Selome Hailu Mo Amer will set off on a new stand-up comedy tour beginning in February. Titled “Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino” — Spanish for “The Palestinian Bear” — the tour will Amer discuss “life, family and his journey as a new dad in today’s political climate,” per the official description.
News of the tour comes just ahead of the release of Season 2 of “Mo,” the self-titled Netflix series Amer writes, produces and stars in.
Amer has two stand-up specials — “The Vagabond” and “Mohammed in Texas” — currently streaming on Netflix. Besides “Mo” and his live comedy, he’s known for starring in “Ramy” on Hulu, and in 2022, he appeared in the DC film “Black Adam.” See a full list of dates for “Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino” below.
Fall dates are yet to be announced. Feb. 13 — Milwaukee, Wis. — Turner Ballroom Feb. 14 — Minneapolis, Minn. — Varsity Theater Feb.
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