Brix & Hops Comedy Showcase

Join us on October 6th at 9pm for a comedy show you won’t forget. Samson Koletkar (aka Mahatma Moses) is a true global citizen with a rich and diverse background. Born in Mumbai and raised Jewish, he spent most of his childhood burning the midnight oil to earn a Masters’s Degree in Computer Software and fulfill his parents’ dreams. In his debut year, Samson Koletkar was a finalist in the Rooster T Feather’s Amateur Comedy Competition. Since then, his remarkable talent has been acknowledged with several accolades, including winning the International Society of Humor Studies Comedy Competition and the Asian American Theater Company Comedy Competition. He was also a semi-finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition.

Samson Koletkar is a highly acclaimed comedian who has headlined the Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour and the You’re Funny But You Don’t Look Jewish Tour. He has also been featured on other renowned comedy tours, including the Funatical Comedy Tour, Make Chai Not War, Pundits with Punchlines, and Sultans of Satire.

He is the co-founder and visionary behind Desi Comedy Fest, the biggest South Asian Comedy Festival in America, which has played a major role in promoting South Asian comedy in America.

Samson Koletkar is also the proud founder of Comedy Oakland, which he established in May 2009. Since then, the weekly comedy shows have become a staple in the community and have won the “Best Comedy Night” award in the East Bay Express Reader’s Poll six times between 2016 and 2022. Every week, Samson curates a lineup of the best working comedians from the industry, providing audiences with a hilarious night of entertainment.

In addition to his impressive comedy tours, his talent, and wit have earned him an impressive array of media appearances, including features on NBC, CBS, NDTV, NPR, SF Chronicle, The Times of India, Indian Express, India West, India Currents, Ha’aretz, Asian Jewish Life, jWeekly, and more.

With tickets only $10 online and $15 at the door, you won’t find a better deal for a night of comedy and fun. So mark your calendars and join us at the venue for a night filled with laughter, good company, and a few surprises along the way. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy some of the best comedians around and have a great time! Get your tickets today on Eventbrite.