Monthly Open Bluegrass Jam
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Bring your instrument, a couple of tunes, some friends and your own refreshments. All players welcome – Beginner to pro!
Freewill basket to support DIY $5 suggested Open to all ages –strictly no alcohol
Questions? Contact Ed: rvrecband@gmail.com / ejjank@gmail.com

Third Friday Board Game Night!
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00
Third Friday Board Game Night running July-November 2025
All ages | Bring your own game or play with one of ours | Meet new people, have fun, casual! No RSVP required, just show up. Free to attend, donations to Flemington DIY welcomed.

Self-Care Sunday with HC Mamas
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00
You Deserve This, Mama ✨💆🏽‍♀️Join us for Self-Care Sunday
Motherhood is beautiful — but let’s be real, it’s also exhausting. That’s why we’re creating a space just for you. No littles running around. No distractions or requests from your tiny humans. No guilt. Just three hours of rest, renewal, and real human connection
At Self-Care Sunday, you’ll enjoy: 🌿 Mini self-care treatments 🛍️ Wellness product samples + mama-friendly local wellness vendors ☕ Sips, snacks, and soul-filling conversations 🤝 A chance to connect with other moms who get it ✨ A gentle reset before the week begins
This isn’t just a wellness event — it’s a reminder: You are allowed to take care of yourself, too 💕
Reserve your spot now & invite a fellow mama who needs this! ** To apply as a vendor please DM @katiecooperwellness

Live Music - Hardcore
2025-10-19 18:30 - 22:00
Yet It Moves (post-hardcore)Stential (emotional hardcore)Our Wits (emotional catharsis)Adrienne’s Thread (chaoticore)DedEx (math rock)
$106pm doors, 6:30 musicNo drugs/no alcohol All ages

Hunterdon Fiber Artist Meeting
2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00
Looking to meet other fiber artists in the Hunterdon county area? Think about coming to Hunterdon Fiber Artists meet up to socialize and connect with others doing the fiber art craft that they love.
All are welcome. Just bring your craft be it knitting, crocheting, spinning, etc., and be prepared to meet lots of fun and interesting people! We even have mini educational talks on requested topics!
Our FB group is Hunterdon Fiber Artists https://www.facebook.com/groups/1101970274078722
Our Ravelry group is https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hunterdon-fiber-artists?s=tab
Every other Monday at DIY; $3-5 suggested donation.

Print Club
2025-10-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 18:00 - 21:00
Flemington DIY Print Club is a weekly open studio held from 6-9PM every Monday, $15-30 per printer. It provides an opportunity for local artists and community members new to arts processes to utilize shared printmaking facilities. Print Club provides a platform for artists to network, build community, and work collaboratively.
No experience? No problem! Our vounteers will guide you through the process from start to finish!
Learn more: https://www.flemingtondiy.org/printclub/

Open Hours
2025-10-21 11:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-23 11:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-28 11:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-04 11:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-06 11:30 - 18:00
Visit the space, see our current art shows, hang out, and learn how to get involved!

Flemington Acoustic Players
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:30
Calling all Hunterdon County pop/rock/folk stars! Are you looking for a place to practice your acoustic guitar skills, and maybe do some singing too?
Our merry band of music makers is open to players of all abilities! This gathering however is for Acoustic players ONLY; i.e guitars, ukuleles, mandolins & banjos. A drummer and/or an acoustic/electric bassist would be welcomed though to help us all stay in time.
Chords and lyrics to the songs will be projected on a screen so there’s no need for you to bring a music stand or tablet. We will be selecting tunes from a song book that includes a wide variety of rock/pop/folk classics.
Come and have fun with us as we play and sing along to some of everyone’s favorite tunes!
Suggested donation of $3-5www.flemingtondiy.org/acoustic/

Halloweeny Ghost Crochet Art Circle
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:30

Live Music: New Orleans Trad Night
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00
Mardis Gras in October? Why not? If you like “trad” New Orleans style jazz, don’t miss this cool evening of hot jazz. Started by a Rutgers professor, Marshalls Band has been entertaining New Jersey audiences for over 40 years. Its current roster includes four members who have played recently in New Orleans. Marshall’s uses little or no amplification, and plays on original instruments used 100 years ago. Written music is optional if used at all, so every tune is a unique creation formed around the other musicians, the audience and the mood.
$12 adv / $15 doorTickets @ flemingtondiy.org/Trad2

