Hetrick-Martin Institute

Drag Camp
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Learn the art of drag with our resident Drag Queen Crimson Gnecco also known as Crimson Kitty! Learn about makeup, develop your persona, learn about performance, music and more! No experience necessary. Email Crimson at Cgnecco@hmi.org for more info.

Knit & Crochet
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Learn how to knit and or crochet! Bring in your fiber arts projects and work on them in a supportive environment. Basic to advanced techniques. No experience necessary, limited supplies provided, so please bring your hooks, yarns, and needles if you are able. Email Pearl at Pmcandrews@hmi.org for more info.

Tabletop Gaymers
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Tabletop Gaymers: An open group where youth create a character and role play as them within a fun cafe setting! Email Bre at boreilly@hmi.org

Open Art Studio Wednesday
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.

HMI's Kiki Lounge - Wednesdays
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Kiki, Vogue, runway….. What’s your fancy? Come hang out with your friends and house members to practice your skills and get ready for your upcoming function. Every Monday and Wednesday! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.

Your House
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Your House (Sip hot tea, Sink into cozy vibes, chat quietly, or chill with a movie or series. No pressure —just a warm, welcoming place to relax and be yourself.), which will occur every Thursday from 4-5 PM. Email Spencer at solson@hmi.org for more info.

Peace Portal
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 346, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5pm and 6 to 7:30pm. Sorry no dinner eating allowed.

Get Psyched About Games
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:30 | NY
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 – meet in room 302!

Job Shop
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 8th Floor, 2 Astor Place 8th Floor, New York, New York, 10003
Get one on one help with your resume, cover letters, mock interviews, and job searching! Email Reid at relwell@hmi.org for more information or call 212.674.2600 ext. 253.

What's the T–Blocker
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
What’s the T-Blocker: A group for trans femmes/trans women to gather and talk authentically about their experiences. Email Bre or Mykey for more info: boreilly@hmi.org & madme@hmi.org.

Art Blooms
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 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, no art experience necessary. In the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org

Peace Portal (After Dinner)
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | NY

Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
2025-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org

Taste the Moment
2025-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT, HAVE IT! Join Daniel in HMI’s new mindfulness practice group, Taste the Moment. Learn new wellness practice tools while trying and eating fresh fruits each week. Email Daniel and Dmendoza@hmi.org for more information.

Category is...Conversation
2025-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
12 week discussion group for LGBTQ+ youth exploring history, identity, and community through the series POSE!

Drag Race Viewing Party
2025-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Watch Drag Race with us!

Open Art Studio Mondays
2025-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
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! Mondays 4-6pm in the art space. If you love Open Art Studio join us on Wednesdays 6-7:30pm. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org

Krafternoon
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Get crafting every Monday with Abbie and Crimson in the Art Space! Email Crimson at Cgnecco@hmi.org for more info.

HMI's Kiki Lounge - Mondays
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Kiki, Vogue, runway….. What’s your fancy? Come hang out with your friends and house members to practice your skills and get ready for your upcoming function.Every Monday and Wednesday! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.

Soul Circle
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
Calling all BIPOC LGBTQIA+ youth 13-24! Come join HMI’s Asha every Thursday 6-7:15pm. 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.

Divine Illustration
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Fun with Tarot Cards and More! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.

Know Your Power
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Hetrick-Martin Institute 3rd Floor, 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Real Conversations about use, safety and self care. Learn tools to manage or reduce use on your own terms. Games, activites and more. Meets in Room 303. Email Lauren at LMccarthy@hmi.org

Trans Treats and Non-Binary Bytes
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
Join us to talk about gender and how it intersects with all other parts of your identity! Treat yourself to snacks and a a community space for TGNB youth! Join HMI’s Tara and Salem every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm in room 301. As a courtesy to other attendees please arrive before 6:30pm. Email Salem at svazcones@hmi.org
