2025 Past Events
Here are some of the events that Barbara Lazaroff helped with, spoke at, or supported in 2025.
Citymeals on Wheels — 38th Annual Power Lunch
This is Citymeals’ signature fundraising lunch. This cherished tradition brings together philanthropic New Yorkers to celebrate community, connection, and compassion in the fight against elder hunger.
In 1986, Citymeals Founder Gael Greene and then-Board Member Joan Weill conceived the Power Lunch for Women — our biggest fundraising event of the year — as a spoof on the men’s power breakfast concept. Decades later, we’re still bringing together friends old and new to join us in the fight to end elder hunger.
All donations 100% fund meals. Power Lunch has raised more than $33 million in support of Citymeals’ mission over the years.
Honorees are Citymeals Board Member Suri Kasirer and longtime corporate partner WWD, Robb Report and Penske Media.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Reception: 11:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm
The Plaza
768 5th Avenue
New York, NY 1001
For information visit citymeals.org/power-lunch.
If you have any questions, please reach out to at events@citymeals.org
Feminist Majority Foundation’s
17th Annual Global Women’s Rights Awards & Gala
Wednesday, November 18, 2025
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m. Awards Program
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
You can learn more about the organization at Feminist.org.
International Medical Corps Annual Awards
As first responders, International Medical Corps doesn’t wait: whenever and wherever disaster strikes, their teams get there first to help those most in need. Whether responding to a natural disaster, outbreak of disease, refugee crisis, civil unrest or some other emergency, their disaster response teams are ready to provide immediate support for those in need. Once the crisis has passed, they continue to provide long-term training and support to local communities recovering from a range of emergencies, including drought, famine, war and natural disaster.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner & Program
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA
For information about International Medical Corps visit internationalmedicalcorps.org/annual-awards-2025/.
Boutique Design New York — BDNY 2025
For two high-energy days BDNY brings together visionary designers, inventive brands, and hospitality’s most influential voices — all in the cultural capital of New York City. BDNY is the leading trade fair for boutique and lifestyle hospitality design.
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 9 & 10, 2025
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
NYC, NY
For information visit bdny.com.
Reverse Rett Los Angeles
It’s going to be a wonderful evening of food by top local chefs, a fabulous auction, and friends coming together for an urgent and promising cause.
More importantly, this event will advance research that will change the lives of our loved ones and 350,000 others who struggle with the pervasive symptoms of Rett syndrome.
Friday, November 7, 2025
7:00 p.m.
The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA
To learn more visit ReverseRett.org/events/reverse-rett-la-2025/
For tickets to this event, or make a donation, visit ReverseRett.org/events/reverse-rett-la-2025/#tickets
Hospitality Design’s
36th annual Platinum Circle Awards Gala
Honoring:
Greg Bradshaw, Adam Farmerie, William Harris, and Kristina O’Neal, AvroKO
Matt Mars and James Flick, Flick Mars
Aliya Khan, Marriott
Marcus Samuelsson, chef + restaurateur
Friday, November 7, 2025
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cipriani
25 Broadway
New York City, NY
For more information, head to HDplatinumcircle.com.
Sheba.
One Point of Light, Infinite Impact.
Sheba Medical Center is Israel’s epicenter of compassion and excellence —strengthening lives at home and transforming healthcare worldwide.
From a kidney grown from a single cell to field hospitals in crisis zones, from the heart of Israel to the frontiers of space — Sheba is shaping the future of medicine.
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening with Sheba’s visionary leaders, who will share powerful stories and bold innovations that show how, together, we can fuel the breakthroughs defining the future of global health.
Cocktail Reception Followed by Program
Dietary Laws Observed
I Foodheart Catering
Featuring:
Professor Yitzhak Kreiss, MD, Director General of Sheba Medical Center
Professor Eyal Zimlichman, MD, MSc, Chief Innovation, Transformation and AI Officer, Sheba Medical Center & Founder and Director of ARC
Yoel Har-Even, VP of Global Affairs, Sheba Medical Center
November 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Info about this event at https://give.afsmc.org/event/one-point-of-light-infinite-impact/e723782
For more information, please contact Dee Levine at DLevine@shebamed.org or 914-393-4666
Holocaust Museum LA Annual Gala 2025
Honoring Ella Mandel & Condy Crawford, Jonah Platt, Marissa Lepor
Thursday, October 28, 2025
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Program & Dinner
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA
Business Attire
To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit HolocaustMuseumLA.org/gala
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Development, at development@hmla.org.
