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Lucha Cantina Comedy Nite Friday, October 2nd, 2026
$10 Cover
Show starts at 7:30pm
Call the Lucha Cantina (815-977-4319) during Business Hours to lock in a reservation for the night.
Comedians for the night:
Host: TBD
Main Feature Samir Abdul is an international comedian from Darfur, Sudan, now based in Chicago. His comedy blends personal stories of his refugee journey with sharp, relatable observations about American life. Currently he is the opener for AGT star Learnmore Jonasi, has performed at top Chicago venues like Laugh Factory, Zanies, and The Den Theatre. He also hosts and produces “Up’N Coming” at Second City, bringing fresh laughs to audiences citywide. He is also an Artist Resident at Northwestern University where he is responsible for organizing and producing comedy shows at the University.
Headliner Vikram Balaji is an internationally touring stand-up comedian who’s performed across 30+ U.S. states and 7+ countries. He’s opened for Russell Peters and Nick Di Paolo, has been featured on Dry Bar Comedy, and was a finalist in the World Series of Comedy. Sharp, relatable, and unapologetically funny.
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Lucha Cantina, smart Advertising Media, 1643 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States
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