2nd Annual STEM Fest to be Held at The Kraine Theater in January

Storytellers, comedians, playwrights, musicians, and, yes, even scientists will show us just how entertaining the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics can be. It might not have clicked in 9th grade, but now there are drinks and you're no longer stuck in puberty. The 2nd Annual STEM Fest will run January 7-16 with performances at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery), unless otherwise noted. Tickets to all shows ($4-$18) are available online at www.horseTRADE.info.

Exclusive STEM Fest Shows

Long Story Long

Thursday, January 7 @ 7pm $10

Long Story Long is a storytelling show created to let the audience get to know the performers a little better. Most stories onstage are just a sliver of a person. Long Story Long offers long form stories. With 30 minutes to share, performers take us along with them on their journeys.

This Week in Science: The Kickass Science and Technology Show

Hosted by Dr. Kiki Sanford, Justin Jackson & Blair Bazdarich

Thursday, January 7 @ 10pm $10

This Week in Science (TWIS) is a weekly web and radio show presenting a humorous, often opinionated, and irreverent look at the week in science and technology. Hosts Dr. Kiki Sanford, Justin Jackson, and Blair Bazdarich each bring their unique perspectives to discuss the latest in cutting-edge science news. In a very special engagement, the West coast TWIS team is making a special trip to New York City for STEM Fest! Usually only seen lurking in the dark and science-y corners of the internet, this is a special opportunity for TWIS and science enthusiasts to go to the theater... together! Topics up for discussion range from controversial issues like genetic engineering, stem cells, and cybernetics to more evocative ideas like climate change, space exploration, neuroscience, or microbiology. Show favorites - Countdown to World Robot Domination and Blair's Animal Corner - are definitely on the list for this exciting live performance. An exceptional opportunity to see TWIS live and meet the hosts in-person. Expect the unexpected, but also expect LOTS of science!

Cool Kids Conservation Celebration

Presented by Conservation Theater/Bricken & Birch Productions

Saturday, January 9 @ 1pm $18 (admission includes 1 adult and 1 child under 10)

Kids theater in the East Village? That's right! Kids and their parents will enjoy a day at the theatre all about wild animals, science and what we all can do (even kids) to make our planet a great place to live. Performances by local children's theater experts including the Central Park Zoo's own Wildlife Theater and the Liberty Science Center.

Adventures in Citizen Science, Conservation and the AMAZON!

Presented by Conservation Theater/Bricken & Birch Productions

Thursday, January 14 @ 7pm $18

This show is part two of Bricken Sparacino's storytelling series about the wonder of the natural world and how we can all be inspired to become citizen scientists. This night will include stories by Bricken about her trip to the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, an interview with local scientists about their conservation efforts, and a new short play by Robin Rice that gives a hint at the next evolutionary step for mankind.

Conservation Theater: Rated R for Recycling

Presented by Conservation Theater/Bricken & Birtch Productions

Thursday, January 14 @ 9pm $15

A night of anything goes Conservation Theater. Leave the kids at home! Sometimes science can seem stuffy, not tonight. Enjoy new plays by Robin Rice and Edmond Malin, performances by Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out), Michael Birch & Bricken Sparacino and a collection of sketches, stand up and surprises. Wildlife and conservation science takes off its tie and lets its hair down.

The Story Collider

Hosted by Ben Lillie and Erin Barker

Friday, January 15 @ 8pm $15

Science storytelling show The Story Collider is excited to appear for the first time at the Kraine Theater as part of STEM Fest 2016, featuring five true, personal stories of science in people's lives. The show will be hosted by physicist­turned­storyteller Ben Lillie and multiple Moth GrandSLAM champion Erin Barker.

Astronomy on Tap Presents Pop Science!

Hosted by DJ Carly Sagan & MC Tycho Brewhaha

Saturday, January 16 @ 8pm $10

Astronomy on Tap brings the Universe down to Earth with quirky, irreverent science presentations at bars around the world. At STEM Fest, scientists and educators from local research and cultural institutions collide with pop culture for an eccentric evening of astro-tainment, plus DJ Carly Sagan & MC Tycho Brewhaha's constellation of music, games, and prizes, including Neil Tyson's Trash Treasures!Proceeds from ticket sales at STEM Fest will support Astronomy on Tap's free events in NYC and their contributions to local classrooms via DonorsChoose.org.

STEM Themed Monthly Shows

The usual suspects will be mixing the world of science into their regularly scheduled programming. Come and help us test out our theory that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts!

Adam Wade from New Hampshire

Tuesday, January 5 @ 7pm $10

Adam Wade (Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, NPR regular), a staggering 20-time Moth Story Slam winner, has put together many of his winning heartfelt and humorous stories for this special monthly show. No two shows are the same. Adam is excited to be making his return to STEM Fest with a show featuring personal stories that are all science themed. A surprise featured guest will also be starting the evening off. A must see!

Open Mic Downstairs

Tuesday, January 5 @ 9pm $4

UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)

At The Open Mic Downstairs the focus is the stage! Sign-ups get seven minutes to try anything in one of the most supportive rooms in New York. Whether it's a performance art piece, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, or something entirely off the top of your head, you'll find a home in the attentive welcoming community at UNDER St. Marks.

Ten-Foot Rat Cabaret

Wednesday, January 6 @ 9pm $10

UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)

Ten-Foot Rat Cabaret is Gotham's Premiere Variety Show: Comedy, Music, Burlesque, Vaudeville, and More! Hosted by Canadian import Jillian Thomas; featuring Bill Chambers and Gregory Levine - and a rotating cast of the entertainment cream of NYC, America and Canada. Created and Produced by Rob Dub and Gregory Levine.

Cabaret Showdown

Sunday, January 10 @ 6:30pm $12

Do you have what it takes to be a cabaret champion? Contestants compete for the chance to star in their own show or cabaret. Come out and join the fun! Whether you are a contestant or in the audience you are guaranteed to have a blast. STEM Fest Theme: Weird Science

Live in the Village

Wednesday, January 13 @ 7pm $10

UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)

Live in the Village will light up UNDER St. Marks with the passion of New York City's best performers. This monthly variety show is the perfect happy hour for co-workers who don't want to talk to each other. Instead, they can sit back and enjoy hilarious comedy, great music, and other great art that's hidden throughout this city.

Sketch Block

Wednesday, January 13 @ 9pm $10

UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)

Sketch Block is a comedy showcase that gives sketch troupes an opportunity to perform without the pressure of bringing in an audience. Also, Sketch Block does not force their audience to pay for drinks. We believe that it's your choice to drink or not. It's about the comedy. Sketch Comedy meets Block Party. This monthly show features a guest host comedian, three guest sketch troupes and drinking. Come meet, mingle, and perform!

Thank You Robot

Friday, January 15 @ 10:30pm $5

UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)

A showcase for independent and established improv teams. For each show, two teams join Thank You, Robot to perform sets of unscripted comedy, never seen before and never to be seen again.

FRIGID New York is a theater development group with a focus on new work that produces a massive quantity of stimulating downtown theater every season. FRIGID's Resident Artist Program offers a home to a select group of Independent theater artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy. FRIGID New York grew out of the annual FRIGID Festival, the first and only festival of its kind in New York City to offer artists 100% of their box office proceeds, and Horse Trade Theater Group, a self-sustaining theater development and management group.