celebrating the full spectrum of people, places and spaces that create our Downtown

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Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic
July 1 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.

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America 250 Kids: Boston Tea Party
July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

We're celebrating America's 250 years of independence by recapping one of its most historical events, the protest of the Boston Tea Party! Children will make their own tea bags and […]

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America’s 250th Kids: Boston Tea Party
July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

We're celebrating America's 250 years of independence by recapping one of its most historical events, the protest of the Boston Tea Party! Children will make their own tea bags and […]

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Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange
July 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

To recognize the art of storytelling, City Lights Gallery sponsors a monthly story gathering for adults on Zoom. The emphasis is personal stories to share the human experience. Participants with […]

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OUTwork 2026 – Beautiful People
July 3 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

OUTwork 2026 – Beautiful People is the beautiful depictions of LGBTQ+ people, individuals and their stories was the theme that percipitated out from the public open call for this annual […]

who we are

Colorful Bridgeport consists of property owners, business owners, residents, and community members who invest in and enrich Downtown's creativity and resilience.

what we do

We enhance Downtown by promoting business growth, improving accessibility, and maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

our vision

We celebrate Downtown's diversity and vibrancy through public art, events, and content creation that promotes a more welcoming, inspiring community.

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