Los Angeles’ most chic and delicious annual event was on Thursday, October 13 this year. The LA’s BEST Community gathered for garden-infused cocktails and hors d’oeuvres personally created by local noteworthy chefs and was generously hosted by Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser in their beautiful garden at Redbird | Vibiana. 

Join Mayor Eric Garcetti and prominent leaders in the education, government, philanthropic, and business sectors to discuss the opportunity for partnerships that impact the future of Los Angeles through afterschool.

Our 2022 gala Shine Bright was held on May 19th, 2022, at Banc of California Stadium, where we dined, danced and celebrated the impact of our work. It was an exquisite and inspiring evening of fundraising and celebration under the stars.

Participate in the virtual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge March 15 & 16, 2022! Advocate with us to improve the lives of children, families and communities served by LA's BEST and afterschool programs across the state.

Join us for Read Across America! Virtually read a book to students to inspire them to love reading.

Thank you for joining us for Los Angeles' most chic and delicious event! Locally Grown was a night filled with garden-infused cocktails, hors d’oeuvres personally created by local noteworthy chefs and a foodie-inspired auction in Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser’s beautiful garden at Redbird.

Essential Connections was a great success! Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who participated in the virtual event! Please click here to watch the show!. We are honored that Michaela Pereira, our longtime supporter and anchor of Good Day LA, hosted the event. She is joined by heartfelt messages from our staff, kids and parents and videos celebrating our honorees.

Join Stela Oliveira for a yoga class that will both relax you and energize your spirit.

Participate in the virtual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge! March 8-9, 2021.

We hope you will participate in Read Across America with LA’s BEST!

Celebrate Lights On Afterschool from your computer!

Black Santa, Alumni Baron Davis & LA's BEST Presents: Christmas in July! Celebrate and tune into our live-stream that promotes multicultural learning, highlights community leaders, and supports LA's BEST, hosted by LA's BEST Alumni Baron Davis and Michaela Pereira.  https://www.facebook.com/lasbest/videos/895601747512235

This event is postponed.. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our stakeholders and thank Mayor Eric Garcetti for his directives to help keep us safe. Unfortunately, we must postpone our upcoming event, Locally Grown: A Garden Party. We are grateful to our hosts Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser and to the fourteen participating chefs. Until we confirm the new date, we encourage you to visit their top-rated restaurants when the time is right (and many of them deliver!).

Celebrate Science & Engineering Fair has been cancelled.. As an LAUSD partnership, we follow all district policies and guidance. The district announced that as of Monday (3/16) all schools will be closed.

Community Jam for Peace ~ A Student Performance Showcase.

Community Jam for Peace is an annual performing arts showcase where students illustrate their visions for a more peaceful and just world and showcase the positive life choices they are making. Groups of students perform skits, dances, poems and songs before their peers, families, supporters and public officials.

Thank you for your interest in the Family Brunch.

Dine, Drink & Donate in support of LA's BEST. Join influential young professionals for an evening of drinking great wine, beer and spirits, eating tasty treats and bidding on bespoke experiences. Click here to view photos from previous unWINEdLA events.