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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Enemy of the State
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly movie screening: Enemy of the State!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/movie-screening-enemy-of-the-state/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:DSSD Public Safety Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/dssd-public-safety-committee-meeting-2/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Bridgeport DSSD Office\, 938 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut (CT)\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T080000
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SUMMARY:DSSD Physical Conditions Committee
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/dssd-physical-conditions-committee-2/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Bridgeport DSSD Office\, 938 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut (CT)\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T223000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T031127Z
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SUMMARY:Brad Paisley
DESCRIPTION:Brad Paisley Live
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/brad-paisley/
LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260427T185623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185623Z
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SUMMARY:That's Weird!
DESCRIPTION:An ordinary-looking map with a sinister surprise. Earrings made of human hair. A piece of a revered Connecticut tree carved in the shape of a….ham? Museums are full of objects that make staff and visitors say\, “Huh?”. But what makes these objects so strange to us?  What makes an object “weird”? This presentation explores some of the Museum’s strangest items. You will learn how even the oddest artifacts can be gateways into a deeper understanding and appreciation of our state’s history.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/thats-weird/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260309T213023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T020907Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/farmers-markets-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:McLevy Green\, 102 Bank Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T233000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260130T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170217Z
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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/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:BPT Creates\, 1001-14 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260327T001010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T202243Z
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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 August Colorful Conversation will be held at Artisan Stack Cafe on Wednesday\, August 26 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm. \nSpots are limited to 20\, so please register using the form below. \nSorry. This form is no longer accepting new submissions.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/colorful-conversations-august/
LOCATION:Artisan Stack Cafe\, 281 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T203000
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SUMMARY:Banking With Pride!: Credit and Credit Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Banking with Pride!; a free four-part financial education series designed to help you build financial confidence in a welcoming\, judgment-free environment. \nSessions will be led by Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor\, Alex Holderman\, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. \nA light dinner will be served before each session. \nThe first five people to sign up and complete all four sessions will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this great opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge and skills!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/banking-with-pride-credit-and-credit-repair/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193440Z
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SUMMARY:The Fray with Dashboard Confessional
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-fray-with-dashboard-confessional/
LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20251125T021622Z
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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/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Recollective\, 588 State Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260427T165647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T165647Z
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SUMMARY:Satisfaction Rolling Stones Tribute Show
DESCRIPTION:Satisfaction is the international touring tribute show that celebrates the legacy of the World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band – The Rolling Stones. Now entering its 25th year\, this Billboard-acclaimed production has racked up over 4\,000 performances across the globe\, captivating audiences with its electrifying energy\, authentic sound\, and spot-on portrayal of Mick Jagger\, Keith Richards\, and the legendary Stones. \nPerforming up to 150 shows annually\, Satisfaction has become a go-to favorite for top-tier venues including premier casinos\, performing arts centers\, music halls\, and corporate clients across North America and beyond. With authentic costuming\, era-accurate instruments\, and a world-class cast\, the production masterfully brings more than 60 years of Rolling Stones hits to life on stage. \nSatisfaction has earned widespread media recognition\, with features in Rolling Stone Magazine\, Showbiz Magazine\, Las Vegas Today\, CBS Sunday Morning\, and hundreds of other national outlets. It is consistently hailed as the definitive tribute to the Rolling Stones\, honoring the band’s unmatched legacy with style and respect. \nCareer Highlights: \n2005-Became the first-ever Rolling Stones tribute act to perform on the Las Vegas Strip\, debuting in Legends In Concert to glowing reviews and prominent coverage in the Las Vegas Sun and ShowBiz Magazine. \n2007-Featured in a CBS News/New York special about the booming tribute show industry\, spotlighting Satisfaction as a leading act. \n2008-Handpicked by Paramount Pictures and IMAX Corporation to promote Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Stones concert film “Shine a Light” with a nationwide tour of live performances. \n2010-Earned top industry acclaim after receiving official approval to perform extended engagements with the Walt Disney Corporation. That same year\, the group launched their first tour of Russia\, playing to sold-out crowds in Moscow and St. Petersburg. \n2011-Introduced “A Symphony for the Devil”\, a groundbreaking fusion of rock and orchestral music featuring Satisfaction performing alongside symphony orchestras worldwide. \n2012/2013-Embarked on a global tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones. \n2014-Premiered “Gimme Abbey”\, a Broadway-style multimedia show imagining a 1969 concert featuring both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones live on stage. \n2016-Launched “Beatles vs Stones-A Musical Showdown”\, a dynamic production pitting rock’s two greatest bands head-to-head in six epic sets culminating in a powerful shared encore. \n2018-Debuted “Paint It Back”\, a three-act historical journey recreating the Rolling Stones’ most iconic tours from 1965 through 1982\, complete with authentic wardrobe\, gear\, and multimedia storytelling.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/satisfaction-rolling-stones-tribute-show/
LOCATION:The Bijou Theatre\, 275 Fairfield Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
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SUMMARY:Double Feature With Dhafir and Tiki
DESCRIPTION:Join us downtown at Bridgeport Pride Center for Double Feature on Saturday\, August 22nd at 4:00 PM for Now And Then and 6:00 PM for Troop Beverley Hills! \nEach month we will be showing films that stars queer actors\, was made by queer creators\, or have been adopted by the queer community. \nThe film for the first showing will be for the 13 and over crowd while the film for the second showing will be for the 18 and over crowd. \nAt every second showing we will have a selection of movie snacks\, pizza\, and a DOLLAR RAFFLE! \nThe winner of the dollar raffle will receive a special movie night kit curated by the one and only Tiki Malone!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/double-feature-with-dhafir-and-tiki-3/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260506T183012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T183100Z
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SUMMARY:Skateport
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/skateport/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260528T213706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T213706Z
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SUMMARY:Skateport
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/skateport-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260512T022302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T022302Z
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SUMMARY:Handmade Homegoods: Tavern Signs
DESCRIPTION:Enter your cottagecore era this summer with a DIY tavern sign like the days of yore. \nRegistration required\, ages 18 and up. \nThis event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library America’s 250th Celebration series of programs.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/handmade-homegoods-tavern-signs/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260811T024937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T024937Z
UID:10003118-1787403600-1787410800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Wild Life BPT: Urban Permaculture & Art
DESCRIPTION:Join Aspetuck Land Trust for their next installment of Wild Life BPT: Urban Permaculture & Art with Diana Johnson and Jhoni Ada \nDiscover ways to bring nature into any space\, whether you have a backyard\, balcony\, community garden plot\, or windowsill. Participants will learn simple urban growing techniques while exploring creative projects inspired by plants\, ecology\, and city landscapes.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/wild-life-bpt-urban-permaculture-art/
LOCATION:BPT Creates\, 1001-14 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260406T202018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T202228Z
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SUMMARY:Get Fit & Lit
DESCRIPTION:Hey Kinfolk! We’re going outside!! \nWe 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!) \nHere’s how it will work:\n– 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)\n– Join or maintain a Libro.fm membership* throughout the duration of the program (earn 5 points)\n– Purchase a Libro.fm audiobook (earn 2 points per book purchased)\n– Purchase a health/self care Libro.fm audiobook (earn 3 points per book purchased) \nThe 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. \n*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 \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at The Arches!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/get-fit-lit/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Seaside Park\, 1 Barnum Dyke\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260811T032419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T032419Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Night: Slime Time Part Deux
DESCRIPTION:Send your teens downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center for a fun night of making more slime!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/teen-night-slime-time-part-deux/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T163000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260804T020710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T020710Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly movie screening: Independence Day!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/movie-screening-independence-day/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260714T040545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T040545Z
UID:10003098-1787250600-1787257800@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Becoming Tom Thumb
DESCRIPTION:Becoming Tom Thumb: Charles Stratton\, P.T. Barnum\, and the Dawn of American Celebrity\nBarnum Museum\, 820 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604\nFree admission (donations welcome in support of the Barnum Museum) \nThe remarkable rise of the world’s first global celebrity. \nJoin award-winning author Eric Lehman for a look at this extraordinary partnership. Long before film\, television\, or social media\, Barnum and Stratton created a cultural phenomenon that captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic and helped define celebrity as a powerful force in the rapidly emerging world of popular entertainment. \nAs part of Connecticut’s America 250 celebration\, explore how Bridgeport-born Charles Stratton – later famously known as General Tom Thumb – and Connecticut showman P.T. Barnum transformed entertainment and helped shape the modern concept of celebrity. \nDrawing from his acclaimed book Becoming Tom Thumb\, Lehman tells the story of Charles Stratton and the legendary showman who transformed him into an international sensation. From Barnum’s American Museum to the royal courts of Europe\, their partnership helped establish a new public fascination with fame\, performance\, and personality. Tom Thumb became a worldwide attraction\, charming presidents\, captivating royalty\, and drawing crowds wherever he appeared – demonstrating that modern celebrity was already taking shape in the nineteenth century. Lehman traces how Tom Thumb and P.T. Barnum redefined the boundaries of fame itself\, and how their story continues to resonate in contemporary culture. \nEric Lehman is the author or editor of twenty-three books. Becoming Tom Thumb received the Henry Russell Hitchcock Award and was selected by the American Library Association as one of the year’s outstanding university press books.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/becoming-tom-thumb/
