An Evening with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim
Mon, Apr 6 / 6:00 PM PDT
Commonwealth Club
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA
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, accompanied by musicians Chris Trinidad Collective and Unpil Baek, a Bay Area-based pianist anchored in improvisation and cross-genre collaboration; reflections on poetry as connection, healing and civic voice; and 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.