Events

No Rest for the Joyful is an evening that leans fully into laughter and sound as acts of survival, community, and celebration. Curated as a night of jazz and stand-up comedy, the program brings together three dynamic comedians, one musical guest, and one poet for a multidisciplinary experience that honors joy as both inheritance and

But Is You Woke Doe? is an experimental audience engagement program designed to invite reflection, dialogue, and critical conversation around bias, stereotypes, and the ways they shape how we see ourselves and others. Presented in support of The Bias Inside Us, this program creates space for participants to confront assumptions, explore lived experiences, and engage with

This program explores the powerful role media plays in shaping perception, reinforcing bias, and influencing how stories are told and understood. Media and Messaging: Who Controls the Narrative? invites participants to examine how images, language, and storytelling across news, entertainment, and digital platforms contribute to the formation of stereotypes and public opinion. Through guided discussion

Free Second Sundays The Wright Museum Celebrates Graduates  Every Second Sunday at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is free for our community and visitors.  Come experience our permanent exhibit "And Still I Rise' and our collection of galleries featuring art, history, and immersive experiences. This month, in honor of all the

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 at the Wright Join us for a powerful and reflective Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, resilience, and the enduring legacy of Black history and culture. Commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, this dynamic day of programming invites the community to gather in remembrance, reflection, and celebration. Through a rich blend of live

This program examines how bias shapes health outcomes, access to care, and the overall experiences of individuals within the healthcare system. Bias in Health: Race, Access & Care invites participants to explore the historical and present-day realities that have contributed to disparities in treatment, trust, and health equity. Through guided discussion and reflective engagement, audiences

Camp Africa aims to provide a fun, educational, and enriching experience that fosters understanding, identity, creativity, and critical thinking. Utilizing the theme of We Who Believe in Freedom through the lens of STEAM, the curriculum should ignite curiosity, courage, and community while encouraging campers to explore the meaning of freedom across historical and contemporary contexts. Through thoughtful

The Big Three: Beauty, Brains and Bars lands as a bold Third Thursday celebration of Detroit womanhood, lyricism, and cultural power. Anchored by Detroit legend Kalimah Johnson, this evening brings together three dynamic Detroit female emcees and one of the city's most respected multi-hyphenated artists for a night where hip hop lives at the intersection

Camp Africa aims to provide a fun, educational, and enriching experience that fosters understanding, identity, creativity, and critical thinking. Utilizing the theme of We Who Believe in Freedom through the lens of STEAM, the curriculum should ignite curiosity, courage, and community while encouraging campers to explore the meaning of freedom across historical and contemporary contexts. Through thoughtful

Visit the Wright Museum during their extended Thursday hours! Looking for a fun evening after work, a new experience for your grandchildren, or just a reason to get out of the house? Come explore, connect, and make lasting memories at the Wright! Don’t forget to bring your member ID and let them know Culture Pass Detroit