Name: The Lucha Cantina Comedy Nite
Start: 2026-01-09T19:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-09T22:00:00-06:00
Location: Lucha Cantina

The Lucha Cantina Comedy Nite
Friday, January 9th, 2026
$10 Cover
Show starts at 7:30pm
Make sure to Call the Lucha Cantina (815-977-4319) during Business Hours or click on the link below to get a reservation.
https://tables.toasttab.com/lucha-cantina-rockford/experience/comedy-night-12-05-2025?partySize=2&dateTime=2026-01-09T18:30:00.000-06:00
Comics for the Night:
Host: Michael Palmenderi
Guest Feature: Keaton Ford
Main Feature: Max Sorich
Headliner: Joshua Ocean Thomas
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 Keaton Ford is a Chicago-based comedian who has performed at Zanies, Laugh Factory, and Second City. He’s also performed in bowling alleys and pool halls, proving that no venue is too good–or too questionable–for him. His comedy blends self-deprecation with dark takes on generational differences, social absurdities, and whatever crisis he’s currently navigating. Keaton’s bold delivery and quick wit often leave audiences laughing at things they probably shouldn’t.
Main Feature Max Sorich is a comic based out of Chicago, IL. He’s been featured at Skankfest and was the 2024 Chicago Roast Battle Champion. He draws most of his material from the long list of poor decisions he’s made.
Our Headliner Josh Ocean Thomas is a Tunisian American stand-up comedian known for his energetic stage presence, quick wit, and larger-than-life physicality. From stories about his mother to tales of past relationships and his mixed cultural background, Josh brings vibrant, relatable humor to the stage. Weighing in at 160 pounds and standing just shy of six feet tall (okay, 5’11”), Josh can be seen performing at comedy clubs and touring theaters across the country with comedians like Tim Dillon, Morgan Jay, & more.