Colorful Bridgeport

Figure Drawing - Opportunities for Artists
2026-05-05 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Nest Arts Factory, 1720 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Tuesday Night open sketch figure drawing at the NEST Arts Factory. Every First and Second Tuesday!

CT State Housatonic Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Housatonic Museum of Art, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Join us for the opening reception of the CT State Housatonic Student Art Exhibition 2026. The annual Student Art Exhibition features artwork by students who have enrolled in art and graphic design classes at CT State Housatonic. Meet the artists over free refreshments and drinks. Free and open to the public. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/HMA-student-2026-RSVP.

KPOP Warriors LIVE SHOW!
2026-05-05 16:00 - 22:00 | The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Taconhy Entertainment Presents: KPOP Warriors LIVE SHOW!
K-Pop Warriors Live Show is an electrifying, family-friendly experience that brings the vibrant world of K-pop to life on stage. Featuring high-energy choreography, stunning visuals, acrobatics, and colorful cosplay-inspired characters, the show immerses audiences in a dynamic, interactive adventure where music, dance, and fantasy collide. Perfect for fans of all ages, it’s a one-of-a-kind live event that makes every guest feel like part of the action. Shows at 4:00PM & 7:00PM

Fairfield County Children's Choir Spring Concert
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!
The FCCC will honor America’s upcoming semiquincentennial with a stirring musical celebration at its 31st Annual Spring Concert. This year’s program features eighteen patriotic selections, alongside a vibrant mix of classical, folk, pop, and international repertoire.
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The choir will present beloved American standards including America the Beautiful, America (My Country, ’Tis of Thee), God Bless America, You’re a Grand Old Flag, This Land Is Your Land, and The Star-Spangled Banner. A special highlight will be an arrangement of Let There Be Peace on Earth, written specifically for the FCCC by the U.S. Military Academy Band at West Point.
To honor those who have served, the choir will perform the Armed Forces Medley, also arranged by the West Point Band. As each anthem is sung—the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard—veterans and their families will be invited to stand. All audience members are welcome to sing along, creating a moment of shared gratitude and unity.
Another powerful centerpiece of the evening will be the Civil War Suite, arranged by FCCC Music Director Jon Noyes. This moving work weaves together The Battle Cry of Freedom, Tenting on the Old Campground, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic, interlaced with the Gettysburg Address and a solemn performance of Taps.
The program also showcases the choir’s musical range with selections such as Art Thou Troubled by G. F. Handel, This Little Light of Mine, and Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles. The FCCC Chamber Singers will offer a preview of the Irish repertoire they will perform during their tour of Ireland in late June—including one piece featuring traditional Irish step dancing by an FCCC chorister who is also a championship dancer.
This concert promises an evening of reflection, celebration, and musical excellence as the Fairfield County Children’s Choir honors America’s past, present, and future through song.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
2026-05-03 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-05-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite explodes on the scene with a mission to destroy the competition. This exciting new experience will feature never before seen stunts performed by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, as well as the all-new No-Handed Front Flip performed by the FMX riders! Get ready for more heat and action as Hot Wheels brings the ultimate monster truck show to fans at Total Mortgage Arena on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026!

The Princess and the Frog
2026-05-03 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
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!).

Recollective
2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Recollective, 588 State Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
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.

Curiosity Heals Genealogy Course
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Ignite your curiosity about genealogy with Jennifer Toro, founder of Curiosity Heals TM. Discovering how uncovering lost ancestor stories transforms our understanding of history and ourselves.
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, The Bridgeport History Center invites you to join Curiosity Heals, a new genealogy workshop series starting May 2026. Sessions guide participants through the healing process of researching, relating to, documenting, and honoring their ancestors.
Over four, ninety-minute weekly sessions learn how to construct a family tree along with research techniques utilizing digital archives, how to conduct an intergenerational oral history and apply their family legacy within a historical context.
Research fuels storytelling. To bring family history to life, participants will document their findings by crafting short family history narrative. In class time is provided for writing, and optional sharing.

Color Walks: Jane's Walk
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
Join us once a month on the first Saturday from 10am to 12pm for an insightful and delightful public art walk through our Downtown. Each walk features a different host and a fresh set of experiences, offering unique perspectives on our vibrant creative landscape. The walk concludes at delicious local lunch destination.
Our May Color Walk is a Jane’s Walk! Jane’s Walk is a weekend of free, public walks inspired by the legacy of urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs, whose focus on human-centered and community-led neighborhood development has made a lasting imprint on how cities are planned and built. We have held “Jane’s Walks Bridgeport” for the last nine years, sharing the unique story about how you see, interact with, and feel about our place.
The walk explores the neighborhood through the lens of Jane Jacob’s approach to community-led, human-centered design; highlighting the impact of recently installed public artworks on individual places in our neighborhood; and featuring the evolving uses of the historic buildings in our Downtown and the purposes they have served over time.
Spots are expected to fill quickly, so be sure to register today to join us!

