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Welcome to the Lesher Center Presents 2026/27 Headliners Series!
Lesher Center Presents, in partnership with Diablo Regional Arts Association, has assembled a thrilling collection of internationally recognized performers for our 2026/27 Headliners Series. From Japan’s premiere taiko drummers, to one of the nation’s leading improv troupes, to a special 10th anniversary event for our only-at-the-Lesher Center collegiate a cappella concert, the 2026/27 Headliners Series offers must-see performances from the world of music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more!
All performances are on sale now—and when you order three or more shows at the same time, you save 15% off the ticket price! Reserve your seats today to guarantee your favorite seats at the best price!
SPECIAL BONUS EVENT!
This January, the Lesher Center will be presenting a major Broadway star for a one-of-a-kind concert event! Those who purchase tickets to any Headliners event by Aug. 15, 2026 will receive priority ordering status! Stay tuned for details!
Hari Kondabolu
25/26 Headliners Series presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association
- Date: 10/17/2025 7:30 PM
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: "One of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today" - New York Times
ABOUT HARI KONDABOLU
Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer and podcaster based in Brooklyn. The NY Times called him “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” and described his 2018 Netflix special Warn Your Relatives as “an incisively funny and formally adventurous hour that reveals a comic in command of his powers.” The special was named on many “Best of” lists, including for Time, Paste Magazine, Cosmopolitan, E! Online, and Mashable. He was also named one of 2018’s “Comics To Watch” by Variety. Hari currently hosts the new Netflix food competition series Snack vs Chef along with Megan Stalter. His newest special, Vacation Baby, is available on Hulu and YouTube.
In 2017, his truTV documentary The Problem with Apu was released to critical acclaim and spurred a global conversation about race and representation. Hari has also released two comedy albums, Waiting for 2042 and Mainstream American Comic with legendary indie rock label Kill Rock Stars. Additionally, he has performed on such shows as Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman among many others.
Hari attended both Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University, graduating from the former institution with a B.A. in Comparative Politics. A former immigrant rights organizer in Seattle who worked under the leadership of now-Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Hari also earned a Masters in Human Rights from the London School of Economics in 2008. He was the “Artist In Residence” at NYU’s APA Institute for the 2014-2015 Academic Year and at Shangri La Museum in Honolulu in 2018.
This event is intended for audiences age 16 and above.
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