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SUMMARY:Revenge of the Living Slime
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFor more info call the Children’s Dept. at 203-576-7400 ext.408 \nThis event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library’s Halloween 2026 series of programs. \nParents/caregivers must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of these programs. All of our programs are photographed/recorded for social media purposes. Please notify the staff if you don’t want to be included.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/revenge-of-the-living-slime/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:SERVED Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The University of Bridgeport’s Office of Civic Engagement\, Honors College\, and First Year Seminar invite the campus community and the Greater Bridgeport Community to a screening of SERVED. \nThe film tells the story of Heart and Hope\, two adolescent sisters navigating life after their mother is arrested and prepares to serve a prison sentence. Their experience offers a starting point for conversation about the effects of incarceration on children and families. \n🎥 Watch the SERVED trailer: https://lnkd.in/gYsFabaW \nMy crew and I are excited to screen the film and have a Q&A.\n🎥 Myself— Writer & Producer\n🎬 @ninjanay Director\n📹 @bmoore.creative Cinematographer \n📅 October 19\, 2026 🕜 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM\n📅 October 20\, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM \n📍 UB Student Center\, 244 University Ave.\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604 \nJoin us for this powerful community film screening and the conversations it inspires. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/served-film-screening-2/
LOCATION:University of Bridgeport\, 84 Iranistan Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:SERVED Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The University of Bridgeport’s Office of Civic Engagement\, Honors College\, and First Year Seminar invite the campus community and the Greater Bridgeport Community to a screening of SERVED. \nThe film tells the story of Heart and Hope\, two adolescent sisters navigating life after their mother is arrested and prepares to serve a prison sentence. Their experience offers a starting point for conversation about the effects of incarceration on children and families. \n🎥 Watch the SERVED trailer: https://lnkd.in/gYsFabaW \nMy crew and I are excited to screen the film and have a Q&A.\n🎥 Myself— Writer & Producer\n🎬 @ninjanay Director\n📹 @bmoore.creative Cinematographer \n📅 October 19\, 2026 🕜 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM\n📅 October 20\, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM \n📍 UB Student Center\, 244 University Ave.\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604 \nJoin us for this powerful community film screening and the conversations it inspires. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/served-film-screening/
LOCATION:University of Bridgeport\, 84 Iranistan Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000
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SUMMARY:Telling Inclusive Stories through Oral Histories
DESCRIPTION: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 important way to tell the fullest picture of America’s history. Join us for a panel discussion featuring Dr. Fiona Vernal\, Kate Schramm\, and Lyle Cairdeas\, who will each guide our understanding of how to make and use oral histories. Free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/telling-inclusive-stories-through-oral-histories-2/
LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art\, 900 Lafayette Boulevard\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000
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CREATED:20260921T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T173904Z
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SUMMARY:Telling Inclusive Stories through Oral Histories
DESCRIPTION: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 important way to tell the fullest picture of America’s history. \nJoin us for a panel discussion featuring Fiona Vernal\, Kate Schramm\, and Lyle Cairdeas\, who will each guide our understanding of how to make and use oral histories. Free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/telling-inclusive-stories-through-oral-histories/
LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art\, 900 Lafayette Boulevard\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T034240Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Grant
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/chris-grant/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T220000
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SUMMARY:Pop Diva's and The Women Who Shaped Them
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom the soul of Aretha Franklin and Etta James\, to the songwriting of Carole King and the rock influence of Stevie Nicks\, the show traces the roots of today’s pop sound. \nFeaturing powerhouse performances inspired by Whitney Houston\, Christina Aguilera\, Lady Gaga\, Britney Spears\, P!nk\, and Adele\, POP DIVAS blends eras\, genres\, and vocal styles into one unforgettable night. \nWith live vocals\, a full band\, dynamic choreography\, and striking costume transformations\, this is more than a tribute show — it’s a fully immersive concert experience.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/pop-divas-and-the-women-who-shaped-them/
LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Join OurTransLife and Boo Haven at the Bridgeport Pride Center for a fun ghoulish time! \nThere will be: \nPumpkin bedazzling \nGhost story competition \nDrag performances \nand \nBoo Haven will have trivia and prizes throughout the day! \nPizza\, snacks\, and drinks provided \nThis is a 13+ family friendly event
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/ghouls-just-wanna-have-fun/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:A Year of Toni Morrison: A Mercy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison’s “A Mercy” – a year-long exploration of her powerful literary canon. \nPoet 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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/a-year-of-toni-morrison-a-mercy/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
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CREATED:20261006T154219Z
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SUMMARY:Hooks & Books: A Crochet + Audiobook Club
