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SUMMARY:Get Fit & Lit
DESCRIPTION:Hey Kinfolk! We’re going outside!! \nWe are thrilled to announce our Fit & Lit audiobook club! We’re leaving the snacks and chairs behind at the bookstore and trading them for the refreshing experience of fresh air\, scenic water views\, and community building as we walk and listen to audiobooks. And\, in addition to getting fit\, you’ll have the opportunity to win a $30 Libro.fm gift certificate! (Aww shucks!) \nHere’s how it will work:\n– Beginning May 2nd at 7am meet us at the entrance to Seaside Park (the Arches) for our weekly walk (earn 1 point per each weekly group walk)\n– Join or maintain a Libro.fm membership* throughout the duration of the program (earn 5 points)\n– Purchase a Libro.fm audiobook (earn 2 points per book purchased)\n– Purchase a health/self care Libro.fm audiobook (earn 3 points per book purchased) \nThe person with the most points at the end of August/our last walk will win. All memberships and audiobook purchases must be attributed to Kindred Thoughts Bookstore. \n*You do not need a membership to purchase the audiobooks. Find the link to our Libro.fm page on our profile and website: KindredThoughts.shop \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at The Arches!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/get-fit-lit/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Seaside Park\, 1 Barnum Dyke\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Curiosity Heals Genealogy Course 3: Intergenerational Oral History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn what questions to ask and how to get the most out of oral history interviews with Jennifer Toro\, founder of Curiosity Heals TM. Intergenerational family members are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/curiosity-heals-genealogy-course-3-intergenerational-oral-history-workshop/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Princess and the Frog
DESCRIPTION:Pucker up for the Princess and the Frog! A Princess meets a talking frog and strikes up an unlikely friendship. But when she plants a kiss on his cheek\, everything changes! Suddenly\, she is transformed into a frog\, too! The two adventure to find an end to the curse but what hilarious surprises will they discover along the way? Will the Princess turn back into a real girl or be stuck as a frog forever? Is the frog just a frog\, or is he something more? Come find out in a princess story for all ages (and species!).
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-princess-and-the-frog/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Downtown Cabaret Theatre\, 263 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:WPKN’s Herman Olivera selects
DESCRIPTION:WPKN’s Herman Olivera is on the system with a great mix of upbeat sounds spanning rock\, soul\, Latin\, and Jazz.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/wpkns-herman-olivera-selects-2/
LOCATION:Berlinetta Brewing Company\, 90 Golden Hill St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: John Mills - The Narrative of Primus
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 16th at 5pm as we welcome CT based author\, John Mills as he shares his first novel\, The Narrative of Primus: A Lineage Woven into American History. John will also discuss the genealogy process for those who are interested. \nAbout the book: The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable\, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother’s bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy\, Primus\, survived the Middle Passage\, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut\, raised a family\, and through faith\, resilience\, and grace\, laid a foundation that would ripple across generations. \nDrawing on rarely cited historical sources including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney\, John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father\, a church member\, a scholar of scripture\, a community figure\, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries. \nThrough meticulous archival research\, Mills traces the lives of Primus’s descendants from the Revolutionary War\, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved\, through the Civil War\, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry\, and into the twentieth century\, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support. \nPart genealogy\, part social history\, and part personal journey\, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author’s lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty\, challenges long-held racial narratives\, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation. \nThe Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history\, slavery studies\, New England history\, Connecticut history\, genealogy\, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated\, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. \nPurchase the book here.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/reading-the-classics-the-wedding/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:22 Artists for 22 Years
DESCRIPTION:22 ARTISTS exhibit reception and anniversary party\, lite bites by Ursa Coffee Roasters\, Oneil Isaac on the keyboard sets the party mood.\nMay 16\, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM | City Lights Gallery
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/22-artists-for-22-years/
LOCATION:City Lights Gallery\, 265 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kountry Wayne
DESCRIPTION:Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2021\, Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has garnered a loyal following from his widely popular digital sketches and hilarious standup\, generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. \nSince his first Facebook post in October 2014 went viral\, the charismatic comic has amassed millions of followers across Facebook and Instagram\, where fans tune in daily to his viral sketches featuring original characters such as Drip and Buddy\, with cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris\, Mike Epps\, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom\, to name a few. \nKeeping it real\, mining comic gold from the everyday and applying his genius for freestyling\, Wayne is a master comic storyteller. In 2017 Wayne embarked on the 150-date national “Child Support Tour\,” selling out clubs and theaters across America. That wasn’t just a clever moniker – he’s the dad of ten kids and even as he builds his own entertainment legacy\, he’s all about securing the future for them. \n“My hashtag\, my mantra\, is ‘Help is On The Way!’ – that’s my slogan\, I own it\, because I believe God’s got my back and your back and whatever is stressing you out today\, it won’t last because help is truly on the way\,” says Wayne\, whose endearingly funny way with English comes from growing up “Kountry” in Millen\, GA (pop. 3500)\, between Statesboro and Augusta. He was given what became his stage name during a stint living and going to school in Savannah in the mid-2000s. \nIn January 2020\, Wayne began his “The People’s Champ” North American tour\, travelling to cities across the U.S. and Canada including Miami\, Pittsburgh\, West Palm Beach\, Phoenix and more. In the spring of 2021\, Wayne performed in arenas alongside comedy heavyweight\, Mike Epps\, on the “In Real Life Comedy Tour\,” ranked #1 on Pollstar’s Top Global Concert Tour list. Wayne was featured on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” with Nick Cannon\, starred in the BET original Christmas rom-com film\, “Holiday Heartbreak\,” and debut at #10 of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Comedians List\, which includes Ricky Gervais\, D.L Hughley\, and Kevin Hart. Most recently\, Wayne wrapped his “Straight Out The Mud” tour presented by Live Nation \nWayne\, along with Kym Whitley\, currently co-hosts “I Love Us\,” a new comedy clip show on BET+. Additionally\, Wayne is set to release his first book “Help Is On The Way” in April 2023 – a memoir covering everything from his childhood\, past struggles and path to success. Up next\, he will be starring alongside Chloe Bailey\, Quavo\, Mack Wilds\, Druski\, and more\, in Universal Pictures’ “Praise This\,” produced by Will Packer and directed by Tina Gordon. \nWith his humble roots and unbridled energy\, Wayne continues to build his audience with cutting edge yet clean\, curse free material whose appeal transcends all cultural lines and is fit for (and often draws) the whole family. All while still posting content online daily.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/kountry-wayne/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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