Recollective is a multi-vendor vintage and antique marketplace that takes a fresh approach to the vintage market scene. Think antiques, salvage finds, one of a kind vintage, local makers and a cozy café to fuel your treasure hunt. The spirit lives on in Downtown Bridgeport.
Desi Banks is a multi-hyphenate powerhouse—actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur—whose viral storytelling and high-energy stage presence have made him one of comedy’s most in-demand headliners. The CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions, he has built a digital-first empire rooted in original comedy, community, and culture. On the road, Banks continues to scale—currently touring […]
Restaurant Week 2026: Save the Date! 🍽️ Mark your calendars for the culinary event of the year! 🍽️ From November 2nd to November 8th, 2026, get ready to indulge in a week-long celebration of deliciousness during Restaurant Week 2026! Whether you're a foodie or just love great dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity to […]
The Special Events and Marketing Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Bridgeport DSSD office and focuses on Colorful Bridgeport marketing, special events, and community event partnerships.
The Executive Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the DSSD office and via Zoom. The Committee focuses on the administration of the organization. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87996332353?pwd=8mRhgnLf7S0Jr4qDftvefM7y7t8dnv.1 Meeting ID: 879 9633 2353 Passcode: 945755
We’re excited to invite you to our Fall Bridgeport Thrives Agency Fair! We’re looking forward to bringing our community partners together once again for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community engagement. This event will highlight organizations that have received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, as well as valued […]
Come join us for our inaugural Creatives Connect Night! A networking and community building event happening on the first Wednesday of each month. Meet filmmakers, television professionals, artists, musicians, poets, and many more! We will be having practical conversations about navigating your career, networking, and finding your way back to the joy of making art. […]
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.
2026 marks the 18th year of the Bridgeport Art Trail, a city-wide arts celebration taking place annually in November, attracting 5,000 attendees from the CT-NY region to tour art venues throughout Bridgeport. The Bridgeport Art Trail was initiated and produced annually by the nonprofit City Lights & Company as the lead organization working in collaboration […]
A Year of Art, Heart, and Possibility. Join us as we unveil the 2027 calendar and celebrate the artists who brought it to life. Every image in our 2027 A Unique Perspective calendar begins with an artist and an idea. This year, the artists of the Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative have created original works inspired […]
20 artists interpret this provocative theme, presenting art that reacts to the times and issues of their choosing, or the actual condition and our contemporary relationship with time. Among the inspirations is the quote “There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear… This is precisely […]
All Shapes All Sizes is a gallery exhibit by Stephanie Saujon of La Photographie Boudoir in celebration of Bridgeport Art Trail weekend.