DESCRIPTION:Hooks & Books is a crochet and audiobook club designed for hookers—crocheters—of all skill levels. It’s a space to create\, listen\, learn\, and connect\, bringing together the tactile joy of crochet with the immersive experience of a great story. \nWhether you are picking up a crochet hook for the first time\, learning a new stitch\, or bringing along a beloved project\, Hooks & Books invites everyone to pull up a chair and create at their own pace. \nHookers will leave with more than a new stitch. You may leave with a completed project\, a new creative skill\, a few new friends\, and—most importantly—a considerably longer TBR (To Be Read) list. \nWhat to Expect: \nEach session will combine hands-on instruction\, independent practice time that allows for active audiobook listening and lively conversation to close out the day. \nSupplies & Project Materials: \nKindred Thoughts will provide the crochet supplies and project materials needed for the featured project at each session. This includes hooks\, yarn\, and any additional materials required to complete that day’s project. \nParticipants are welcome to bring their own hooks and yarn if they have preferred supplies they’d like to use. \nParticipants who have their own projects are welcome to join us and work independently. Those working on their own project should bring your own materials. \nAudiobooks are available for purchase at Libro.fm. \nCost: Free \n  \nThe Two-Hour Experience: \n12:00–12:30 PM | Learn the Stitch \nA 30-minute beginner-friendly lesson introducing the featured technique and project. \n12:30–1:30 PM | Hook & Listen \nAn hour of independent crocheting while enjoying selections from an audiobook. Participants may work on the featured project or continue their own WIP. \n1:30–2:00 PM | Hook\, Talk & Share \nA relaxed discussion about what we’re listening to and reading\, along with an opportunity to show off finished projects\, ask questions\, and share crochet discoveries. \nBeginner Project Series \nOctober — Start at the Beginning \nProject: Bookmark \nSkills: Foundational chain + single crochet \nProvided Materials: Crochet hooks\, yarn\, and any additional materials needed for the bookmark.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/hooks-books-a-crochet-audiobook-club/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z
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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/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T020000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20261006T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T161859Z
UID:10003257-1792274400-1792288800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:BB Noelle's Digital Divas
DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL DIVAS with BB Noelle\, DJ Cash Monet\, DJ Stelicious\, and DJ Annith \nQuick event info: BYOB! Carpooling encouraged! Wear a costume if you’d like! This is a 21+ event only
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bb-noelles-digital-divas/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T220000
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CREATED:20261006T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T160742Z
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SUMMARY:Sinister Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Ghoulish glamour for a good cause! 👻 \nOur Annual Sinister Soiree returns from beyond the veil on October 17 for a scandalous cabaret benefiting the Bridgeport Pride Center! Brought to you by One Chance Fancy and Professor M\, this wickedly fun evening features daring drag\, bewitching burlesque\, and voracious vocals. \nAll tips and ticket revenue will be donated to the Bridgeport Pride Center. Gather your friends for a night of spooky entertainment that supports our community!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/sinister-soiree/
LOCATION:Artisan Stack Cafe\, 281 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T233000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260415T170124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170124Z
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SUMMARY:Russell Peters
DESCRIPTION: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 \nToronto 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.\nHis subsequent tours were captured in successful specials broadcast on Showtime and Comedy Central: Outsourced in 2006; Red\, White and Brown in 2008; The \nGreen 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.\nPeters has been awarded Emmy\, Peabody\, Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards for his hosting\, producing\, and acting talents. \nPeters 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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/russell-peters/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T223000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T033531Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260914T203543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T203543Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk and Live Violin Performance with Dr. Melanie R. Hill
DESCRIPTION: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 miss this special occasion to celebrate literature and music together in a warm\, welcoming setting! \nABOUT THE BOOK: From blue-note turmoil to grace-note power\, Black women preachers stand tall. In Colored Women Sittin’ on High\, Melanie R. Hill offers a new perspective on the art of the sermon in African American literature\, music\, and theology. Drawing on the womanist cadence of Alice Walker in literature and the rhythmical flow of named womanist theologians\, Hill makes interventions at the intersections of African American literary criticism\, music\, and religious studies. \nPushing against the patriarchal dominance that often exists in religious spaces\, Hill argues that Black women’s religious practice creates a “sermonic space” that thrives inside and outside the church\, allowing for a critique of sexism and anti-Black racism. She examines literature by writers such as Zora Neale Hurston and James Baldwin\, music by Aretha Franklin and Ms. Lauryn Hill\, and sermons by theologians Ruby Sales and Vashti M. McKenzie\, and she takes readers into a sermonic artwork of artists\, preachers\, and freedom movement activists who are\, as Hill contends\, the greatest “virtuosic alchemists” of our time. \nAbout Dr. Melanie R. Hill: Melanie R. Hill\, Ph.D. is Named Term Chair Andrew W. Mellon Associate Professor of Global Racial Justice and Associate Professor of American Literature with tenure with specializations in African American Literature\, Black Music Performance\, and Womanist Literature/Thought/Theology in the Department of English at Rutgers University\, Newark. Her newly released book\, Colored Women Sittin’ on High: Womanist Sermonic Practice in Literature and Music (UNC Press)\, explores the literary and musicological histories of Black preaching women. Colored Women Sittin’ on High has been officially endorsed and praised by both Alice Walker\, author of The Color Purple\, and civil rights legend\, Ruby Sales. In October 2025\, Dr. Hill was inducted into the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College in Atlanta\, GA. In addition to her scholarship\, Dr. Hill is a classically-trained Gospel Soul Violinist who has performed in concert in Paris\, France\, at the White House on two occasions under the Obama administration\, Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, the Apollo Theater\, the Staples Center\, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture\, and for the late Pope Francis’s Papal Mass.