece is currently awaiting participation at LACMA's Resnick Pavilion.

Also keep track of our weekly event picks for New York City and London.

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