On July 11, 2026, Concern Foundation hosts its 51st Annual Block Party. This year’s theme is Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures. Once again it will be held at the Paramount Studios Hollywood backlot. As always the 4000 guests can expect a fantastic culinary experience along with entertainment, and of course giving. Furthermore philanthropy has taken center stage at this phenomenal foodie festival for over 50 years. Read my 2026 Concern Foundation Review from last year on EatTravelGo.com
2026 Concern Foundation Block Party
Photo by Richard Bilow
Come together as a community to support this important cause on this very special evening. The annual event consistently brings humor as an important element to the event. Hence the safari theme will set the stage for a really fun evening. This year’s event honors longtime Concern Foundation Co-Founder and current Board Chair Jackie Gottlieb, who will be honored with the prestigious Steve R. Freed Spirit of Concern Volunteer Leadership Award in recognition of her extraordinary dedication and decades of service to the organization.
Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures will bring us all on an incomparable expedition of culinary delicacies by over 70 Los Angeles restaurants. Additionally, wine, beer, and spirits will accompany the extraordinary cuisine. All of these vendors and donating their goods to the event.
2026 Restaurants at the Concern Foundation Block Party
Owner John Sungkamee from Emporium Thai; Photo by Irvin Rivera
The 2026 Concern Foundation Block Party Restaurants include: 1212 Santa Monica, 24Vegan, Arth Bar + Kitchen, Ayara Thai, BOX Chicken, Casablanca Restaurant, Cea-Lo LA, City Club Los Angeles, De Cecco, Dulan’s on Crenshaw Soul Food Restaurant, El Portal Restaurant, Emporium Thai, Engine Co. No. 28, Factor’s Famous Deli, Fitoor Santa Monica, Fogo de Chão, Fuegos LA, Girl & the Goat LA, Gyu-Kaku, Häsi Bread, Hayama by Watami, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill and Jazz, La Boheme, Kindling Snacks, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Maple Block Meat Co., Maria’s Italian Kitchen, Miracle Noodle, Paradise Dynasty, Pechanga Resort Casino, Picala Restaurant, Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, Poppy + Rose, Ramen Tatsunoya, Settecento DTLA, Shakey’s Pizza Parlors, Someone’s in the Kitchen, Stellar Snacks, STK Steakhouse, That’s it., The Grill on the Alley, Tokyo Kitchen, Ubatuba Açaí, Uchi West Hollywood, Vegetarian Plus by Myrtle Greens, Wife and the Somm, and Yama Sushi Marketplace.
Desserts will be presented by All About the Cinnamon, Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co., Brique French Toastery, DeLuscious Cookies & Milk, Farm Fresh To You, Gluten Free Goddess Bakery, Just Jan’s, Mamala’s Mandel Bread, Mychal’s Coffee & Bakery, OOOMAMI Cookies That Care, Pietro’s Favorite Lemon Ice, Sweet Loren’s, The Fry Girl Inc., The Gourmandise School, and The Toffee Twins.
Entertainment
Let’s not forget about all the great performances. The Tom Nolan Band, and D’ City Sound & Events, will keep you dancing. While the Vibrato Grill Jazz Stage will offer various performers such as Jason Goldstein Sextet with Lilli Passero and special guest performers throughout the evening.
Annual Block Party Past year by Kathy Leonardo
Moreover other party experiences will be provided by Brian Kramer Photography Digital Photo Studio, and SnapItStudio.com. Plus Pechanga Resort Casino presents Casino Style Gaming. Additionally Anxiety Therapy LA and Mount Sinai Memorial Parks are sponsoring the Explorer Base Camps & Lounges scattered throughout the festival. Fairmont Spa Century Plaza bring us Spa Services and the Beauty Bus Foundation will premier Safari Inspired Glamour Makeovers.
Attendees can also bid on the online silent and live auction for a delightful array of experiences and one-of-a-kind items which benefit cancer research. Each year, I marvel at the options featuring travel experiences, luxury packages, entertainment opportunities, and all types of dining experiences.
Los Angeles Magazine has stepped up to the plate for this year’s expedition, supporting this year’s safari with adventurous partners and exclusive coverage from the field all to benefit Concern Foundation’s mission.
Read last year’s review on our sister site EatTravelGo.com
Admission
Tickets are $500 per person; Remember this is all about supporting the fight against cancer, so Philanthropy is key here.
What: The Concern Foundation’s 51st Annual Block Party
Where: Paramount Studios Hollywood, 5555 Melrose Ave., LA, 90038
When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6-11pm
Website: www.ConcernFoundation.org
