David Raymond Sedaris (December 26, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and radio host. His "Santaland Diaries" article was broadcast on National Public Radio, bringing him widespread acclaim in 1992. Barrel Fever, a collection of essays and short tales, was published under his name in 1994. Me Talk Pretty One Day, a collection of his essays published in 2000, received the Thurber Prize for American Humor and became his first New York Times bestseller. Sedaris' humor frequently features self-deprecating autobiography. Topics that frequently come up in his writing include his family, his middle-class upbringing, his Greek heritage, his homosexuality, his jobs, his education, and his obsessive behaviors, as well as his time spent in France, London, New York, and the South Downs of England. In June of 2004, Sedaris released Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, quickly becoming the world's best-selling nonfiction book. There was a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Sedaris's reading of Dress Your Family. The second season of the six-part BBC Radio 4 Extra series premiered in June 2011, and the third season premiered in September 2012. The sixth season premiered in July 2017 on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Sedaris was selected for induction into the Academy of Arts and Letters in 2019. He wrote about the loss of his father and their complicated relationship in Happy Go Lucky, released in 2022.

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Cash & Cards: While many venues are now cashless, bring some cash as a backup.

Pro-Tips

Power Up: Bring a portable power bank. Using your phone for video and ride-sharing will drain your battery fast.
Hearing Safety: Use high-fidelity earplugs to enjoy the event while protecting your hearing.
Hydration & Energy: Eat a full meal and stay hydrated beforehand.

Dress for Success

Footwear: Wear broken-in sneakers or boots. You could be standing for 3–5 hours; avoid new shoes.
Layer Up: Wear light layers (flannel or light jacket). Venues can range from chilly to very hot.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Logistics & Safety

Arrive Early: Get there 60 minutes before doors to beat the merch and security lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-show surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

David Sedaris Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Tue, May 12 at 7:30pm	Royal Theatre BC	Victoria, BC
Wed, May 13 at 7:30pm	Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver	Vancouver, BC
Fri, May 15 at 7:30pm	Pantages Theater - WA	Tacoma, WA
Sun, May 17 at 2:00pm	Auditorium Theatre Chicago	Chicago, IL
Mon, May 18 at 7:30pm	Aronoff Center - Procter and Gamble Hall	Cincinnati, OH
Tue, May 19 at 7:30pm	Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre	Atlanta, GA
Sat, Jun 6 at 2:00pm	Barnes and Noble - Boulder	Boulder, CO
Thu, Jul 2 at 7:30pm	Symphony Hall Birmingham UK	Birmingham
Sat, Jul 4 at 7:30pm	Usher Hall	Edinburgh
Tue, Jul 7 at 8:00pm	Southbank Centre - Royal Festival Hall	London
Wed, Jul 8 at 7:30pm	Southbank Centre - Royal Festival Hall	London
Thu, Jul 9 at 7:30pm	Southbank Centre - Royal Festival Hall	London
Mon, Aug 3 at 7:00pm	Criterion Theatre - ME	Bar Harbor, ME
Tue, Aug 4 at 7:30pm	Waterville Opera House	Waterville, ME
Wed, Aug 5 at 7:30pm	Provincetown Town Hall	Provincetown, MA
Sun, Sep 27 at 8:00pm	Southam Hall at National Arts Centre	Ottawa, ON
Wed, Sep 30 at 7:30pm	Hanover Theatre	Worcester, MA
Mon, Oct 5 at 7:00pm	Shubert Theater New Haven	New Haven, CT
Wed, Oct 7 at 7:30pm	Capitol Center for the Arts - Chubb Theatre	Concord, NH
Wed, Oct 7 at 7:30pm	Capitol Center for the Arts - New Hampshire	Concord, NH
Sun, Oct 11 at 7:30pm	Appell Center for the Performing Arts - Strand Theatre	York, PA
Tue, Oct 27 at 7:30pm	Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker	Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wed, Oct 28 at 7:30pm	Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts	Greensboro, NC
Fri, Oct 30 at 7:30pm	Charleston Gaillard Center	Charleston, SC
Sun, Nov 1 at 7:00pm	Ovens Auditorium	Charlotte, NC
Sat, Nov 7 at 8:00pm	Charline McCombs Empire Theatre	San Antonio, TX
Sun, Nov 8 at 6:00pm	Cullen Theatre at Wortham Center	Houston, TX
Tue, Nov 10 at 7:30pm	Pasadena Civic Auditorium	Pasadena, CA
Sat, Nov 14 at 8:00pm	War Memorial Opera House	San Francisco, CA
Sun, Nov 15 at 7:00pm	Benaroya Hall - Taper Auditorium	Seattle, WA
Fri, Nov 20 at 7:00pm	Kings Theatre Brooklyn	Brooklyn, NY
Fri, Feb 12 at 2027	Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center	Lihue, HI
Sat, Feb 13 at 2027	Palace Theater	Hilo, HI

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