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/author-talk-and-live-violin-performance-with-dr-melanie-r-hill/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260506T183012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T183100Z
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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/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000
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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-2/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260831T225659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T191611Z
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SUMMARY:Paws in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Paws in the Park! Located in Post Office Square on Saturday\, October 17th for maximum howl-o-ween fun! FREE TO ATTEND\, with something for the whole family-including your pets! Please note\, vaccinated\, dog-social\, and leashed pets welcomed. \nThis pet-centered event is the product of teamwork between the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District and Bridgeport Animal Control. Paws in the Park aims to bring together hundreds of our neighbors\, their pets\, and future pet owners right in Downtown Bridgeport for an afternoon of fun… and fundraising! All proceeds benefit the animals of Bridgeport Animal Control. \nThis pet-friendly fall festival features:\n-A Pet Costume Contest and Parade- wear costumes to win prizes!\n-A Photo Booth\n-Vendor Fair- shop for you and your pet!\n-Food Trucks\n-Pup Cup Bar (dogs of all ages!)\n-An Agility Area\n-Training Demonstrations\n-Music\n-Face Painting and Arts Activities\n…and so much more! \nThank you to our sponsors! All proceeds for the event go to the animals of Bridgeport Animal Control!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/paws-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T233000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20261006T164710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164710Z
UID:10003262-1792180800-1792193400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Soul Food Sundays 5th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The SFS & Friends 5th anniversary kickoff event marks a major milestone for SoulFoodSundays\, celebrating five years of building community\, culture\, and sound in Connecticut. This landmark event brings together our community to celebrate and enjoy the incredible talents of our musical friends.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/soul-food-sundays-5th-anniversary/
LOCATION:BPT Creates\, 1001-14 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T230000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260714T032748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T032748Z
UID:10003080-1792180800-1792191600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:The Lady Gaga Experience feat. Haus Of Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Haus of Monsters is America’s #1 Lady Gaga tribute band—an explosive celebration of Mother Monster featuring a live band\, backup dancers. \nMother Monster featuring a live band\, backup dancers\, and dazzling costumes. Born in \nNew York City and powered by some of the city’s top session musicians and Little \nMonsters\, this high-energy show captures all the hits\, all the glam\, and all the Gaga.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-lady-gaga-experience-feat-haus-of-monsters/
LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T233000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260415T170124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170124Z
UID:10002622-1792177200-1792193400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Russell Peters
DESCRIPTION: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 \nToronto 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.\nHis subsequent tours were captured in successful specials broadcast on Showtime and Comedy Central: Outsourced in 2006; Red\, White and Brown in 2008; The \nGreen 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.\nPeters has been awarded Emmy\, Peabody\, Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards for his hosting\, producing\, and acting talents. \nPeters 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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/russell-peters/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260914T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T201714Z
UID:10003210-1792177200-1792188000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Food Is Art\, Cook & Grow Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of exceptional taste and community spirit at Cook and Grow’s Food Is Art\, 20th Anniversary Celebration!!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate our mission to cultivate the next generation of healthy eaters and gardeners. We are bringing together the best of Connecticut’s culinary scene for a night you won’t forget. Enjoy an array of individual bites prepared by renowned local guest chefs\, perfectly paired with curated cocktails and fine wines. The evening will feature live entertainment and exciting raffle prizes\, but the highlight of the night will be our special guest speakers: Chef Chris Scott of Top Chef fame and Chef Damon Sawyer of the acclaimed 29 Markle Ct. Hear their insights on food\, community\, and the importance of culinary education.\n\n\n\nParticipating Chefs & Restaurants:\n\n\n-Little Lotus Omakase\n-Chef Dan Monroe of Easy Eats\n-Chef Leslie of Leslie Can Save You\n-Cook and Grow Jrs Chefs\n-Rebbeca Legoute of 29 Markle (cocktails)\n\n\nRaise a glass\, savor incredible food\, and help us grow!\n\n\n\nTickets: $65
