Upcoming Embrace DIY Events:
Wednesday February 11 - Music Open Mic @The Madison Community Arts Center. Sign up - 7pm / 7:30-10pm mic. Everyone gets 2 songs (10mins max). First come, first serve. We have a Steinway Piano, cajon drum, bass & guitar amps you can use. Last month was STACKED; we even had a waitlist of 4 people so come at 7pm if you want to get a spot!
—> Mutual Morris Coffee Collective will be vending! Serving espresso, lattes, Americano, specialty drinks, water, etc. benefiting their Mutual Aid Organization!
Saturday February 21 - Come Original Showcase @The Madison Community Arts Center → TICKETS ← Featuring live music from: Mas Trauma, The World’s Afterparty, and Starikova + vendors & coffee! 7pm | All Ages | $10/$15 | BYOB
Friday February 27 - 4th Fridays Unplugged @ The Asbury Hotel - Featuring: Dani Zanoni, Stephanie Chin & Dan Crisci, and Songbird. 7pm | All Ages
Every month there is a show that is specially curated to bring together some of the best original bands, local artists & creators as pop up shops, and a coffee cart that raises money for Mutual Morris. It’s called the Come Original Showcase and it's been making waves at the arts center since April of 2022.
Join us on Saturday February 21, 2026 at 7pm at The Madison Community Arts Center for a lineup of local Alt Rock/Ska/Punk Bands!
FEATURING:
MAS TRAUMA (Dramapunk)
THE WORLD’S AFTERPARTY (Ska Punk Rock)
STARIKOVA (Rawk)
Pop up shops:
Mutual Morris Coffee Collective - Serving espresso, lattes, specialty drinks, cappuccinos, americano, tea, matcha, water, and more to benefit their mutual aid organization!
Wishing Wildflower - Stovetop Home Fragrance
Warrior Pins - The coolest pin collection you will ever see.
Location: Madison Community Arts Center
10 Kings Road Madison, NJ
TICKETS: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
BYOB & Food | ALL AGES | 7PM
Grab a bite at Romanelli’s before or during the show - mention Come Original and get 10% off (dine in, pick up, or delivery)! The Arts Center is a short walk from the pizzeria and the train station. There are free parking lots nearby and free street parking. There will be limited seats available so come early if you want to grab one!
Peace & love,
Caroline