Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison's “Paradise” - 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 […]
OLD BOB performs classics and deep cuts from Bob Dylan's catalog. To get you in proper fettle for Bob Dylan’s show at the Bridgeport Amphitheater, we will have OLD BOB live in the taproom bringing their own cosmic-Americana take on Dylan’s catalog. Brian Anderson has led this excellent trio for several years and they never […]
Kareem Smith, a native of Queens, New York, has been performing stand-up comedy since 2004. Over the years, he has toured nationwide, bringing his unique style and high-energy performances to audiences across the country. Kareem has graced the stages of major comedy clubs in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City, solidifying […]
Bob Dylan, live on stage
Come on downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center and play some nostalgic games with us!
Ms. Lauryn Hill comes to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Family that plays together, stays together! Join us for board games, puzzles and crafts. Enjoy an evening of family fun at the library. Light refreshments will be served. This event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading series of programs.
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.
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 + […]
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 […]
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.
