Speakers on stage in conversation at a Humanities Member-led Forum Program

Member-Led Forums & Chapters

Member-led Forums (MLFs) and Chapters are volunteer-driven divisions of Commonwealth Club World Affairs programming. These diverse programs cover a wide range of topics on an ongoing basis throughout the year. They range from discussions with speakers to art shows to book discussion groups. Chapter events take place in nearby cities; most MLF programs take place at Club headquarters in San Francisco. MLFs and Chapters are volunteer-run, organized by Club members who coordinate and produce programs within specific areas of interest. For more information, click here to contact the appropriate MLF or Chapter leader.

San Francisco
Tue, Jul 15 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - Dr. Monica Gandhi

Dr. Monica Gandhi: The Impact on American Science and Medicine of the Current Administration

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San Francisco
Thu, Jul 17 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - the speaker and his book cover

Raising AI: An Essential Guide to Its Use

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San Francisco
Tue, Jul 22 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - Miranda Spivack and her book cover

Miranda Spivack: Backroom Deals in Our Backyards

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San Francisco
Tue, Jul 29 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - Sam Bloch and his book cover

Sam Bloch: Shade, The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource

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San Francisco
Wed, Jul 30 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - the speaker and his book

The Milk Tea Alliance: Inside Asia’s Struggle Against Autocracy and Beijing

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San Francisco
Thu, Jul 31 / 6:00 PM PDT
Image - the speakers

Time to Strengthen Local Health Ecosystems in California

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San Francisco
Mon, Aug 4 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - the speaker and his book cover

Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon

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Live Stream
Tue, Aug 5 / 5:00 PM PDT
Image - book cover

Reading Californians Book Discussion: 'Your Presence Is Mandatory'

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San Francisco
Wed, Aug 6 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - the speaker

Hip-Hop Meditation: An Intriguing Evening of Music and Mindfulness

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Orinda
Thu, Aug 7 / 6:30 PM PDT
Image - Imperfect Circles

Imperfect Circles Discussion Group at the Orinda Library

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San Francisco
Tue, Aug 19 / 5:30 PM PDT
Image - Zaakir Tameez and his book cover; Tameez photo by Arifa Ali

Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

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San Francisco
Tue, Sep 2 / 5:00 PM PDT
Image - the speakers, flags, and historic WWII photo

Humanities West Presents WWII's Grand Alliance: The 80th Anniversary

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Member-led Forums (MLFs) are a volunteer-driven division of Commonwealth Club programming. These diverse and timely programs cover a wide range of topics on an ongoing basis throughout the year. They range from large events to intimate discussions with speakers, from art shows and restaurant visits to book discussion groups. MLFs are volunteer-run, organized by Club members who coordinate programs within specific areas of interest.