Join us once a month on the first Saturday from 10am to 12pm for an insightful and delightful public art walk through our Downtown. Each walk features a different host and a fresh set of experiences, offering unique perspectives on our vibrant creative landscape. The walk concludes at delicious local lunch destination. Our June Color […]

We are so excited to invite you to our Annual All Girls Summit! Our organization, #100GL, is excited to invite you back for our Annual All-Girls Summit 2026. Our organization has hosted the largest all-girls day of interactive mentorship in Bridgeport for the past 6years, providing girls with access to mentorship programs, empowerment, and fun […]

Join us at the Bridgeport DSSD office on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for the monthly Board of Commissioners meeting! We will share updates on the work the Downtown Ambassadors are doing to keep the district clean and safe, upcoming Colorful Bridgeport events, information about development projects underway Downtown, and more.

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 […]

The next progression for any genealogy enthusiast, Jennifer Toro, founder of Curiosity Heals TM, will share the framework for writing a family history narrative. Come prepared with your Family Tree, Oral Histories, and supporting Historical Records. In class time permitted for drafting an outline and writing exercises.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 at 5:00PM Eastern for our 12th installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations. 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 […]

Come Celebrate the Music of Spring with Connecticut’s Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Privately Owned Music School! Students of all ages, experience levels and instruments will perform a number of solos and ensemble works! Piano, Guitar, Drums, Singing, Winds, and Violin will be featured! With a special performance by our team of professional instructors! Our […]

Magician Alexis Young performs at the BPL's 1st floor community room.

Joseph Lombardo, aka Porkchopz, is blowing up across the internet for one reason—he says what everybody’s thinking and doesn’t give a damn who’s in the room. With over 300,000 followers and 50+ viral videos pulling in millions of views, he’s built a ruthless fanbase that lives for his signature callouts of “louuuzzza’z” and “reetahdz.” Repping […]

The countdown is ON! The Downtown Farmers Market outdoor season begins in July. We are getting excited to kick things off with a special Summer Solstice Market on June 20th and 21st in the Arcade Mall atrium! Come for the fresh produce, stay for the good vibes, local goodies, live music, and chill hangs with […]

Everything is free, and absolutely everyone is welcome. THE MARCH Meet us at the Broad St. Steps as we take over the streets of Downtown Bridgeport. Expect high energy and at least one person struggling with a very large flag. THE FESTIVAL We’re heading to City Hall Park (Wheeler Park) for the afternoon. Expect fun […]

The countdown is ON! The Downtown Farmers Market outdoor season begins in July. We are getting excited to kick things off with a special Summer Solstice Market on June 20th and 21st in the Arcade Mall atrium! Come for the fresh produce, stay for the good vibes, local goodies, live music, and chill hangs with […]

Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison's “Jazz” - 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 […]

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. Each session will […]

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. This high energy, ADULTS ONLY show features dazzling costumes, bold choreography, and performers who know exactly […]

Kel Perez is a viral sensation and stand-up comedian who has captivated millions with his hilarious social media skits. As a Hispanic he started creating funny relatable videos that eventually took the internet by storm and started to reach not only hispanics but all different people from different backgrounds. His unique brand of humor has […]

A Taste of History: Three Dishes from Days Gone By In-Person Every wonder what the Founding Fathers ate? What it may have tasted, or felt, like? Come find out with samples from three historic dishes as you watch them get made! Presented by TasteBuds CT. Registration required. Ages 13 and up.

Oh the places you'll go, oh the songs you will sing! Come meet a Cat, a Who and a Thing! See your favorite Dr. Seuss characters brought to life in this Jr. musical!

Oh the places you'll go, oh the songs you will sing! Come meet a Cat, a Who and a Thing! See your favorite Dr. Seuss characters brought to life in this Jr. musical!

Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production—‘A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’—touring the USA in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, […]

We're celebrating America's 250 years of independence by recapping one of its most historical events, the protest of the Boston Tea Party! Children will make their own tea bags and paint a commemorative plate celebrating America 250. For children, ages 4-12 years old.

We're celebrating America's 250 years of independence by recapping one of its most historical events, the protest of the Boston Tea Party! Children will make their own tea bags and paint a commemorative plate celebrating America 250. For children, ages 4-12 years old.