Commonwealth Club Celebrates Four Decades of Alternative Culture

This evening celebrates four historic decades of trailblazing moments in the visual, literary, and performing arts in San Francisco. Panelists include: celebrated Beat Generation Poet Diane di Prima; renowned novelist, performer, and playwright Jessica Hagedorn; dance theatre maverick Joe Goode; poet and former Intersection Executive Director Frances Phillips; and emerging choreographer and artistic vision behind the ESP Project Erika Shuch; moderated by David Wiegand, Executive Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Datebook.

The reception starts at 5 p.m. and the panel at 6 p.m.