BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Colorful Bridgeport - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Colorful Bridgeport X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Colorful Bridgeport REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260106T022605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T022912Z UID:10002232-1778356800-1778364000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Echoes Of The Eagles: A Tribute to the Eagles DESCRIPTION:Experience the Ultimate Music Journey with Echoes Of The Eagles. ECHOES OF THE EAGLES is the newest and hottest in demand Eagles band tribute. All their 2024 shows have been selling out! They are known for their full lush harmonies with all 6 members as vocalists\, recreating the iconic vocals of the Eagles. \n“Echoes of the Eagles zeros in on duplicating the vocal blend of the Eagles “. – NY Newsday URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/echoes-of-the-eagles-a-tribute-to-the-eagles/ LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bijou.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20251125T021622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z UID:10001552-1778407200-1778428800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com 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/2026-05-10/ LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recollective.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20250819T203409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204242Z UID:10001228-1778414400-1778423400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:The Princess and the Frog DESCRIPTION:Pucker up for the Princess and the Frog! A Princess meets a talking frog and strikes up an unlikely friendship. But when she plants a kiss on his cheek\, everything changes! Suddenly\, she is transformed into a frog\, too! The two adventure to find an end to the curse but what hilarious surprises will they discover along the way? Will the Princess turn back into a real girl or be stuck as a frog forever? Is the frog just a frog\, or is he something more? Come find out in a princess story for all ages (and species!). URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-princess-and-the-frog/2026-05-10/ LOCATION:Downtown Cabaret Theatre\, 263 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Princess-and-Frog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260309T211623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T211623Z UID:10002485-1778688000-1778695200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Bridgeport DSSD Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Bridgeport DSSD’s 2026 Annual Meeting of the Membership \nWe look forward to welcoming businesses\, property owners\, residents\, and other stakeholders on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 at the Ursa Gallery\, located at 247 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. \nThis year’s Annual Meeting will open with presentations on Downtown safety from Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter and an update on Downtown Bridgeport redevelopment projects. We will review our Fiscal Year 2027 budget\, present financial statements\, elect Board Commissioners and Officers\, and highlight key accomplishments. We hope you can join us! \nThe Annual Meeting is open to the public\, and all community members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. The event is free to attend\, but you must RSVP in advance. \nContact us at 203.908.3622 or hello@colorfulbridgeport.com if you have any questions. \n\n\n \n \n Annual Meeting Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneHow did you hear about the Annual Meeting?(Required)What's Happening NewsletterColorful Bridgeport social mediaColorful Bridgeport websiteWord of mouthOtherIf you selected Other\, please let us know how you heard about the Annual Meeting.Are you a...? (Check all that apply.)(Required)\n \n Downtown Bridgeport property owner\n \n \n Downtown Bridgeport business owner\n \n \n Downtown Bridgeport resident\n \n \n Downtown Bridgeport office worker\n \n \n Other\n Can we add you to the What's Happening newsletter?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n \n I'm already subscribed\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bridgeport-dssd-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Ursa Gallery\, 247 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/McLevy-Green-Area-DSSD-Office.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260217T220512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T220512Z UID:10002447-1778785200-1778792400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Sarper Güven DESCRIPTION:Sarper Güven first gained worldwide attention as a reality TV star on TLC’s hit show 90 Day. Fiancé\, where his bold personality and unique humor made him an unforgettable cast member. His presence on the show built him a strong international fanbase that now follows him to the comedy stage. Quickly breaking into the U.S. stand-up scene\, Sarper delivers nearly one-hour sets filled with sharp\, unapologetic takes on relationships\, the struggles of marriage\, and the shocking cultural differences of American life. His high-energy\, fearless style and international perspective have already made him one of the fastest-rising comedians to watch. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/sarper-guven/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/05.14-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260323T200947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T201026Z UID:10002534-1778785200-1778796000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:2 MOTHERPLUCKERS!.... A Musical DESCRIPTION:Where better to start a musical about motherhood than the parking lot of Trader Joe’s? \nIn this heart-filled comedy\, we watch two friends navigate their way through the ups\, downs and total WTF’s of parenting. They pluck\, play and perform all the parts in this musical mom-confessional.. which is best served with a glass of “please don’t ask me any more questions.” \n1 friendship\, 2 husbands\, 3 kids. \n19 original songs. \n18 years in 85 minutes. \n165\,000 hats to wear. \n…Ahhhh\, the beautiful mess of motherhood. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/2-motherpluckers-a-musical-copy/ LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04.30-bijou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260310T022511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T022511Z UID:10002506-1778868000-1778878800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Candlelight: Coldplay x Imagine Dragons DESCRIPTION:⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in CT! