Ticketed – Join Autism Speaks on Thursday, October 8th for its first ever Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala – a must-attend event hosted by late night comedian Conan O’Brien featuring over 100 of the world’s finest chefs. This one-of-a-kind evening will honor Co-Founders of Autism Speaks Suzanne and Bob Wright and commemorate the 10th anniversary of Autism Speaks.

The Grammy®-winning artist P!nk will perform “Crystal Ball” with co-writer Billy Mann as a tribute to Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, and to the families affected by autism.

The gala begins with award-winning chefs presenting hors d’oeurves during an hour long cocktail reception. Following cocktails, some of the world’s finest chefs including Akasha Richmond, Ben Ford, Antonia Lofaso and Betty Fraser will prepare and serve four-course meals tableside exclusively for their guests.

Since its inception, the event has raised nearly $8 million dollars for the research, awareness and advocacy initiatives of Autism Speaks. Sponsors include Toyota, ION Media Networks, Discovery Communications, NBCUniversal, Google, Univision, Tommy Cares and Pepper Gate Footwear.

To purchase tickets, please visit autismspeaks.org/lachefgala.