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 Trade Day 2017

The Wellington Fishers 9775 North by Northeast Boulevard, Fishers, IN, United States

Mark your calendars for this year's World Trade Day on April 13! Global dignitaries and community leaders will join us as international business takes center stage. Check the Indy Chamber's event page for updates on topics and speakers. Register today!

$75 – $500

Know Your Rights: Information for Immigrant Families

Various Indianapolis, IN, United States

Immigration attorney and Immigrant Welcome Center Board member Angela Adams will present information for immigrants to understand their rights in the U.S. and protecting their families. Recent executive orders on immigration will also be explained. Sunday, April 23, 1 to 3 pm,  Hindu Temple of Central Indiana Sunday, April 30, 2:45 to 3:45 pm at Holy […]

Global City, Global Library

The role of libraries has shifted and in many communities serving increasingly diverse immigrant and refugee populations has become a priority.  Learn about best practices from Cologne, Germany in serving new populations and how IndyPL is leveraging new resources and making intentional efforts to stay relevant in an increasingly global society. (No need to travel […]

Perry Cultural Festival

Baxter YMCa 7900 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The annual Perry Cultural Festival honors a variety of cultures through art, music, dance, food trucks, soccer/futsal activities, games and crafts on April 29, 2017 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Baxter Y, 7900 South Shelby, Indianapolis.  Rain or shine, admission is free for a day of family-friendly fun and learning as activities […]

Free

Alliance Française Le Tour de France Wine Party

1 American Square 200 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Tastes evolve with time don’t they? So is your Spring Wine Celebration! Alliance Française is moving to a new location: The Skyline Club, in downtown Indianapolis, on the 36th floor of the One America Tower. The Skyline Club is Indy’s best comfortable surroundings, for you to enjoy the finest food and wine selection made in […]

Varies

Taiwan’s Seasonal Wonders

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

This event is held to celebrate the 39th anniversary of Indianapolis-Taipei sister city partnership and the 2017 Taiwanese Heritage Week and is co-sponsored by Marian University Theatre, Telamon Corp, Mayor's Office of International and Latino Affairs, and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago. The performance represents the perfect harmony of “East meets West” and […]

Free

Doing Business in & with Sub‐Saharan Africa

IUPUI Campus Center 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Doing Business in and with Sub‐Saharan Africa conference will bring government and business leaders in trade and investment together to share experience and understanding of doing business in and with Africa. It will provide practical knowledge to businesses in Indiana that aspire to do business in and with emerging markets in Africa. Keynote Presentation: […]

$20

Haitian Flag Day Celebration

St. Michael the Archangel 3354 W 30th St, Indianapolis, United States

The Haitian Flag Day is the biggest event of the year!  It showcases over 200 years of Haitian history, culture, food, culinary traditions, arts, and performances that are unique to the ethnic traditions and cultural of Haitians and other Caribbean and African countries. Our goal is to attract the entire Indianapolis community not just the […]

$10

The World in Transition: China

The International Center One Indiana Square, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Once a quarter, The International Center offers a half-day cross-cultural communication workshop. These workshops provide an overview of a featured country’s culture as well as business etiquette and protocol specific to the country’s customs. The curriculum is designed to help participants gain insight into how culture influences perceptions, values and beliefs. Each workshop also features […]

$95

Interfaith Iftar

St. Luke's Great Hall 100 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Learn about how Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan and the fascinating traditions and rituals that accompany this special month. Break the fast with OBAT Helpers at sunset by sharing a delicious meal, made with love and warmth, just for you. Find out what OBAT Helpers, a nonprofit that […]

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