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Commonwealth Club World Affairs (CCWA), the Bay Area’s leading public forum destination, is dedicated to reenergizing dynamic civic space by cultivating new ideas, connection and action through engaging live programs and inspiring stories. The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public forum, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that hosts almost 500 events a year featuring important speakers, panels, and debates on the important topics of the day.

Dolly Parton was a legend, one we're sad to say never graced the Commonwealth Club World Affairs stage. But listen to fe...
08/26/2026

Dolly Parton was a legend, one we're sad to say never graced the Commonwealth Club World Affairs stage. But listen to fellow legendary singer Linda Ronstadt discuss Parton's talent and artistry in this 2014 Commonwealth Club World Affairs program, with moderator Barbara Marshman.

Parton discussion begins at 49:53: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archive/podcast/linda-ronstadt-12414

If you'd like to catch some past and future Commonwealth Club World Affairs speakers such as Janet Napolitano, Jennifer ...
08/26/2026

If you'd like to catch some past and future Commonwealth Club World Affairs speakers such as Janet Napolitano, Jennifer Granholm, and Carlos Lozada, check out this UC Berkeley Public Policy Conference in September.

✨ We’re kicking off this year’s Berkeley Public Policy Conference with an expanded evening celebration on Thursday, Sept 17th! 🐻

We are incredibly excited to welcome home Michael Kobori (MPP ’95), Advisor and Former Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks, for an opening keynote conversation with Dean David C. Wilson. They’ll dive into this year’s theme, Seismic Shifts: Policy Choices in a Changing World, exploring how public policy drives real-world social impact.

Come reconnect with fellow alumni, celebrate our 2026 Alumni Award recipients, and enjoy a wonderful welcome reception!

💸 Early-bird pricing is live until July 17th. Secure your ticket at the link in our bio!

THIS WEEK! See Gil Duran and Wajahat Ali, learn about the long history of "The Odyssey," and hear about support systems ...
08/24/2026

THIS WEEK! See Gil Duran and Wajahat Ali, learn about the long history of "The Odyssey," and hear about support systems for area families.

Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events

Quick correction: Our Emily Wilson event is on September 2 (not the 9th, as originally posted). It's going to be great; ...
08/21/2026

Quick correction: Our Emily Wilson event is on September 2 (not the 9th, as originally posted). It's going to be great; join us online-only at https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-09-02/emily-wilson-translator-iliad-and-odyssey-crossing-wine-dark-sea

SOLD OUT! Our Aug. 25 program with Phil Cousineau & Valerie Andrews on 'The Odyssey' is sold out.
If you weren't able to get tickets, don't miss our Sept.2 online-only program with 'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson:
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-09-02/emily-wilson-translator-iliad-and-odyssey-crossing-wine-dark-sea

✨ Building Today, Bridging Tomorrow ✨This year's Commonwealth Club World Affairs Distinguished Citizens Awards Gala cele...
08/19/2026

✨ Building Today, Bridging Tomorrow ✨

This year's Commonwealth Club World Affairs Distinguished Citizens Awards Gala celebrates four extraordinary honorees whose leadership, innovation, generosity, and commitment to the public good are helping build stronger communities today and create opportunities for generations to come.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
🕔 5 p.m.
📍 The Fairmont Hotel | San Francisco

We are proud to honor:

🏆 Cissie Swig — Civic leader, philanthropist, and champion of social justice and the arts

🏆 Chris Larsen & Lyna Lam — Entrepreneurial and philanthropic leaders supporting education, refugee communities, and cultural preservation

🏆 Dr. Yvonne “Bonni” Maldonado — Distinguished physician, epidemiologist, and academic leader at Stanford University

🏆 Genentech — Celebrating 50 years of pioneering scientific innovation and improving community health

Our theme, Building Today, Bridging Tomorrow, celebrates those who are making a meaningful difference today while laying the groundwork for a stronger, more connected future.

Join us for an elegant dinner, inspiring award presentations, and an evening bringing together civic, business, philanthropic, and community leaders.

Reserve your tickets -
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Purchase a table or become a sponsor -
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Make a donation today-
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San Francisco, CA
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