Colorful Bridgeport

Ramadan Storytime & Craft
2026-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Join us as we celebrate the observance of Ramadan. We’ll read stories celebrating Ramadan traditions and make a crescent moon and star craft. For ages, 4-12 years old.

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
2026-03-14 16:00 - 19:00 | The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Bridgeport! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Bridgeport!
Highlights
🩰 Six incredible local dancers light up the stage
✨ Glow-in-the-dark costumes transform every movement into a radiant display
🤩 A unique ballet show combining classical dance and modern technology
🎵 Created by María Farelo and Cristian Pérez of Luma Artistas S.L.
Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of color and light, making every twirl and leap feel otherworldly. This isn’t just a ballet show—it’s a magical experience that brings a beloved classic to life in a way you’ve never seen before.

The 1619 Project: Community Conversations: CITIZENSHIP
2026-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us for our 8th installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations: CITIZENSHIP.
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.
We will begin with a poem read by Ashley Aguilera, followed by a discussion led by Diana Montano, multimedia journalist, editor, and community educator.
Please review the chapter in preparation for the discussion.

Brandon Lake
2026-03-14 19:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join Brandon Lake with special guest Pat Barrett for the King of Hearts Tour. Hitting 48 cities across Fall of 2025 and Spring of 2026, this tour will feature many of your favorite songs like Gratitude, Graves Into Gardens and COUNT ‘EM, as well as new songs from his newly announced album, King of Hearts (Hard Fought Hallelujah, That’s Who I Praise). Join Brandon for the King of Hearts Tour!
Brandon Lake is a GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award-winning artist and songwriter. He lives with his wife, Brittany, and their three sons in Charleston, South Carolina. As a worship leader for gatherings around the nation, he has found his purpose in calling followers of Jesus into a posture of freedom and confidence—creating space to boldly declare truth and expect the miraculous. Through releasing his solo albums and collaborating with artists across the country he has taken home five GRAMMY® Awards and been nominated for a total of ten over the course of his professional music career. Believing that God has a unique and powerful purpose for each and every one of us, Lake longs to see individuals and families “live free and be everything that God has called them to be.” His Little Lion Lungs book is one of many projects and resources to serve the home in discovering the powerful weapon of worship. To learn more, visit brandonlake.co.

Horizons of the Earth
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | University of Bridgeport, 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony is back at the University of Bridgeport’s Mertens Theater for another unforgettable experiential night of music, boldly celebrating the vast and vibrant horizons of our planet with Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring. Following this, Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose Suite takes us on a captivating journey through exotic places and romanticized tales from history. As a thrilling special treat, experience the excitement of a brand-new composition, written expressly for GBS by the visionary Travis LaPlante! Immerse yourself in the world premiere of Concerto for Saxophone, Percussion, and Harp, all within the warm and inspiring embrace of Mertens’ unique ambience.

2nd Saturday Soul
2026-03-14 21:00 - 23:59 | BPT Creates, 1001-14 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
First one for the Year! March 14th @bptcreates #2ndSoulfulSaturdays With your residents Journeyman @djsoulselektah @djdannydubs and @mightylfrfam Aka CBoogie y’all! Only $5 – BYOB – 9p-1a Let’s get it! And see you on the dance floor Y’all

Recollective
2026-03-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 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.

Snow White
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-21 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
This modern musical retelling of SNOW WHITE is set in the once-magical kingdom of… a shopping mall. With the help of her bluebird bestie, a bumbling mall cop and seven eccentric shopkeepers, Snow faces off with a fame-hungry influencer (@Queenie) to show that kindness – not clicks – is the greatest power of all. This nostalgic family tale centers on rediscovering the power of human connection in a world of Wi-Fi and digital wish lists, proving that true beauty is on the inside.

