David Sedaris, courtesy of Robert Banks

Author David Sedaris is a must-see on May 4, when he regales us with hilarious anecdotes, not-yet-published writing and excerpts from his mega-best-selling books. His laugh-out-loud satire and engrossing storytelling have won him an avid following worldwide. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. 8 p.m. 805/893-3535, artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine, Spring 2015.