Live Music - Jazz - Griffin Woodard Quartet
2025-10-25 19:30 - 22:00
Griffin Woodard is a composer, bass clarinetist, and bandleader who believes in the transformative power of music. As an instrumentalist, Woodard’s primary focus is playing the bass clarinet in a jazz context. He has dedicated years of study to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the rich historical lineage of jazz clarinetists and bass clarinetists from Johnny Dodds to Eric Dolphy. In 2022, Woodard was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award for his piece, “Kyrie”.
Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm$18 adv / $22 door15% off for DIY members

Community Bird Sit
2025-10-26 08:00 - 10:00
Last Sunday of the month. 8am-10am. Location will change monthly and be sent to registrants
Join us on recurring community bird sits to meet some friends and see some birds! Witness migration from the comfort of a chair or blanket! Come have your morning coffee with us and watch some birds!
Please bring binoculars if you’ve got ’em.
Registration required: https://www.flemingtondiy.org/bird/Suggested donation will benefit Flemington DIY and the Raptor Trust.

THE PEOPLE'S JOKER Screening
2025-10-26 18:00 - 22:30
Come out and watch THE PEOPLE’S JOKER while having some snacks and water- free with the price of your ticket!
THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is not rated. Content Warnings include suicide, blood, drug use, homophobic slurs, abuse, child abuse, and transphobia.
Tickets: https://www.eventeny.com/events/thepeoplesjokerscreening-23770

Classical Music Jam
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00
Jazz bands jam, rock bands jam, bluegrass players jams… why not a classical jam??
Strings, brass, woodwinds… Come join a classical music jam!!
Bring a piece or two of music to share, and sit in on the jam!
Bring your instrument, music (duo, trio, quartet, etc. or even a full orchestra arrangement) and a stand, be ready to share, and let’s play some classical music in an informal setting.
We jam once a month on the 4th Tuesday from 7 PM – 9 PM. $5 suggested donation to Flemington DIY.
Don’t have music, Don’t have a stand?…. Don’t worry! Just bring your instrument, and jam with us!
Come share your talent and play! Take a break, relax, and listen to others.
Upcoming Tuesdays:
9/30
10/28
11/25
12/23
Classical is cool too! See you at the jam!

Poetry Open Mic
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:30
Community members of all levels are invited to read their poetry and listen to the work of others. If you’re looking for a welcoming group of emerging and established poets and beatniks, this is for you!
Show up and sign up. No pre-registration to participate. Donations for the space encouraged at the door. All ages but please be aware that mature and sometimes sensitive topics are explored and mentioned at this event.

Fright Lines: Horror Open Mic Night
2025-10-30 17:30 - 20:00
This October, the shadows come alive and the mic goes cold. Fright Lines invites writers, poets, and fearless fans of the macabre to a horror open mic night celebrating the terrifying, the twisted, and the uncanny. Visit Flemington DIY on Thursday, October 30, to share original horror-themed works or simply hang out and enjoy the nightmares. Signups begin onsite at 5:30 p.m. Open mic runs from 6 to 8 p.m. For more info, visit tinyurl.com/FrightLines.

Live Music - Synth/Noise
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00
Halloween Show – Costumes Encouraged!
Earthen ShieldNY Dark Dungeon Synth https://esotericobfuscation.bandcamp.com/album/endless-melancholia
Sole SVIVR Horror Synth/Carpenter-Corehttps://solesvivr.bandcamp.com/album/night-terrors
Body Garden PA Ambient/Electronic/Noisehttps://bodygarden.bandcamp.com/track/oh-kama-ku-ni-listen-sacred-water
NIMF Irish Folk Ambient/Industrialhttps://nimf.bandcamp.com/track/a-ballad-for-looking-into-time
$10Doors @ 6:30All agesNo drugs / no alcohol

