About this Event
The Cedar Presents
FUNNY SHADES OF CHOCOLATE: EARLY SHOW
Friday, January 23, 2026 / Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages
Seated
This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our
For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.
Tickets are not transferrable between the early and late shows.
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Get ready for Funny Shades of Chocolate - a stand-up comedy show that blends different cultures, experiences, and comedic styles into one unforgettable night. Featuring Atul Patel, Rene Humberto Valdiviezo, and KJ The Comedian, with headliner Ray Lau (featured on Netflix Is a Joke’s “Introducing…”, Don’t Tell Comedy, and The Locals with Iliza Schlesinger), it’s proof that the funniest comedy comes from the most diverse perspectives. Each comic will bring their own flavor and point of view to the stage for a night full of laughter, relatability, and fresh comedic energy that will keep you smiling long after the show ends.
Ray Lau
Ray Lau is a Cantonese American standup comedian. His style has been praised by audiences for being unique, relatable, lighthearted, and playful. Ray’s most viral joke is about the “Chipotle Bean Scheme” and has been seen millions of times online. He was featured on Netflix Is A Joke’s “Introducing…” series, Don't Tell Comedy’s filmed secret sets, and was named Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know. You can often see Ray performing live across Southern California and all over the country.
To learn more about Ray Lau:
- Visit his Instagram page here
Atul Patel
Atul Patel is a Minneapolis-based Indian-American comedian whose clever observational humor explores life as a middle-aged, outsider from Cleveland in Minnesota. He proves you can be funny and vegetarian. A two-time finalist in the ACME Funniest Person Contest, Atul has performed and headlined at shows everywhere from Montreal to Tokyo drawing audiences in with his calm demeanor and sharp perspective.
To learn more Atul Patel:
- Visit his Instagram page here
KJ the Comedian
KJ The Comedian (Kelechi Jaavaid) brings an easy-going commanding presence and a knack for turning everyday life into hilarious storytelling. He turns a stand-up stage into his living room, the audience into his guests, and the evening into a funfest of topical and observational humor.
A veteran comic with over 50 million online views, he’s been featured on BET’s Super Bowl Gospel Special, Fox’s Divorce Court, and TMZ. Smooth, cool, and effortlessly funny — KJ always delivers.
To learn more KJ The Comedian:
- Visit his Instagram page here
Rene Humberto Valdiviezo
Rene Humberto was born in Mexico, but raised in the nasal demographic of the Midwest. With a name like Rene, growing up as an immigrant made for interesting times and stories that would eventually make their way into joke form and be enjoyed by audiences all over the country and online for the last 10 years. Rene keeps audiences hooked with a style that is direct, alluring, yet purposely aloof. He has opened for Adrienne Iapalucci, Robert Kelly, Sam Tallent, Kerry Feehan, and regularly featured for the late Ken Flores.
To learn more Rene Humberto Valdiviezo:
- Visit his Instagram page here
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States
USD 30.97 to USD 36.27
