Colorful Bridgeport

KING & COUNTRY
2026-07-30 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
An Evening With for KING & COUNTRY

Handmade Homegoods: Marbled Journals
2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
This summer, marbleize and bind your own custom journal. Before Michael’s, early American’s had to make and bind their own books! Learn how & go home with your own custom journal to start writing your thoughts down.
Registration required, ages 18 and up.
This event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library America’s 250th Celebration series of programs.

Downtown Thursdays
2026-07-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-23 17:00 - 21:00 | McLevy Green, 102 Bank Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
It’s here. The full 2026 Downtown Thursdays lineup.
Five Thursdays. The best of live music, food, and community right in the heart of downtown Bridgeport on McLevy Green.
Here is who’s taking the stage this summer:
🎤 July 9 — Brandi & The Alexanders + Orquesta Afinke
🎤 July 16 — Pangea World Beats + Funk Salsa Urban
🎤 July 23 — Evelyn Dillion and Friends + Anthem Band
🎤 July 30 — Sammulous + AffinitiNYC
🎤 August 6 — Funky Dawgz Brass Band + West Hill Road
Each evening: opener 6:00–7:00 PM, closer 7:15–8:45 PM.
I am so proud of what we’ve put together this year. Every act on this list brings something special, and together they reflect the energy, culture, and soul of this community.
Save the dates. Share the lineup. Bring everyone you know.
See you on the Green.

Downtown Farmer's Market
2026-07-30 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-23 10:30 - 14:00 | McLevy Green, 102 Bank Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States

BPT Moon Cruise
2026-07-29 19:30 - 21:30 | BPT Creates, 1001-14 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Never fear, cause its that time of the year!!! Its the return of our beloved monthly bike ride to see the full moon rise in the city of Bridgeport in 2026.
DATES
-Monday June 29th 7:45p
(Strawberry Moon)
-Wednesday July 29th 7:30p
(Buck Moon)
-Friday August 28th 6:45p
(Super Blue Sturgeon Moon)
Saturday September 26th 5:45p
(Super Corn Moon/Lunar Eclipse)
-Monday October 26th 5:00p
(Super Hunters Moon)
We’ll meet at @bptcreates first, for bicycle safety checks and tutorials, then head to our destination for optimal viewing and enjoyment.
Bring your bike or borrow one of ours. (Limited Availability)
Photographers, get your camera’s ready for some night photography.
Feel free to bring along some snacks and beverages.
For more info on moon phases and other cool stuff:
https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/usa/time
Why do the full moons have names:
https://www.space.com/39238-full-moon-names.html
BPT Creates
1001 Main st ste 14 Bridgeport, Ct.
Use 1042 Broad to access our side of the building.

Colorful Conversations
2026-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Main Squeeze Juice Bar, 1225 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 July Colorful Conversation will be held at Main Squeeze Juice Bar on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Spots are limited to 20, so please register using the form below.

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"Weird Al" Yankovic
2026-07-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

Weird Al Yankovic
2026-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

Alison Krauss & Union Station
2026-07-26 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

The Addams Family
2026-07-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-25 18:30 - 21:30 | The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
The Addams Family, a musical comedy, is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family! Join us for a spooky night inspired by the classic characters we all love!

Brothers & Books: Burn Down Master's House
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Brothers & Books is a member-led book and discussion group for men of color of all ages. This book club is the ideal forum to exchange thoughts and perspectives, to deepen your sense of community, and to diversify the selection of books on your shelf. Brothers & Books looks forward to building a strong community of men who can pour into each other, centered around books and discussions that build and inspire. Food and beverages are welcome!
About Burn Down Master’s House: Inspired by true, long-buried stories of enslaved people who dared to fight back, a searing portrayal of resistance for readers of Colson Whitehead, Jesmyn Ward, and Percival Everett, from Clay Cane, award-winning journalist and New York Timesbestselling author of The Grift.
As turmoil simmers within a divided nation, smoke from another blaze begins to rise. Sparked by individual acts of resistance among those enslaved across the American South, their seemingly disparate rebellions fuel a singular inferno of justice, connecting them in ways quiet at times, explosive at others. As these flames rise, so will they.
Luke, quick-witted and literate, and Henri, a man with a strong and defiant spirit, forge an unbreakable bond at a Virginia plantation called Magnolia Row. Both seek escape from unimaginable cruelty. And sure as the fires of hell, Luke and Henri will leave their mark, sparking resistance among the lives they touch…
One is Josephine, a young, sharp, and observant girl who wields silence as her greatest weapon. A witness to Luke and Henri’s resilience, she listens, watches, waits for the moment to make her move.
Then there is Charity Butler, her husband a formerly enslaved man who proved his ferocity as a young boy standing alongside Josephine. At his encouragement, Charity fights for her freedom in court and wins – only to battle a deeply unjust system designed to destroy the life they’ve built.
And finally, there is Nathaniel, who ruthlessly exploits other Black people and mirrors the cruelty of the white men who, like him, are enslavers. A perversion of the system of slavery, his fragile and contradictory rule will become a catalyst of its own.
Inspired by the true stories of the profoundly courageous men and women who dared to fight back, Burn Down Master’s House is a singular tour de force of a novel—breathtaking in scope, compassion, and a timeliness that speaks powerfully to our present era.

