Concern Foundation Block Party 2026, Lions Tigers & Cures!

Some nights in Los Angeles transcend the ordinary. Saturday, July 11, 2026 promises to be one of them.

The Concern Foundation's 51st Annual Block Party returns with its boldest theme yet: Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures, turning the legendary backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood into a sprawling, one-night expedition through some of the best food, drink, music, and entertainment this city has to offer, all in service of cancer research.

For Food Journal Magazine, this event holds a special place for not only some of the best food in Los Angeles and guess what, It is not just a fundraiser. It is one of the great food events in Los Angeles, a single evening where more than 70 restaurants, breweries, wineries, spirit brands, and beverage partners converge on one iconic location to feed a crowd of more than 4,000 guests, all united behind a cause that matters. Every bite, every sip, and every bid at the auction supports groundbreaking cancer research that brings us closer to a cure.

Doors open at 6:00 PM and the adventure runs until 11:00 PM at Paramount Studios Hollywood, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles.

The Restaurants

The 2026 Block Party features one of the most diverse single-night restaurant lineups in Los Angeles, spanning Japanese barbecue, soul food, plant-based cuisine, Brazilian churrasco, ramen, and well beyond. All of the following restaurants are donating their time and product to the Concern Foundation's mission.

• 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

• Kindling Snacks

• La Boheme

• 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

• Yama Sushi Marketplace

The Desserts

No safari is complete without something sweet. The dessert lineup is its own destination, from mandel bread to lemon ice to artisan cookies and French toastery.

• 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

• The Toffee Twins

The Coffee & Tea

• Chef de Tea

• DUBA Tea

• Pasquini Espresso Co.

• Harmony Proteins

• Weaver's Coffee & Tea

The Spirits & Cocktails

The cocktail landscape at this year's event features an impressive lineup of tequilas, gins, whiskeys, and specialty spirits.

• Dulce Vida Tequila

• Empress 1908 Gin

• Hendrick's Gin

• Knox & Dobson

• Milagro Tequila

• Still Moon Moonshine

• Tequila Comisario

• Xoloitzcuintle Tequila

• Yamazakura Japanese Whiskey

• Zotovich Family Vineyards and Winery

The Beer & Beverages

Common Space Brewery | Duvel | Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water | SANPELLEGRINO CIAO! | Sprite | S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water | Topo Chico Sabores | vitaminwater

Entertainment & Experiences

Three live music stages animate the backlot throughout the evening, featuring the Tom Nolan Band, D' City Sound & Events, and the Vibrato Grill Jazz Stage with the Jason Goldstein Sextet, vocalist Lilli Passero, and special guests performing throughout the night.

Beyond the food and music, guests will find experiences at every turn:

Brian Kramer Photography Digital Photo Studio | Casino Style Gaming by Pechanga Resort Casino | Wild Pose Photos by SnapItStudio.com | Explorer Base Camps & Lounges by Anxiety Therapy LA and Mount Sinai Memorial Parks | Spa Services by Fairmont Spa Century Plaza | Safari Glamour Makeovers by Beauty Bus Foundation

An Online Silent and Live Auction featuring exclusive travel packages, luxury experiences, dining offers, and one-of-a-kind items rounds out the evening's giving opportunities. Los Angeles Magazine joins this year's event as a proud media partner.

The Honoree

This year's event pays special tribute to Jackie Gottlieb, Concern Foundation Co-Founder and current Board Chair, who will receive the prestigious Steve R. Freed Spirit of Concern Volunteer Leadership Award in recognition of decades of extraordinary service and dedication to the fight against cancer. The safari theme itself is a tribute to her legacy and her decades of work helping build one of Los Angeles' most beloved philanthropic institutions.

Tickets & Information

The Concern Foundation's 51st Annual Block Party takes place Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Paramount Studios Hollywood, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038.

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About the Concern Foundation

Founded in 1968 by fifteen Los Angeles couples determined to act when a dear friend was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35, the Concern Foundation has grown into a powerful independent force in cancer research funding. With a focus on immunology, immunotherapy, genetics, and cell biology, the Foundation targets post-doctoral scientists and provides salary support for innovative research projects. With an administrative overhead of just 5%, the vast majority of every dollar raised goes directly to research, locally, nationally, and internationally.

Press Contact: Lawrence Moore, Lawrence Moore & Associates Inc. | T: 213.952.6121 | Lawrence@LawrenceMooreAssociates.com

I hope to see you there!

Matthew Tropp | FJM