Join us for an inspiring Author Talk featuring Dr. Melanie R. Hill and her new book, Colored Women Sittin' on High: Womanist Sermonic Practice in Literature and Music, complemented by a captivating Live Violin Performance. This unique event offers a wonderful opportunity to engage with Dr. Hill’s insights and enjoy beautiful music in person. Don’t […]
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut.
Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. He started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, Peters gained critical and global […]
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.
Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison's “A Mercy” - a year-long exploration of her powerful literary canon. Poet Sonia Sanchez said of her friend Toni Morrison, “In order to survive, you should re-read Toni every ten years because every ten or 15 years, we have to re-imagine ourselves on this American landscape. […]
POP DIVAS: and the women who shaped them is a high-energy, all-live concert experience led by Jordan Quinn, celebrating the most iconic women in music — and the legends who inspired them. From the soul of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, to the songwriting of Carole King and the rock influence of Stevie Nicks, the […]
Chris Grant is a New York-based stand-up comedian, educator, and rising voice known for his sharp cultural observations and high-energy storytelling. With over 15 years of experience, Chris blends smart, relatable humor with unapologetic realness, drawing from his life as a teacher and his experiences navigating relationships, family dynamics, and everyday chaos.
Did you know that Connecticut residents have free tools to record their own stories? Learn how to tell your story and record those of your family, friends, and community members. America 250 | CT Commission identified “Telling Inclusive Stories” as one of their four themes for this year’s Semiquincentennial, and preserving oral histories is an […]
Revenge of the Living Slime: A very special slimetime! Our stickiest, gooiest, messiest program is back & better than ever! Paint? Sure! Glitter? Of course! Join us each Wednesday at 5 PM to let your science and creative sides meet & make your own slime-tastic creations! For more info call the Children’s Dept. at 203-576-7400 ext.408 […]
The Bridgeport History Center presents Murder Mystery Escape Room.
Get ready for BNT’s 40th Anniversary Gala with a fun, beginner-friendly dance class led by The Bachata Experience. This complimentary 45-minute class will introduce you and your partner to basic bachata steps and rhythm. No previous dance experience is needed. This class is for couples attending BNT’s 40th Anniversary Gala. You and your dance partner […]
