2026 Past Events
Here are some of the events that Barbara Lazaroff helped with, spoke at, or supported in 2026.
The 2nd Annual Beverly Hills Autumn BBQ
Produced in conjunction with The City of Beverly Hills, Spago Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Beverly Hills once again joined forces to host a special evening of elevated barbecue, craft cocktails, and philanthropy benefiting No Kid Hungry.
Guests wandered, connected, captured memorable moments, and indulged in exceptional barbecue creations from a carefully curated lineup of culinary talent.
Set throughout the fountains and lush gardens guests wandered between the live cooking stations of amazing chefs and master mixologist bars and curated wine and spirits tastings. They enjoyed a live art installation by Marco Gallotta and live music.
There was also be a silent auction with 100% of proceeds benefitting No Kid Hungry.
This year’s culinary lineup brought together celebrated chefs from Beverly Hills and across California, alongside acclaimed talent from beyond, including:
■ Damon Gordon – The Maybourne Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills)
■ Wolfgang Puck & Byron Lazaroff-Puck – Spago Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills)
■ Brooke Martin & Della Gossett – Dessert Station, The Maybourne Beverly Hills + Spago Beverly Hills
■ Nancy Silverton & Alisa Vannah – Chi Spacca (LA)
■ Domenico DiBartolomeo – Beverly Hills Cheese Store (Beverly Hills)
■ Burt Bakman – SLAB (Los Angeles)
■ McKenna Lelah & Matthew Kim – Lapaba (LA)
■ Jorge “Joy” Alvarez & Victor Delgado – Tacos 1986 (LA)
■ Daisy Ryan – Bell’s (Los Alamos, CA)
■ Nicholas Priedite – Priedite Barbecue (Los Alamos, CA)
■ Frank Ostini – Hitching Post (Buellton, CA)
■ Daniel Castillo – Heritage BBQ (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
■ Eric Werner – Hartwood (Tulum, MX)
Sunday, October 18, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Maybourne Beverly Hills & Beverly Cañon Gardens
225 N Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Early Bird General Admission — $300.00 (+fee & tax)
To purchase tickets visit the event’s webpage on Maybourne.com.
This event was further made possible by the generosity of our presenting partner, United Card Events from Chase available to United MileagePlus® Cardmembers.
About No Kid Hungry/ Share Our Strength
No Kid Hungry works passionately to end childhood hunger, and by attending this very special experience, guests are contributing to the success of this very worthy cause. You can learn about No Kid Hungry at NoKidHungry.org.
26th annual Les Girls Cabaret
Presented by the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC)
The 26th annual Les Girls Cabaret will again be a witty and fun evening of song and dance to benefit The National Breast Cancer Coalition and to help end breast cancer.
Les Girls Cabaret is an NBCC signature fundraising event bringing together some favorite Hollywood and Broadway performers for one-of-a-kind performances.
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 help support NBCC’s vital work in breast cancer research, advocacy and education.
Scheduled to Appear (as of September 16, 2026)
Karen Beaches, Kevin Chamberlin, Juan Pablo di Pace, Spencer Garrett, Jason Graae, Melora Hardin, Sam Harris, Gwen Hollander, Sharon Lawrence, Ruby Lewis, Lesli Margherita, Stacey Oristano, Nicole Parker, Michael Shepperd, Jason Michael Snow and Amber Stevens West
Sunday, October 18, 2026
6:00 p.m. Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres
7:30 p.m. Cabaret
Paramount Studios
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
For tickets and donations:
Single Cabaret Ticket, $350
Tables, sponsorships. and donations also. Please visit stopbreastcancer.org/LesGirls2026.
Scleroderma Research Foundation’s…
Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine
A night full of food and laughter — all to raise funds for a cure. This celebrated annual fundraiser will once again bring together world-class comedians, musicians, and performers.
Since its inception in 1987, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine (CCHC) has become the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s (SRF’s) signature fundraising event, raising more than $30 million to fund the most promising scleroderma research.
