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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The Future of Korea

The Willows 6729 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

This is a program of the World Affairs Councils of America and the Korea Economic Institute of America to promote dialogue and understanding between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States on economic, political, and security relations.

$5 – $36

Global Studies Speaker Series

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

Chris Case, operations director for SRAM/Zipp Wheels; Ashley Eason, vice president for programs and services, The International Center; and Dean Peterson, director of Indy Cycloplex and Marian University Cycling Center, will explore the intersection of business, global philanthropy, and sport, and discuss how their work can make the Indianapolis region one of the best for bikes.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Eiteljorg Museum 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Celebrate Day of the Dead (Dia de lost Muertos) at the Eiteljorg Museum with partner Nopal Cultural (an Indianapolis Latino arts and culture organization) and enjoy FREE admission! Watch performances, create art, shop at the Mercado (marketplace), enjoy a Catrina parade and so much more. This annual celebration is not to be missed!

MAASUx — Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling

Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Asian Culture Awareness Association (ACAA) from Butler University is hosting a FREE open event with MAASUx (Midwestern Asian American Student Union), an organization that works to recognize the needs of the Asian American community by assisting schools with the establishment of Asian American student organizations.

CANCELED – Breakfast & Discussion with Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro

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

Please join the American Council on Germany and The International Center for a special Breakfast and Discussion with Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro, the senior policy analyst at the Washington office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. She will be discussing the European Union, United Kingdom, and the United States after Brexit.

Zimbabwe Festival and Fundraising Dinner

Indiana Interchurch Center 1100 West 42nd Street, Indianpolis, IN, United States

Experience Zimbabwean culture with dinner, dancing and music at the 5th Annual Zimbabwean Festival Fundraising Dinner hosted by Healing Friends Foundation.

23rd Annual Public Conversation

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

Featuring Zeynep Tufekci, this year’s Public Conversation will discuss the intersections of social media, politics and our everyday lives

International Education Week

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

From November 12-18, 2018, Marian University will host our third annual International Education Week (IEW) program. 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.

Tartini: an Italian from Piran

Indiana Landmarks Center 1201 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Our Sister City connection for this concert is Piran (current day Slovenia). A historic and stylistic link will be explored from Tartini (Piran’s favorite son) to Leopold Mozart (and thus to W. A. Mozart) and finally to Beethoven. Winds are in the spotlight for Tartini and Mozart, and then strings and piano shine in one of Beethoven’s greatest masterworks.

$10 – $25

Sankt Nikolaus Fest

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

Sankt Nikolaus Fest is a German tradition. The history behind the event is when evening comes, St. Nikolaus, a reverend gray-haired figure with flowing beard, bishop’s raiment, gold embroidered cope, miter and pastoral staff, will knock on doors and inquire about the behavior of the children. The custom of examining the children, where they will […]

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