Hetrick-Martin Institute

Tattoo Talk+
2022-12-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Art Blooms
2022-12-21 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.

College Prep Drop-In
2022-12-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-04 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

Open Art Studio
2022-12-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-12-28 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.

UN-HOLIDAY DINNER CELEBRATION
2022-12-22 16:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
HMI members and alumni are invited to our “How the Grinch Stole the Holidays Un-Holiday Dinner! Thursday, Dec. 22nd 4-7:30pm (in the Cafe) With special performances by Erika Klash and Crimson Kitty! As always, we will have plenty of fun activities! Don’t miss it!!

Find Your Stanza
2022-12-22 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.

Soul Circle
2022-12-22 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]

Open Art Studio Thursdays
2022-12-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Special Friday meeting of Open Art Studio will be meeting Friday 12/2, 12/16, 12/30 from 4-6pm.

Your House x Anime House
2022-12-23 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!

Dungeons & Dragons
2022-12-23 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.

6PM CLOSURE
2022-12-23 18:00, 2022-12-27 18:00, 2022-12-28 18:00, 2022-12-29 18:00, 2022-12-30 18:00
HMI will be closed at 6pm Dec 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
2022-12-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-12-30 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.

Saturday Night Lights - POSTPONED
2022-12-24 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

HMI CLOSED
2022-12-26 00:00 - 23:59
HMI will be closed on December 26th, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Open Art Studio
2022-12-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-01-02 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.

Krafternoon
2022-12-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-02 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!

Choose Your Own Adventure
2022-12-27 16:00 - 17:00 | 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

Get Psyched About Games
2022-12-27 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.

HOTT Van Health Services - CANCELLED
2022-12-28 15:30 - 18:00
Callen Lorde’s HOTT Van visits HMI every wednesday.

Services provided include:

Urgent medical care
Sexual health services
HIV/STI screening and treatment
Family planning
PrEP/PEP treatment and counseling
Transgender healthcare/hormone therapy
Flu shots and vaccines
Crisis counseling
Referrals

Email Tiffany at Trivera@hmi.org for more info.
