2026 Past Events
Here are some of the events that Barbara Lazaroff helped with, spoke at, or supported in 2026.
The Beverly Hills Chamber’s Women’s Business Network proudly presents:
The 4th annual-Women Who Shine: International Soiree
An exclusive opportunity to connect, elevate, and inspire alongside influential leaders and entrepreneurs. The 2026 theme celebrates the women whose leadership, mentorship, and vision lift others up and shape what is possible for the next generation. By joining the Chamber’s Women’s Business Network, you help fuel that impact and support a foundation dedicated to empowering women and girls.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception in the Maybourne Hotel 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. The evening closes at the Maybourne’s The Garden Terrace with food stations and sweet treats in 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.
Here, on YouTube, is a video of last year’s event. It opens in its own page/tab.
March 18, 2026
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 Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
For information visit this page at BeverlyHillsChamber.com.
Holocaust Museum’s 2026 Western Region Tribute Dinner
Amid the antisemitism surge, the Museum’s community stands together to advance the Museum’s critical mission. Come honor survivors and learn how we are combating dangerous conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial, inspiring new generations to confront antisemitism today.
At this year’s dinner survivor Yetta Kane will receive the National Leadership Award for her long-held commitment to the Jewish community and Holocaust remembrance. The program will also feature a conversation between two survivors of fatal antisemitism, generations apart. A Holocaust survivor and a survivor of the October 7 Nova Music Festival massacre will talk about what drives them to share their experiences. Their determination and resilience motivate the Museum to work even harder to help create a better future, free of antisemitism and all kinds of hatred.
Honoring Holocaust Survivor Yetta Kane
Speakers: Nat Shaffir & Noa Beer
Thursday March 12, 2026
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
For more information and tickets, visit
ushmm.org/online-calendar/2026-western-region-tribute-dinner
Tickets start at $650 per person.
Hospitality Design Group’s
HD Summit 2026
HD Summit is the hospitality industry’s only networking conference focused on ideas outside hospitality, because everyone needs new sources of inspiration. This invite-only event is designed to sharpen executive leadership skills and to provide the big ideas needed to stay ahead of the competition.
HD Summit is designed for meaningful connection, fresh thinking, and time well spent with industry peers.
March 11–13, 2026
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. Registration begins
Friday: 10:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m Closing Networking
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
(just outside San Diego)
For more information visit HDsummit.com
Impressions of Los Angeles:
Celebrating 60 years of Printmaking at Gemini G.E.L.
In 2026, Gemini G.E.L. celebrates sixty years of extraordinary artistic collaboration and technical innovation. Since its founding in Los Angeles, Gemini has redefined the landscape of printmaking, transforming the concept of editioned works through its unique synthesis of artistic vision, master craftsmanship, and an enduring spirit of experimentation.
To mark this milestone, the gallery celebrates not only six decades of groundbreaking work, but an ongoing pursuit of creative exploration.
The Exhibit is divided into two major themes: the atmosphere of Los Angeles and the streets of Los Angeles. It runs February 23 – May 1, 2026 Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event reception was on…
Saturday, February 28, 2026
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Gemini G.E.L. Art Gallery
8365 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-651-0513
For information about the gallery please phone them at 323-651-0513
Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinois On Main
Chinois On Main celebrated the Year of the Horse at a Lunar New Year celebration that was a culinary journey along with a dazzling dragon dance and other spectacular entertainment.
It was a Stallion Feast prepared in honor of the Year of the Horse.
Menu
Delectable Dim-Sum Delights
assorted potstickers, spring rolls, shumai, dumplings
Chinois Chicken Salad
Double cooked Maine Lobster with bok choy,
rock shrimp and garlic in black bean sauce
Peking Duck with steamed bao
Charcoal grilled Wagyu Rib-Eye
with long life noodles
Desserts to gallop for
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
$195 (excludes tax and gratuity)
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
For information and reservations, as always: 310-392-9025.
❤️ Valentine’s Day Weekend at Chinois On Main ❤️
For this year’s Valentine’s weekend Chinois On Main offered a Beary Special Valentine’s weekend. Guests warmed up with soft hugs and sweet flavors from Friday through Sunday.
Saturday evening offered an unforgettable evening: entertainment with a 5-course prix fixe menu, below.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Course prix fixe menu, entertainment, amuse bouche
$135 (tax and gratuity not included)
Friday, February 13 & Sunday, February 15
Ambiance and Chinois’ menu a la carte
Saturday Evening’s Special Menu
Warm Sweet, Curried Oyster with cucumber sauce and salmon pearls
❤️
Chinois Chicken Salad
❤️
Half-moon of Lobster with lemon grass lobster sauce and forbidden rice
❤️
Rib Eye Steak with wasabi potato puree, juniper red sauce
❤️
Beary sweet treats
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
Reserve your table for a love that’s meant to be cuddled and cherished forever by calling Chinois at 310-392-9025.
As always, people may also try reserving at the Chinois page at OpenTable.com.
Valentine’s Day Weekend at Spago Beverly Hills!
In 2026, you can celebrate Valentine’s Day at Spago either February 13th or 14th. Both nights will be devoted to romance, luxury, and celebration in a atmosphere enriched by live music throughout the evening — a warm and intimate setting.
For these evenings, the menu we presented exclusively as a curated prix fixe experience. Guests on each of these evenings enjoyed a $295 per person prix fixe menu, featuring an amuse-bouche followed by three courses, with a choice of appetizer, entrée, and a dessert-duo.
A professional photographer was on hand to capture a sincere moment from each reservation, with a printed photograph provided as a keepsake to commemorate the night. An evening of elegant cuisine, subtle indulgence, and lasting memories awaits.
February 13, 2026
or
February 14, 2026
Seatings were from 5:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. on each evening.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
Reservations were either directly at Spago or at
sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh/
DineLA at Chinois On Main— a curated 5-course dinner
Chinois offered LA an opportunity to know its unique cuisine this DineLA.
AMUSE BOUCHE
Crispy rice cake with spicy tuna
FIRST COURSE
Choice of
Citrus salad with tofu and passion fruit vinaigrette
Or
Chinois chicken salad
SECOND COURSE
Whole sizzling Orata fish with ponzu sauce and vegetable fried rice
THIRD COURSE
Jidori chicken breast with potato carrot puree and teriyaki sauce
DESSERT
Apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream
$75 per person (tax and gratuity not included)
January 23 – February 6, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
and
Friday and Saturday
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025