Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire
An in-depth Sunday talk at OMCA's Lecture Hall examining the future of fire through Indigenous practices. Led by Corrina Gould with Jordan Reyes and Patty Franklin of the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, the session explores fire as a lifeway, sovereignty, and ecosystem stewardship in California.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
In Conversation With Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., Dr.P.H.
Join renowned nutrition scientist Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, for a candid conversation at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. The talk explores science-backed dietary strategies, cardiovascular health, and policy implications shaping public nutrition. A thoughtful, accessible evening for adults and professionals.
The Nature of Connection: Community-Centered Climate Strategies
Join the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco for an insightful lecture on community-centered climate strategies. This talk links local engagement, policy design, and practical actions to accelerate durable climate solutions and resilient neighborhoods.
Claire Webb & Nina Miolane — Long Now Talk
Claire Webb and Nina Miolane present a Long Now Foundation talk on scientific and technological perspectives at Fort Mason's Cowell Theater, exploring long-term thinking and research implications.
Robert Malley on Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
Robert Malley outlines why the Israeli–Palestinian peace process stalled and what comes next for Gaza, offering an insider’s view on diplomacy, policy challenges, and regional dynamics. The talk at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco provides timely analysis for policymakers and the public.
Meet a Wildlife Scientist
Meet wildlife ecologist Alys Granados of the Felidae Conservation Fund and hear field stories from the Bay Area Puma Project. Learn how researchers track mountain lions and protect their habitats in the Bay Area, in an engaging, family-friendly talk at CuriOdyssey.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Townsend Center for the Humanities Una’s Lecture: Hortense Spillers: Oedipal Pursuit—A Historical Problematic
Hortense Spillers presents 'Oedipal Pursuit—A Historical Problematic' as part of the Townsend Center Una lecture series at BAMPFA, exploring psychoanalytic, historical, and literary dimensions of race, gender, and criticism.
Scott Kurashige: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism
Historian Scott Kurashige discusses the violent history of anti-Asian racism in the United States at the Commonwealth Club. Through historical analysis and contemporary context, the talk explores how racism has shaped policy, society, and marginalized communities, offering insights toward understanding and justice in San Francisco.
2026 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners | SFCW LIVE at Climate One
Join the Commonwealth Club for a live Climate One session featuring the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners. Hear the prize recipients discuss bold climate leadership, innovative solutions, and real-world impact, in a dynamic SF talk-format highlighting policy and public engagement.
Climate One: Goldman Environmental Prize Winners — In Person
Live Climate One program at the Commonwealth Club featuring the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners. An in-person discussion of standout environmental projects, climate solutions, and policy implications from the prize recipients, with insights into real-world impact and next steps.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on the Iran War
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discusses the Iran War, offering expert analysis on strategy, diplomacy, and U.S. policy. At the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, Panetta surveys historical context, current tensions, and possible policy options, followed by a Q&A.
AI for Good: In Climate, Health and Investing
Join a Commonwealth Club talk on how artificial intelligence can accelerate climate action, improve public health, and inform responsible investing. Learn practical AI applications, ethical considerations, and real-world case studies that show what 'AI for Good' can achieve.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Will It Ever End? SF Drug & Homeless Crisis
An incisive Commonwealth Club talk examining San Francisco's drug and homelessness crisis and the overdose epidemic. Experts discuss root causes, public-health impacts, and policy options shaping the city’s response, with policymakers, clinicians, and researchers.
Smart IP Strategy for Life Sciences Startups
Practical session on intellectual property strategy for life sciences startups, covering patents, licensing and commercialization to help founders protect and monetize their innovations.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Ukraine—The Future
An evening at the Commonwealth Club examining Ukraine’s path forward and its implications for European security and global policy. Experts analyze reform, resilience, and the evolving geopolitical landscape shaping Ukraine’s future in a changing world.
Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Rachel Zoffness speaks at Kepler's Books in the Bay Area about Tell Me Where It Hurts, a compassionate bridge between medicine and psychology that reframes pain into understanding and healing.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
The Retraction
An intellectually sharp lecture at the SF Community Music Center exploring Isobel Gowdie, the 1662 witchcraft trial, and how her tortured confessions became a persistent symbol—from proto-feminist icon to Wicca-inspired lore—through careful historical context and fresh interpretation.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
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