25th annual Les Girls Cabaret
Presented by the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NBCC)
The 25th annual Les Girls Cabaret — a witty and fun evening of song and dance — a signature fundraising event bringing together some of your favorite Hollywood and Broadway performers for one-of-a-kind performances.
Les Girls is more than a dazzling show; it’s a powerful celebration of community, courage, and the unwavering belief that we can and must create a future without breast cancer. It’s where joy meets purpose, and where every person in the room becomes part of something greater than themselves. Proceeds raised will help support NBCC’s vital work in breast cancer research, advocacy and education.
Performers (as of September 25, 2025)
Karen Beaches, Abigail Breslin, Garrett Clayton, Thomas Dekker, Juan Pablo di Pace, Kate Flannery, Spencer Garrett, Carly Hughes, Jenifer Lewis, Lesli Margherita, Joey McIntyre, Stacey Oristano, Michael Shepperd, Jason Michael Snow, Amber Stevens West, and Justin Michael Wilcox
Sunday, October 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres
7:30 p.m. Cabaret
Paramount Studios
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
For ticket, sponsorship, or ad information visit this page.
For more info about NBCC, visit StopBreastCancer.org
Downtown Women’s Center
Every Woman Housed Gala — Rooted in Resilience, Rising
Once again the Gala brings together dedicated community members, local leaders, corporate partners, and more to celebrate a year of impact with delicious food, entertainment, and a silent and live auction!
For 47 years, the Downtown Women’s Center has stood as a rooted force in Skid Row, meeting crisis with compassion and growing stronger through it all.
The Women’s Center’s work has endured because of one constant: a community that refuses to give up. As progress remains both precious and precarious, this gathering reaffirms the shared commitment to protect what they’ve built and keep rising toward a future where every woman is housed.
Honoring
Lucinda (Cindy) Starrett, Counsel (retired partner), Latham & Watkins
Katy Yaroslavsky, Councilwoman, Council District Five
Cocktail Attire
The historic Vibiana
214 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sunday, October 5, 2025
5:00 p.m.
For learn about sponsoring, visit DowntownWomensCenter.org/everywomanhousedgala2025
To learn about the center visit DowntownWomensCenter.org
Brent Shapiro Foundation 20th Year Gala
Brent Shapiro Foundation makes a difference in the lives of 1000’s of boys & girls. It has successfully created the only drug prevention program called “Brent’s Club,” an evidence-based and incentive program for youths. Youth support, drug prevention, and parental support.
Cocktail Attire/Men no ties
Saturday, October 4, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Vibrato Grill & Jazz
2930 N Beverly Glen Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90077
For more information about Brent Shapiro Foundation please visit BrentShapiro.org.
10th Anniversary of A Sense of Home Los Angeles Gala
Enjoy a sit down farm-to-table dinner
and
Special musical performance by Samantha Ronson
Saturday, October 4, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Honoring Jeremy & Kym Renner for their special contributions to young people who have aged out of foster care
and
The Change Reaction for their extraordinary support to Angelenos rebuilding their lives after the LA fires.
Info and tickets at this OneCause.com page.
Project Angel Food Angel Awards
Since 1989, Project Angel Food has prepared and delivered more than 19 million fresh medically tailored meals to more than 4,000 men, women and children living with life-threatening illnesses annually to nourish their health and spirit. (That’s 2,600 people daily.)
Your participation in the 2025 Angel Awards Gala propels us forward in achieving this. And 86 cents of every dollar raised goes directly toward agency operations.
Fresh from her European Tour, the incomparable Belinda Carlisle will headline a spectacular evening.
Begin your night with cocktails and a gourmet dinner al fresco on the legendary backlot, specially curated by Chef Wayne Elias of Crumble.
