First Thursdays Fall 2026
Free for all audiences
See individual program pages for ticketing details.
Join us for monthly arts and culture gatherings with free and low-cost offerings for Ohio State students and our extended community.
Explore all the Wex has to offer on the first Thursday of each month. You'll find something new during each visit, with changing lineups including artist talks, film screenings, and performances (ticketed separately). You'll also have opportunities to relax, have fun, grab a free snack (while supplies last), and express your creativity with hands-on art making during our Community Studios. We’re open late so you can stop by the galleries and explore our exhibitions and peruse the Wexner Center Store. Ohio State students get an additional 20% off in the store during First Thursday events.
Return to the Wex each month for new experiences focused on contemporary art and culture.
Schedule
Sep 3
- Talk: Laurel Humble
Film/Video Theater | 4:30 PM
Free for all audiences with ticket - Community Studio
Heirloom Café | 5–7 PM
Free for all audiences- Paint, collage on hand fans, and explore multiple art media
- Film Screening: Aliens (James Cameron, 1986, 70mm original release print)
Film/Video Theater | 7 PM