September 2025 First Thursday
Visit us for the first edition of our new series held on the first Thursday of each month, featuring free and low-cost offerings for Ohio State students and our community.
The evening’s lineup includes an artist talk, a film screening, a performance, and a hands-on art-making studio for all ages. We’re open late so you can also stop by the galleries and explore our fall exhibitions, grab a snack and beverage in Heirloom Café, and peruse the Wexner Center Store. Ohio State students get an additional 20% off in the store during First Thursday events. Check in and scan your BuckID to get the most out of the Wex!
See the schedule below and get tickets for the events that interest you. Return to the Wex next month to explore contemporary art and culture through multidisciplinary experiences!
Program schedule
Author Talk: Jim Daichendt
Film/Video Theater | 4:30 PM
Free for all audiences with ticket
Join author, curator, and art historian Jim Daichendt as he explores the significance of San Diego–based clothing company Tribal Streetwear.
Campus Community Studio
Heirloom Café | 5–7 PM
Free for all audiences
Get your eyes, hands, and heart moving with our all-ages, drop-in art-making session offering an array of materials and processes—no experience necessary!
Drop-In Gallery Experiences
Galleries | 6–8 PM
Free for all audiences
Learn more about our fall exhibitions featuring Nanette Carter, Eric N. Mack, Mimi Ọnụọha, and Veronica Ryan from Wex educators. The galleries stay open until 9 PM.
Film Screening: Sabbath Queen
Film/Video Theater | 7 PM
See event page for ticket pricing
This epic documentary follows a man’s provocative journey from radical drag queen to influential rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven New York synagogue.
Performance: SOLE Defined’s ZAZ
Performance Space | 7 PM
See event page for ticket pricing
This powerful performative archive of stories honors the resilience of Hurricane Katrina survivors, embodying their experiences through dance, music, and technology.