Name: The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night
Start: 2026-01-17T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-17T22:00:00-06:00
Location: The Hope & Anchor

The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night:
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
$10 Cover
Show starts at 8pm
Make sure to Call the Hope & Anchor (815-633-2552) during normal business hours to get a Reservation of a Table or chance walk-up availability the night of the show.
Comics for the Night:
Host: Michael Palmenderi
Guest Feature: Zach Liss
Main Feature: Georgia Moore
Headliner: Brian Bixby
Comedian Bio's for the Night:
Host Michael Palmenderi is a Rockford native. He's a regular with Fats Productions Presents and has performed all over the Midwest, including Tom Foolery Fun Club, On the Fox Comedy Festival, The Great Spirit Comedy Festival, Comedy Plex, and CG's.
Guest Feature Zach Liss is a Chicago based comic by way of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! He produces shows at the Laugh Factory Chicago where he regularly performs, as well as at the Lincoln Lodge, and the “Lancaster Silverball” in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Zach has opened and featured for headliners such as Joe Dombrowski, Ian Lara, Ranaan Herschberg, Jessica Michelle Singleton, Jacob Williams, Luke Mones, and Susan Rice at venues such as the Den Theatre, Chicago Improv, Comedy Store La Jolla, and Philadelphia’s Helium Comedy Club.
Main Feature Georgia Moore is a Chicago-based comedian, producer, and a key figure in the local comedy scene. She is known for her fearless and unapologetically feminine stand-up comedy. Georgia Moore's performances are a testament to her talent and her commitment to creating a safe space for women, femme, and queer comics. Her work at venues like Glitterus Comedy and Laugh Factory showcases her versatility and ability to connect with audiences on a personal level.
Headliner Bryan Bixby is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, originating from Portland, OR, where his quick wit, rapid-fire delivery, and darkly funny perspective earned him the title of Portland’s Funniest Person. A regular at Helium Comedy Club, and an established headliner at bars, clubs, and theaters all around the Pacific Northwest, Bixby was a four-time finalist in Portland’s Funniest Contest and three-time finalist in the Oregon Comedy Competition. He’s played at comedy festivals and clubs across the country, opened for comedy legends such as Dave Attell, Kyle Kinane, and Jim Norton, and has been heard on The Doug Stanhope Podcast. Bryan can be seen performing at clubs and indie shows all over Chicago, as well as headlining throughout the Midwest and beyond.