11 Edinburgh Fringe Hits Play Ryan's Daughter At Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest

Eleven diverse shows from solo comedies to fake tribute bands that recently rocked the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will take over the second floor of the historic Ryan's Daughter (350 E 85th St, NYC) on the weekend of October 28 and 29. Shows play from noon through 11pm. Tickets for each show are $5. Full bar. No reservations. Cash at door.

FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28, 2017

12:00 p.m. Walter Michael DeForest's "Van Gogh Brunch Yourself"
Walter paints Vincent Van Gogh's true story while creating art with the audience. Art materials are supplied. Food will be provided along with Bloody Mary and mimosa drink specials. www.waltermichaeldeforest.com

2:00 p.m. Peter Michael Marino's "Show Up"
This critically acclaimed one-man, comedic, interactive, improvised spin on the traditional solo show is all about the good, bad and ugly experiences of the audience - who also lend a hand in the set & sound design. And there's a party! www.showuptheshow.com

4:00 p.m. Katie Kopajtic's "Confessions of a Personal Trainer"
Katie is a luxury personal trainer in NYC. She's thrilled to be working with you on her journey to wellness! www.thisiskatiek.com

6:00 p.m. Chris Davis' "The Last Emperor of Mexico"
Maximilian I has recently been declared the Emperor of Mexico by Napoleon III, but his administration soon comes under attack by the revolutionary Benito Juarez. Maximilian is confronted with a great dilemma - to shave his beard or die by firing squad. www.therealchrisdavis.com

8:00 p.m. Harmon Leon's "Infiltrating Trump's America"
Comedian/Vice contributor Harmon Leon has made a career out of infiltrating extremist groups. Take his hand as he leads you on a multimedia journey into his true-life, undercover exploits into Trump America. Weird, wildly original, and completely incomprehensible - if you're not outraged - then you're not paying attention. www.harmonleon.com

10:00 p.m. Chris Davis' "Drunk Lion"
Follow a lion who spends his days drinking, until he meets Chris, a young foreigner learning how to speak Spanish. The unlikely pair forge an intoxicated bond over life, love, and alcohol. www.therealchrisdavis.com

12:00 a.m. Luke Closely "Mugician"
Luke Closely is a Mugician. Magician and musician. He has had two successful runs at the infamous Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his one-man show. He blends together mystifying magic with his lively Scottish banter. Filled with surprises it will keep you wanting more!"

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017

12:00 p.m. Join the performers at this free event for brunch cocktail specials and casual discussion about the festival experience at this Edinburgh Fringe Chinwag.

2:00 p.m. Christine Holt's "Domesticated"
A show about private thoughts and private parts with rebellious acts of vaudeville.

3:00 p.m. Amanda Miller's "How to Suffer Better"
Who's suffering best? The alcoholic, homeless man, elderly widow, mute maid, clown, or angry teenage boy? You decide. **** 'Ludicrous comic talent' (Arts Fringes) www.howtosufferbetter.com

4:30 p.M. Adam Blotner & Jenny Pinzari's "Pop Filter"
The greatest comeback concert ever! Featuring all your favorite groups you've never heard of from the 80s to today. 'Side-splitting musical satire...well-written, insanely catchy tunes & hilarious characters.' **** (FringeBiscuit) www.popfilter.tv

6:15 p.m. Paul Valenti's "The Long Miserable Journey to Happiness"
Put yourself in Paul's possibly capable hands, while he clowns, cajoles, charms, flips, falls and flops his way to discovering what exactly (if anything) makes us truly happy. www.paulievalenti.com

8:00 p.m. Walter Michael DeForest's "Van Gogh Find Yourself"
Based upon the letters of Vincent and Theo and the Memoirs of Vincent's stay in Auvers-sur-Oise by Adeline Ravoux, DeForest sets the record straight on a true artist's personal struggle for humanity. You think you know the truth? #VanGoghFindYourself, please. www.waltermichaeldeforest.com

WHAT: Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest
WHEN: Various performance times. 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28 through Sunday, October 29, 2017
WHERE: Ryan's Daughter. 350 E 85th St, NYC (Q Train at 86 Street)
HOW MUCH: $5 for each show.
TICKETS: Available at the door. Cash only. No reservations required.
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://tinyurl.com/UESEdFest