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To learn more about Jane Jacobs and community-driven city building, check out these great watches and reads:
WATCH

Jane & Laurayne’s Walk
Jane & Cesar’s Way
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
How to Revive Neighborhood Theaster Gates’ TED Talk
Survival of a Small City: South Norwalk
Transform your City with Tactical Urbanism
TOP Station Interview on the Bridgeport Young Lords with Willie Matos

READ

The Death and Life of Great American Cities, by Jane Jacobs
“Downtown is for People” (Fortune Magazine, 1958), by Jane Jacobs:
Wrestling with Moses, by Anthony Flint
The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, by William H. Whyte
Corridor: Bridgeport, Volume 1, by Tyler and James Silvestro

Get Fit & Lit
2026-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 | Seaside Park, 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Hey Kinfolk! We’re going outside!!
We 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!)
Here’s how it will work:
– 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)
– Join or maintain a Libro.fm membership* throughout the duration of the program (earn 5 points)
– Purchase a Libro.fm audiobook (earn 2 points per book purchased)
– Purchase a health/self care Libro.fm audiobook (earn 3 points per book purchased)
The 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.
*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
We’re looking forward to seeing you at The Arches!

The Jazz Room
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
⭐ The Jazz Room presents a heartfelt homage to Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most extraordinary voices in music history. Settle in with a drink, get comfortable, and let a brilliant live band guide you through her most unforgettable hits. Get your tickets for The Jazz Room: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald in Bridgeport!

2 MOTHERPLUCKERS!.... A Musical
2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Where better to start a musical about motherhood than the parking lot of Trader Joe’s?
In this heart-filled comedy, we watch two friends navigate their way through the ups, downs and total WTF’s of parenting. They pluck, play and perform all the parts in this musical mom-confessional.. which is best served with a glass of “please don’t ask me any more questions.”
1 friendship, 2 husbands, 3 kids.
19 original songs.
18 years in 85 minutes.
165,000 hats to wear.
…Ahhhh, the beautiful mess of motherhood.

CT Mirror Bridgeport Sit & Speak
2026-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
liJoin CT Mirror reporter Reginald David for Bridgeport’s Sit & Speak 🗣️
📍 Downtown Library, Bridgeport
🗓️ Thursday, April 30th
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
Topic: Education
The superintendent and Board of Education will be there to listen. This space is about your voice. Come share your thoughts and share this so others know where they can be heard. Open to everyone. Refreshments provided.

Foo Fighters
2026-04-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour 2026 with Frankie and the WItch Fingers comes to Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport on Tuesday, April 28.

Music & Media: BPC Music Mixer & Jam
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Come to the Bridgeport Pride Center, meet other local queer and ally musicians, bring your instruments and make some music with us!

Katt Williams
2026-04-26 19:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
NEW DATE, NEW ERA. Katt Williams is bringing ALL-NEW material to Total Mortgage Arena as part of his highly anticipated The Golden Age Tour! His Halloween 2025 show has been rescheduled to SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026. His new set is sure to be bolder than ever. If you already have tickets, adjust your calendars. If not, what’re you waiting for?!

Brothers & Books: Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join Brothers & Books on Sunday, April 26th at 2pm for a discussion regarding Victoria Christopher Murray’s best-selling novel, Harlem Rhapsody. Brothers & Books is a member-led book and discussion group for men of color of all ages. This book club is the ideal forum to exchange thoughts and perspectives, to deepen your sense of community, and to diversify the selection of books on your shelf.
Brothers & Books looks forward to building a strong community of men who can pour into each other, centered around books and discussions that build and inspire. Food and beverages are welcome!
About Harlem Rhapsody: She found the literary voices that would inspire the world…. The extraordinary story of the woman who ignited the Harlem Renaissance, written by Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Personal Librarian.
In 1919, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C arrives in Harlem excited to realize her lifelong dream. Jessie Redmon Fauset has been named the literary editor of The Crisis. The first Black woman to hold this position at a preeminent Negro magazine, Jessie is poised to achieve literary greatness. But she holds a secret that jeopardizes it all.
W. E. B. Du Bois, the founder of The Crisis, is not only Jessie’s boss, he’s her lover. And neither his wife, nor their fourteen-year-age difference can keep the two apart. Amidst rumors of their tumultuous affair, Jessie is determined to prove herself. She attacks the challenge of discovering young writers with fervor, finding sixteen-year-old Countee Cullen, seventeen-year-old Langston Hughes, and Nella Larsen, who becomes one of her best friends. Under Jessie’s leadership, The Crisis thrives…every African American writer in the country wants their work published there.
When her first novel is released to great acclaim, it’s clear that Jessie is at the heart of a renaissance in Black music, theater, and the arts. She has shaped a generation of literary legends, but as she strives to preserve her legacy, she’ll discover the high cost of her unparalleled success.

