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Visit us for this special edition of First Thursday spotlighting our Unorthodocs film festival!
The evening’s lineup includes screenings of must-see documentary shorts and the Ohio premiere of Teenage Wasteland (2025) featuring the filmmakers in person, as well as hands-on art-making activities 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!
IMAGE CAPTIONPhoto: Emma Parker Photography.
Drop-in Art-Making SessionHeirloom Café | 5–7 PMFree for all audiences
Get your eyes, hands, and heart moving with our all-ages art-making session offering an array of materials and processes—no experience necessary!
Unorthodocs Shorts Film/Video Theater | 5 PMSee event page for ticket pricing
This popular program spotlights a variety of adventurous documentary shorts from up-and-coming filmmakers and established artists. (program approx. 75 mins., DCP)
Drop-In Gallery ExperiencesGalleries | 6–8 PMFree 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.
Teenage Wasteland(Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, 2025)Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss in person Film/Video Theater | 7 PMSee event page for ticket pricing
A twisty and inspiring story about the value of “civic courage,” Teenage Wasteland digs up a tale of 1990s high schoolers who uncover a vast conspiracy that is poisoning their community. (113 mins., DCP)
Heirloom Café Extended HoursTake a dinner break! Heirloom Café will remain open until 7 PM.
American Electric Power Foundation
CoverMyMeds
Huntington
Mike and Paige Crane
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Wexner Family
Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts
CampusParc
The Columbus Foundation
Every Page Foundation
Mellon Foundation
Axium Packaging
Nationwide Foundation
Michael and Anita Goldberg
Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP
Joyce Shenk
Rebecca Perry and Ben Towle
Lachelle Thigpen
November 2025 First Thursday
