BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Colorful Bridgeport - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Colorful Bridgeport X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Colorful Bridgeport REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T223000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260310T000656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T000656Z UID:10002488-1788982200-1788993000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:John Fogerty and Steve Winwood DESCRIPTION:John Fogerty and Steve Winwood URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/john-fogerty-and-steve-winwood/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/09.09-amp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260706T143147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T143147Z UID:10003040-1788969600-1788973200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Bridgeport DSSD Board of Commissioners Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bridgeport DSSD office on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for the monthly Board of Commissioners meeting! We will share updates on the work the Downtown Ambassadors are doing to keep the district clean and safe\, upcoming Colorful Bridgeport events\, information about development projects underway Downtown\, and more. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bridgeport-dssd-board-of-commissioners-meeting/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Bridgeport DSSD Office\, 938 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut (CT)\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dssd-monthly-mtg-fy26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T223000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260623T021214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T020247Z UID:10002821-1788723000-1788733800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Molly Tuttle DESCRIPTION:Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-winning singer\, songwriter\, and virtuosic guitarist whose innovative blend of bluegrass\, Americana\, pop\, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern roots music. In 2025\, she released her boldest statement yet\, the critically acclaimed So Long Little Miss Sunshine\, nominated for two GRAMMY® Awards—Best Americana Album and Best Americana Performance for the lead single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark.” Recorded in Nashville with producer Mike Joyce (Orville Peck\, Miranda Lambert\, Lainey Wilson)\, the album marks Tuttle’s fifth full-length release and her most ambitious reinvention to date: a vibrant\, deeply personal body of work rooted in self-acceptance and transformation. \nA highly decorated artist\, Tuttle has been nominated for 5 GRAMMY Awards (including in the Best New Artist category) and earned back-to-back GRAMMY wins for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway – Crooked Tree (2022) and City of Gold (2023) – becoming the first artist in the category’s history to do so. She is also the first woman to receive the IBMA Guitar Player of the Year award\, alongside multiple additional IBMA and Americana Music Awards. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/molly-tuttle/ LOCATION:The Klein Memorial Auditorium\, 910 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/09.06-klein.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260811T152204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T152204Z UID:10003135-1788721200-1788728400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Joe Cook DESCRIPTION:The Joe Cook Funny 4 A Lil Bit of Money Comedy Show\nJoseph L. Cook is a native of South Carolina and the 5th of 12 children. At an early age\, Joe made his siblings laugh to distract while taking food off their plates. \nJoe started performing stand-up comedy while serving in the US Army. Over 20+ years\, Joe has performed on stages all over the East Coast\, headlining comedy clubs like The Comedy House in SC\, The Comedy Zone in NC & Slades in MA. You can find Joe and his wife Kim on their YouTube channel Joemarriedkim for hilarious comedic skits. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/joe-cook/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/09.06-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20251125T021622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z UID:10001569-1788688800-1788710400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Recollective DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/recollective/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recollective.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T233000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260714T020059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T034834Z UID:10003071-1788634800-1788651000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Talent Harris DESCRIPTION:They often say that you can tell a lot about a person from their name. In this case\, TALENT embodies the definition with full force. TALENT’s comedic style is firmly grounded within his innate ability to combine impromptu humor and an instinctive timely delivery. Often referred to as comedy’s “King of New York”; with his natural ability to bring laughter into household and venues. He has headlined his own comedy shows and tours as well as making special appearances on such reputable programming as: BET’s Comic View\, HBO’s SNAPs & Def Comedy Jam and earned the position as host of New York’s 98.7 KISS FM’s Morning Show. Talent’s capacity for achievement and success is a constantly evolving journey. \nTALENT has been cast alongside such celebrated actors as Danny Devito\, Marisa Tomei\, Rosie Perez\, John Leguizamo\, Vanessa Williams and more. His growing theatrical resume includes appearances in movies such as\, “Sunset Park:\, “Full Court Press”\, “A Brother’s Kiss”\, “Fulgazi”\, “My Brother” and “With or Without You”. Growing into an icon and one of the most successful artists in the entertainment world\, TALENT’s comedic gift stretches far beyond the stand-up circuit. He has loaned his voice to national commercials\, music album collaborations with such celebrities as\, producer-rap superstar\, Missy Elliot. The multi dimensional TALENT has extended his range with an interlude as a contributing writer for one