2026 marks the 18th year of the Bridgeport Art Trail, a city-wide arts celebration taking place annually in November, attracting 5,000 attendees from the CT-NY region to tour art venues throughout Bridgeport. The Bridgeport Art Trail was initiated and produced annually by the nonprofit City Lights & Company as the lead organization working in collaboration […]
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 […]
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut.
In addition to the television talk show circuit and digital platforms, Comedian Earthquake has been featured on primetime television as well. Notably, his first real look as a recurring character was as the beloved ‘Uncle Mike’ from the hit sitcom, ‘Everybody Hates Chris’. He then enjoyed a string of special appearances and more recurring roles […]
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 […]
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!
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony proudly announces its 81st season celebrating American freedom in music.
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.
Omar Terrell aka "Hilarious Omar" Hilarious Omar brings raw truth, fearless energy, and diabolical humor to every stage.
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.
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 […]
