Past Events Start Date End Date Event Type Select Event Type Community Event Member Event Signature Event The Wright Performances Third Thursday Family Events Film Screenings The Wright Conversations Performances Special Events Workshops Apply Special Events Roots & Futures Youth Summit Friday, August 15, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Wright Community Room Member Event Member Exclusive: A Masterclass with Sheila E. Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 1:00 - 1:45 General Motors Theater Signature Event African World Festival JULY 18 - 20, 2025 Hart Plaza Special Events Blood Drive at The Wright – Honor Dr. Charles Drew’s Legacy Tuesday, June 3rd Latimer Café Special Events The Sankofa Celebration: a 60th Anniversary Concert Saturday, May 31st at 5pm Special Events African Liberation Weekend May 23 — 25 Special Events Malcolm X Day Saturday, May 17 | All Day We will continue to honor his actual birthday on May 19 Third Thursday America, I AM: From Injustice to Redemption Thursday, May 15 General Motors Theater Performances 2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert Saturday, April 26 | 8pm Stream Online Special Events Grow Your Garden: Planting Seeds and Connections Saturday, April 26, 2025 10am - 1pm The Wright Conversations Won’t You Celebrate With Me Thursday, April 17, 2025 3 - 5pm Family Events Detroit River Youth Career Expo: Exploring Environmental Pathways Saturday, April 12, 2025 6 - 11am Load More Events
