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Willie Barcena
April 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Unapologetic, WILLIE BARCENA IS ONE OF THE SHARPEST MINDS IN COMEDY. HIS UNIVERSAL MATERIAL SPANS FAMILY, RELIGION, RACE, SEX, POLITICS, AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU AREN’T SUPPOSED TO TALK ABOUT. HIS […]

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Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic
April 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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First Thursday Fiesta
April 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The first Thursday of every month, SMBE holds a pop-up shop of small, local businesses.

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Unveiling Courage Art Exhibition
April 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Center for Family Justice is hosting Unveiling Courage: Every Step Matters, our 3rd annual survivor‑centered art exhibition, featuring painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, collage, spoken word, music, dance, […]

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Curator’s Talk & Tour
April 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the Freeman Center’s curator for this series of casual cultural conversations! Bi-weekly gatherings on the first and third Thursday of the month from 5:00-7:00pm based on the works featured […]

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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