Hosted for many years by SRF Board Members Bob Saget and Susan Feniger, some of the world’s greatest comedians and performing artists donated their time and talents to support the SRF’s innovative research programs and help raise awareness about this rare autoimmune disease. Though devastated by the loss of Bob Saget in 2022, the SRF, in collaboration with his family and friends, will continue this event in the hopes of achieving Bob’s dream of ending scleroderma.
All funds raised directly support our research and patient education programs. The SRF is singularly focused on finding a cure, which is why we’ve invested more money in scleroderma research than any other nonprofit on earth.
Event Host: Jeff Ross
Bob Saget Legacy Award Recipient: Johm Stamos
Guest Co-Auctioneer: Seth Green
Special Guest Presenter: Howie Mandel
Performers:
Matt Friend, Ron Funches, Jay Pharoah, Lisa Ann Walter
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30 p.m. — Cocktails
7:30 p.m. — Dinner
Beverly Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
For more info and for sponsorship information, visit SRFcure.org/events/cool-comedy-hot-cuisine.
To learn about Scleroderma and the foundation, visit SRFcure.org.
Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s
Magnolia Council presents…
Spirit of Hope Luncheon
Tower Cancer Research Foundation invests in early-stage cancer research that traditional funding ignores, backs the scientists bold enough to pursue it, and supports patients navigating the disease while the breakthroughs are still being made.
Barbara was happy to attend the Spirit of Hope Luncheon. The Magnolia Council plays a vital role in advancing Tower’s mission through philanthropy, advocacy, and community engagement, helping expand support programs and resources for patients and families affected by cancer.
The 2026 luncheon honored the Hersh sisters who have had their own journey into cancer: Mindy Weiss, Jaye Eigler & Dana Levine
Monday, October 12, 2026
10:00 p.m. — Boutique
Noon — Program & Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 p.m. — Boutique continues
Beverly Hills Hotel Crystal Ballroom
9641 Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Individual Ticket: $500
For more information, ticket opportunities, sponsorships, and tributes please visit TowerCancer.org/events/spirit-of-hope-luncheon
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels presents…
La Dolce Vita — An Evening Under the Stars
An Evening Under The Stars officially kicks off St. Vincent Meals on Wheels monumental 50th-anniversary celebrations which begin in January.
This year, MoW is thrilled to host their kickoff evening right at their own campus. MoW has not hosted a campus open house of this size in years! This is a rare opportunity to see where the magic happens and understand the ministry’s daily needs so you can help in whatever way you can.
Guests will enjoy complimentary valet parking and check-in right at our parking lot before entering through our working kitchen where staff will be in action cooking for the event. Cold kitchen, massive walk-in fridge and freezer, bustling office area. Firsthand look at the beautiful facilities they provide at Hotel Dieu, view one of the apartments where seniors live, walk through our dining hall, and step inside our beautiful chapel.
After this special tour of the facilities, you will make your way up to the Hotel Dieu courtyard, transformed into an intimate Nona’s backyard.
You will be treated to traditional Italian appetizers like Classic Tomato Bruschetta and Creamy Burrata. The evening will also feature refreshing Aperol spritzes, a hearty traditional dinner, and classic Italian desserts like Cannoli.
They will be sharing details about all the exciting upcoming events closer to the new year. That 50th-anniversary gala will take place next fall!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
2303 Miramar Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-484-7427
Tickets are selling fast, so please secure your seat at the table today! Direct link to purchase tickets.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact events@svmow.org
Beverly Hills Police Gala 2026
Join the Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund and new Chief of Police Max Subin 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.
This is an excellent opportunity to give back to those who give everything — 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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Avra Beverly Hills
233 Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills 90210
To purchase tickets and sponsorships visit BHpolice.funraise.org
There will also be a 2026 Online Auction from October 9 – October 18, 2026.
The BHPOBF is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible.
Celebrate Negroni Week at Spago Beverly Hills
In 2013 Imbibe Magazine launched Negroni Week as a celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails — the Negroni — with events that raised money for charitable causes around the world. Negroni Week, to date, has raised over $5 million for charities.
Celebrate Negroni Week 2026 at Spago with a special menu featuring creative Negroni variations, including Wolfgang Puck’s Perfect Negroni.
