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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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free – $15

Savor the International Marketplace

Savor the International Marketplace (Sunday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021) allows you to enjoy special meal deals from participating restaurants. During this two-week foodie extravaganza, you can savor […]

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, […]

$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 […]

Free

Dia de Muertos at Garfield Park

Garfield Park Arts Center 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

On November 2, 2021, the Garfield Park Art Center will host an evening of Mexican culture that includes traditional dance, music, food, ofrendas (altars), a memorial wall, crafts and a […]

Free

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical Series: Greetings From England

Hilbert Circle Theatre 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Hilbert Circle Theatre for an abbreviated performance of classical music! Conductor Carlos Kalmar brings his skill and talent to the ISO. Afro-British composer Samuel […]

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