Events

Join Indiana's premier statewide citizen diplomacy and international exchange conference at the 2021 Indiana Sister Cities Symposium to learn what other cities in Indiana are doing, share best practices, and meet new friends who share the same passion of being a “Citizen Diplomat” making the world a better place.

Think Global. Fest Local. We believe the best parties invite everyone. At Global Fest, we're on a mission to celebrate diversity and promote intercultural understanding through shared traditions, food, music, art and play. Join us September 18, noon - 10 p.m. at 4550 Central Avenue. Festival proceeds benefit Center for Inquiry 70. Globalfestindy.org

Purchase tickets to the September 18th match vs Louisville City FC at a discounted rate. It will be World Comes to the Mike Night where we celebrate the World's love of The Beautiful Game! Kickoff is 7:00pm at Michael A. Carroll Stadium on IUPUI's campus. Volunteer Opportunities: https://indyeleven.formstack.com/forms/sept18_flags?_kx=  

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]