Comedy Central’s inaugural Colossal Clusterfest is right around the corner. The three-day massive comedy and music event, going down this weekend June 2-4 at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, boasts an all impressive lineup including just about every worthwhile comedian in the game. That said, here are our top five comedians you do not want to miss.
5. Anthony Jeselnik
Primarily known for his joke writing and insult slinging on a handful of Comedy Central Roasts, comedian Anthony Jeselnik also gained some popularity after taking up hosting duties of Last Comic Standing. If you’ve yet to see him live, get a taste of his hilarious one-of-a-kind blunt comedic style in Netflix’s Thoughts and Prayers and, thus, be sure to carve out time for one of his two Clusterfest sets on Sunday, June 4.
4. Hannibal Buress
Good news for fans of Hannibal Buress! The comedian, who recently delivered one of the more depressing commencement speeches in recent history on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is also set to perform not one but two sets at the 2017 Colossal Clusterfest. The Broad City actor and Eric Andre Show co-host, who is also slated to perform at this year’s Bonnaroo, is scheduled to take the stage at Clusterfest on Sunday, June 4 at 2:30 p.m. on the Larkin Comedy Club and at 8:30 p.m. on the Colossal Stage, which means you have absolutely no reason not to see him.
3. T.J. Miller
T.J. Miller has been on fire as of late. You may know him as the scene-stealing sidekick Weasel in Deadpool (soon to reprise the role in the sequel) or the pothead tech investor Erlich Bachman in HBO’s Silicon Valley (sadly not returning next season) but Miller is also a top-tier stage performer, who additionally just so happens to have a highly-anticipated special, Meticulously Ridiculous, debuting on HBO next month. Though his Friday night stand-up set should be top priority, fans in conflict can also catch him voicing Gorburger live on the Piazza Del Cluster Stage with Ty Segall, Lil Dicky and Boyfriend! later that evening.
2. Sarah Silverman & Friends
On the heels of her latest stand-up special A Speck of Dust, which dropped this Tuesday on Netflix, Sarah Silverman is undoubtedly a must-see act at the inaugural Colossal Clusterfest. The comedian and freqent JASH collaborator (see her latest short here) will be in attendance under the Silverman & Friends moniker, and likewise, will feature additional comedy by Moshe Kasher, Aparna Nancherla and hilarious up-and-comer Beth Stelling during her Friday night set on the Bill Graham Stage.
1. Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld tops our list of Colossal Clusterfest comedians you don’t want to miss for obvious reasons. Aside from co-creating and starring in arguably one of the funniest sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld is one of the all-around greatest working comics as well as a legendary stand-up comedian. If for some odd reason, you are unable to conclude your Clusterfest experience with Seinfeld’s Sunday night festival closing set, be sure to stop by The Bill Graham Stage earlier in the day for his Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee Q&A.
Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Tig Notaro, Fred Armisen, Broad City, Chris Hardwick and Ron Funches are among the many other comedians scheduled to perform at this year’s Colossal Clusterfest, which will also feature musical performances by Ice Cube, Chromeo & Tegan and Sara. For more info and to pick up tickets, visit the festival’s official website.