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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Indy Taco Fest, Taste of Mexico

3585 Commercial Dr. 3585 Commercial Dr., Indianapolis, IN, United States

More than 20 of the best authentic Mexican food vendors gathered in one place. Free admission and parking.

COVID-19 and The Impact on International Students

Zoom

This event is focused on international students and the issues they face due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will feature 4 panelists who will all share their experiences and speak on the issues that continue to disadvantage international students.  The 4 panelists are Iswerya Ajay, Shazia Akhtar, Rendy Schrader, and Lesley Davis. This event is […]

International School of Indiana Job Fair

Taurel Building 4330 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Candidates from all professions who enjoy working with children and are interested in working as substitute teachers or in the child care department are encouraged to apply to the International School of Indiana. Submit a current resume to event-resumes@isind.org. Bring a hard copy of your resume to the event.

Hendricks County International Festival

Town of Plainfield 206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN

The Second Annual Plainfield International Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2021. The Plainfield International Festival was created to introduce diverse cultures to members of our community, to support, encourage and increase awareness for the many cultures who live, work and reside here. On Saturday, October 5, 2019, Plainfield hosted the Inaugural Plainfield International […]

Free

Centennial Celebration of Papa Simon Kimbangu

Martin University Gathertorium 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, United States

In 2021, the Kimbanguist Church is celebrating the Centennial of Papa Simon Kimbangu’s public ministry, which started on April 6, 1921 in Nkamba. He was arrested by the Belgian colonial authorities and sent over 2,000 kilometers away in prison. He died in 1951 after 30 years in prison. The Kimbanguist Church of the United States […]

Temporary Migration and the Making of Ethnic Inequality

Zoom

Join Dr. Hillary J. Holbrow in her lecture "Temporary Migration and the Making of Ethnic Inequality" as part of the Global Positioning Series: Resilient Global Cities. Link to register: Meeting Registration - Zoom Bio: Hilary J. Holbrow is Assistant Professor of Japanese Politics and Society at the Hamilton Lugar School for Global and International Studies. […]

Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest

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

The 14th Annual Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest celebrates different cultures via food samplings from more than 30 restaurants, performances (dance, music, etc.) and exhibitors representing countries around the world. Attendees will also be able to experience the Sister Cities Kids Zone, free health fair with COVID-19 vaccinations and other cultural exhibitors. Doors open at 11 a.m. | Opening ceremony at […]

Free – $15

ACSI’s China Business Conference

Livestream conducted via Zoom

ACSI’s China Business Conference will be held online via a password-protected microsite that will become available to registered participants. The microsite will include the Livestream, Agenda, Speaker Biographies, Exhibition Booths, and B2B Directory.

$40 – $75

INTLCXN – Afghans in Indiana

Online

  Join The International Center for a free and unique virtual panel with community leaders on refugee and immigrant settlement in Indiana! Hear from three of the key organizations showing Hoosier Hospitality to some of our state's newest arrivals -- and learn how YOU can help. RSVP today!  Event Details: 📅 Thursday, October 28, 2021 […]

Free

Distinguished Speaker Panel Discussion – The Once & Future Afghanistan: What Next?

Online Event

A Distinguished Speaker program on Thursday, October 28 will feature a panel of young Afghan professionals who have recently fled their country. They were all educated in American Universities in either Afghanistan or Kyrgyzstan and were part of the Afghan renaissance helping their country move forward. They will discuss how they managed to escape the […]

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