LOCATION:The Barnum Museum\, 820 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
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SUMMARY:Handmade Homegoods: Marbled Journals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration required\, ages 18 and up. \nThis event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library America’s 250th Celebration series of programs.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/handmade-homegoods-marbled-journals/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260804T020126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T020126Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Looking to meet more artists\, creatives\, and arts supporters? Come meet people from across Fairfield County\, exchange ideas\, and build relationships that strengthen our creative community. \nJoin the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and the Bridgeport Arts & Culture Council (BACC) for an evening of conversation\, networking\, and community building at Berlinetta Brewing. \nWhether you’re an artist\, performer\, musician\, writer\, or maker\, this gathering is an opportunity to meet others who are helping shape Fairfield County’s creative landscape. Share ideas\, make new connections\, discover future collaborators\, and enjoy an evening connecting with artists of all types and arts lovers and folks who support them. \nEnjoy $1 off drinks during the event. Registration is welcome but not required. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/artist-mixer/
LOCATION:Berlinetta Brewing Company\, 90 Golden Hill St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260309T213023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T020907Z
UID:10002804-1787221800-1787234400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/farmers-markets-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:McLevy Green\, 102 Bank Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260811T031537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T031537Z
UID:10003123-1787162400-1787166000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Weed Wrangle
DESCRIPTION:WEED WRANGLE! Wed Aug 19\, 6p-7p\, Help us weed the SKATEPORT BEEport Pollinator Garden! Great way to spend a summer evening. Join Park City Conservancy and SKATEPORT to do some weeding with friends and feel good about it. (PS. Berlinetta is open Wed nights). We even have the garden gloves for you. Please join us!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/weed-wrangle/
LOCATION:Post Office Square\, 1155 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121710
CREATED:20260629T032549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T032549Z
UID:10002847-1787162400-1787166000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:K-Pop Kids Party!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some fun music\, dancing\, games\, and excitement at our K-Pop Kids Party! Join us for a family-friendly celebration where kids can sing\, dance\, and enjoy their favorite K-pop hits. \nThis event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading series of programs.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/k-pop-kids-party/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden\, 925 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T220000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121711
CREATED:20260217T193258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193258Z
UID:10002438-1787079600-1787090400@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Simple Plan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/simple-plan/
LOCATION:Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater\, 500 Broad Street\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121711
CREATED:20260811T033715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T033715Z
UID:10003129-1787077800-1787085000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Banking With Pride!: Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Banking with Pride!; a free four-part financial education series designed to help you build financial confidence in a welcoming\, judgment-free environment. \nSessions will be led by Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor\, Alex Holderman\, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. \nA light dinner will be served before each session. \nThe first five people to sign up and complete all four sessions will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this great opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge and skills!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/banking-with-pride-budgeting/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121711
CREATED:20260811T032845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T032845Z
UID:10003126-1786991400-1786998600@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Millennial Monday: CLUE (F.R.I.E.N.D.S Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Could game night be any more back? \nJoin us for an evening of CLUE: F.R.I.E.N.D.S and see if you can solve which “Friend” is keeping a secret! \nThis event is 21+ only.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/millennial-monday-clue-f-r-i-e-n-d-s-edition/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Pride Center\, 166 Elm St\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260814T121711
CREATED:20260512T034553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T034553Z
UID:10002729-1786906800-1786914000@www.colorfulbridgeport.com
SUMMARY:Correy Bell
DESCRIPTION:Correy Bell\, named “the comedian to watch” by Midwest Living Magazine\, is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/correy-bell/
LOCATION:Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club\, 167 State Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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