Phil Hanley at The Jefferson on 1/31

Canadian crack up

A favorite on the late-night TV circuit, comedian, actor, and writer Phil Hanley began his stand-up career performing at open mics around Vancouver. The Oshawa, Ontario, native has become a staple of the New York City comedy scene, uniquely blending material and crowd interaction in unpredictable, reflective sets dispatched with sharp observation. He’s delivered his comedic stylings on “The Tonight Show,” “Late Night,” “The Late Late Show,” and the self-released comedy special Ooh La La—viewable on his YouTube channel. $38–50, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com