of the largest urban/hip hop magazines: The Source. TALENT’s column\, “Joker’s Wild” offered frank commentaries with an impressive list of “acclaimed” comedians. \nHe currently continues to headline several open-air venues\, in the face of Covid-19. Prior to being forced to alter the types of venues in which he performs\, he headlined at every premier comedy club throughout the United States and abroad\, such as Caroline’s on Broadway\, Showtime at the Apollo and many others. The comedian who has put a trademark on finding humor in the dynamics of life by entertainingly reminding us not to take all this too serious\, because…”IT’S JUST COMEDY!” is one of the most sought after comedians in the business. \nIn an effort to remain fresh and one of comedy’s most innovative\, TALENT has most recently assumed the following roles: Creator and Producer of social medial platform podcasts and radio shows as follows: Motivational Mondayz\, Da Divided States of America\, Soundtracks & Sunday Stories\, The Next Episodes\, It’s Just Comedy the Show\, The Bump & Grind Café and Twitter After Dark. He is a co-host on the Wake-up Club @103.9 WDKX/Rochester New York\, as well as an on-air contributor for Buffalo’s WUFO FM. \nThe seasoned comedian who currently resides in New York City\, has dedicated almost 30 years to his profession. Although this era may seem like a lifetime to some\, the past almost 30 years have merely laid the foundation of a greater\, wiser and stronger culmination of successes. Yet\, as TALENT says\, “To this day\, he is just getting started.” TALENT’s tireless efforts continue through acting\, endorsements\, development deals\, television scripts\, and entertainment venues. If that were not enough to keep him busy\, TALENT acts as Creator and Producer of the top comedy of the past decade: “The NY Kings Comedy Tour”. \nAs they say laughter is the best medicine and humor lightens your burdens\, inspires hopes\, connects you to others\, and keeps you grounded while keeping in mind…IT’S JUST COMEDY!! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/talent-harris-2/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/07.24-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T220000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260217T193839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193839Z UID:10002442-1788634800-1788645600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Tedeschi Trucks Band DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/tedeschi-trucks-band/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-134239.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260506T183012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T183100Z UID:10002680-1788624000-1788638400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Skateport DESCRIPTION:Skateport is designed to spread and support the culture of roller skating by creating spaces to skate. Seasoned skaters\, new skaters\, aspiring skaters\, and spectators are invited to join us! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/skateport/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Downtown-Events-Skateport.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260528T213706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T213706Z UID:10002771-1788620400-1788638400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Skateport DESCRIPTION:Skateport is designed to spread and support the culture of roller skating by creating spaces to skate. Seasoned skaters\, new skaters\, aspiring skaters\, and spectators are invited to join us! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/skateport-2/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Skateport-2026-schedule-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260512T022302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T022302Z UID:10002704-1788616800-1788624000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Handmade Homegoods: Tavern Signs DESCRIPTION:Enter your cottagecore era this summer with a DIY tavern sign like the days of yore. \nRegistration required\, ages 18 and up. \nThis event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library America’s 250th Celebration series of programs. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/handmade-homegoods-tavern-signs/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260318T141908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T150825Z UID:10002519-1788616800-1788624000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Color Walks: Golden Hill Paugussett History DESCRIPTION:Join us once a month 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. \nOur July Color Walk is about Golden Hill Paugussett history! Clan Mother Shoran Wapatuquay Piper will lead us on tour of the neighborhood featuring Golden Hill Paugussett history of Bridgeport\, including the Paugussett’s impact on modern city\, street names and meanings\, and more tidbits. Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper is the tribal head leader of the Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe. She is a medicine woman\, spiritualist\, and the author of the book Red Road: Traditional Voice of Afro-Indigenous American. \nSpots are expected to fill quickly\, so be sure to register today to join us! \n\n\n \n \n Color Walk Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneHow did you hear about Color Walk?(Required)What's Happening NewsletterColorful Bridgeport social mediaColorful Bridgeport websiteWord of mouthOtherIf you selected Other\, please let us know how you heard about Color Walk.Can we add you to the What's Happening newsletter?