Brothers & Books: A Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Get ready to dive into a world of imagination w/Brothers & Books, as they journey across a truly “post-racial” America in search of answers.
Join Brothers & Books on Sunday, March 15th at 2pm for a discussion regarding Cebo Campbell’s popular novel, A Sky Full of Elephants. This book has been flying off our shelves, so brothers you don’t want to miss this one!
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 A Sky Full of Elephants:
In this “bold and imaginative” (Tananarive Due) “truly powerful and riveting story” (Booklist) set in a world where white people no longer exist, college professor Charlie Brunton receives a call from his estranged daughter Sidney, setting off a chain of events as they journey across a truly “post-racial” America in search of answers.
In a world without white people, what does it mean to be Black?
One day, a cataclysmic event occurs: all of the white people in America walk into the nearest body of water. A year later, Charlie Brunton is a Black man living in an entirely new world. Having served his time in prison for a wrongful conviction, he’s now a professor of electric and solar power systems at Howard University when he receives a call from someone he wasn’t even sure existed: his daughter Sidney, a nineteen-year-old left behind by her white mother and step-family.
Traumatized by the event, and terrified of the outside world, Sidney has spent a year in isolation in Wisconsin. Desperate for help, she turns to the father she never met, a man she has always resented. Sidney and Charlie meet for the first time as they embark on a journey across a truly “post-racial” America in search for answers. But neither of them are prepared for this new world and how they see themselves in it.
Heading south toward what is now called the Kingdom of Alabama, everything Charlie and Sidney thought they knew about themselves, and the world, will be turned upside down. Brimming with heart and humor, “this stunning allegory will spark much discussion” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about the power of community and connection, about healing and self-actualization, and a reckoning with what it means to be Black in America, in both their world and ours.

Bachata Foundation Plus+
2026-03-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | The Bachata Experience, 40 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
You asked what comes after the basics — here it is!
Bachata Foundations Plus is for dancers who are excited to keep learning. Cleaner steps. Better timing. Stronger connection.
No rushing. No guessing. Just a solid base that makes everything else easier.
This class is where movements start to make sense, your body relaxes into the rhythm, and your dancing feels more intentional — not forced.
If you’ve taken an intro class (or danced casually) and want to feel more grounded and confident on the floor, Foundations Plus is your next step.

St. Patrick's Day Bingo!
2026-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Come and celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a fun game of bingo and prizes. For ages, 4-12 years old. This event will be held in the 1st floor meeting room of Burroughs-Saden Main Library. For more information, call the Children’s Dept at (203) 576-7400, ext. 408.

Books & Brownies
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
We read, share and discuss all while enjoying delicious brownies. Teen book discussion club. For teens, 12-18 years old.

Nate Jackson
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy, with over 4.5 million TikTok followers and 700 million global views. Known for his viral content and electric stage presence, he’s currently selling out theaters across the U.S. and kicked off his BIG DOG TOUR Fall 2025.
On July 8th 2025, Nate released his first one-hour Netflix special, Nate Jackson: Super Funny which premiered to #3 on the Netflix Top 10. Known for his sharp crowd work and undeniable charisma, Jackson seamlessly flows between masterfully honed material and his unique style of hilarious crowd work—fearlessly diving into taboo topics and leaving no subject off-limits.
In addition to his stand-up, Nate is currently shooting season 2 of Apple’s Bad Monkey and recurred in Peacock’s The Paper. He also shared the screen with Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer in Aziz Ansari’s in the Lionsgate feature Good Fortune. He previously had a recurring role on NBC’s hit series Young Rock as The Junkyard Dog and has made memorable appearances on Spirited (Apple TV+), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Nick Cannon Presents: Wild’N Out (MTV), All Def Comedy (HBO), Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City (Comedy Central), and Comic View (BET).

Legally Blonde: The Musical
2026-03-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts Presents: Legally Blonde The Musical.
Based on the beloved 2001 movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical is a dazzling, feel-good journey of ambition and self-discovery, where a sorority queen proves that you can be both brilliant and boldly yourself. Pink has never looked so good on a lawyer!

Good Girlfriends Book Club: August Lane by Regina Black
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Born from our monthly Summer Reading Series, a group of smart and funny women came together, united by their love for books and good company, and thus the Good Girlfriends Book Club was created. Now we’re inviting you to join the club!
Join us on Friday, March 20th at 6pm for a fun night as we discuss Faith’s pick, August Lane by Regina Black.
About August Lane:
A Southern small-town romance about the visibility of Black women’s voices in country music, perfect for fans of Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter and The Final Revival of Opal & Nev.
“The best romance I’ve read all year.” –The New York Times
A New York Times Notable Book
Every Thursday night, former country music heartthrob Luke Randall has to sing “Another Love Song.” God, he hates that song. But performing his lone hit at an interstate motel lounge is the only regular money he still has. Following another lackluster performance at the rock bottom of his career, Luke receives the opportunity of his dreams, opening for his childhood idol–90’s era Black country music star, JoJo Lane, who’s being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But the concert is in Arcadia, Arkansas, the small hometown he swore he’d never see again. Going back means facing a painful past of abuse and neglect. It also means facing JoJo’s daughter, August Lane–the woman who wrote the lyrics he’s always claimed as his own.
August also hates that song. But she hates Luke Randall even more. When he shows up ten years too late to apologize for his betrayal, she isn’t interested in making amends. Instead, she threatens to expose his lies unless he co-writes a new song with her and performs it at the concert, something she hopes will launch her out of her mother’s shadow and into a songwriting career of her own. Desperate to keep his secret, Luke agrees to put on the rogue performance, despite the risk of losing his shot at a new record deal.
When Luke’s guitar reunites with August’s soulful alto, neither can deny that the passionate bond they formed as teenagers is still there. As the concert nears, August will have to choose between an overdue public reckoning with the boy who betrayed her, or trusting the man he’s become to write a different love song.
An instant USA Today bestseller
An NPR 2025 Book We Love
A New York Times Notable Book of 2025
A Book Riot Best Book of 2025
A Publishers Weekly Best Romance Book of 2025
A Chicago Public Library 2025 Must-Read Romance
Purchase the book here.

SPRING || PHOTOWALK
2026-03-21 06:30 - 08:30 | Photohaus, 1001 Main Street, Suite 2, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
SPRING || PHOTOWALK 📸
“What’s your color?” 🎨
This walks challenge is all about color.
Everyone will draw a different color from a jar to focus on.
Here’s a few examples from
A past photo walk…
MARCH 21
6:30am-830am
Hope to see you there

Bridgeport Islanders vs. Hershey Bears: Bobblehead Night
2026-03-21 15:00 | Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Come and watch your Bridgeport Islanders take on the Hershey Bears.

Buffy The Trivia Night
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Come on downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center, slay your way through some Buffy trivia and see if you were born to be the chosen one!

FAT/PHAT: Culture, Language, Morphology
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
To paraphrase Shakespeare “What’s in a word?” What is the impact of an utterance, a sound rife with cultural interpretation? For this exhibit at City Lights Gallery artists are asked to submit work responding to the concept of these 2 words that sound the same, spelt differently and have different meanings. Among the range of social and cultural interpretations (but not limited to) are body image, oversized fashion and popular culture, imagery, spoken word, music, socio-economic status, positive and negative affirmation.
For those struggling with maintaining a healthy weight and growing up during the ultra-skinny “Twiggy” era or the current Ozempic craze, the plague of negative body image is an unending nag, affecting all aspects of daily life and sense of self-worth.
Contrastingly, the word PHAT with its roots in popular Hip Hop culture is short for emphatic or slang used to positively describe a person’s physical appearance; it can also be used to describe other things that someone enjoys, such as music or food. Others claim PHAT is an acronym signifying Pretty Hot And Thick. Thick in this sense, is another word for fleshy, as a desirable attribute. In this case Fat is Phat. The viewer may be prompted by the question, “Is Fat Phat?”
Exhibit runs through May 2nd, 2026.

MPulse Phenomenal Women Panel 2026
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 | In The City Lounge, 196 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
She rose. She healed. She led. And now… she speaks.
The Phenomenal Women Panel returns
This isn’t just a panel…it’s a MOVEMENT! A space where real stories are shared, barriers are broken, and women leave lighter, stronger, and more connected than they arrived.
👑 Keynote speaker and panelists will be announced soon…
And trust us, you’ll WANT to be in the room.
✨ Men and young boys are welcome, because empowerment is meant to be witnessed, learned, and carried forward.
Here’s to strong women:
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.

A Year of Toni Morrison: Song of Solomon
2026-03-22 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 “Song of Solomon” – 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.

La'Trez Anderson
2026-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
La’Trez Anderson is a rising star in the entertainment industry, quickly making his mark with his infectious humor and dynamic presence. Known for his comedic sketches that have captivated nearly 2 million followers across various platforms, La’Trez has earned a loyal fanbase with his wit and charm. Over the years, he has brought laughter to audiences through stage plays, comedic sketches, and is now taking the stage by storm as a stand-up comedian.