Soulful Sounds in Bridgeport
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
BRIDGEPORT, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN & VINTAGE GLAMOUR?
Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections!
As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-based Jazzy R&B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore, with a fresh twist of timeless soul and modern charm.
Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky.
And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary wine and snacks to enjoy throughout the show!
Over 50,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, and with 1,000+ five-star reviews, it’s clear this experience is striking a chord with audiences everywhere.
Tickets are selling quickly for this playful couple’s performance on Saturday, April 25th at Downtown Cabaret Theatre.
Located in the heart of downtown Bridgeport on Golden Hill Street, this intimate cabaret style theatre creates the perfect setting for a Harlem Nights inspired evening of soulful music, playful storytelling, and vintage glamour up close and personal.
* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Recreating 1920s New Orleans, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm.

DJ B The T
2026-04-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Berlinetta Brewing Company, 90 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Berlinetta Saturday celebration with the return of DJ B The T selects 45’s and LP’s from rare vinyl collected over 60 years-mixing vintage 60’s/70’s soul, surf, garage, glitter, and girl groups.

Double Feature with Dhafir and Tiki
2026-04-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Come on downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center, get comfy, and watch Miss Congeniality and Drop Dead Gorgeous with Dhafir and Tiki.

Make a Candy DNA Model
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Make a Candy DNA Model. It’s National DNA Day! Children will create their own model of DNA using candy pieces. Recommended for children 8-12 years old, but younger children are welcomed to participate with the assistance of a parent/guardian. For more information, call the Children’s Dept. at (203) 576-7400, ext. 408.

Smokus Pocus
2026-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
**To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.**
Elevate your weekend plans with a night of magic that hits different. Innovative feats of trickery are infused with the world of weed as jars of bud appear, lighters come to life, and bongs bend reality in a show designed to enthrall both the stoned and sober.
“Experience a higher kind of magic.” -Time Out New York
“Rapid-fire wit injects life and laughs into the show.” -Las Vegas Weekly
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.
⏳ Duration: 75 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted).
👤 Age requirement: 21 years old or older
♿ Accessibility: Contact us to reserve ADA compliant seating.
💨 While this is a themed magic show, please note that the theater is not licensed for consumption; no smoking is permitted inside the venue.
🎟️All sales are final. We can accommodate date transfers if available, however refunds are unable to be processed.
For more info visit www.SmokusPocus.com

Kym Whitley
2026-04-24 19:30 - 23:00 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Kym Whitley is a multi-talented entertainer, rich with humor and heart. She is a Daytime Emmy-Nominated actress for her menacing role as Big Candi on “The Bay.” In addition, Kym is a three-time NAACP Image Award-winner for her “Two Funny Mamas” podcast, alongside her partner in crime, Sherri Shepherd. As an actress, author, comedian, and multi-award-winning podcaster, namely the 2023 Signal Award winner for her Audible podcast, “Kym,” Whitley has proven her versatility and ability to captivate audiences across multiple mediums. Whitley is an HBCU Fisk graduate, where she pledged, Alpha Beta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Kym also holds an Honorary degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Kym Whitley serves as a board member for the Special Needs Network, in Los Angeles, CA, which focuses on Autism and other Developmental and Intellectual Challenges.
Over the past two years, she’s appeared in several high-profile film projects including You People (2023) as Aunt Nadine, Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) as Sister Betty, and Killing Mary Sue (2025), where she plays Anita Koch. She also stars as a part of the AA group alongside Adam Sandler in Netflix’s sequel Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), portraying the character, Bessie. In addition, Whitley is a producer of the animated short Walk in the Light, a powerful true story about a blind man who helped rescue people during the Oklahoma City bombing. On the hosting front, Whitley brought her charm and humor to BET+ as co-host of the reality series I Love Us alongside Kountry Wayne, celebrating Black culture and comedy. With her dynamic range and enduring appeal, Kym Whitley continues to be a beloved figure in film, television, and live entertainment.
Her comedic imprint has been seen on TV series such as “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Raising Whitley” (OWN),“Act Your Age” (Netflix), and countless others. There is never a dull moment with Kym!
