Events

The International Center aims to promote events in Indiana that highlight and celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Whether you like to engage in international diplomacy, eat Chinese food, dance to Russian music, celebrate a French holiday, or participate in Scottish games, we hope you’ll find a way to celebrate and participate in our global city.

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Cultural Diversity Drum & Dance Festival

New Wineskin Ministries 4501 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

For this year's festival the Shifting Ideas Through Education for African Women, Inc., will have drummers and dancers from: Uganda, Puerto Rico, India, Nigeria, the U.S.A, Turkey, Kenya, Zimbabwe, the Congo... and more are still registering. Each group's performance will be interactive, engaging and educational. The event will be opened by a parade of everyone […]

Spirit & Place Festival

Various Indianapolis, IN, United States

Celebrating its 22nd year, the Spirit & Place Festival is a 10 day festival of events. Created by and for the community, each event explores the 2017 theme of POWER by using arts, humanities, and religion. From panel discussions and lectures to dance performances, film, yoga, and art-making, the Spirit & Place Festival has something […]

Indy International Festival

Indiana State Fairgrounds 1200 East 38th Street, Indianpolis, IN, United States

The Nationalities Council of Indiana presents the Indy International Festival as a celebration that embraces all heritage groups and enriches our community by providing an education event where individuals learn about other people, races, countries and their cultures in an open and friendly setting.

East African Peace Festival/Concert

Indiana Interchurch Center 1100 W. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

-Performance by East African recording artist -Dance performances by PCFR youth (traditional east African) -Spoken word performances by PCFR youth and local spoken word artists -available East African food -Vendor booths with clothes, jewelry, accessories, and textiles from East Africa

Marian University International Education Week

Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

From November 13-17, Marian University will host its second International Education Week (IEW) event. As a joint initiative created by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is designed to promote international programming and initiatives to prepare Americans for global experiences and exchanges. The goal is to highlight […]

ACSI’s China Business Conference

Conrad Indianapolis 50 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

On Tuesday, November 14th, the America China Society of Indiana will be hosting its second China Business Conference at the Conrad in downtown Indianapolis. The half-day event will feature presentations on China’s economic outlook and panels on Export, Trade and Economic Development.

Beaujolais Nouveau 2017 Celebration

Matt the Miller's Tavern 11 City Center Drive, Carmel, IN, United States

Beaujolais Nouveau 2017 Celebration! EARLY BIRDS SAVE UP TO $7.00* The Alliance Française d'Indianapolis invites you** to the "New Beaujolais" Celebration, an authentic French tradition. When: Thursday, November 16, 2017 7:30 PM Where: Matt The Miller's Tavern 11 City Center Drive Carmel, IN 46032 Au menu: - Buffet dinner served with the New Beaujolais - […]

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

10 Center Green 10 Center Green, Carmel, IN, United States

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is bringing the old world charm of Christmas in Germany to beautiful Carmel, Indiana. The Christmas market tradition stretches back to Saxony, Germany during the middles ages. Over the centuries, the joys of the traditional Christmas markets spread from town to town, and around the world!

Chinese Lantern Festival

Indiana State Fairgrounds 1200 East 38th Street, Indianpolis, IN, United States

Produced by Tianyu Arts and Culture, Inc., the Lantern Festival will illuminate the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center with 33 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays and more than 1000 LED light components. Each display is handmade and custom built by dozens of Chinese artisans who travel the world to keep this centuries-old tradition alive. […]

St. Nikolaus Festival

The Athenaeum 401 East Michigan Street , Indianpolis, IN, United States

All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited with St. […]

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