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n \n I'm already subscribed\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/color-walks-golden-hill-paugussett-history/ LOCATION:Bridgeport DSSD Office\, 938 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut (CT)\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COLOR-WALKS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T233000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260714T020012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T034747Z UID:10003070-1788548400-1788564600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Talent Harris DESCRIPTION:They often say that you can tell a lot about a person from their name. In this case\, TALENT embodies the definition with full force. TALENT’s comedic style is firmly grounded within his innate ability to combine impromptu humor and an instinctive timely delivery. Often referred to as comedy’s “King of New York”; with his natural ability to bring laughter into household and venues. He has headlined his own comedy shows and tours as well as making special appearances on such reputable programming as: BET’s Comic View\, HBO’s SNAPs & Def Comedy Jam and earned the position as host of New York’s 98.7 KISS FM’s Morning Show. Talent’s capacity for achievement and success is a constantly evolving journey. \nTALENT has been cast alongside such celebrated actors as Danny Devito\, Marisa Tomei\, Rosie Perez\, John Leguizamo\, Vanessa Williams and more. His growing theatrical resume includes appearances in movies such as\, “Sunset Park:\, “Full Court Press”\, “A Brother’s Kiss”\, “Fulgazi”\, “My Brother” and “With or Without You”. Growing into an icon and one of the most successful artists in the entertainment world\, TALENT’s comedic gift stretches far beyond the stand-up circuit. He has loaned his voice to national commercials\, music album collaborations with such celebrities as\, producer-rap superstar\, Missy Elliot. The multi dimensional TALENT has extended his range with an interlude as a contributing writer for one of the largest urban/hip hop magazines: The Source. TALENT’s column\, “Joker’s Wild” offered frank commentaries with an impressive list of “acclaimed” comedians. \nHe currently continues to headline several open-air venues\, in the face of Covid-19. Prior to being forced to alter the types of venues in which he performs\, he headlined at every premier comedy club throughout the United States and abroad\, such as Caroline’s on Broadway\, Showtime at the Apollo and many others. The comedian who has put a trademark on finding humor in the dynamics of life by entertainingly reminding us not to take all this too serious\, because…”IT’S JUST COMEDY!” is one of the most sought after comedians in the business. \nIn an effort to remain fresh and one of comedy’s most innovative\, TALENT has most recently assumed the following roles: Creator and Producer of social medial platform podcasts and radio shows as follows: Motivational Mondayz\, Da Divided States of America\, Soundtracks & Sunday Stories\, The Next Episodes\, It’s Just Comedy the Show\, The Bump & Grind Café and Twitter After Dark. He is a co-host on the Wake-up Club @103.9 WDKX/Rochester New York\, as well as an on-air contributor for Buffalo’s WUFO FM. \nThe seasoned comedian who currently resides in New York City\, has dedicated almost 30 years to his profession. Although this era may seem like a lifetime to some\, the past almost 30 years have merely laid the foundation of a greater\, wiser and stronger culmination of successes. Yet\, as TALENT says\, “To this day\, he is just getting started.” TALENT’s tireless efforts continue through acting\, endorsements\, development deals\, television scripts\, and entertainment venues. If that were not enough to keep him busy\, TALENT acts as Creator and Producer of the top comedy of the past decade: “The NY Kings Comedy Tour”. \nAs they say laughter is the best medicine and humor lightens your burdens\, inspires hopes\, connects you to others\, and keeps you grounded while keeping in mind…IT’S JUST COMEDY!! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/talent-harris/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/07.24-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T220000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260217T193839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193839Z UID:10002441-1788548400-1788559200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Tedeschi Trucks Band DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/tedeschi-trucks-band/2026-09-04/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-134239.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T223000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260714T033404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T033404Z UID:10003082-1788544800-1788561000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Candlelight DESCRIPTION:Candlelight brings the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/candlelight-2/ LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/candlelight-bijou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20250130T195655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T230046Z UID:10000200-1788462000-1788469200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange DESCRIPTION:To recognize the art of storytelling\, City Lights Gallery sponsors a monthly story gathering for adults on Zoom.\n\nThe emphasis is personal stories to share the human experience. Participants with fictional or historical stories are welcome too! We encourage professional tellers\, amateurs\, and listeners to join us. During the exchange\, participants share a story\, a part of a story\, a story idea\, or attend just to listen. Test out a piece\, receive help developing it if you wish\, and listen to the stories of others. Discover what makes a story compelling. (Meets every month on the first Thursday)\n\n\nZoom Registration Link here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, about the Storytelling Exchange please contact City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail clgallerybpt@gmail.com URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bridgeport-art-trail-story-telling-exchange/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vYaXf4EHegJgV214sjhq1naTP-eG5dW51J8-3PiA3FSs5Tlwxby68Ry0AfVk89dVMBxtiRF57mN7iISGiroOoVZK-4Hov3fLNH51SOrvwgHqB85_DWSJPnYH7rantEjLRuepbIcMtzUIfQKn4JGaicTYiom0wRVfdTkQFMVpQGBnsalIt5hbbMC6-PmJyJqlSLTKjxRgr9T1uua_K0a6FLS4BtCA0PyC&c=zq-w1LIuIK8RufnQKXZSqSgBVzE6PcBUhUZa2yuvv5cVpT8IIkyrsw==&ch=LZyC80RNrTG-W2orGKY_X5-61VM89K2DLtLsYGVqroE5ItACJTuqlQ== ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-5701732.