This event is in the past.It took place on April 24, 2026 at Berkeley City Club.




Southside, Berkeley
🏛️Architectural wonder by Julia Morgan (the venue reviews)
🍽️"the food was phenomenal — rare for event dining!"
☕24/7 coffee station on the first floor
Settle into a storied storybook ballroom for an evening of sharp conversation. The Merritt Dialogues brings together leading writers and thinkers for discussions that linger long after the last word.
Historic landmark venue
Literary conversation series
Architectural gem
Intimate evening talk




Southside, Berkeley
🏛️Architectural wonder by Julia Morgan (the venue reviews)
🍽️"the food was phenomenal — rare for event dining!"
☕24/7 coffee station on the first floor
Settle into a storied storybook ballroom for an evening of sharp conversation. The Merritt Dialogues brings together leading writers and thinkers for discussions that linger long after the last word.
Historic landmark venue
Literary conversation series
Architectural gem
Intimate evening talk