Following dinner, you’ll enjoy the state-of-the-art Paramount Studios Theater for the presentation of the Leadership in Love Angel Award to our exceptional partner, Cedars Sinai, for their remarkable contributions, dedication, and ongoing support.
Belinda’s special live musical performance will follow.
Attire: Fall Chic
Saturday, September 27, 2025
5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Awards Program & Performance in Paramount Studios Theater
Paramount Pictures
Bronson Gate
5554 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
All proceeds support Project Angel Food’s vital mission to nourish the health and spirit of individuals facing critical and life-threatening illnesses by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals with love, care, and dignity.
For more information visit AngelFood.org/events/angel-awards-2025
16th Annual Bel Air Affaire — Luminaries of Light
Marking Hebrew University’s Centennial
In support of student scholarships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Founded by Visionaries.Propelled Forward by Innovation.
At the Hebrew University, tradition is our innovation. HU is home to 23,000+ students and 1,400+ researchers across 6 campuses and 7 faculties. Faculty and alumni have received 550+ awards for excellence, including 9 Nobel Prizes in chemistry, physics, and economics. HU’s 4,200+ research projects represent 1/3 of Israel’s civilian research with 11,500+ registered patents covering 3,500+ inventions and 1,160+ licensed technologies launching 260+ spin-off companies.
This year’s Bel Air Affaire theme, Luminaries of Light, pays tribute to a distinguished group of visionary leaders whose dedication and generosity illuminate the path of discovery, progress, and lasting impact. Thanks to these extraordinary champions, HU is shaping a brighter future—one that will guide the next 100 years and beyond, driven by knowledge, innovation, and opportunity. And… for every dollar you donate, an anonymous donor will match your donation up to one million dollars!
Attending the Bel Air Affaire not only ensures an evening of exquisite dining and entertainment but also the opportunity for you to make a profound impact. A portion of the funds raised from this year’s Bel Air Affaire will provide critical support to students who have served in the IDF since October 7, 2023, recognizing their dedication and sacrifice while ensuring they have the financial resources to continue their education.
Your generous support empowers the next generation of leaders and innovators to pursue their academic aspirations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s premier institution of higher learning and research. Enjoy a fine event and invest in the bright minds that will benefit the world’s future.
Special Guest:
Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist, producer, and composer Kenny G will give a special performance.
Young Professionals are invited to an exclusive after-party following the event.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Sold Out, Waiting List
6:00 p.m. arrivals & cocktails
7:00 p.m. program, followed by dinner
Hosted at a stunning private residence in Beverly Hills, California
Complimentary valet parking
Cocktail attire, with roaring 1920s flair welcome
The Bel Air Affaire will take place outdoors. It is recommended that you bring a wrap or jacket
Because of extensive grass, high heels are not recommended
For more information visit afhu.org/event/16th-annual-bel-air-affaire-2025, call our office at (310) 843-3100, or email western@afhu.org.
If you are unable to attend but would like to make a tax-deductible contribution you may easily do so from the above link.
AFHU has a four-star rating with Charity Navigator
Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund
2025 Beverly Hills Police Gala
Join the Beverly Hills Police for a glamorous evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a thrilling live auction, and an inspiring awards ceremony honoring the courageous First Responders who make Beverly Hills one of the safest cities in which to live and work.
The tragedy Los Angeles experienced earlier this year is an important reminder of the essential role First Responders play in our community.
Now is the time to support the heroes of the BHPD. Your donation to the Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund shapes a stronger, safer community for the future. Every contribution directly benefits those who risk their lives for us, ensuring they are prepared and ready to face any challenge. Your support is crucial – together, we make a lasting impact.
September 17, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Awards Presentation
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9850 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Cocktail Attire
For more about the event please visit BHPoliceFund.org
The BHPOBF is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible.
Along with this…
2025 Beverly Hills Police Online Auction – a virtual event Online Auction
October 10 – October 19, 2025
Hollywood Under the Stars
Benefitting St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
Enjoy a fabulous evening under the stars at the iconic Paramount Studios lot.