Photo Capture Kickoff Event - Photo Marathon
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00
November Photo Capture 24 Hours Photo Marathon – Kickoff Event
Join us for the Photo Capture KICKOFF event – a 24 hour photography marathon! Registered participants will meet at Flemington DIY and have a chance to mingle with other photographers as they await the announcement of four mystery themes. Participants will be challenged to create their images in a twenty four period while considering how to create a visual coherence amongst the themes. Participants are encouraged to begin their photographic adventure at Flemington DIY and continue wherever their creativity takes them. Flemington DIY will be open until 1pm for people to drop in and take a break, discuss and share ideas. Photos taken during this event can be submitted at the end of the month for the projected show.
What to bring: Any kind of camera including phone cameras. Film cameras are also welcome!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://form.jotform.com/252577171465160

lessISmore Art Opening Reception
2025-11-01 17:00 - 20:30
Our work showcases art that is born out of the lesser, the bare necessities. Rather than relying on a false abundance of materials, agents and devices, we focus on the essentials and simplicity, back to the roots, embracing the non-processed and untamed.
Featured artists:Nolan Yamashiro – photographySimon Keller – mixed-media, performance artBenjamin Heidersberger, soundscapeFrank May – performance artEric Spencer – ceramics & letter cuttingBenjamin Vogler – ceramicsMarek Benczevski, ink drawings

Hula Hoop Workshop
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Abby Bireta is a dynamic professional performer who has been training at the Trenton Circus Squad since 2022. Come join us in this new and exciting workshop as Abby breaks down the art of hula hooping step-by-step for all levels to enjoy!
Just $5 per participant (cash only). Parents are welcome to stay and observe.Register via email: abbybireta@gmail.com

Open Jazz Jams
2025-11-02 13:00 - 17:00
Open Jazz Jams are held he first Sunday of every month.
The sessions will provide an opportunity for musicians to play with an experienced band. From 1-2 PM the hosting musicians for the week will play. Other musicians will be invited to sit in and play between 2-5 PM (typically a minimum of 2 songs each, circumstances permitting). With the exception of drum kit and piano, all musicians should bring their own equipment (instruments, amps, drum sticks, microphones, etc.). The sessions will focus primarily on jazz standards and other jazz tunes contained in Hal Leonard Real Books volumes 1 through 3. Newcomers will be coached through the process.
A $3 to $5 donation to Flemington DIY will be required from each musician that plays at the session. Visitors that just want to listen to the music are also welcome to attend for all or any part of the 1-5 PM sessions free of charge.
For questions about the sessions, or to be added to the monthly text notification list for last minute cancellations or reschedules, please email njjazzjam@gmail.com

Live Music - Rock
2025-11-02 18:00 - 22:00
Contorted Cabin – Indie RockDanny Zang and the Blues Gang – Rock & BluesAnything Honestly – Midwest Emo
Doors @ 5:30, Music @ 6$10All agesNo drugs/no alcohol

Monthly Food Drive and Skill Share
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:00
Drop-off a donation to help stock the Little Free Pantries (LFPs) around Flemington Borough and stay to meet your neighbors! Let’s learn from one another and share our knowledge with a monthly Skill Share.
Little Free Pantries are located at:Flemington Area Food Pantry LFP, 154 Rt 31Salvation Army, Corner of Hopewell Ave & East Main StreetCommunity LFP, 10 New Jersey AvenueHunterdon County Community Wellness Center, 44 Emery AveFlemington DIY LFP, 26 Stangl RoadFlemington Presbyterian Church LFP, 10 East Main StreetEchelon Studio Self-Care Pantry, 27 Fulper Road
Recommended donations:– Water bottles and gatorade– Shelf stable and canned goods (with pop tops)– Personal and menstrual hygiene items– Cup noodles and ramen– Shelf stable juice and milk– Individually packaged snacks and other ready-to-eat foods– Individually wrapped plastic utensils
WHAT IS A SKILL SHARE?Skill Shares are meet-ups where folks interested in learning from their community members can come together to share their knowledge and/or learn something new. Everyone has a skill that they can share, from sewing and mending to gardening to holistic health. Contact flemingtonqts@gmail.com if you are interested in sharing a topic at our monthly sessions on 1st Tuesdays from 5:30-7PM. No previous experience necessary! Email Jae at flemingtonqts@gmail.com if you have a skill to share.
