Author Eric Wilk presents his new book "Mystery Ship: The Long, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49" One of the last submarines built by the Simon Lake company and the first Navy vessel fitted with true piezoelectric SONAR, submarine S-49 served as a United States Navy ship for five years, testing innovative devices. Two politicians from Revere, […]

Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 5pm as we welcome 11th generation farmer and author, Michael Carter Jr, as he discusses his new book, Africulture: How the Principles, Practices, Plants, and People of African Descent Have Shaped American Agriculture. Michael Carter Jr. is an eleventh-generation farmer and is the fifth generation to farm at […]

Come downtown and gear up for pride month with our annual flag raising and block party event!

Dance Factory Ridgefield and Savatara Corporation present "Aura." Join us for a stellar evening of dance! Witness the joy, passion and triumphant accomplishment of these young, gifted dancers as they take the stage for our 2026 Spring Performance! All proceeds benefit the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Fund

Comedian Jonathan (Jonathan Gabriele) has been doing stand-up since 2013, bringing real, high-energy comedy rooted in his Black and Puerto Rican background. He’s hit stages at spots like Greenwich Village Comedy Club in NYC, Baltimore Comedy Factory, The Port in Baltimore, and venues across Philly, Dallas, Houston, Virginia, and D.C. Known for his relatable stories […]

Women Shaping the Future of Innovation, Panel Discussion + Cocktail Reception For the first time in CT Tech Week history, Connecticut's premier technology and innovation gathering is coming to Bridgeport — and the women taking the stage on June 2 are extraordinary. ​Join us for a moderated panel discussion featuring four trailblazing women reshaping innovation […]

Join the Freeman Center's curator for open-house style gatherings exploring the works in our current exhibit, Turning Tides: Little Liberia & the Black Atlantic. Come for the conversation, leave with new connections! This week, we will look at the work of Elisha Brockenberry and Asé Selah.

You're invited to the opening reception of the exhibition, Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter II. Please join us on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the Burt Chernow Galleries and Lafayette Hall Atrium as we celebrate their artistic achievements of the student artists, their mentors, and the everyday heroes […]

AI Without Autopilot: How the Human Edge Makes All the Difference Interactive Masterclass + Networking AI is moving fast. Most of us are just trying to keep up — and if it feels a little overwhelming, you're not alone. ​This hands-on workshop meets you exactly where you are. You'll leave with a practical framework for […]