Shop Locally, Give Colorfully: Women’s History Month
We invite you to discover why Downtown is so wonderfully Colorful Bridgeport, and to Shop Locally, Give Colorfully with us during Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, we will be highlighting the women-owned and led restaurants, shops, services, and other special spots where you can “love your local.”
Whether you treat yourself or give the gift of art, a delicious meal, the perfect handcrafted accessory, or brand-new kicks; make sure to shop locally and give colorfully! When you do come Downtown, remember we are “mask friendly,” meaning if you would like to continue mask up, you are welcome to do so. It’s up to you! Check with your local business about their masking policy as the city makes adjustments that are best for each and every individual and individual business.
If you are not yet ready to come back Downtown, many of our restaurants are open for pickup and delivery; retailers have offerings ready to purchase online; you can buy a gift certificate or pay ahead for personal services; and you can support your favorite arts venue in a variety of ways. Check out what’s available below.
Community
Support your favorite community-based or nonprofit organization by donating:
- Adam J Lewis Academy: Check out their website to learn more about the student community.
- Bridgeport Generation Now: Check out their website to learn more about their civic engagement mission or donate here.
- Bridgeport Library: Check out their website to find your closest branch to enjoy or donate here.
- Capital Prep Harbor School: Check out their website to learn more about the student community.
- Cardinal Shehan Center: Check out their website to learn about how they support Bridgeport’s youth or donate here.
- Groundwork Bridgeport: Check out their website to learn more about their land stewardship and placemaking work or donate here.
Culture
Support your favorite music / art / comedy / history / culture spot by purchasing tickets and/or donating:
- The Barnum Museum: Check out their website or sign up to become a member here.
- City Lights Gallery: Check out their website for upcoming exhibitions or donate here.
- Cook and Grow: Check out their website or donate here.
- The Firm Art Gallery: Check out their website or call the gallery at (203) 414-3302. And! Watch VanDaysha’s People of Colorful Bridgeport feature.
- Housatonic Museum of Art: Check out their website for upcoming exhibitions or sign up to become a member here.
- Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative: Check out their website or donate here.
- Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for Community & History: Check out their website or donate here.
- Twig Lips: Check out their website for upcoming shows or follow them on Instagram.
- WPKN 89.5 Community Radio: Broadcasting live from Bijou Square. Check out their website for a list fabulous femme broadcasters like Catherine Conroy and Sheneta Walker!
Check out these upcoming events!
Dining / Nightlife
These Downtown Bridgeport restaurants are open for dining in, picking up, and delivery:
- Avery’s Place: Check them out on Facebook or call the store at (203) 333-0606.
- El Pueblito: Check out their website or call in your order at the store on (203) 334-9002.
- Kavaldi Coffee: Check out delicious eats, treats, and drinks on their Instagram or call the store at (203) 296-1590.
- Leisha’s Bakeria: Check out the website for the delightful menu or call the shop at (203) 557-8652. And! Watch Leisha’s Colorful Melting Pot feature.
- Metric Bar and Grill: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 576-6903.
- Miss Thelma’s Soul Food: Check them out on Facebook or call the store at (203) 337-9957.
- Murphy’s Law Bar and Grill: Check them out on Facebook or call the bar/grill at (203) 366-5297.
- Queen’s Delight Cafe: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 332-6252. And! Watch Erica’s In Living Color feature.
- Rum & Tequilla Fusion: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 330-3388. And! Watch Anna’s Colorful Melting Pot feature.
- Sankofa Café: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 549-9128.
- Vicki Brand’s Gather Tap & Tavern: Check out the website for the delicious menu or contact them to book a private party here.
Shopping
Shop these Downtown Bridgeport retailers in-store or online:
- An’s Jewelry & Fashion: Check out their website or call the shop at (203) 331-3008.
- Blossoming Blessings Florist: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 908-3530.
- City Lights Vintage: Shop their vintage styles on Etsy or follow the store on Instagram.
- Collab Exchange: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 690-1676.
- Dancer’s Price: Check them out on Facebook or call the store at (203) 362-5933.
- JB Beauty Supply: Check them out on Instagram or call the store at (203) 579-4440.
- JSB Cosmetics: Check out their website or call the store at (347) 567-3670.
- Lee’s Beauty Supply: Drop into shop the styles at 1100 Main Street or call the store at (203) 336-9022.
- Natural Annie’s Essentials: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 549-1101.
- Paradox Ink: Check out the many creative offerings on the website or call the shop at (203) 521-8681.
- Richual Boutique: Check out their website or call the store at (929) 800-7861.
- THE1 Boutique: Check them out on Facebook or call the store at (203) 522-4373.
- Tiny Cellar Wine & Liquors: Browse the latest selections on their website or call the shop at (203) 243-0572.
- United Roots: Check out the many fragrant choices on Facebook or call the shop at (203) 366-3103.
Service
Book an appointment or purchase a gift certificate now to enjoy later:
- Aunt Spazz Wreck & Escape Room: Book a room from their website or call the shop to schedule at (203) 332-6688. And! Watch the ladies of Aunt Spazz’s In Living Color feature.
- Lane’s Hair Designers: Contact them on Facebook or call the shop at (203) 576-9785.
- Moco Coworking: Check out their website or direct message them on Instagram to book an appointment.
- Posh Beauty Bar: Check out their website or call the shop at (203) 334-0282.
- Rapha Massage: Book a massage on their website or call the shop at (203) 808-0047.
- Urban Spaces Real Estate Services: Check out what’s available on their website or call them up at (203) 908-3800.
- Victor’s Tailor Shop: Up your style game with customized fits. Check out the services on Facebook or call the shop at (203) 333-2922.
Follow along on our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter channels as we release “Shop Locally, Give Colorfully” digital features each week.