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/food-is-art-cook-grow-anniversary/
LOCATION:Read’s Art Space\, 1042 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T220000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260928T201441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T201441Z
UID:10003251-1792094400-1792101600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Just Dance x Posh Pearl Haus
DESCRIPTION:🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ JUST DANCE: GHOUL JUST WANNA DANCE 🧟‍♂️🎮✨ \nThe dead have risen… and apparently\, they REALLY want to dance! 💀💃 \nJoin Haus Posh Pearl for a spooky night of JUST DANCE\, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\, Sick & Twisted Charades\, board games\, and a little friendly chaos! 🎮🧟‍♀️🎲 \n🧟‍♀️ DRESS TO IMPRESS!\nCome dressed as your favorite Zombie\, Ghoul\, Monster\, Undead Icon\, or anything spooky enough to survive the night! 🩸💀👻 \n🏆 PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED! \n🎮 JUST DANCE | 8PM–10PM\n💥 SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE\n🤪 SICK & TWISTED CHARADES\n🎲 BOARD GAMES + MORE \n📍 Bridgeport Pride Center\n🧟‍♀️ Come dressed to haunt.\n🎮 Come ready to play.\n💃 Come prepared to JUST DANCE. \nJUST DANCE — Where Everybody Gets To Be The Main Character. 💅✨
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/just-dance-x-posh-pearl-haus/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T233000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260415T170124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170124Z
UID:10002621-1792090800-1792107000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Russell Peters
DESCRIPTION: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 \nToronto 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.\nHis subsequent tours were captured in successful specials broadcast on Showtime and Comedy Central: Outsourced in 2006; Red\, White and Brown in 2008; The \nGreen 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.\nPeters has been awarded Emmy\, Peabody\, Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards for his hosting\, producing\, and acting talents. \nPeters 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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/russell-peters/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T220000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20261006T163232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T163232Z
UID:10003260-1792090800-1792101600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Just Dance: Halloween
DESCRIPTION:The dead have risen… and apparently\, they REALLY want to dance!\nJoin Haus Posh Pearl for a spooky night of JUST DANCE\, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\, Sick & Twisted Charades\, board games\, and a little friendly chaos!\nDRESS TO IMPRESS!\nCome dressed as your favorite Zombie\, Ghoul\, Monster\, Undead Icon\, or anything spooky enough to survive the night!\n🏆 PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED!🏆\nJUST DANCE — Where Everybody Gets To Be The Main Character
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/just-dance-halloween/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260309T213023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T020907Z
UID:10002812-1792060200-1792072800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/farmers-markets-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:McLevy Green\, 102 Bank Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260706T143147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T224940Z
UID:10003041-1791993600-1791997200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Bridgeport DSSD Board of Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at via Zoom 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. \nZoom meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521029303?pwd=2dTtrASb9i6Ba0YKnxXzRvghYFt4o2.1\nMeeting ID: 885 2102 9303\nPasscode: 394293
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bridgeport-dssd-board-of-commissioners-meeting/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T210000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260825T021304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T021304Z
UID:10003149-1791745200-1791752400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Eva Evans
DESCRIPTION:“Raw\, unfiltered\, smart;” as described by Kevin Hart on Netflix’s Funny AF\, where Eva was a Top 10 semi-finalist and fan favorite. Prior to Funny AF\, Eva made her Netflix debut in 2025 on the coveted Introducing showcase and broke out with a viral set on Don’t Tell Comedy. \nEva has performed at top festivals including the Netflix Is a Joke Festival\, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival\, Harlem Comedy Festival\, and the Manhattan Comedy Festival\, and has also participated in an art therapy program at Rikers Island. \nOriginally from Jamaica and now based in New York City\, Eva regularly produces her own shows and continues to tour nationwide.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/eva-evans/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T145251
CREATED:20260812T021333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T021333Z
UID:10003139-1791734400-1791741600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Garrett Stack PRESENTS BABY BOOMER CLASSICS
DESCRIPTION:Garrett Stack plays Baby Boomer Classics in his one man show. \nRemember when AM Radio\, Jukeboxes\, and 45’s provided the soundtrack of our lives? The time when Baby Boomers were coming of age\, going to school\, dating and learning every new crazy dance that came along? Those young people were growing into their first jobs\, their first loves\, their first apartments\, their first couch and set of dishes. \nAll the time the radio energized us. Happy songs\, sad songs\, slow-dance songs\, lyrics\, melodies\, and stories were all captured in 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Even more\, the radio and jukeboxes had every genre of music playing\, side-by-side. Pop\, rock ’n’ roll\, country\, folk rock\, soft rock\, and romantic ballads all caught our ears during those wonderful decades of the late ’50s\, ’60s and ‘70s. \nGarrett Stack’s American Jukebox® Live will bring those memories back in this unique concert of hit favorites. Playing guitars and singing lead vocals\, Garrett remembers. Join this former Stratford teacher and principal for two hours of the soundtrack of your youth.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/garrett-stack-presents-baby-boomer-classics/
LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
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