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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World of Trees EXHIBIT

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Our annual holiday tradition focuses on individuals and organizations creating holiday tree displays that teach us about global holiday traditions. Visit our Holiday Bazaar and kick start the holiday shopping season set against our World of Trees exhibit on December 7 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Free

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN, United States

Stroll through the market and enjoy delicious German food and beverage offerings from over 60 huts, shop for unique gifts, and enjoy holiday music performed by artists from around the world. Watch in awe as German artisans and craftsmen demonstrate their creations right in front of you or lace up your skates and glide to […]

Free

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting local artists and artisans during our Holiday Bazaar. Set against our World of Trees exhibit and a variety of performances, the bazaar also features family craft activities and yummy treats.

Free

Inaugural Harambee Kwanzaa Community Festival

Indiana State Museum 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church and the Indiana State Museum for the inaugural Kwanzaa Community Festival entitled “Harambee! A Cultural Celebration of Faith, Family and a Vision for the Future.” Harambee is a Swahili word that means “let’s pull together.” At this day-long immersive cultural experience you can participate in family activities, enjoy African music […]

Year of the SNAKE- Lunar New Year Celebration

The Tube Factory 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with with traditional dance performances, fireworks, activities like cut paper art, lantern/fan painting, origami & more. Food available for purchase. Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts Inc (ICPAI) at 6-7pm. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, […]

2025 Indy Chinese New Year Gala & ICCCI 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN, United States

  ICCCI (The Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc.) is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming 2025 Indy Lunar New Year Gala & ICCCI 30th Anniversary Celebration, an event that promises to be a night full of excitement, cultural richness and entertainment. The Year of the Snake, which is the Chinese Zodiac sign for the […]

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Moonlight & Lanterns

The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN, United States

Enjoy an evening of breathtaking music with us at the Carmel Symphony Orchestra! This Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m., pianist Daniel Epstein joins conductor Joel Smirnoff for a stunning performance, featuring the Yellow River Concerto, Chinese folksongs by the Voices of Angels Choir, and Debussy’s La Mer. As a special treat, The International Center […]

International Conference on Myanmar: Myanmar Union Day Celebration

Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) 4925 Shelby Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Just as in the previous 8 years, we will also be hosting Myanmar Union Day this year on February 15, 2025 where hundreds will be participating in person and thousands are expected to be joining from ZOOM and social media Livestream. Excitingly, we will again be combining the culturally rich “78th Myanmar Union Day celebration” […]

Lunar New Year of the Snake Celebration 2025

Indianapolis Central Library 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans (IACA), Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc (ICPAI), and Purdue University will host a Lunar New Year Festival at Central Library. Come join us in celebrating the year of the snake!   Enjoy a stage performance featuring Chinese American performing arts that include traditional Chinese American style lion dance,  traditional […]

2025 INTLCTR Annual Meeting

Newfields 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The International Center is delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our highly anticipated 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place at Newfields on Thursday, March 6th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join us as we reflect on the memorable moments and accomplishments from 2024 and set our sights on the future as we share our exciting […]

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