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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  • Land in the Music String Quartet Series

    Schrott Center for the Arts 610 W 46th St, Indianapolis, IN

    Exploring the universal themes of homeland, displacement, and resilience, Reinaldo Moya, connects Greek poetry to contemporary stories of refugees with this ICO commissioned choral orchestral work, Home, Run Away from Me. Then audiences will land in sunny California with Martinu’s Sinfonietta La Jolla. Finally, ICO’s professional chorus returns for Haydn’s “Mass in the Time of War.”

  • Music as a Global Language

    Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Music and food are global languages - they require no translation. Music and food are global languages; they require no translation. Music and food are the best diplomats in a world often fractured by geo-politics. And this evening’s program will offer both! This will be a unique program by the Indiana Council on World Affairs, […]

    Free
  • FUN Fest & Cultural Celebration

    Noblesville Community Center 1775 Field Dr, Noblesville, IN

    Noblesville has a long-standing history and is valued for the small-town appeal that it offers. However, our city is growing prolifically right now.  There has been almost a 30% population increase in the past 10 years--we’ve never seen anything like this before. We have the unique opportunity to uphold the roots of this community that […]

    Free
  • Ivy Tech Community College’s 2025 “Global Women Leadership” Speaker Series

    Livestream conducted via Zoom

    Dr. Lyudmyla Kruhlenko - "Teaching Through Crisis: Empowering Ukrainian Women and Girls in Higher Education" About: Tuesday, April 22nd from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Dr. Kruhlenko is an Associate Professor of ESL/EFL and Multicultural Education/Pedagogy at Pryazovskyi State Technical University. PSTU has been displaced from Mariupol to the Ukrainian city of Dnipro due to […]

    Free
  • Author John Green Featured at Indiana University Global Health Scholars Day

    Madam Walker Legacy Center 617 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, United States

    Indiana University Global Health Scholars Day featuring author John Green Join the Indiana University Center for Global Health Equity for the 7th annual Global Health Scholars Day featuring a Fireside Chat with global health philanthropist and Indiana author John Green. Green will discuss his new book "Everything is Tuberculosis" as well as other global health topics in […]

    Free
  • Cherry Blossom Festival

    Kawachinagano Japanese Garden

    Kawachinagano Carmel Sister Cities, Inc. partnering with the City of Carmel are planning Cherry Blossom Festival at Kawachinagano Japanese Garden in Carmel. There will be stage performances, taste of Japan, tents for children for various cultural activities like origami, tea ceremony, etc.  It is free to the public and we will also celebrate re-opening of re-signed and […]

  • EidFest

    Civic Square 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN, United States

    The City of Carmel will host its first-ever EidFest on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Civic Square. EidFest promises to be a vibrant event of culture and community celebrating the rich tapestry of Muslim heritage from around the world.  This event is free and open to the public. Activities include […]

    Free
  • Loving Day 2025 Celebration

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Join us on Saturday, June 7, from 1–3 PM at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Loving Day Celebration—a heartfelt afternoon honoring the legacy of Loving v. Virginia and celebrating interracial love and community. Enjoy inspiring stories from interracial couples, a moderated discussion with legal scholar Doneisha Posey of Impacto Strategies, delicious strawberry shortcake by Chef Monica […]

    $10
  • Afghan Annual New Year (Nowruz) and Eid Celebration

    Afghan American Community Center (AACC) 5202 Triple Crown Way, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    The celebration will serve as a platform to showcase Afghan culture, foster unity, and celebrate the achievements of the Afghan-American community. Activities will include: - Guest Speakers from local government and community leaders - A spread of Afghan Cuisine, offering a taste of Afghan tradition - Afghan Music & Dance performances, showcasing our rich cultural […]

    Free
  • CarmelFest

    CarmelFest 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN, United States

    CarmelFest is a two-day Fourth of July celebration held in Carmel, Indiana, featuring a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment and patriotic activities. The event includes a spectacular fireworks display, live music and performances on multiple stages, a festive parade, a diverse marketplace of local vendors, a food court with a range of culinary options, a […]

    Free
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