Upcoming Events
Barbara may not be able to attend all of these excellent, worthwhile events but she wants to share them with you.
Note: On March 30, 2023 Barbara joined Will Knox on his Mr. Restaurant radio show and podcast. It aired on several on-air radio stations, including Somerset, England. You can listen to it here at Apple podcasts or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=eSumJ14mL84.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 honors 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
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 (the 2026 talent lineup will be revealed later this year).
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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tickets are not available yet. For more info and sponsorship infomation, visit SRFcure.org/events/cool-comedy-hot-cuisine.
To learn about Scleroderma and the foundation, visit SRFcure.org.
26th annual Les Girls Cabaret
Presented by the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (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.
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.