David Sedaris

A humorist who's won awards for books such as Me Talk Pretty One Day and When You Are Engulfed in Flames, David Sederis is known for his sardonic wit and social critiques. His writings appear regularly in The New Yorker, and he's twice been included in The Best American Essays. His latest book is Calypso, a collection of his essays. A regular on the theater circuit, he'll likely talk about his work and read a few recent pieces at tonight's event, which takes place at 8 at the State Theatre. Tickets start at $20. (Niesel)