Third Thursday
Elemental: DJs + Jitmasters
This event is free to attend and donations are also accepted.
September 17, 2026
Mix & Mingle: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Program: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description
Elemental: DJs & Jitmasters is a love letter to Detroit hip hop at its rawest and most electric. This Third Thursday at the Wright event brings the city’s foundational elements to the forefront: the turntables and the dance floor.
Headlining the night are seasoned DJs Stayce J and Righteous Knowledge. The energy deepens with jitmasters in motion, honoring the jit, a dance born right here in the city and carried through generations.
Adding lyrical fire to the evening will be Dr. Pellz, a Detroit emcee to hype us up with rich bars! Expect heavy bass, sharp footwork, fearless bars, and an unapologetic celebration of Detroit’s influence on global hip hop culture. This is movement, mastery, and music in its elemental form.
Performers Include:
DJ Stacye J
DJ Righteous Knowledge
Dr. Pellz
Haleem “Stringz” Rasul
House of Jit, LLC featuring:
Mike Manson
James Broxton
Milano Ross
Tristan Hutchinson
Christopher Henderson
Amari Hill
ABOUT THIRD THURSDAY
Third Thursdays bring the night to life with creativity, culture, and community... only available at The Wright Museum. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in live music, sip thoughtfully crafted cocktails in our Rotunda, enjoy light refreshments after they wander through our exhibitions that honor the depth and brilliance of African American history and culture. As the evening unfolds, feel the energy of dynamic performances by extraordinary local and national artists. From the soulfulness of jazz and the power of spoken word to modern Hip Hop and R&B sounds, each performance transforms the museum into a vibrant gathering place. Connect with curators, artists, and special guests who bring the stories behind the arts to life. Each month brings a new program and featured artists.