Experience the premier culinary & beverage offerings presented by L.A.’s top celebrity chefs and restaurants flavored with live entertainment — all as you help the long-time success of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
The program is called spectacular. The silent auction is enjoyed by many. Other surprises await. And you’re welcome to dance as many do.
Experience a night to remember with live entertainment, silent auction and other surprises, all while supporting the vital mission of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels to serve food and love to homebound Angelenos. Join us for an exquisite culinary journey, refreshing drinks, and entertainment that will keep you dancing under the Paramount Studios gate.
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents throughout Los Angeles, regardless of age, illness, disability, race, religion or ability to pay.
Join in the nostalgia for Old Hollywood. Think Gatsby meets Melrose Chic! The evening will take place outside, so dress for the weather.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
General admission check in at 6:30 p.m.
Paramount Studios lot
5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Complimentary parking on the Paramount lot:
Paramount Pictures (Bronson Gate entrance).
Uber and Lyft are also recommended so you may enjoy the cocktail hour.
IDs was required to enter the premises. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.
Tickets for one are $175 or $250 VIP or a reserved table for 10 VIP guests, $2,500.
Event details are here at svmow.org/hollywood/event-details
To learn about St. Vincent Meals on Wheels visit svmow.org
Beverly Hills Firefighters Association
33rd Annual Backdraft Ball
An evening of delightful experiences, including delectable food, exciting entertainment, and engaging auctions – all in support of the BHFA Medical Retirement Fund. Join the firefighters and their supporters in honoring the men and women who risk their lives to keep the community safe.
Your attendance makes a meaningful difference in ensuring the welfare of those who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting the community.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
For Registration, Tickets, and information visit BeverlyHillsFire.com/backdraft-ball.
23rd annual Tower of Hope Gala
The event is Tower Cancer’s largest fundraiser of the year and helps raise essential funds to support groundbreaking cancer research, clinically-driven patient care and survivorship support programs.
Hope Award Honoree: Nancy Rosenfelt
Healing Award Honoree: Dr. Edward C. Ray
Humanity Award Honoree: Chief Jim McDonnell
Master of Ceremonies: Maz Jobrani
Cocktail Attire
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Program and Dinner
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
More information at TowerCancer.org/event/2025-tower-of-hope-gala
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Spago Beverly Hills
Let this Mother’s Day become a moment remembered for a lifetime.
At Spago, every detail is designed to transform the expected into the extraordinary.
Honor Mom with a three-course brunch crafted with California flair, live music, and special touches.
Surprise Mom with a hand-crafted bouquet from our complimentary Bloom Bar.
End on a sweet note with a visit to Chef Della’s Pie Shop.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Seatings from 11:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-385-0880
To download the menu or to book, visit SevenRooms.com/experiences/spagobh/mothers-day-brunch-at-spago-beverly-hills–6660258714501120. And to see what else is offered at Spago Beverly Hills visit SevenRooms.com/experiences/spagobh.
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Mother’s Day Gift — for another day
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift: Pastry Class with Chef Della
Show mom how much you care in the most delectable way this Mother’s Day with an exclusive culinary journey at Spago Beverly Hills, led by Executive Pastry Chef, Chef Della.
This experience is the perfect way to bond over a shared passion for culinary artistry while indulging in Spago’s world-class hospitality.
Experience Includes:
- Hands-On Baking Session: Begin your afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with 2.5 hours in the kitchen alongside Chef Della. Select a signature pastry to bake together, tailored to your preferences after a personal consultation with Chef Della.
- Curated Dining Experience: Transition from the kitchen to the dining room for an exquisite 6-course tasting menu expertly paired with wines to complement each dish.
- Take Your Creations Home: End the evening with not only unforgettable memories but also the delectable treats you crafted together.
Space is limited so Spago recommends you book this exclusive Mother’s Day celebration today!
$1,800 plus tax per 2 people. To be redeemed on a later date. Dates subject to availability. Tickets are pre-sold only and are non-refundable.
This experience will not be offered on May 12th, this date is just a placeholder. After booking, someone from our team will reach out to schedule your experience.