Indulge in a dessert pairing featuring the Bikini Bianco.
Throughout the week, the Spago experience will include a thoughtfully crafted amuse bouche designed to complement the Negroni.
This year the week benefits Slow Food.
Slow Food is a global movement of local communities and activists across more than 160 countries seeking to change the world through food and beverage. Slow Food envisions a world where everyone can enjoy food and beverage that is good for them, good for the people who produce it, and good for the planet.
September 20 to 27, 2026
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
Book on this page at SevenRooms.com or by calling Spago.
Project Angel Food’s Annual Angel Awards Gala
The event is now sold out. The web page below has an email address to contact if you’d like to be placed on a waitlist.
Honoring legendary television creator and philanthropist Mr. Chuck Lorre with The Founders Angel Award — an extraordinary distinction presented only once before in Project Angel Food’s history.
Guests will enjoy a sumptuous feast under the stars at Project Angel Food’s new home, as they celebrate Mr. Lorre’s extraordinary impact on Project Angel Food, which has served marginalized individuals with compassion since 1989.
Emcee: Loni Love
Celebrity auctioneer Caroline Rhea
Special appearances from friends and stars from Mr. Lorre’s remarkable television career, a once-in-a-lifetime performance by Barenaked Ladies, including The Big Bang Theory theme song.
The opportunity to be among the first to receive Mr. Lorre’s upcoming HarperCollins autobiography, Sitcom: A Memoir, before its October release.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Kitchen & Campus
922 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90038
More information at angelfood.org/events/angel-awards-2026
17th Annual Bel Air Affaire
American Friends of the Hebrew University
Wings of Opportunity
In support of student scholarships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Bel Air Affaire offers an unforgettable evening of exquisite dining and entertainment—along with the opportunity to transform the lives of talented scholars from across Israel’s diverse communities.
Your generosity supports scholarships that empower the next generation of leaders and innovators to pursue their studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s premier institution of higher learning and research.
Invest in the brilliant minds shaping our future.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Arrivals & Cocktails
Program
Dinner
Hosted at a stunning private residence in Beverly Hills, California
Registration and more info at AFHU.org/event/bel-air-affaire-2026/
For questions contact us at western@afhu.org.
Brent Shapiro Foundation 21st 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, September 19, 2026
6:00 p.m. Cocktail hour
7:00 p.m. Program
Vibrato Grill & Jazz
2930 N Beverly Glen Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90077
For more information about Brent Shapiro Foundation please visit BrentShapiro.org.
Celebrate the flavors of summer at Chinois On Main with an exclusive DineLA menu!
DineLA Restaurant Week was introduced in January 2008 – and Chinois On Main was a part of it then and every year since. Chinois On Main, which opened in 1983 was created by Barbara Lazaroff and Wolfgang Puck. Bella Lantsman (pictured here) has always been its beloved, fabulous manager. (We have photos of its designer Barbara Lazaroff working on its construction.) Chinois opened 43 years ago and have been going strong ever since!
During DineLA 2026, you can enjoy a 3-course journey featuring Heirloom Tomato Salad, Szechuan Duck Pancakes, and your choice of Ora King Salmon, Grilled Flank Steak, or Baked Tofu — all topped off with Warm Chocolate Fondant or Tropical Sorbet. Plus, a complimentary glass of Wolfgang Puck Wine with every menu!
Vegetarian options available.
$85 per person (excl. tax & gratuity)
August 14 through 28, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
For information or reservations call Chinois on Main at the number above.
Experience Spago Beverly Hills during DineLA
The DineLA 2026 exclusive tasting menu showcases the restaurant’s philosophy of seasonal ingredients, bold yet balanced flavors. A thoughtfully curated tasting menu showcasing summer’s finest ingredients, including Handmade Agnolotti del Plin and Santa Barbara Uni.
Spago is where California cuisine meets timeless elegance. Spago, where impeccable technique is crafted by one of the most celebrated kitchens in the world. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy Spago’s iconic dining experience at exceptional value, right in the heart of Beverly Hills.
August 14 through 28, 2026
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
Reservations can be made at this page on SevenRooms.com or by calling Spago.
Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s
Tower of Hope Gala — Power of What’s Next
Tower Cancer Research Foundation celebrates 30 years of advancing innovative cancer research, funding critical clinical trials, and supporting patients and families through compassionate survivorship programs. This milestone evening will reflect on the impact made possible by our community — and look ahead to the future of lifesaving discovery.
Honoring Jason Collins
Former NBA center who played 13 seasons and reached the NBA Finals twice who continues to inspire others through his courage and compassion in the face of extraordinary challenges.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. – Reception
7:00 p.m. – Program & Dinner
Cocktail Attire
Skirball Cultural Center
Ahmanson Ballroom
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
To learn about Tower Cancer visit TowerCancer.org/about-us.
Gala and Ticket info at here at towercancer.org
ASID/California Los Angeles Chapter presents…
ASID LA Student & Next-Gen Summer Reception
Barbara looks forward to connecting with the future of LA Design.
Designers and aspiring designers will mix, mingle, and celebrate outstanding student design work alongside LA’s newest emerging designers.
Enjoy drinks and lite-bites as you network with interior design students and emerging designers.
Barbara Lazaroff — Special Guest and Scholarship Presenter
Toasting LA-Based Interior Design Magazine 30/30 Winners!
Winners of the Harold W. Grieve Educational Fund Student Scholarships will be honored!
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Kimpton La Peer Hotel
627 North La Peer Drive
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Ticket Sales end on Jun 2, 2026
Students: $15
ASID Members: $35
Non-ASID Members: $50
For info and to purchase tickets visit cala.asid.org/events or this page at Eventbrite.com
To learn about ASID/California visit cala.asid.org
Mother’s Day at Spago Beverly Hills!
Guests celebrated Mother’s Day at Spago Beverly Hills where every detail was designed to transform the expected into the extraordinary.
Guests honored moms with a three-course prix fixe brunch crafted with California flair, a live band, and special touches. Moms were surprised with a hand-crafted bouquet from our complimentary Bloom Bar, and ended on a sweet note with a visit to Chef Della’s Pie Shop.
$225 per adult, $125 for children.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Seatings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
For more information about Spago events call (310) 385-0880. Or to learn about and/or book upcoming Spago Beverly Hills events via Spago or by visiting sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh.
Austrian Wine Week at Spago Beverly Hills
Experience Austrian Wine Week, a multi-course tasting menu by Wolfgang Puck paired with exceptional wines from Austria’s leading winemakers. Each course is thoughtfully introduced, offering insight into origin, craftsmanship, and expression.
Dinner is inclusive of amuse, 5 savory courses, dessert, and a world-class Austrian wine pairing.
Tickets are $295 (not inclusive of tax and gratuity)
Friday, May 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
This event has passed but you can learn about upcoming Spago events at sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh.
Fulfillment Fund’s annual gala
Sip & Celebrate 2026
Fulfillment Fund empowers first-generation and low-income students to overcome obstacles and pursue higher education making college a reality for students growing up in educationally and economically under-resourced communities.
Providing personalized life-changing support including college counseling, college success advising, financial aid guidance, and career readiness programs, FF enables students to thrive and become future community leaders.
Last year, 98% of Fulfillment Fund high school students graduated. Of these promising students, 92% went on to enroll in college, with 84% graduating from college within six years—compared to LAUSD’s 25% college graduation rate.
Hosted by TV personality Michaela Pereira
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 – 9:00 p.m
5:30 p.m Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m Dinner and Program
SLS Hotel
465 La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90048
Tickets start at $500
California Cocktail Attire
To learn about the Fulfillment Fund visit Fulfillment.org
For more about this gala and to purchase tickets visit fulfillmentfund.salsalabs.org/sip2026/index.html
Beverly Hills Firefighters’ 34th Annual Backdraft Ball
Benefitting the Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Relief Fund
Support Courage. Support Sacrifice. Support Beverly Hills Firefighters.
All while enjoying an unforgettable evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a thrilling live auction, and an inspiring awards ceremony honoring the firefighters who protect Beverly Hills with extraordinary skill, heart, and courage.
