Colorful Bridgeport

DSSD Physical Conditions Committee
2026-11-27 08:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
The Physical Conditions Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on the clean team work of our Downtown Ambassadors, as well as beautification projects. This committee strategizes and oversees the street cleaning, graffiti removal, plantings, and other elements related to the streetscape look and appeal.

Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic
2026-11-25 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
2026-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Ebony’s 876 Kitchen, 1243 Main 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 November Colorful Conversation will be held at Ebony’s 876 Kitchen on Wednesday, November 25 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Spots are limited to 20, so please register using the form below.

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Tony Rock
2026-11-22 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-11-21 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-11-20 19:00 - 23:30 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Comedian, Actor, Producer Tony Rock is the hardest working man in show business. Born in the same Brooklyn Hospital where most of his eight brothers and sisters arrived into the world, Tony was born laughing and it was quickly apparent that his big brother wasn’t going to be the only famous comedian in the family.
Tony has proven to be one of television’s best hosts having played the role of ringleader on HBO’s weekly stand-up comedy series All Def Comedy, NBA TV’s The Warm Up, along with BET’s Black Card Revoked and Apollo Live, all while co-starring in his first primetime network series – CBS’ Living Biblically.
Performing stand-up comedy continues to be Tony’s first love and this year has proven no different. You can see him on tour in 2018 as one of the featured acts on the Platinum Comedy Tour with Mike Epps, The Festival Of Laughs with Comedienne Sommore, and his own Tony Rock Live club tour!
Outside of the lights-camera-action, Tony works tirelessly as the founder of the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, a charity organization established in honor of his late father.

Recollective
2026-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-08 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.

Candlelight
2026-11-21 18:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-20 18:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-06 18:00 - 22:30 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut.

Justin Silva
2026-11-15 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-11-14 19:00 - 23:30, 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.

A Year of Toni Morrison: Home
2026-11-15 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 “Home” – 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.

Ballets with a Twist Cocktail Hour
2026-11-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Ballets with a Twist’s acclaimed signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show, harkens back to a time when entertainment was an engaging, vibrant social experience. Inspired by the likes of Busby Berkeley and Lucille Ball and infused with the exotic flavor of legendary Hollywood haunts Trader Vic’s and Coconut Grove, this pop-infused production brings timeless American spirits to life. The family-friendly, cabaret-style program will travel through time and around the world with original choreography, music, and costume design. Watch as “Shirley Temple,” “Bloody Mary,” “Roy Rogers,” and more spring off the menu and onto the stage. It’ll be an evening of classic entertainment for all ages!
Two drink vouchers are included with the purchase of one ticket. Patrons can sip on a cocktail or mocktail (including a Bijou signature crafted specifically for Ballets with a Twist!) while enjoying the performance.

The 1619 Project: Community Conversations: PROGRESS
2026-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 14 at 5:00PM Eastern for our 17th installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations.
There are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current administration—too many to list individually. Many of you view our bookstore as a safe space to express your concerns and fears. In response, we have been active listeners and have provided support in various forms.
To help galvanize our voices, we’ve launched Community Conversations, a monthly gathering to discuss the impact of current events. Using The 1619 Project as our guide, we will focus on the themes of each chapter to deepen our understanding of what is happening and how we can better equip ourselves during this challenging time. Where possible, we will have subject matter experts to lead the discussions, but we will also rely on each other’s insights.

Skateport
2026-11-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-14 15:00 - 20:00 | Post Office Square, 1155 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
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!

Bridgeport DSSD Board of Commissioners Meeting
2026-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
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.

Omar Terrell aka "Hilarious Omar"
2026-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Omar Terrell aka “Hilarious Omar”
Hilarious Omar brings raw truth, fearless energy, and diabolical humor to every stage.

Greater Bridgeport Symphony: I Hear America Singing
2026-11-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Mertens Theater, University of Bridgeport, 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony proudly announces its 81st season celebrating American freedom in music.

Skateport: Art Trail Edition
2026-11-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Post Office Square, 1155 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

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.
Spots are expected to fill quickly, so be sure to register today to join us!

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Bridgeport Art Trail Story Telling Exchange
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)

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

Figure Drawing - Opportunities for Artists
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!

DSSD Special Events & Marketing Committee Meeting
2026-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
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.

Bridgeport Restaurant Week 2026
2026-11-02 - 2026-11-08 | Connecticut (CT)
Restaurant Week 2026: Save the Date!
🍽️ Mark your calendars for the culinary event of the year! 🍽️
From November 2nd to November 8th, 2026, get ready to indulge in a week-long celebration of deliciousness during Restaurant Week 2026! Whether you’re a foodie or just love great dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity to explore new flavors and revisit your favorite spots.
📅 Save the Date: November 2 – November 8, 2026
📍 Location: Participating restaurants near you
Stay tuned for exciting updates, including the list of participating restaurants, exclusive menus, and special offers. You won’t want to miss out on this incredible week of culinary delights!
Follow us for more information and get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other. Bon appétit! 🍴✨
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