Ticket includes a tasting menu and wine pairing for two. All other beverages are not included. Any additional food and beverage purchased the evening of the event will be included in your final bill.
Info and booking at this page at SevenRooms.com/experiences/spagobh. The page says $900 but when you proceed it presents the total for two people.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon
Women’s Guild has been inspiring innovation at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center since 1957. Its members share a powerful commitment to supporting world-class healthcare, research and innovation. Women’s Guild has been making a difference in the lives of patients, raising over $70 million in support of Cedars‑Sinai’s most critical work, including projects such as the Women’s Guild Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics, Women’s Guild Neurology Project, Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, Women’s Guild Chair in Gastroenterology, Women’s Guild Lung Institute, and the Saul and Joyce Brandman Breast Center – A Project of Women’s Guild at Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
Hosted by Nichelle Turner — Emmy Award Winning Co-host of Entertainment Tonight and secret celebrity renovation
Join the Women’s Guild as it honors sisters
Wendy Goldberg — Author & Philanthropist
&
Toni Howard — CAA Motion Picture Agent
with
The Women’s Guild Trailblazer Award
In Conversation With Judge Judy Sheindlin
Thursday, May 1, 2025
11:00 a.m. Reception
Noon: Luncheon & Program
The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 W Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
You can learn about the Cedars‑Sinai Women’s Guild visit WomensGuildCS.org
For event info and tickets please visit WomensGuildCS.org/event-details/2025-womens-guild-luncheon
12th Annual…
Wine Women & Shoes® 2025 benefiting Children’s Action Network
Enjoy a fun and fabulous evening of shopping and dining under the stars while supporting Children’s Action Network’s work on behalf of youth in foster care.
Children’s Action Network (CAN) uses the power of the entertainment community to increase awareness about children’s issues and make them a top priority in everyday life.
CAN is currently dedicated to raising awareness about and finding homes for the more than 100,000 youth in foster care in the US who are waiting for an adoptive family and improving outcomes for the more than 400,000 youth in foster care.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
At at private home in Santa Monica
For tickets and info, visit flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI5Mjg1
For more information about the Children’s Action Network (CAN) visit ChildrensActionNetwork.org. CAN is a fiscally sponsored project of Tides Center a 501(c)3 nonprofit. For info visit tides.org/state-nonprofit-disclosures
Women’s Voices Now presents…
The 2025 Women’s Voices Now Online Film Festival
The 2025 theme is Women: In All Their Shapes & Forms
Now in its 11th year, this festival offers an intimate look at global
women’s rights struggles through groundbreaking documentaries.
37 Films • 22 Countries
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 through Wednesday, April 30, 2025
12:00 a.m. (Pacific) – 12:00 a.m. (Pacific)
Information and tickets were at GiveButter.com/2025WVNFilmFestival.
American Jewish University Gala
Honoring Harold Masor
Join AJU’s 2025 Gala Celebration, in honoring Harold Masor, outgoing Chair of AJU’s Board of Directors, for his outstanding leadership and lasting impact on the Jewish community.
Featuring Entertainment by Master of Ceremonies Elon Gold, comedian, actor, and writer.
About AJU…
In 1947, the University of Judaism (UJ) was founded in Los Angeles with the aim of incorporating diverse elements of Jewish civilization and culture into an educational institution. American Jewish University (AJU) is a thriving center of Jewish resources and talent that serves the Jewish community of the twenty-first century. A portal for Jewish belonging, AJU equips students, faculty, campers, and learners of all ages with the tools to create the ideas, build the structures, and develop the programs to advance Jewish wisdom and elevate Jewish living.
April 27, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Individual Ticket: $500
Associate Sponsor $1,800 (Includes Two reserved seats, listing as an Associate Sponsor on event publicity, quarter-page ad)
Seven more Sponsorships available as well.