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T203000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260714T040911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T040911Z UID:10003099-1788460200-1788467400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Bridgeport Baseball DESCRIPTION:Bridgeport Baseball! The Great American Pastime in the Land of Orator O’Rourke. Free admission. Donations welcome in support of the Barnum Museum. \nBefore baseball became America’s national pastime\, it was a local game shaped in fields\, parks\, and neighborhoods—including right here in Bridgeport! \nJoin baseball historian and poet Michael Bielawa for a journey through the city’s rich baseball heritage\, from early post–Civil War clubs and East Side “muffin” teams to industrial leagues and the rise of professional play near P.T. Barnum’s Winter Headquarters. \nAs part of Connecticut’s America 250 celebration\, step into Bridgeport’s 19th-century fields\, parks\, and neighborhoods\, where baseball began as a local game and evolved into an enduring symbol of American identity. \nDiscover how Seaside Park and Bridgeport’s working neighborhoods helped fuel a new culture of recreation and community life – one that mirrored the rapid growth of baseball itself across nineteenth-century America. From early local clubs and factory teams to spirited neighborhood rivalries\, the game became woven into the daily life of the city. \nWithin this evolving landscape\, young players like Jim O’Rourke – one of baseball’s earliest stars and a National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee – emerged from local fields to help shape the sport’s earliest professional era. From amateur beginnings to national prominence\, Bridgeport offers a vivid window into the transformation of “baseball” into America’s game. \nThrough this rich local history\, Michael Bielawa reveals how Bridgeport became a microcosm of baseball’s evolution—and why its story belongs firmly within the larger narrative of the sport in America. \nPlease contact the Barnum Museum at info@barnum-museum.org or call 203-331-1104 for more information. https://ctvisit.com/events/bridgeport-baseball-great-american-pastime-land-orator-orourke \nFor more information about CT250 Events: https://ctvisit.com/ct250 Connecticut offers a vibrant mix of ways to join in the revelry of this profound milestone\, inviting residents and visitors to experience this state’s rich history and the people\, places\, and events that helped shape the nation. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bridgeport-baseball/ LOCATION:The Barnum Museum\, 820 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/barnum-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T200000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260427T185206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185328Z UID:10002657-1788460200-1788465600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Rosie the Riveter DESCRIPTION:“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters\, art\, music\, photos\, and hear real-life accounts of Connecticut women who worked for victory in the war. A picture containing text\, person\, book\, person. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/rosie-the-riveter/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260217T193627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193627Z UID:10002440-1788458400-1788469200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Breaking Benjamin DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/breaking-benjamin/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-134227.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260309T213023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T020907Z UID:10002806-1788431400-1788444000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Downtown Farmer's Market DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/farmers-markets-2/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:McLevy Green\, 102 Bank Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pexels-wendywei-1656663.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T233000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20250812T184429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T184429Z UID:10000715-1788379200-1788391800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic DESCRIPTION:This is your stage! Poets\, singers\, lyricists\, storytellers\, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran\, your voice belongs here. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/poetz-realm-connecticut-open-mic-2/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:BPT Creates\, 1001-14 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Poetz-Realm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T223000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260309T235922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T235922Z UID:10002486-1788291000-1788301800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Alabama Shakes DESCRIPTION:Alabama Shakes at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/alabama-shakes/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/09.01-amp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T213000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20250130T195126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T225721Z UID:10000020-1788287400-1788298200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Figure Drawing - Opportunities for Artists DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Night open sketch figure drawing at the NEST Arts Factory. Every First and Second Tuesday! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/figure-drawing-opportunities-for-artists/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:The Nest Arts Factory\, 1720 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-cottonbro-3778177.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T203000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260811T033819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T033819Z UID:10003130-1788287400-1788294600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Banking With Pride!: Loans DESCRIPTION:Join us for Banking with Pride!; a free four-part financial education series designed to help you build financial confidence in a welcoming\, judgment-free environment. \nSessions will be led by Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor\, Alex Holderman\, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. \nA light dinner will be served before each session. \nThe first five people to sign up and complete all four sessions will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this great opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge and skills! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/banking-with-pride-loans/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bpc-banking.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260804T021238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T021238Z UID:10003108-1788278400-1788282000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Comic & Manga Hour DESCRIPTION:Do you love Superheroes? Comics? Manga & Anime? This hour is dedicated to your interests and will feature discussions\, crafts\, and even showings of some of your favorite shows and movies. Teens will also learn about services provided by the library\, such as Kanopy\, Libby\, and Hoopla. Open to ages 12-19. No registration is required. \nThis event takes place in the Teen Center at Burroughs-Saden Main Library\, located at 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT. For more information\, call (203) 576-7400 ext. 408 URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/comic-manga-hour/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/09.01-library.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T100000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260701T210824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T210824Z UID:10002852-1788253200-1788256800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:DSSD Special Events & Marketing Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/dssd-special-events-marketing-committee-meeting/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:Bridgeport DSSD Office\, 938 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut (CT)\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/McLevy-Green-Area-DSSD-Office.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T203000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260811T030001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T030001Z UID:10003120-1788201000-1788208200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Millennial Monday: Rewind 'N' Rewatch DESCRIPTION:Come on downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center\, get nostalgic\, and binge some tv pilot episodes from our childhood classics! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/millennial-monday-rewind-n-rewatch/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bpc-millenialmonday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260811T030604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T030604Z UID:10003121-1788094800-1788109200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons DESCRIPTION:The humans have had it too good for too long and it’s time for goblin justice! \nJoin us as we kick off a brand-new D&D campaign\, hosted by Jackal Games Trading\, where we goblins share one goal: Eliminate the humans! \nWhether you’re brand new to D&D or a seasoned dice goblin\, we’d love to have you at the table! \nBring your imagination and we’ll provide the chaos. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/dungeons-dragons/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bpc-dungeons.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20251125T021622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z UID:10001568-1788084000-1788105600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Recollective DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/recollective/2026-08-30/ LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recollective.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T190000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260714T023922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T023922Z UID:10003076-1788022800-1788030000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Author Talk & Signing: Dr. Sarah L. Webb on Colorism DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 29th at 5 p.m. for an impactful discussion on Colorism. We’re thrilled to welcome author Dr. Sarah L. Webb as she delves into her new book\, “Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free.” \nAbout the book: The essential primer on colorism\, and how each of us has a role in dismantling skin tone bias. \nRacism is easy to spot these days; we know its script\, its favorite media tropes\, its legislative tactics\, and how it makes us feel. But there is another societal ill hiding in racism’s shadow: colorism. Colorism is a social hierarchy that favors people with lighter skin tones and stigmatizes people with darker skin tones. More than a debate on social media about who’s most attractive\, colorism frays the fabric of our homes and communities and jeopardizes the lives and livelihoods of individuals most impacted. Dr. Sarah L. Webb’s Colorism arrives as a fresh perspective on how we move toward a world free from harmful stigma and discord—a more liberated\, more loving world. \nIn Colorism\, Dr. Sarah shows us how colorism goes unrecognized by most even as it contours our every day lives. She leads us through cultural myths\, client testimonies and her own personal stories to demonstrate colorism’s global stronghold on communities of color and white communities alike. She dissects how dating and pop culture can be hotbeds of discrimination. And she lifts the veil on how colorism can determine our access to education\, work\, social services\, and politics. Soulfully told and richly informational\, Colorism rounds out with revisions we can all make to show up for one another. After all\, bias may be based on what’s on the outside\, but true healing starts from within. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/author-talk-signing-dr-sarah-l-webb-on-colorism/ LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/08.29-kindred.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260814T111553 CREATED:20260512T022302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T022302Z UID:10002703-1788012000-1788019200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Handmade Homegoods: Tavern Signs DESCRIPTION:Enter your cottagecore era this summer with a DIY tavern sign like the days of yore. \nRegistration required\, ages 18 and up. \nThis event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library America’s 250th Celebration series of programs. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/handmade-homegoods-tavern-signs/2026-08-29/ LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR