Members Quarterly Social: Mix, Mingle & Be Moved
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The star of the evening is Genny Lim, San Francisco’s current poet laureate—an acclaimed poet, playwright and performer whose work reflects the rhythms, struggles and resilience of the city we call home. Appointed poet laureate in 2024 by London Breed, Lim is the city’s first Chinese American poet laureate. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in Chinatown and North Beach, her poetry invites us to listen more deeply—to one another and to San Francisco itself.
The evening will also feature remarks from Commonwealth Club World Affairs Board Member Claudine Cheng, with a moderated conversation led by Dion Lim, former ABC7 news anchor.
Enjoy an intimate evening featuring:
- A live poetry experience with Genny
- Lim is accompanied by musicians Chris Trinidad Collective, Known for their work in jazz, Latin, and experimental music, and Unpil Baek, a Bay Area-based pianist anchored in improvisation and cross-genre collaboration
- Reflections on poetry as connection, healing and civic voice
- Time to mingle with fellow members over light refreshments
Come for the poetry. Stay for the conversation.
Join us for an evening designed to inspire, connect and remind us why shared cultural experiences matter.
No host bar and lite bites.
This program is in-person only. If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.
The Commonwealth Club of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming.
An Arts Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums.
Photo by Jim Block; courtesy the speaker.
Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs.
All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
The Commonwealth Club of California
Taube Family Auditorium
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Genny Lim
San Francisco Poet Laureate
Claudine Cheng
Commonwealth Club World Affairs Board of Governors Member
Moderator: Dion Lim
Former ABC7 News Anchor
5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in
6–8 p.m. program
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
Members receive 30–50 percent discounts (Not a member? Join)
In-person:
$22
$52 with a book
Free for Leadership Circle members and students (without a book)