For more information, Gala registration and sponsorships visit AJU.edu/giving/2025-gala
For questions email gala@aju.edu
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis)
The Wallis Delivers: A Benefit Evening to Support Wildfire Recovery
As Wallis Annenberg explains…
“The recent Los Angeles wildfires ravaged far too many of our communities, neighborhoods, and homes, but they could not dim our hearts. The outpouring of help and support has been truly extraordinary, and a lot more is needed. That’s why we are dedicating this special evening to helping Los Angeles rise from the ashes of the Eaton and Palisades fires.”
“Inspired by its history as a neighborhood Post Office, The Wallis was created to be a gathering place where people from throughout Los Angeles could come together, and work together, around the arts. This year, we are coming together, and working together, for those who need it most.”
Hosted by Jane Fonda
Honoring Wallis Anneberg
Inaugural Wallis Icon Award will be presented to…
Dominic Ng – Chairman & CEO, East West Bank
Cocktail attire
Wednesday, April 25, 2025
5:30 p.m. – Cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Award presentation
7:30 p.m. – Dinner & special performance under the stars
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills
For information about “The Wallis” visit: TheWallis.org
Spago’s 41st Annual Passover Seder — an Interfaith Charity Seder
hosted by Barbara Lazaroff
Executive Chef Ari Rosenson, Chef de Cuisine Chef Areg Avanessian, and Executive Pastry Chef Della Gossett and their talented staff prepare an exquisite menu of holiday specials.
Chef Ari’s homemade gefilte fish, chicken and vegetable matzo ball soup, roasted wild Alaskan King Salmon, braised Beef Short Rib “Flanken,” Vegetable Ratatouille & roasted Moroccan Carrots.
Chef Della’s gorgeous sweets include Matzo Toffee, Fromage Blanc Cheesecake, Passover Puffs with Caramel Sauce, sorbet, a variety of fresh fruit and more.
Each guest also receives Spago’s oven-baked Matzoh and Macaroons packaged to-go.
Wine Director Matt Dulle will offer Kosher wine pairings.
Featuring:
Rabbi Arnold Rachlis & Cantor Ruti Braier of the University Synagogue
Performances:
The West Los Angeles Children’s Choir
The Kings of Klezmer Band
Michael Libow will sing Hatikvah
Proceeds from this evening benefit MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger — a national nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger among all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Service and Dinner begin at 6:00 p.m.
SOLD OUT
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-385-0880
You may also donate directly to Mazon at any time, whether you attended the Seder or are were unable to.
You can see upcoming events happening at Spago at SevenRooms.com/experiences/spagobh.
The C•CAP Board & NYC’s Top Chefs Presents
Culinary Careers Program 35th Anniversary Benefit
Celebrating The Next Generation of Leaders in Food & Hospitality
Honoring 35 years of transforming lives, one student, on chef, one opportunity at a time. 35 years of Culinary Careers Programs empowering under-resourced high school students and adults to become the next generation of leaders in food & hospitality.
C•CAP is setting the table for success. Come celebrate Small Bites and Big Flavors from New York’s Best Chefs and beyond.
Monday, April 7, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers
West 23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York City, NY
To learn more, please visit: us.givergy.com/ccap35. There’s a Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships button on that page.
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Business Network 3rd Annual Women Who Shine
An exclusive opportunity to connect, elevate, and inspire alongside influential leaders and entrepreneurs.
Empower, Inspire, and Shine:
Join the Beverly Hills Women’s Business Network for an evening of leadership, connection, and inspiration to welcome two distinguished women making a lasting impact in their industries.
In keeping with our commitment to community empowerment, a portion of each sponsorship and ticket sold will support a local charity, to be announced soon. This givens sponsors a meaningful way to participate in a cause-driven event that extends their impact.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
5:00 p.m. Cocktails in the Foyer
6:00 p.m: Main Event, Crystal Ballroom
7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m: Post-Reception in the Foyer
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Crystal Ballroom & Foyer
9641 Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tickets:
$150 – Chamber Members
$195 – Non-Members
$250 – VIP Admission
For Sponsorships and more information visit this page at this page at BeverlyHillsChamber.com
Women’s International Zionist Organization
WIZO Spring Luncheon — Zionism and the Arts
WIZO is a global network of Jewish Diaspora including WIZO USA chapters in California, New York, and Florida. The organization is dedicated to providing for the welfare of infants, children, youth, women and the elderly in Israel.
