Commonwealth Club

A special members-only event with the former SF mayor and former speaker of the State Assembly

Willie Brown: Annual Lecture on Political Trends

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:00 PM

The New Yorker staff writer and author of The Unwinding: An Inner HIstory of the New America

George Packer: The New America

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM

Carol Fleming and Rick Gilbert delve into the screts of two of the most powerful public speakers

Speaking Tips from America's Best Speakers: Abe Lincoln & MLK

Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 PM

Arab American Institute founder Zogby in conversation with Stanford Professor Joel Brinkley

James Zogby: Arab Attitudes Toward Iran

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:00 PM

Coffee talk with San Francisco's finest roasters

The Perfect Cup

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:00 PM

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Sat, September 14, 2013 - Sat, September 28, 2013

Exploring Tibetan Paths

Sat, October 05, 2013 - Mon, October 21, 2013

Discovering Eastern Europe

Tue, October 08, 2013 - Sun, October 20, 2013

Taste of Spain

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