AI in Plain English: A Masterclass for Real People
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Get the lowdown on AI without the tech jargon in this masterclass made for everyday folks. Curious About AI but Don’t Know Where to Start?
AI is everywhere now. People are using it to write resumes, prepare for interviews, organize their lives, create content, start businesses, save time at work, and make better decisions.
But let’s be honest.
If you’ve never used it, or you’ve only played around with it a little, it can feel confusing, overwhelming, or like something “tech people” understand.
This workshop is for you.
Join Shakira Walston, workforce developer, author, and AI instructor, for a beginner-friendly masterclass that breaks AI down in plain English and shows you how to start using it with confidence.
You do not need to be tech-savvy. You do not need prior experience. You just need curiosity and a willingness to learn.
In this masterclass, you’ll learn:
What AI actually is and how it works
How tools like ChatGPT can help you in everyday life
The biggest mistakes beginners make when using AI
How to write better prompts so you get better answers
How to use AI for job searching, writing, planning, organizing, brainstorming, and problem-solving
What AI can and cannot do
$30 self-investment. Bring your pen and notebook.

Recollective
2026-07-26 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.

Billy Currington & Kip Moore
2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

Kindred Book Club: Fire Exit
2026-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Kindred Book Club reads Fire Exit by Morgan Talty – Gail’s Pick!
Join the members of the Kindred Book Club on Saturday, July 25th at 5pm as we discuss Morgan Talty’s novel, Fire Exit.
The Kindred Book Club is a member led book club where the members come together to select the book for the bi-monthly discussions. Growing with each meeting, we are a lively diverse bunch with a common love for books and book discussions. Join us at 5pm to delve into the details of the book!
About the Book: From the award-winning author of Night of the Living Rez, comes a masterful and unforgettable story of family, legacy, bloodlines, culture and inheritance, and what, if anything, we owe one another.
From the porch of his home, Charles Lamosway has watched the life he might have had unfold across the river on Maine’s Penobscot Reservation. He caught brief moments of his neighbor Elizabeth’s life―from the day she came home from the hospital to her early twenties. But there’s something deeper and more dangerous than the river that divides him from her and the rest of the tribal community. It’s the secret that Elizabeth is his daughter, a secret Charles is no longer willing to keep.
Now, it’s been weeks since he’s seen Elizabeth, and Charles is worried. As he attempts to hold on to and care for what he can―his home and property; his alcoholic and bighearted friend Bobby; and his mother, Louise, who is slipping deeper into dementia―he becomes increasingly haunted by his past. Forced to confront a lost childhood on the reservation, a love affair cut short, and the death of his beloved stepfather, Fredrick, Charles contends with questions he’s long been afraid to ask. Is his secret about Elizabeth his to share? And would his daughter want to know the truth, even if it could cost her everything she’s ever known?

Rainbow Rink
2026-07-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Post Office Square, 1155 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
✨ Rainbow Rink is is back! 🛼
🏳️‍🌈 Rep your set! Pick your flag & spread the word!
Skaters & spectators! 🥰 Join us Saturday, July 25th from 4-8pm at 1160 Main St., Bridgeport, CT for our 2nd annual lgbtq+ roller skating pop-up! DJ @moneyycatt on deck! Whether you’re skating or just coming to hang out we’d love to see you there!

Skateport
2026-07-25 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-25 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!

Double Feature with Dhafir and Tiki
2026-07-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Come on downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center and get comfy to watch Hairspray and Pink Flamingos with Dhafir and Tiki.

﻿Collaging with Ayanna Legros
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Mary and Eliza Freeman Center, 25 Elm Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Join Harlem based artist Ayanna Legros for a collage workshop exploring the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson! She will guide us in creating our own paper collages and explain the significance of the medium. Materials and food provided.
Ayanna showed work in our most recent exhibition, Turning Tides: Little Liberia & the Black Atlantic. Program in collaboration with OurTransLife. RSVP Required.
About the artist: Ayanna Legros (b. 1991) is a mixed-media artist, writer, and radio archivist. Her work is rooted in her Haitian lineage, and US Black upbringing in West Harlem. These roots and routes inform her paintings, collages, photographs, and glass assemblages. Her historical and archival training guides her interrogation of Western Civilization’s belief that Black peoples are incapable of maintaining civility, producing history, and embodying modernity. Her work is a multi-layered exercise in preserving historical memory, as she immortalizes figures who sit on the margins despite their vast contributions to humanity.