Goals also include:
Advancing the status of women in Israel.
Strengthening the bond between world Jewry and the State of Israel.
Supporting the absorption of new immigrants.
This inspiring Luncheon and Program with Shopping and a Silent Auction will celebrate the power of art and our deep connection to Israel. All proceeds support WIZO’s important work in Israel.
Artists featured:
Tomer Peretz, Artist
Rachie Shnay, Jewelry Designer
Shula Nazarian, Gallerist
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
10:30 a.m. Shopping & Silent Auction
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Program
To be held in the Beverly Hills area
Address to follow upon RSVP
For more information about WIZO, please visit WIZOusa.org.
For more info about this event and to attend, please visit contact WIZOcalifornia@WIZOusa.org
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
2025 Western Region Tribute Dinner
In these uncertain times, amid the dangerous surge in antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and Holocaust distortion, our community stands together to support the Museum’s critical mission.
Honoring Dr. Anita Friedman
and
Holocaust survivor David Wiener
For their long-standing work to keep Holocaust memory alive through education.
Together, the honorees and museum staff and members can reach new generations with the timely lessons of this history to inspire action today.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hils, CA90212
Tickets start at $600 per person, and sponsorships are available.
For more information and to RSVP visit
ushmm.org/online-calendar/2025-western-region-tribute-dinner
Los Angeles No Kid Hungry Dinner
Join the Share Our Strength and the No Kid Hungry campaign for an evening of culinary excellence, inspiration, and purpose — while raising funds to feed kids in need.
This will be, as always, an unforgettable intimate multi-course dinner and beverage pairings featuring a curated menu from nationally renowned culinary talent.
The dinner will celebrate the commitment of local leaders who make an impact for kids in need. It will provide a unique opportunity to connect and celebrate donors, program stakeholders, and culinary supporters for their commitment to ending childhood hunger.
Honoring with the Chef Champion Award
Chef Brooke Williamson
Chef, Restaurateur, and Cookbook Author
Monday, March 17, 2025
6:00 p.m. — Cocktail Reception
7 – 10:00 p.m. — Dinner, Program, and Auction
The Wallis
9390 N Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tables begin at $15,000
Ticket packages starting at $1,000 will be available in January 2025
For any questions or to reserve your table, contact Kathleen Polenzani at kpolenzani@strength.org.
More information at events.nokidhungry.org/events/los-angeles-no-kid-hungry-dinner
Project Angel Food – Angel Art
Join Project Angel Food for Cocktails & Bites lovingly served by our dedicated Angel volunteers to celebrate the power of art and community to heal and inspire.
Project Angel Art is an acclaimed benefit auction. 100% of proceeds benefiting the vital work of Project Angel Food.
This pivotal event — in partnership with the international auction house Bonhams — unites the art community to support critically ill individuals in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles fires. The fires have displaced residents and intensified challenges for the city’s most vulnerable.
Since January 7, Project Angel Food has added hundreds to our services — a 10% surge — a number expected to grow even more as the health risks from the fires persist. We are here before, during, and after every crisis.
Among the highlights are contributions from four artists who, despite losing their homes or being displaced due to the fires, have donated works and continue to champion the spirit of creativity and transformation.
Alexandra Grant, Honorary Chair, reflected: “What Project Angel Food does every day and in days of crisis is the same — care, nourish, and feed people. Your support can help bring more deserving clients into the PAF community over a longer term. Food is LOVE!”
The art for auction features world-renowned artists including:
Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, Robert Rauschenberg, Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Misrach, Peter Alexander, Jeff Koons, Louise Nevelson, Jim Dine, Herb Ritts, William Wegman, and Shepard Fairey, among others…
As well as emerging artists Awol Erizku, Carmen Argote, Nao Bustamante, Todd Gray, and many more.
These artists, each a pioneer in their respective mediums and movements — from Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism to conceptual photography and street art — have collectively shaped the contours of contemporary art, leaving an indelible mark on both the Californian and global art scenes.
