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 […]
To recognize the art of storytelling, City Lights Gallery sponsors a monthly story gathering for adults on Zoom. The emphasis is personal stories to share the human experience. Participants with fictional or historical stories are welcome too! We encourage professional tellers, amateurs, and listeners to join us. During the exchange, participants share a story, a […]
The Board of Commissioners set a special board meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. as the date for “Board Walk” walking board meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to walk the district, noting walkable and challenging areas to navigate, unsightly storefronts and model storefronts, existing businesses needing investment, and vacant storefront […]
Chill vibes and smooth beats, come unwind and groove at the Jazz Room tonight! Welcome to Jazz Room! Get ready for an awesome night filled with smooth tunes and great vibes. This in-person event brings together jazz lovers for a chill evening of live music, good company, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a jazz aficionado […]
Anthony Robustiano is a high-energy and dynamic stand-up comedian and actor known for his infectious energy, millennial relatability, and vibrant storytelling. Originally from New York, Anthony emerged as a social media star in 2024, amassing nearly two million followers and over 40 million likes across platforms. Now based in Vermont, he skillfully juggles his emerging […]
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 October walk […]
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.
Jacob Williams is a comedian who has performed on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (NBC), THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT (CBS), COMICS UNLEASHED (CBS), ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY (COMEDY CENTRAL), ROAST BATTLE (COMEDY CENTRAL) and 12 seasons of WILD ‘N OUT (MTV). Jacob’s debut one-hour stand-up comedy special and album UNEMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER is available on […]
The Special Events and Marketing Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Bridgeport DSSD office and focuses on Colorful Bridgeport marketing, special events, and community event partnerships.
Tuesday Night open sketch figure drawing at the NEST Arts Factory. Every First and Second Tuesday!
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.
Matt Devlin’s teaspoon-sharp wit, highly processed perspective, and low-energy delivery prove you don’t need to yell and stomp around to command a room. After spending over a decade up and down the West Coast scene and co-founding LA’s legendary Venice Underground Comedy, this refreshing change of pace has returned to his native New England turf. […]
From the makers of The Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy comes the Serial Killer Speakeasy. A true-crime cocktail experience where four infamous stories unfold live on stage through the eyes of the killer. Like your favorite true-crime podcast, but with cocktails, atmosphere, and a killer twist.
Join us on Saturday, October 10 at 5:00PM Eastern for our 16th 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 […]
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.
Garrett Stack plays Baby Boomer Classics in his one man show. Remember when AM Radio, Jukeboxes, and 45’s provided the soundtrack of our lives? The time when Baby Boomers were coming of age, going to school, dating and learning every new crazy dance that came along? Those young people were growing into their first jobs, […]
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.
Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. He started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, Peters gained critical and global […]
Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. He started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, Peters gained critical and global […]
Haus of Monsters is America's #1 Lady Gaga tribute band—an explosive celebration of Mother Monster featuring a live band, backup dancers. Mother Monster featuring a live band, backup dancers, and dazzling costumes. Born in New York City and powered by some of the city’s top session musicians and Little Monsters, this high-energy show captures all […]
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut.
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.
Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison's “A Mercy” - 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. […]
POP DIVAS: and the women who shaped them is a high-energy, all-live concert experience led by Jordan Quinn, celebrating the most iconic women in music — and the legends who inspired them. From the soul of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, to the songwriting of Carole King and the rock influence of Stevie Nicks, the […]
Jess is a Stand-Up Comedian who is best known to television viewers for her appearances on VH1, BET, and more. Jess hails from Baltimore, Maryland and first came to popularity through her Instagram comedy skits, which have amassed over 4 MILLION followers to date. A hard working Mom, she often includes her young son Ashton […]
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut.
Jess is a Stand-Up Comedian who is best known to television viewers for her appearances on VH1, BET, and more. Jess hails from Baltimore, Maryland and first came to popularity through her Instagram comedy skits, which have amassed over 4 MILLION followers to date. A hard working Mom, she often includes her young son Ashton […]
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.
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 […]
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.
The Physical Conditions Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on the clean team work of our Downtown Ambassadors, as well as beautification projects. This committee strategizes and oversees the street cleaning, graffiti removal, plantings, and other elements related to the streetscape look and […]
The Public Safety Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on Downtown safety issues. This committee liaises with residents, business owners, property owners, and the Bridgeport Police Department.
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Connecticut.
Desi Banks is a multi-hyphenate powerhouse—actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur—whose viral storytelling and high-energy stage presence have made him one of comedy’s most in-demand headliners. The CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions, he has built a digital-first empire rooted in original comedy, community, and culture. On the road, Banks continues to scale—currently touring […]
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.
Desi Banks is a multi-hyphenate powerhouse—actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur—whose viral storytelling and high-energy stage presence have made him one of comedy’s most in-demand headliners. The CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions, he has built a digital-first empire rooted in original comedy, community, and culture. On the road, Banks continues to scale—currently touring […]