Get Fit & Lit
2026-07-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Seaside Park, 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Hey Kinfolk! We’re going outside!!
We are thrilled to announce our Fit & Lit audiobook club! We’re leaving the snacks and chairs behind at the bookstore and trading them for the refreshing experience of fresh air, scenic water views, and community building as we walk and listen to audiobooks. And, in addition to getting fit, you’ll have the opportunity to win a $30 Libro.fm gift certificate! (Aww shucks!)
Here’s how it will work:
– Beginning May 2nd at 7am meet us at the entrance to Seaside Park (the Arches) for our weekly walk (earn 1 point per each weekly group walk)
– Join or maintain a Libro.fm membership* throughout the duration of the program (earn 5 points)
– Purchase a Libro.fm audiobook (earn 2 points per book purchased)
– Purchase a health/self care Libro.fm audiobook (earn 3 points per book purchased)
The person with the most points at the end of August/our last walk will win. All memberships and audiobook purchases must be attributed to Kindred Thoughts Bookstore.
*You do not need a membership to purchase the audiobooks. Find the link to our Libro.fm page on our profile and website: KindredThoughts.shop
We’re looking forward to seeing you at The Arches!

Getting Unstuck: How To Get Out Of The Way Of Your Art
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join Lisa Lampanelli for an interactive workshop on how to get unstuck and out of your own way to create work that will truly change you.
It’s the age-old story: you have something to say, something to write, something to share, but you’re stuck. Call it fear of failure, fear of success, or writer’s block, but no matter what the label, you know how it feels: BAD.
Lisa Lampanelli, former standup comedian, solo show author and performer, and creativity coach has been there too. Join her for a 2-hour interactive workshop on how to get unstuck and out of your own way to create work that will change you and the people who see it.
Bring something to write with and a willingness to move forward, and see if the former Queen of Mean can get you to a place of more kindness to yourself. *ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE*
Bio: With a career that spanned more than 30 years, Lisa Lampanelli was a constant on the comedy scene. With numerous tours, 2 Grammy nominations, sold-out appearances at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall under her belt, Lisa announced her retirement from stand-up comedy on the Howard Stern radio program in late 2018 and is now dedicating her life to coaching creative types, teaching standup and storytelling, and being a general overall bad-ass. She has been featured on the Moth Mainstage tour and podcast, and the Risk! storytelling show and podcast, and her solo shows, “Lisa Lampanelli: Big Fat Failure” and “Lisa Lampanelli: Irrelevant!” have helped her and audiences deal with issues she has wrestled with over her years since retirement.
Her play, STUFFED, enjoyed two off-Broadway runs in 2016 and 2017, and her appearances on the Comedy Central Roasts and the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” are career highlights. Lisa also raised $130,000 for the Gay Men’s Health Crisis during season 5 of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” won $50,000 for the organization last year on Fox’s “Celebrity Weakest Link,” and is the 2024 Global Ambassador for the North Shore Animal League of America. She teaches standup and storytelling at the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts in Connecticut and is an Integral Coach with a concentration in Creativity Coaching.

Movie Screening: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
2026-07-24 14:00 - 16:30 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Join us for our weekly movie screening: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

OUTwork 2026 – Beautiful People
2026-07-24 12:00 - 17:00 | City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
OUTwork 2026 – Beautiful People is the beautiful depictions of LGBTQ+ people, individuals and their stories was the theme that percipitated out from the public open call for this annual group exhibit. Featured artists include Nomi Silverman presenting the artist’s Shepard cycle conserving the tragic memory of the brutal murder of young Matthew Shepard, constructions by Sarah Schneiderman portraying contemporary Gay, lesbian, non-binary, and transgender leaders who changed the makeup of governments nationwide, making history as groundbreaking officeholders, and the exquisite black and white photography of Andrew Graham elevating the human form to visual poetry.
Thank you to all participating artists: Joe Annino, Ken Beatty, Carlos Biernnay, Cathy Callahan, Jody Clouse, Michael Corey, Andrew Graham, Suzanne Kachmar, Scott Lewis, MIA Lipstick, Julia Rose Liptak, Bob McNeil, Ricky Mestre, Nicolas Pepper, Daniel Rivera, Daniel Roa, Lou Russo, Kristin Schiff, Sarah Schneidermann, Nomi Silverman, Zephyr Tooker, Isaac Vancuren, Linda Young

DSSD Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-07-24 08:30 - 09:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
The Public Safety Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on Downtown safety issues. This committee liaises with residents, business owners, property owners, and the Bridgeport Police Department.

DSSD Physical Conditions Committee
2026-07-24 08:00 - 08:30 | 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.
