Today, the Events Department presents over 50 author events a year, offering a broad spectrum of authors and themes, including fiction and non-fiction, with an emphasis on American and world history, arts and architecture, biography, science and technology, social trends, economy, and culinary arts.  Special Programs such as the San Francisco Noir Literary Night, World Poetry Reading, Bloomsday, and a Bastille Day Celebration are popular annual events.

The CinemaLit Film Series, curated by film critic Michael Fox, presents 35 films a year featuring classic American, Retro and foreign films. The evening begins with introductions by prominent film writers and reviewers with a lively discussion after each film. CinemaLit draws an eclectic, diverse audience with many “film buffs” dedicated to our Friday night film salon.
Author events, CinemaLit and Special Programs are open to Members and the public. Free attendance at most Events and CinemaLit are a benefit of membership.
Programs are often co-sponsored with many of San Francisco’s well known arts and literary organizations providing a cross pollination of members and interests.  Local independent booksellers provide books for sale at each event.