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! 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.

Culture + Community

Support your favorite music / art / comedy / history / culture spot by purchasing tickets and/or donating:

• Adam J. Lewis Academy: Check out their website to learn more about the student community.
• The Barnum Museum: Check out their website to schedule a visit or become a member.
• Bridgeport Generation Now: Check out their website or follow them on Instagram for updates.
• 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.
• Cardnial Shehan Center: Check out their website or donate here.
• City Lights Gallery: Check out their website for upcoming exhibitions or donate here.
• Cook & Grow: Check out their website or donate here.
• Groundwork Bridgeport: Check out their website or donate here.
• Housatonic Museum of Art: Visit their website for upcoming exhibitions.
• Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative: Check out their website to learn more and purchase prints.
• Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for Community & History: Check out their website or donate here.
• Orphan Girl Studios: Visit their website or check them out on Instagram.
• Werth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Visit their website to sign up for business assistance services.

Have you seen the neighborhood’s newest public art murals? Check out the complete list of sites on our Color It In Murals page.

Dining

These Downtown Bridgeport restaurants are open for dining in, picking up, and delivery:

• Avery’s Place: Check out their website or call the store at (203) 333-0606.
• El Pueblito Restaurant: Check out the menu on 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.
• 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.
• Runaway Bay Bar & Grill: Check out their Instagram or call the store at (203) 212-3684.
• Vicki Brand’s Gather Tap and Tavern: Check out their website for the delicious menu or call the store at (203) 690-1670.

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.
• 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. And! Watch Janese’s In Living Color feature.
• Kindred Thoughts Bookstore: Check out their website or call the store at (475) 282-9050
• Lee’s Beauty Supply: Drop into shop the styles at 1100 Main Street or call the store at (203) 336-9022.
• Paradox Ink: Check out the many creative offerings on their website or call the shop at (203) 521-8681.
• THE1 Boutique: Check them out on Facebook or call the store at (203) 522-4373.
• 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:

• The Bananaland: Check out their website for more on how to get your graphic design, branding, and marketing needs covered! 
• Bel Atis Beauty Lounge: Check them out on Instagram or call the shop at (203) 296-2986.
• Coldwell Banker Bivins Realty: Check out their website or book an appointment by calling (844) 222-2700.
• Dot Think Design: Check out their website for more on how to get your graphic design, branding, and marketing needs covered! 
• Hibiscus Beauty: Check them out on Facebook or book an appointment on their website.
• Indigo Massage Studio: Book an appointment on their website or call the shop at (203) 807-5571.
• Jetset Beauty Bar: Call the shop at (818) 915-3921 to book an appointment.
• Lane’s Hair Designers: Contact them on Facebook or call the shop at (203) 576-9785.
• Newton Foster Homecare Agency: Visit their website or call the agency at (203) 773-5097.
• Posh Beauty Bar: Book an appointment on their website or call the shop at (470) 884-3177.
• Rapha Massage: Book a massage on their website or call the shop at (203) 808-0047.
• Styled By NY: Check out their website or book an appointment by calling (609) 200-5286.
• 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 YouTube channels as we release Colorful Bridgeport digital features each week.