Online Auction
February 13 – 27, 2025
Free Live Artwork Preview
February 25, 26v& 27
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Angel Art Event & Auction – a Ticketed event
6:00 p.m. Cocktails & Bites
7:00 p.m. Live Auction
Bonhams
7601 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
For more event information and ticket purchases visit: us.givergy.com/angelart.
❤️ Valentine’s Day at Chinois On Main ❤️
Join Chinois On Main for a celebration of love this February 14th.
Treat yourself & those you care for to an evening of exquisite cuisine, atmosphere, romance and music by Cale a genuine musical journey played by Jose Prieto and Victor Torres well known Guitar Duo from Spain to make your heart swoon.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
$175 per person Menu only
(Tax, tip, and beverage additional)
Menu
Potato Leek Soup with black caviar en croute
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Chinois Chicken Salad
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Butter poached Lobster with forbidden rice, lemon grass sauce
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Oven roasted Wagyu Rib Eye, cauliflower puree and warm ponzu
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Sweets for the sweethearts
To reserve: 310-392-9025
Romantic Valentine’s Day at Spago Beverly Hills
Make this Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable in the city of stars.
Indulge in a romantic evening with our exclusive 4-course prix fixe menu curated to make your night unforgettable.
Enjoy the ambiance of live music & a stunning red-rose photo booth while savoring a world-class dining experience.
You may optionally make the night even more special with flowers, a box of chocolates, or a bottle of champagne waiting at your table upon arrival.
$285/person 4-course prix fixe menu.
The menu can be downloaded as a pdf from the link below.
Reservations are limited.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Seatings from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
You can book by calling Spago or by visiting sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh/valentines-day-at-spago-beverly-hills-6463218728058880.
Chinois On Main is proud to present
A unique dinner introducing 2025 Year of the Snake
Help set fire to a new year filled with riches, virtue, and harmony amid stunning decor while enjoying a fiery feast prepared in honor of the year of the Snake.
The 2025 Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing reflection, growth, and personal transformation. By embracing the Snake’s wisdom, adaptability, and strategic approach, individuals can navigate the year with grace and achieve their full potential.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
$185.00 (excludes tax and gratuity)
To reserve call: (310) 392-3037
Menu
Thani coconut scafood soup with lemon ginger grass
Roasted Cantonese duck with steamed baos
Steamy catfish rolls with winter vegetables and cilantro served with stir fried bok choy
Exotic 5 spice oven roasted French beef with long life noodles
Vegetable Fried rice
A dalliance of delectable desserts to quell the fiery beast
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Business Network 4th Annual Women Who Shine
An exclusive opportunity to connect, elevate, and inspire alongside influential leaders and entrepreneurs.
This highly anticipated evening is dedicated to celebrating women’s empowerment, leadership, and philanthropy in our community while bringing together the city’s most inspiring leaders and professionals.
Set against the backdrop of The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the evening will unfold in one of the city’s most luxurious and iconic venues. Known for its timeless elegance, impeccable service, and world-class culinary experiences, The Maybourne provides the perfect setting to honor extraordinary women. From the sophisticated Foyer to the grand Ballroom and the stunning third-floor Terrace, the venue creates an atmosphere of refinement and celebration befitting the occasion.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception in the Foyer, featuring champagne and curated hors d’oeuvres designed to set the tone for meaningful conversations and new connections. Guests will then gather in the ballroom an uplifting program filled with our speaker’s powerful moments that honor the impact of women who make Beverly Hills thrive.
Close the evening at the Maybourne’s The Garden Terrace for food stations and sweet treats for a decadent finale.
Featured Speaker
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
The creative force behind OPI’s most iconic shades.
Suzi revolutionized nail color and built one of the most beloved beauty brands in the world, merging fashion, film, and self-expression with every stroke of polish.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
5:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m
5:00 p.m Cocktails in the Foyer
6:00 p.m Main Event, Ballroom
7:00 p.m.: Post-Reception on the Terrace
Maybourne Hotel
225 North Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
For information visit members.beverlyhillschamber.com/events/details/4th-annual-women-who-shine-international-soirée-29931