These firefighters not only serve Beverly Hills – they actually live there, responding to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are a vital part of the very fabric of the community.
Every ticket, every sponsorship, and every donation supports and honors those who safeguard Beverly Hills — who rush toward the flames, who risk their lives for us, ensuring they have the resources, support, and preparedness they need.
The Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Relief Fund is the only charitable organization run by and directly benefiting Beverly Hills Firefighters.
Individual Ticket $500
Various sponsorships available.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Gravitas Beverly Hills
435 N Camden Drive
Beverly Hills CA 90210
For more info and for tickets, see backdraft2026.funraise.org
Women’s Voices Now presents…
The 2026 Women’s Voices Now Online Film Festival
Films by women, about women, for all.
For the 12th Annual… festival, the 2026 theme is Forward. In Her Footsteps.
Drawing strength from those who inspire us.
39 films • 26 Countries represented
2026 Event Schedule
Apr 15: Festival Kick-Off & Video-on-Demand Screenings Begin
Apr 29: Jury Discussion: Forward
May 6: Industry Chat: Industry Chat: Ethical Deepfakes in Documentary Filmmaking
May 13: Awards Ceremony + Women Making Waves Award Keynote
May 20: Festival Closes (Last day for Video-on-Demand screenings)
Films available April 15 – May 20, 2026
All are virtual and hosted live via Zoom.
12:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Early Bird sale prices through March start with the Festival Pass which is just $19.
Info about each film including trailers, ticket options/purchase, and schedule are at WVNfestival.com/2026
C-CAP — Culinary Careers Program
36th Annual National Benefit
C-CAP believes in the power of food and hospitality to transform young lives — that learning to cook is the first step in this journey. Culinary arts teaches problem-solving, creativity, innovation, time management, and analytical skills. True power comes in preparing, cooking, presenting, and serving a meal to others. Confidence in the kitchen leads to confidence in the workplace, and that’s why C-CAP says ‘Yes, Chef’ to young culinary hopefuls for nearly four decades.
C-CAP and its industry partners create pathways for the next generation of sous chefs, executive chefs, hospitality workers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs.
C-CAP believes in building careers…
One student, one young chef, one opportunity at a time.
2026 C•CAP CHEF HONOREE
Chef Chintan Pandya
Executive Chef and Partner
Unapologetic Foods
“C•CAP creates access at the very beginning of a young person’s journey, and that early investment can change the trajectory of a lifetime. I’m proud to support an organization that opens doors for young people and helps build a more inclusive future for our industry.”
Monday April 13, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers
West 23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York City, NY
To learn more please visit: CulinaryCareers.org. This provided the link for this year’s details and tickets. Use code FUTURECHEFS for 15% of your ticket for a limited time.
LA’s Night Out for No Kid Hungry
One Night. One Mission.
This year, two of Los Angeles’ most beloved culinary events
Taste of the Nation and the No Kid Hungry Dinner — came together to create something truly special. Chaired by acclaimed chefs Brooke Williamson, Mei Lin, and Melissa King, guests experienced the best of California’s dynamic culinary scene in one unforgettable evening.
Attendees got to choose between The Dinner — an intimate, multi-course dining experience hosted by Anthony Anderson, Emmy-nominated Actor, Comedian, and Producer, OR The Tasting — a lively sampling event.
Then the celebration continued for all guests at The After Party, hosted by Duff Goldman and Michael Voltaggio, featuring sweet treats from the city’s top pastry chefs and a special live performance.
