Mo Amer at The Wiltern

Mo Amer is kicking off a new stand-up comedy tour this spring. Calling it the "EL POSO PALESTINO TOUR", its name in English translates to "The Palestinian Bear". Ahead of the release of the second season of his self-written Netflix series "Mo", this tour announcement took fans by surprise. With a heart as big as Texas, he's caught the eye of fans around the world - making his heritage and story heard. Known to take inspiration from his diverse roots - tackling family, religion, politics, and deeply personal pieces of his life, you can expect inspiring conversations packed with laughs at his upcoming trek.

With two specials up his sleeve - "The Vagabond" and "Mohammed in Texas" (both streaming on Netflix), the man recounts his life as a refugee, finding himself becoming a comedian, his path to citizenship, and everything in between. From performing for U.S. troops stationed abroad at the age of 19 to writing his own series, stand-up specials, and selling out shows in over 40 countries, Mo Amer is a legendary name in comedy today.

In 2015, his one-hour special "Legally Homeless" was recorded at the Warner Theatre, marking himself as one of the first Arab-Americans to have nationally televised special. Telling his story of navigating places and cultures without a passport, he was joined by fellow comedians Azhar Usman, Bassem Youssef, Hasan Minhaj, and Ramy Youssef.

Mo Amer's self-written Netflix series sheds light on his journey as a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas. With a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "Mo" won critical acclaim for being one of the first major TV programs starring a Palestinian-American refugee as the protagonist. Highlighting Houston's ethnic diversity, its been greatly recognized and appreciated by critics and viewers. Renewed for a second and final season, the man's life story is all set to inspire, uplift, and recognize his ethnic & cultural backgrounds, while finding his way through life in America.

As "The Palestinian Bear" or "EL POSO PALESTINO" heads on tour, make sure you've got the best seats in the house. Expect a jam-packed night of his personal tales, dad stories, and jokes as his cultural heritage shines through. Call up all your friends and book those tickets now!