26/27 Headliners Series presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association
The Lesher Center kicks off the 2-day Diwali Festival with headlining comedian and writer, Nimesh Patel.
Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing and prolific output. Named as one of Variety’s prestigious “10 Comics To Watch” of 2023 and hailed by Vulture as “a Comedian You Should and Will Know,” Nimesh has charted a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters.
His most recent self-produced special “Lucky Lefty” about his experience having testicular cancer “for three business days” is his third in the past two years. “Lucky Lefty” along with his first two self-produced specials “Thank You China” and “Jokes to Get You Through Quarantine” have amassed millions of views on YouTube alone with no sign of slowing down.
His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for The Academy Awards in 2016 and tour with him. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live” with Vanity Fair hailing him as the show’s “most intriguing new hire,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” He is a favorite on the late night circuit with multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Don’t miss this incredible night of comedy, followed immediately by a thrilling outdoor drone show event above the skies of the Lesher Center, welcoming in the Festival of Lights!
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This Intermediate English conversation group led by Gary Richter meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the library's conversation table. The group discussions focus on topics of everyday life in the USA. Everyone is welcome. See Gary's website for holidays/no class meetings.