Recollective
2026-09-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

A Year of Toni Morrison: Love
2026-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison’s “Love” – 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. You won’t survive if you don’t do that.” We believe now is the time. Join us on a year-long journey through Toni Morrison’s remarkable literary legacy.

Dale Elliott Jr. "FUNNY HOW LIFE WORKS TOUR"
2026-09-20 17:00 - 21:30 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Dale Elliott Jr. is a Jamaican-American comedian, actor, and digital powerhouse who has sold over 20,000 tickets worldwide and is fresh off his acclaimed Son of an Immigrant World Tour. In just three years, Dale has headlined three major comedy tours — Problem Child, No Hard Feelings, and Son of an Immigrant — selling out theaters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Now, after three successful tours that helped establish him as one of the fastest-rising independent comedians in the game, Dale Elliott Jr. returns bigger, sharper, and more experienced with his brand-new tour: Funny How Life Works. This new hour dives into the unpredictable journey of chasing success, navigating relationships, cultural identity, and the unexpected twists that prove life can be both chaotic and hilarious.
With over 1 million followers across social media, Dale has built a fiercely loyal global audience by blending sharp stand-up, cultural storytelling, and authentic humor rooted in the immigrant experience. His comedy has resonated with fans across continents, helping him grow from viral sensation to a consistent theater-selling headliner.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Dale moved to Los Angeles at just 23 years old, where he independently built his comedy career from the ground up. Although he only began pursuing stand-up comedy three years ago, his rise has been nothing short of remarkable.
Beyond stand-up, Dale is also the lead actor in the feature film Sprinter, showcasing his growing presence as a multifaceted entertainer with crossover appeal in film, live entertainment, and digital media.
Driven, self-made, and unapologetically authentic, Dale Elliott Jr. represents the new generation of comedians — artists who own their audience, their voice, and their vision.

O.A.R. Three Decades Tour
2026-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall

O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall
2026-09-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic
2026-09-23 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-10-07 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-10-28 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-11-04 20:00 - 23:30 | BPT Creates, 1001-14 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.

Colorful Conversations
2026-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Leisha’s Bakeria, 7 Lafayette Circle, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Colorful Conversations are held on the last Wednesday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, this series is designed as an easy, energizing way to spend your lunch hour. Each gathering will take place at a rotating Downtown location, creating opportunities to explore local spots while connecting with others in the community.
Each session will begin with brief introductions and an engaging topic. Topics will remain light and fun, ranging from “What’s your favorite color, and why?” to “What inspires you most about this community?,” with space to shape discussions around what you want to talk about.
Our goal is to bring together residents, business owners, artists, visitors, and community stakeholders in a welcoming Downtown setting.
Our September Colorful Conversation will be held at Leisha’s Bakeria on Wednesday, September 30 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
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Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange
2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vYaXf4EHegJgV214sjhq1naTP-eG5dW51J8-3PiA3FSs5Tlwxby68Ry0AfVk89dVMBxtiRF57mN7iISGiroOoVZK-4Hov3fLNH51SOrvwgHqB85_DWSJPnYH7rantEjLRuepbIcMtzUIfQKn4JGaicTYiom0wRVfdTkQFMVpQGBnsalIt5hbbMC6-PmJyJqlSLTKjxRgr9T1uua_K0a6FLS4BtCA0PyC&c=zq-w1LIuIK8RufnQKXZSqSgBVzE6PcBUhUZa2yuvv5cVpT8IIkyrsw==&ch=LZyC80RNrTG-W2orGKY_X5-61VM89K2DLtLsYGVqroE5ItACJTuqlQ==
To recognize the art of storytelling, City Lights Gallery sponsors a monthly story gathering for adults on Zoom.

The 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)

Zoom Registration Link here

For more information, about the Storytelling Exchange please contact City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail clgallerybpt@gmail.com

Color Walks: Hispanic Heritage
2026-10-03 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 October walk celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! WPKN DJ Herman Olivera will lead us on Saturday, October 3 from 10am to 12pm for a tour of the neighborhood, highlighting the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements in our community.
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Figure Drawing - Opportunities for Artists
2026-10-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-11-03 18:30 - 21:30 | 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!

Freya Skye
2026-10-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Freya Skye – Stars Align Tour

Russell Peters
2026-10-15 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-10-16 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-10-17 19:00 - 23:30 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
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 recognition for his CTV “Comedy Now!” special and soon became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre in 2007. Peters went on to set attendance records at venues from Madison Square Garden to The Sydney Opera House to London’s O2 Arena – where he broke the UK attendance record for highest number of tickets sold for an individual comedy show.
His subsequent tours were captured in successful specials broadcast on Showtime and Comedy Central: Outsourced in 2006; Red, White and Brown in 2008; The
Green Card Tour in 2010. In 2013, Peters became the first comedian to create a Netflix Original Comedy Special with Notorious. His current Relax World Tour has been seen by over 200,000 fans across 65 cities in 25 countries since its launch in October 2024.
Peters has been awarded Emmy, Peabody, Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards for his hosting, producing, and acting talents.
Peters resides in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. When not on tour he spends every day with his daughter Crystianna and son Russell Santiago. He has a Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu and is an ardent DJ and hip-hop junkie who tries to get on the turntables for at least a few minutes every day.

A Year of Toni Morrison: A Mercy
2026-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
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. You won’t survive if you don’t do that.” We believe now is the time. Join us on a year-long journey through Toni Morrison’s remarkable literary legacy.

Colorful Conversations
2026-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Queen’s Delight Cafe, 130 John Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Colorful Conversations are held on the last Wednesday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, this series is designed as an easy, energizing way to spend your lunch hour. Each gathering will take place at a rotating Downtown location, creating opportunities to explore local spots while connecting with others in the community.
Each session will begin with brief introductions and an engaging topic. Topics will remain light and fun, ranging from “What’s your favorite color, and why?” to “What inspires you most about this community?,” with space to shape discussions around what you want to talk about.
Our goal is to bring together residents, business owners, artists, visitors, and community stakeholders in a welcoming Downtown setting.
Our October Colorful Conversation will be held at Queen’s Delight Cafe on Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
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Color Walks: Bridgeport Art Trail
2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
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.
It’s Bridgeport Art Trail weekend! Lauren Coakley Vincent will lead our November walk on Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 12pm, highlighting the many murals and public art installations created by Bridgeport artists in the neighborhood.
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Justin Silva
2026-11-13 19:00 - 23:30 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Justin Silva was born and raised in New Haven CT. He started doing comedy at age 21. Prior to comedy, he was an electrician full-time, and a server at chilis part-time. The workforce was not working out for him. After his first comedy show, he learned where he belongs. Justin, fell in love with being on the stage and making people laugh. A year and a half later, he quit his jobs. Justin got on stage as much as he could. Attending open mics. Performing for free at comedy shows and accepting hosting gigs for very little to no money. In efforts to share his comedy with the world, He began making content and posting on social media. Buzz, traffic, and popularity all grew up and blew up. His fiancé Ashley Cotto and him then decided it was time to leave Connecticut, and take the leap of faith to moved to Orlando. Justin continued to grind and work hard every day to become a bigger act. He have partnered up with Asad Hardwick “Supa” and were producing his own touring special “A Night Of Comedy”. He wants to create people’s favorite space to laugh. He believes what you put in this game is what you get out of it. Justin will continue to put in all that he can, with great faith that he gets everything he can out of it. Creating content, performing three quarters of the year and being a producer while providing for five children, and keeping the faith in making a living; his 5 children are his main inspiration and drive him every day to conquer his dreams.
