Just in case some of you don’t read to the end (tis tis)… there IS a raffle in this post! Enter HERE (directions at the bottom) good luck!

I’m guessing that about 86% of you have an idea what that title means… If you’re anything like me, you’ve memorized every single word to every single song… you’ve named at least one pet after at least one of the RENT peepsters, you’ve seen it on Broadway at least 3 or 4 times… two of which you had no idea what was going on because you were too young to understand… I can also guess that Mimi’s “Take Me Out Tonight” changed your life in more than one way– either you went home and practiced how to dance so sassily over a rail for a month straight, or you decided that you needed your very own pair of blue, shimmery spandex just because…

Well, with all of that having been said… Get ready to relive it ALL… Why?! We now have our very own Bridgeport Theatre Company!!!! AKA… all it takes is a stroll downtown… and voila, you’ve arrived … culture, art, fun, entertainment… AND… from October 15- Nov 6th they will be performing RENT at the Playhouse On The Green!!! If the raffle doesn’t work out for ya (see below), get your tickets here!

And now, for the fun, giving part, the awesome Bridgeport Theatre Company has given us 2 tickets to give to YOU! This is how it will work… We’ve JUST announced the raffle on our Facebook page, and anyone who comments on that post is automatically entered to win the tickets. The winner will be announced on October 10th! That gives you a solid 10 days to get going!

p.s. Bridgeport Theatre Company has extended a Promo Code for all Bridgeport residents / folks who work in Bridgeport (yes, they will check your ID at the box office)… Simply enter the code BPORT, which is good for SUNDAY 3pm performances only, it will give you 20% off tickets.  ($20 tickets instead of $25).

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Joseph Arthur tickets available by calling this fancy number 1–866–811–4111, a service provided by the good folks at Theater Mania. OR get your tix here! do it!

Captain’s Cove will be hosting Happy Hour from 4pm to 7pm. Live Music by Tony Gabriel 5 to 8

2nd EVER BRIDGEPORT CRITICAL MASS RIDE!!
6:00pm – 7:30pm Meeting at Baldwin Plaza 47 Cannon Street City/Town: Bridgeport, CT All riders welcome!! Water and helmets recommended, but not required. We’re meeting at Baldwin Plaza on Thursday June 24th at 6:00PM, prior to the 2nd Annual Burning Clam Festival and Fiji Mermaid Pageant… ride with us, then stay for the Fest! More details here

2nd Annual Burning Clam Festival and Fiji Mermaid Pageant
6:00pm – 10:00pm Baldwin Plaza Green 1061 Main Street Bridgeport, CT “Last year we burnt a ham…this year we burn some clams” -Pageant and Crowning of the 2nd Annual Fiji Mermaid for the Fiji Mermaid Promenade (August 26th—don’t call it a parade or we’ll get sued) -Live entertainment- Carnies, Fire Breathers, Assorted Irritainment, MUSIC: BLUDRUM, HUMBLE DINOSAUR + MORE!!! -Debut of the Park City Burning Clam Marching Band – Open Call for Members -Bridgeport Critical Mass @ 6pm -Viewing of the 1967 Elvis Classic “Clambake” -Beach Blanket Bingo Fundraiser to help the DCC repair damaged and stolen equipment -BYOC BBQ

NEXT WEEK VISIT OUR NEW FRIENDS ACROSS THE RIVER AT BRIDGEPORT LOBSTER AND SHELLFISH AND TELL THEM “I WANT TO BURN THE CLAM” for $5.00 off a $30 order! 288 KNOWLTON STREET

7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Jenny Lind Concert Presented by the Barnum Festival at the Playhouse on the Green in downtown Bridgeport Presented by Bridgeport’s Barnum Festival, the winners of the 2010 American and Swedish Jenny Lind competitions will perform an exceptional evening of musical selections. In this delightful evening, these two extraordinarily talented young women will combine their talents to entertain the audience with a program of song, opera, and musical theater.

8:30 The Snails (ska/rockabilly), will be performing at Two Boots. Enjoy live music and a po’boy!

PUBLIC ART UNVEILING FEATURING GUS MORAN

Please join us to celebrate the latest work by Gus Moran — the second artist displaying his work in a series of six outdoor public art displays in downtown Bridgeport.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM– FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Artwork Unveiling: 940 Broad Street | Bridgeport
Artist Reception to Follow at Tiago’s Restaurant | 211 State Street | Bridgeport

As always, if we missed your event, send it to us here and we’ll get it up asap! Thanks!

It’s so beautiful out, families are walking around the neighborhood after dinner, and we really think you should head out and enjoy tonight’s festivities! See you out here!!!