Join us on Thursdays (3:00-8:00 p.m.) and Saturdays (11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) from November 13-December 20, 2025 for our very first Arcade Winter Market inside the historic Arcade Mall. The Arcade Winter Market is a cozy Downtown Bridgeport experience filled with warm drinks, artisan gifts, fresh produce, local bites, music, activities, and spaces to linger and connect. Perfect for all ages! Find that perfect gift, feel the holiday spirit, and Shop Local, Give Colorfully!
The inaugural Arcade Winter Market will include live music each week from local talent, all ages arts and crafts led by Robin Gilmore Jopp, photos with your favorite holiday characters, in addition to a range of fresh veggies, delectable prepared food, and hand crafted offerings from our favorite local vendors.
The Arcade Winter Market made possible by Downtown Special Services District and our partners sponsors: Bridgeport Regional Business Council, the City of Bridgeport, CT Main Street Center, Optimum Business, and Pryceless Consulting.
Arcade Winter Market Culture & Entertainment lineup:
TH- 11/13 - Robin Gilmore Jopp - 3 to 6 PM - BPT Art Cart
Robin Gilmore Jopp - Bridgeport Art Cart Robin is an artist based in Bridgeport, CT. Her activities are centered around the art and vintage scene. is a co-host and organizer for events at the Bridgeport Artisan Center (BAC), which is located within the Bridgeport Innovation Center (BIC).
TH- 11/13 - Chris Cavaliere - Indie Singer/Songwriter - 5 to 7 PM
Christopher Cavaliere: is a uniquely expressive voice in today’s indie and experimental music scenes. As a solo artist, producer, and band leader, he crafts immersive and genre-defying soundscapes—always rooted in emotive storytelling and instrumental nuance. From textured instrumentals to lyrically resonant songs, his evolving catalog is a testament to originality, technical skill, and heartfelt authenticity
SA- 11/15 - Berdine Joseph - R&B Singer/Songwriter - 2 to 4 PM
Berdine Joseph is a Connecticut based Haitian Neo Soul, R&b, jazz infused recording artist and songwriter. Berdine Joseph is a professional musician and dancer that spreads her talents all throughout the states. At the age of 18, was featured on “THE VOICE” In L.A in season 9. She sung the national Anthem for the WNBA, NAACP, while representing the OMEGA PSI PHI Alpha Nu chapter in Norwalk as an artist. She’s most known for her live performances around the Tri state area, one being her own brand AFRO-KREYÒL where everyone under the African diaspora umbrella is celebrated through the arts and music. Her entrepreneurial spirit has landing her major weddings, galas, casinos, funerals, banquets, auction gigs. As she continues to use her passion to inspires college students when performing at universities such as WCSU, SCSU, ECSU and many more she always leads with her motto. “Music is the universal language that heals.”
TH- 11/20 - Robin Gilmore Jopp - BPT Art Cart - 3 to 6 PM
SA- 11/22 - Flowers From Tea - Folk Singer/Songwriter - 2 to 4 PM
Flowers From Tea: Flowers From Tea" is the collaborative project of singer-songwriter Tea Powell and cellist Christina Bustamante. Their music explores themes like mental health and romance, combining Powell's lyrical style with Bustamante's cello arrangements to create an emotional listening experience
TH- 12/4 - Robin Gilmore Jopp - BPT Art Cart - 3 to 6 PM
SA- 12/6 - TBD- 2 to 4 PM
TH- 12/11 - Robin Gilmore Jopp - BPT Art Cart - 3 to 6 PM
SA- 12/13 - Aleecya Foreman - R&B Singer/Songwriter - 2 to 4 PM
Aleecya Foreman: Aleecya Foreman is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Bridgeport, CT, known for her work in R&B, soul, and jazz music. She is also known by the stage name "Aleecya," has been singing since she was nine, and has opened for artists like Dionne Warwick and Carolyn Malachi
TH- 12/18 - Robin Gilmore Jopp - BPT Art Cart - 3 to 6 PM
SA- 12/20 - Triple Bock - Jazz, Funk, R&B Covers - 2 to 4 PM
Triple Bock: Triple Bock is a talented, energetic quintet based in Stratford, Connecticut. The band performs a wide array of musical styles, including jazz, funk, R&B, rock, and fusion