Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Commonwealth Club of California?
- How often does The Club host speakers?
- Where do the programs happen?
- How do I find out about Club programs?
- Do you have to be a member to attend Club programs?
- Is there a social element to The Club? Is food served at Club events?
- What should I do if I miss a program that I wanted to attend?
What is The Commonwealth Club of California?
The Commonwealth Club is a non-profit, non-partisan public affairs organization dedicated to serving its members and educating the public through a wide variety of speakers, panels and related programs.
How often does The Club host speakers?
The Club sponsors multiple speakers each week, for a total of more than 400 per year. Our downtown San Francisco office hosts a program almost every weeknight.
Where do the programs happen?
Club programs take place in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the East Bay and the North Bay. The Club office in downtown San Francisco is the setting for a majority of Club events. Hotels, theaters other meeting facilities serve as settings for Club events throughout the Bay Area.
How do I find out about Club programs?
The best way to stay informed about Club activities is to become a member. Members receive our weekly publication, The Commonwealth, as well as special notification of certain events. For more information on membership, please see our membership FAQ.
Programs are also listed on the website, and The Club maintains two email newsletters, one for members and one for non-members. Register for the email newsletter on the left panel of this website.
Do you have to be a member to attend Club programs?
No, although members receive reduced admission to events. In special circumstances programs will be restricted to members only.
Is there a social element to The Club? Is food served at Club events?
Food ranges from finger foods to a full meal. Specific event descriptions provide information about the level of food service. You can also email our Program Department with specific questions about a particular program.
What should I do if I miss a program that I wanted to attend?
You can order a tape of most of the events, and many of the programs will appear in our online Archive and in print in our weekly publication, The Commonwealth. You can also check our radio schedule for information about upcoming Club broadcasts in the Bay Area and around the nation.
Additional questions? Email us:
membership@commonwealthclub.org