ALTA ADAMS | Amiga Amore | Angelini Osteria | AOC | B Sweet | BADMAASH FAIRFAX | Bakery by the Yard | CHICAS TACOS | Double Chin | Dulan’s Soul Food | Durango Cantina | Evil Cooks | Flouring | Guelaguetza | Heritage BBQ | Highly Likely Café | Holy Basil | JITLADA THE ORIGINAL SOUTHERN THAI CUISINE | Kali Restaurant | Komal | Lobster | Love & Salt | Maple Block Meat Co. | Maydan | Moo’s Craft Barbecue | MOZZA | Ospi, Jemma, Jame, ¡Jaime! | Pasjoli | PETIT TROIS | Pez Coastal Kitchen | PHORAGE | Pine & Crane | Pizzana | Pizzeria Bianco | Playa Provisions | Pop’s Bagels | Poppy + Rose | Proper Hotel | Qusqo Bistro & Gallery | Socalo | Taco 1986 | VALERIE CONFECTIONS | Vesti | Xuntos | Yangban
VISTING CHEFS
Alex Hong | Brian Malarkey | Bryan Voltaggio | Carlo Lamagna | Carlos Delgado | Dakota Weiss | Diane Moua | Dominique Crenn | Gene Villiatora | Hugh Mangum | Kevin Bludso | Kevin Lee | Melissa King | Michael Mina | Nick Shipp | Tara Monsod
April 11, 2026
The Dinner — 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Tasting — 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The After Part — 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Rolling Greens
Downtown LA (DTLA)
1005 Mateo St,
Los Angeles, CA 90021
310-559-8656
For full event explanations and ticket prices, please visit NoKidHungry.org/NightOut
The 42nd Annual Interfaith Passover Charity Seder
Hosted by Barbara Lazaroff — co-founder and owner of the renowned Spago
Beverly Hills restaurant
Barbara’s 42nd Passover Seder, which saw 360 guests in attendance and sold out, once again benefited MAZON, raising funds to support families in Los Angeles.
MAZON – The Jewish Response to Hunger, is a national nonprofit working to end hunger among all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. .
Executive Chef Areg Avanessian, Chef Ari Rosenson, and Executive Pastry Chef Della Gossett along with their talented staff again prepared an exquisite menu of holiday specials:
- Chef Areg’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 dessert buffet as always, ranged from Matzo Toffee, Fromage Blanc Cheesecake, Passover Puffs with Caramel Sauce, sorbet, a variety of fresh fruit and more.
- Each guest also received Spago’s oven-baked Matzah and Macaroons packaged to-go.
- Beverage Manager Devon Darcangelo offered a variety of refined Kosher wine pairings.
The service featured Rabbi Arnold Rachlis, and Cantor Ruti Braier both of the University Synagogue plus the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir, and Michael Libow singing Hatikvah.
Booking was via the Spago Events Office or sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh.
Whether you joined the seder or not, please feel free to offer an additional contribution to Mazon, which will be donated in full on your behalf.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Arrival times staggered between 5:15 and 5:45 p.m..
Service began promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The Seder sold out as it did last and other years. If you’re interested in attending the 43rd Annual Seder on April 22, 2027, contact the Spago Events Office. We’ll provide the contact info in the near future.
Project Angel Food’s Circle of Angels Annual Garden Party
Project Angel Food prepares and delivers nutritious, Medically Tailored Meals to critically ill people who are often isolated and alone. These meals save lives and end food insecurity, while providing hope and compassion. Circle of Angels members are the bedrock of support for Project Angel Food, providing a quarter of the more than one million meals Project Angel Food delivers annually to clients impacted by serious illness.
Guests will enjoy curated melodies, whimsical surprises, and festive moments.
Performance by Tiffany.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Hosted at a private home in the Hancock Park area
For information about the Circle of Angels visit angelfood.org/delivery/donate/circle-of-angels
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Event
Community = Power 2026 Los Angeles Dinner
An in-person fundraising dinner. The support generated from this event will help fuel the work for LGBTQ+ equality.
HRC encourages you to dress however you feel comfortable. Have fun with it! Whether that is black tie, festive or casual, the important thing is that you are there. The purchase of each dinner ticket comes with a complimentary year of HRC membership.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
5:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner & Stage Program
Fairmont Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles CA 90067
General Tickets for the Welcome Reception & Dinner Tickets – $345 – including the Welcome Reception with cash bar, the seated dinner and stage program. Discounts were offered for small groups and elected officials.
information and tickets for this LA event were at this page at tickets.hrc.org.
For tickets and info about other area events visit tickets.hrc.org.
To learn more about what it means to be a member and membership options, visit HRC.org/get-involved/memberships.
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