Hetrick-Martin Institute

Choose Your Own Adventure
2022-11-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
A space for you to share experiences and tell stories in different and empowering ways by incorporating elements of fantasy, science fiction, and tropes from favorite games and/or tv shows. A no pressure, guided experience every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Email Tara at tchee@hmi.org

Krafternoon
2022-11-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Krafternoon is a group lead by Crimson and Abbie on Monday nights. We work on creative and collaborative crafting projects such as making beaded necklaces and bracelets, mixing body glitter, decorating fans and hand embroidery. Join us (in the Art Space) for snacks, gossip and crafts!

SURVIVANCE - 3 Day Retreat (Day 3)
2022-11-21 16:00 - 19:30 | NY
A PAID – 3 day retreat about Grief, Empowerment Healing, and Love. We are looking for young people to participate in the whole experience Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Monday evening. This experience will be healing and empowering for any young person who has dealt with the loss of someone important in their lives. You don’t have to be bereaved to participate in this group. Friday | Nov. 18 | 4-7.30pm Saturday | Nov. 19 | 12-4pm Monday | Nov. 21 | 4-7.30pm ATTENDANCE ON ALL THREE DATES IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE AND RECEIVE YOUR STIPEND. SIGN UP FAST! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE!!! Register at http://bitly.ws/wngQ Email Adam at Astevens@hmi.org for more info.

Open Art Studio
2022-11-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
HMI’s Open Art Studio offers a variety of materials for your free creative expression, including (but not limited to) watercolor and acrylic paints, oil and chalk pastels, pencils, pen and ink, collage materials, fiber arts, printmaking materials, sculpture materials (plaster, clay, model magic, found objects), paper crafts, glitter, and more.

Using materials to express yourself through art can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, foster growth of hands-on skills, improve communication abilities, and boost self-esteem too! Hosted by Leesa Tabrizi on Mondays from 4-6 pm in the art space.

Saturday Night Lights - POSTPONED
2022-11-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Nord Anglia International School , 44 E. 2nd Street, New York, New York, 10003, United States
SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE we apologize for the inconvenience. Saturday Night Lights (Dance and Basketball) have moved to 2 Astor Place, Saturday from 4-7pm. For more info email Charles at cparker@hmi.org

SURVIVANCE - 3 Day Retreat (Day 2)
2022-11-19 12:00 - 16:00 | NY
A PAID – 3 day retreat about Grief, Empowerment Healing, and Love. We are looking for young people to participate in the whole experience Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Monday evening. This experience will be healing and empowering for any young person who has dealt with the loss of someone important in their lives. You don’t have to be bereaved to participate in this group. Friday | Nov. 18 | 4-7.30pm Saturday | Nov. 19 | 12-4pm Monday | Nov. 21 | 4-7.30pm ATTENDANCE ON ALL THREE DATES IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE AND RECEIVE YOUR STIPEND. SIGN UP FAST! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE!!! Register at http://bitly.ws/wngQ Email Adam at Astevens@hmi.org for more info.lth

Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
2022-11-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to inspire our own tarot or oracle cards. We’ll explore meanings and lessons that the cards teach us, and embed our artistic expression and power into our own cards. These cards we hope you can take with you to help you feel empowered when navigating whatever life throws at you. We will meet in person on Fridays from 6-7:30. Email Salem at svazcones@hmi.org for more info.

SURVIVANCE - 3 Day Retreat (Day 1)
2022-11-18 16:00 - 19:30 | NY

Dungeons & Dragons
2022-11-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Come explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Friday 4-5pm. Activities will alternate between character creation workshops based on individuals’ roles within the adventuring party and the composition of the group as a whole, and a series of discrete-but-interconnected one-shot play sessions. Beginners welcome – email ewilliams@hmi.org for more info.

Your House x Anime House
2022-11-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Your House presents Anime House! A place to sit back, relax and chill out with some anime and snacks!

Soul Circle
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Calling all BIPOC LGBTQIA+ youth 13-24! Come join HMI’s Asha and El every Thursday 6-7pm (movie nights 5:30pm). This support group for youth of color focuses on healing and joy and meets both virtually and onsite at 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, room 345.Email for more info aalexander@hmi.org or elayla@hmi.orgzoom link password: [REDACTED]

Find Your Stanza
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Find Your Stanza! is an in-person poetry writing group. Join us for guided activities, time to write, and space for supportive sharing with others. Writing materials will be provided. New and experienced writers are welcome! Feel free to reach out to Elena at eofferman@hmi.org for more information or if you’d like to come to the group.

Trans Day of Remembrance Dinner
2022-11-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Community Meeting followed by a dinner and evening program to recognize Trans Day of Remembrance

Community Meeting
2022-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
HMI staff and members come together and talk about relevant topics, learn what’s new at HMI and play games! All attendees are entered into our weekly raffle! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org

2022 Emery Awards Ball
2022-11-16 18:30 - 23:00 | Terminal 5, 610 W 56th Street, New York, New York, 10019, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, November 16 at Terminal 5 in midtown Manhattan for this year’s Emery Awards Ball honoring Leiomy Maldonado and a special guest performance by BIG FREEDIA, the Queen Diva. The event begins at 6:30 pm for VIP guests & ticket holders and 7:30 pm for the main event. See all the details and buy tickets and sponsorships at emeryawards.com.

Open Art Studio
2022-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
A new session of Open Art Studio – every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.

College Prep Drop-In
2022-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Are you college bound or currently in college? Come in an speak to our College Prep Interns! They can help you with college applications, scholarships, essays, choosing a major and so much more every Wednesday…. Email Angela at Ajones@hmi.org

Art Blooms
2022-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms hosted by Leesa and Sus! Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space. Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.

Tattoo Talk+
2022-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
In this group we will be talking all about tattooing, piercing, and body modification from a queer perspective. Wednesdays 4-5pm. What do we like about tattoos and piercings? How do they make us feel? What do we imagine for ourselves in the future? Is there anything we should consider before getting new work? This group will be conversational, and informational, with special guests and bits of history! Email Adam at ashecter@hmi.org

Trans Treats & Non-Binary Bytes
2022-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
HMI’s trans and non-binary support group! Join HMI’s Salem every Tuesday from 5:30-7pm in room 301 or on zoom at https://zoom.us/my/hmicounseling Passcode: [REDACTED] Enjoy snacks, discussions and special guests! Email Salem at svazcones@hmi.org.

Get Psyched About Games
2022-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Get Psyched: About Games!” is a safe space to discuss mental health and psychology through the medium of video games! We will play a game together and discuss themes relating to mental health/psychology that show up. Once a month Dr. Laura joins us to share her expertise. This is an excellent time to come with questions and play games with us! In addition, we will have video game tournaments where youth can win gift cards! Email Mako at jmontalvo@hmi.org for more info.
