# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night

Saturday, My 2nd, 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's energetic physical performances are both immersive and hilarious as he takes you through his struggles with chronic pain, singing everything like he’s in a musical, and being hairy in an increasingly hairless world. Michael has a background in theatre and trained at the Second City Chicago where he graduated from the Conservatory Program. He’s worked in multiple theatrical productions and has provided spirit fingers throughout the entire Chicagoland area.

Main Feature Lou Palomino is a Chicago native turned small-town family man whose comedy digs into marriage, parenting, and the frustrations of everyday life. He jumped into stand-up in his late 30s—what he calls “the perfect age to start.”  Lou’s conversational, story-driven style feels less like a performance and more like catching up with an old friend. His clean, relatable material has made him a regular at Peoria’s Jukebox Comedy Club, where he’s hosted and featured for comedians like April Macie, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Ben Bailey, Jay Mohr, and Greg Hahn proving you don’t need to be dirty to hit hard—just honest.

Headliner Leslie Mitchell is a flyover-state comedian with a joyful spirit and a boundless passion for cheeseburgers. She’s performed across the US, opening for Dave Attell, Roy Wood Jr., Bobcat Goldthwait, Adrienne Iapalucci, Geoffrey Asmus, and Mary Mack among others. A former “Funniest Person in Iowa” winner, her stand-up comedy hits that sweet spot of Gen-X life: nostalgia, marriage, menopause, and the occasional “why did I come into this room?” moment. Basically, if you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, she’s speaking your language. Leslie performs as a solo stand-up and as 1/3 of the long-running improv troupe Wisenheimer. She’s having way too much fun to stop anytime soon.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/loves-park/the-hope-and-anchor-comedy-night/200029927150224
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Loves Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Hope & Anchor
- **lat**: 42.304950710154
- **long**: -89.058094555846
- **full address**: The Hope & Anchor, 5040 N 2nd St,Loves Park, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night being held?
  - **A:** The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Hope & Anchor, 5040 N 2nd St,Loves Park, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night?
  - **A:** The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night is organized by FATS Productions presents:.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Loves Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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