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/candlelight-coldplay-x-imagine-dragons/ LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bijou.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260217T220829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T220829Z UID:10002448-1778871600-1778887800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Kountry Wayne DESCRIPTION:Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2021\, Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has garnered a loyal following from his widely popular digital sketches and hilarious standup\, generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. \nSince his first Facebook post in October 2014 went viral\, the charismatic comic has amassed millions of followers across Facebook and Instagram\, where fans tune in daily to his viral sketches featuring original characters such as Drip and Buddy\, with cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris\, Mike Epps\, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom\, to name a few. \nKeeping it real\, mining comic gold from the everyday and applying his genius for freestyling\, Wayne is a master comic storyteller. In 2017 Wayne embarked on the 150-date national “Child Support Tour\,” selling out clubs and theaters across America. That wasn’t just a clever moniker – he’s the dad of ten kids and even as he builds his own entertainment legacy\, he’s all about securing the future for them. \n“My hashtag\, my mantra\, is ‘Help is On The Way!’ – that’s my slogan\, I own it\, because I believe God’s got my back and your back and whatever is stressing you out today\, it won’t last because help is truly on the way\,” says Wayne\, whose endearingly funny way with English comes from growing up “Kountry” in Millen\, GA (pop. 3500)\, between Statesboro and Augusta. He was given what became his stage name during a stint living and going to school in Savannah in the mid-2000s. \nIn January 2020\, Wayne began his “The People’s Champ” North American tour\, travelling to cities across the U.S. and Canada including Miami\, Pittsburgh\, West Palm Beach\, Phoenix and more. In the spring of 2021\, Wayne performed in arenas alongside comedy heavyweight\, Mike Epps\, on the “In Real Life Comedy Tour\,” ranked #1 on Pollstar’s Top Global Concert Tour list. Wayne was featured on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” with Nick Cannon\, starred in the BET original Christmas rom-com film\, “Holiday Heartbreak\,” and debut at #10 of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Comedians List\, which includes Ricky Gervais\, D.L Hughley\, and Kevin Hart. Most recently\, Wayne wrapped his “Straight Out The Mud” tour presented by Live Nation \nWayne\, along with Kym Whitley\, currently co-hosts “I Love Us\,” a new comedy clip show on BET+. Additionally\, Wayne is set to release his first book “Help Is On The Way” in April 2023 – a memoir covering everything from his childhood\, past struggles and path to success. Up next\, he will be starring alongside Chloe Bailey\, Quavo\, Mack Wilds\, Druski\, and more\, in Universal Pictures’ “Praise This\,” produced by Will Packer and directed by Tina Gordon. \nWith his humble roots and unbridled energy\, Wayne continues to build his audience with cutting edge yet clean\, curse free material whose appeal transcends all cultural lines and is fit for (and often draws) the whole family. All while still posting content online daily. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/kountry-wayne/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/05.15-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20251209T180326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183637Z UID:10002211-1778875200-1778882400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:David Byrne: Who Is the Sky Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/david-byrne-who-is-the-sky-tour/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2026-02-17-125046.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20260310T022225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T022225Z UID:10002505-1778877000-1778887800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop DESCRIPTION:⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in CT! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/candlelight-90s-hip-hop/ LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bijou.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20250819T203409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204242Z UID:10001229-1778932800-1778941800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:The Princess and the Frog DESCRIPTION:Pucker up for the Princess and the Frog! A Princess meets a talking frog and strikes up an unlikely friendship. But when she plants a kiss on his cheek\, everything changes! Suddenly\, she is transformed into a frog\, too! The two adventure to find an end to the curse but what hilarious surprises will they discover along the way? Will the Princess turn back into a real girl or be stuck as a frog forever? Is the frog just a frog\, or is he something more? Come find out in a princess story for all ages (and species!). URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-princess-and-the-frog/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Downtown Cabaret Theatre\, 263 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Princess-and-Frog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190438 CREATED:20251028T183335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T183335Z UID:10001511-1778950800-1778958000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Reading the Classics: The Wedding DESCRIPTION:May introduces The Wedding by Dorothy West. Join us on Saturday\, May 16 at 5pm as we discuss this classic as led by Cultural Historian\, Michelle Black Smith. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/reading-the-classics-the-wedding/ LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/reading-classics-may-27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260217T220829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T220829Z UID:10002449-1778958000-1778974200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Kountry Wayne DESCRIPTION:Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2021\, Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has garnered a loyal following from his widely popular digital sketches and hilarious standup\, generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. \nSince his first Facebook post in October 2014 went viral\, the charismatic comic has amassed millions of followers across Facebook and Instagram\, where fans tune in daily to his viral sketches featuring original characters such as Drip and Buddy\, with cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris\, Mike Epps\, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom\, to name a few. \nKeeping it real\, mining comic gold from the everyday and applying his genius for freestyling\, Wayne is a master comic storyteller. In 2017 Wayne embarked on the 150-date national “Child Support Tour\,” selling out clubs and theaters across America. That wasn’t just a clever moniker – he’s the dad of ten kids and even as he builds his own entertainment legacy\, he’s all about securing the future for them. \n“My hashtag\, my mantra\, is ‘Help is On The Way!’ – that’s my slogan\, I own it\, because I believe God’s got my back and your back and whatever is stressing you out today\, it won’t last because help is truly on the way\,” says Wayne\, whose endearingly funny way with English comes from growing up “Kountry” in Millen\, GA (pop. 3500)\, between Statesboro and Augusta. He was given what became his stage name during a stint living and going to school in Savannah in the mid-2000s. \nIn January 2020\, Wayne began his “The People’s Champ” North American tour\, travelling to cities across the U.S. and Canada including Miami\, Pittsburgh\, West Palm Beach\, Phoenix and more. In the spring of 2021\, Wayne performed in arenas alongside comedy heavyweight\, Mike Epps\, on the “In Real Life Comedy Tour\,” ranked #1 on Pollstar’s Top Global Concert Tour list. Wayne was featured on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” with Nick Cannon\, starred in the BET original Christmas rom-com film\, “Holiday Heartbreak\,” and debut at #10 of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Comedians List\, which includes Ricky Gervais\, D.L Hughley\, and Kevin Hart. Most recently\, Wayne wrapped his “Straight Out The Mud” tour presented by Live Nation \nWayne\, along with Kym Whitley\, currently co-hosts “I Love Us\,” a new comedy clip show on BET+. Additionally\, Wayne is set to release his first book “Help Is On The Way” in April 2023 – a memoir covering everything from his childhood\, past struggles and path to success. Up next\, he will be starring alongside Chloe Bailey\, Quavo\, Mack Wilds\, Druski\, and more\, in Universal Pictures’ “Praise This\,” produced by Will Packer and directed by Tina Gordon. \nWith his humble roots and unbridled energy\, Wayne continues to build his audience with cutting edge yet clean\, curse free material whose appeal transcends all cultural lines and is fit for (and often draws) the whole family. All while still posting content online daily. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/kountry-wayne/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/05.15-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20251125T021622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z UID:10001553-1779012000-1779033600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com 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/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recollective.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20250819T203409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204242Z UID:10001231-1779019200-1779028200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:The Princess and the Frog DESCRIPTION:Pucker up for the Princess and the Frog! A Princess meets a talking frog and strikes up an unlikely friendship. But when she plants a kiss on his cheek\, everything changes! Suddenly\, she is transformed into a frog\, too! The two adventure to find an end to the curse but what hilarious surprises will they discover along the way? Will the Princess turn back into a real girl or be stuck as a frog forever? Is the frog just a frog\, or is he something more? Come find out in a princess story for all ages (and species!). URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-princess-and-the-frog/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Downtown Cabaret Theatre\, 263 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Princess-and-Frog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20251209T170350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T170350Z UID:10001826-1779026400-1779031800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:A Year of Toni Morrison: Beloved DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” – 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-beloved/ LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/kindred-morrison.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260217T220829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T220829Z UID:10002450-1779044400-1779060600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Kountry Wayne DESCRIPTION:Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2021\, Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has garnered a loyal following from his widely popular digital sketches and hilarious standup\, generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. \nSince his first Facebook post in October 2014 went viral\, the charismatic comic has amassed millions of followers across Facebook and Instagram\, where fans tune in daily to his viral sketches featuring original characters such as Drip and Buddy\, with cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris\, Mike Epps\, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom\, to name a few. \nKeeping it real\, mining comic gold from the everyday and applying his genius for freestyling\, Wayne is a master comic storyteller. In 2017 Wayne embarked on the 150-date national “Child Support Tour\,” selling out clubs and theaters across America. That wasn’t just a clever moniker – he’s the dad of ten kids and even as he builds his own entertainment legacy\, he’s all about securing the future for them. \n“My hashtag\, my mantra\, is ‘Help is On The Way!’ – that’s my slogan\, I own it\, because I believe God’s got my back and your back and whatever is stressing you out today\, it won’t last because help is truly on the way\,” says Wayne\, whose endearingly funny way with English comes from growing up “Kountry” in Millen\, GA (pop. 3500)\, between Statesboro and Augusta. He was given what became his stage name during a stint living and going to school in Savannah in the mid-2000s. \nIn January 2020\, Wayne began his “The People’s Champ” North American tour\, travelling to cities across the U.S. and Canada including Miami\, Pittsburgh\, West Palm Beach\, Phoenix and more. In the spring of 2021\, Wayne performed in arenas alongside comedy heavyweight\, Mike Epps\, on the “In Real Life Comedy Tour\,” ranked #1 on Pollstar’s Top Global Concert Tour list. Wayne was featured on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” with Nick Cannon\, starred in the BET original Christmas rom-com film\, “Holiday Heartbreak\,” and debut at #10 of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Comedians List\, which includes Ricky Gervais\, D.L Hughley\, and Kevin Hart. Most recently\, Wayne wrapped his “Straight Out The Mud” tour presented by Live Nation \nWayne\, along with Kym Whitley\, currently co-hosts “I Love Us\,” a new comedy clip show on BET+. Additionally\, Wayne is set to release his first book “Help Is On The Way” in April 2023 – a memoir covering everything from his childhood\, past struggles and path to success. Up next\, he will be starring alongside Chloe Bailey\, Quavo\, Mack Wilds\, Druski\, and more\, in Universal Pictures’ “Praise This\,” produced by Will Packer and directed by Tina Gordon. \nWith his humble roots and unbridled energy\, Wayne continues to build his audience with cutting edge yet clean\, curse free material whose appeal transcends all cultural lines and is fit for (and often draws) the whole family. All while still posting content online daily. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/kountry-wayne/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/05.15-stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260327T005203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005441Z UID:10002564-1779382800-1779390000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Curator's Talk & Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the Freeman Center’s curator for this series of casual cultural conversations! Bi-weekly gatherings on the first and third Thursday of the month from 5:00-7:00pm based on the works featured in our current exhibit\, Turning Tides: Little Liberia & the Black Atlantic. \nThursday\, May 21st: What’s on the other side of Chelsea Ramírez’s flowing\, foggy landscapes? We’ll talk identity\, ancestry and the natural environment with the help of her Seed Crystals series\, River Echo-you & i & i & i\, and River Echo infinity-xoxo. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/chelsea/ LOCATION:The Mary and Eliza Freeman Center\, 25 Elm Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/05.21-freeman.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260323T213454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213454Z UID:10002548-1779391800-1779399000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Red Velvet Burlesque DESCRIPTION:Red Velvet returns to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre for one unforgettable night of glamour\, tease\, and show stopping performances. Join us May 21\, 2026 at 7:30 PM for an evening that celebrates classic burlesque style with a modern edge. \nThis high energy\, ADULTS ONLY show features dazzling costumes\, bold choreography\, and performers who know exactly how to command the stage. It is playful\, seductive\, and packed with personality from start to finish. \nTickets are $35 all in! \nPerfect for a night out with friends\, a date night\, or anyone looking for something a little daring and a lot of fun! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/red-velvet-burlesque/ LOCATION:Downtown Cabaret Theatre\, 263 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dtcab.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20251125T021622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z UID:10001554-1779616800-1779638400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com 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/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recollective.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260326T214525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T000539Z UID:10002553-1779883200-1779886800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Colorful Conversations DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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. \nOur goal is to bring together residents\, business owners\, artists\, visitors\, and community stakeholders in a welcoming Downtown setting. \nOur first Colorful Conversation will be held at NY Caffeine on Wednesday\, May 27 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm. \nSpots are limited to 20\, so please register using the form below. \n\n \n \n Color Conversation Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneHow did you hear about Colorful Conversations?(Required)What's Happening NewsletterColorful Bridgeport social mediaColorful Bridgeport websiteWord of mouthOtherIf you selected Other\, please let us know how you heard about Colorful Conversations.Can we add you to the What's Happening newsletter?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n \n I'm already subscribed\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/colorful-conversations/ LOCATION:NY Caffeine\, 855 Main St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COLORFUL-CONVOS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260319T190147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T190954Z UID:10002531-1779901200-1779912000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Bridgeport Entrepreneur Exchange DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Bridgeport’s Small & Minority Business Enterprise Department and Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District for a night of networking\, free resources from top organizations\, speakers\, mentors\, and more! This Bridgeport Entrepreneur Exchange (B.E.E.) will give small businesses and entrepreneurs access to valuable information and tools all while facilitating the introductions needed to be successful both short and long-term. \nThe B.E.E. is an excellent opportunity for local entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and community leaders to connect\, share ideas\, and foster growth within the small business community of Bridgeport. Technical assistance organizations to be announced! \nIndividual tickets are $25.00. The cost of admission includes one complementary drink and appetizers. Contact us at hello@colorfulbridgeport.com if you would like to discuss event sponsorship opportunities. \n\n \n \n BEE Registration\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Business Website or Social Media(Required)\n \n How did you hear about the B.E.E.?(Required)\n \n Colorful Bridgeport Email\n \n \n SMBE Email\n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Other\n BEE Reg Fee(Required)Total\n \n Pay Via\n \n \n Paypal\n \n \n \n Credit Card\n Payment MethodPayPal Checkout\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n Credit Card\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/bridgeport-entrepreneur-exchange/ LOCATION:Berlinetta Brewing Company\, 90 Golden Hill St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bee-05.27.26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260130T170217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170217Z UID:10002344-1779912000-1779924600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic DESCRIPTION:This is your stage! Poets\, singers\, lyricists\, storytellers\, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran\, your voice belongs here. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/poetz-realm-connecticut-open-mic/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:BPT Creates\, 1001-14 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Poetz-Realm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260217T183934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183934Z UID:10002427-1779996600-1780007400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Khalid with Lauv DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/khalid-with-lauv/ LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-133508.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20250819T203844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204007Z UID:10001230-1780083000-1780083000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Cabaret Comedy – Funny Fridays DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh at the Cabaret on a Friday night! Our rotating group of Stand Ups will have you in stitches and wanting to come back and experience the belly laughs all season! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/cabaret-comedy-funny-fridays-6/ LOCATION:Downtown Cabaret Theatre\, 263 Golden Hill Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20260330T174705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T174705Z UID:10002570-1780160400-1780167600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Author Talk: Africulture with Michael Carter\, Jr. DESCRIPTION: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. \nMichael Carter Jr. is an eleventh-generation farmer and is the fifth generation to farm at Carter Farms\, his family’s century farm in Orange County\, Virginia\, where he gives workshops on how to grow and market ethnic vegetables. In addition\, he runs Africulture\, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and expounding upon the principles\, practices\, plants and people of African descent that have contributed to agriculture. He sits on the board of directors of the Montpelier Descendants Committee\, Orange County African American Historical Society\, Virginia Food Systems Council\, American Climate Partners\, and Virginia Agrarian Trust. He also serves as a fellow for the Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation. Michael was recognized as a 2020 Audubon Naturalist Society Taking Nature Black Regional Environmental Champion\, the 2020 VSU Small Farm Outreach Agent of the year and Future Harvest Casa Farmer of the Foodshed for 2021. He acquired an agricultural economics degree from North Carolina A&T State University and has worked in Ghana\, Kenya\, and Israel as an agronomist and organic agricultural consultant. He presently consults with numerous governments\, organizations\, institutions\, and individuals throughout the region and nation on food access\, food security/insecurity\, market outreach\, social and economic parity/equity/evaluation programs\, racial understanding\, immersion\, history\, and cultural training\, among other areas. Michael also teaches and expounds on the contributions of Africans and African Americans to agriculture worldwide and trains students\, educators\, and professionals in African cultural understanding\, racial literacy\, empathy\, and implicit bias recognition. He teaches his course on Africulture at the University of Virginia in the school of Environmental Thought and Practice. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/author-talk-africulture-with-michael-carter-jr/ LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/05.30-kindred.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20251125T021622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T232825Z UID:10001555-1780221600-1780243200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com 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/2026-05-31/ LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recollective.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20250130T195126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T225721Z UID:10000017-1780425000-1780435800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Figure Drawing - Opportunities for Artists DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Night open sketch figure drawing at the NEST Arts Factory. Every First and Second Tuesday! URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/figure-drawing-opportunities-for-artists/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:The Nest Arts Factory\, 1720 Fairfield Avenue\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-cottonbro-3778177.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20250812T184429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T184429Z UID:10000712-1780516800-1780529400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic DESCRIPTION:This is your stage! Poets\, singers\, lyricists\, storytellers\, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran\, your voice belongs here. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/poetz-realm-connecticut-open-mic-2/2026-06-03/ LOCATION:BPT Creates\, 1001-14 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Poetz-Realm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190439 CREATED:20250819T193053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T193053Z UID:10001148-1780567200-1780585200@www.colorfulbridgeport.com SUMMARY:First Thursday Fiesta DESCRIPTION:The first Thursday of every month\, SMBE holds a pop-up shop of small\, local businesses. URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/first-thursday-fiesta/2026-06-04/ LOCATION:Margaret E Morton Government Center\, 999 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-19-152740.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR