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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Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Viewing Party

CityWay YMCA 430 South Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

As the world’s best athletes gather in Brazil to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, we invite you to gather with our friends at Indianapolis – Campinas Sister Cities International and Partners for the America! Enjoy the Opening Ceremony on the big screen with a viewing party featuring Brazilian food at the CityWay YMCA […]

$15

Cross-Culture Picnic

Garfield Park 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN

Darfur Women Network will host a Cross-culture picnic at Garfield Park, bringing people of all cultures together to make positive connections and share culture through food. There will be different ethnic foods, drinks, and desserts representing at least 10 different cultures for attendees to eat. The attendees can also participate in activities including international trivia, […]

India Day 2016

Monument Circle 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Save The Date: India Day 2016 on Sunday, August 14th, 2016 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Monument Circle. Parade begins at 11:00 A.M. followed by ethnic Indian dances and musical performances, educational booths; such as yoga, ethnic food vendors, remarks by Guest of Honor and other community leaders, and more.

Vintage Movie Night: Destiny

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

Film historian Eric Grayson has dubbed the Vintage Movie Night selections at the Garfield Park Arts Center for June, July, and August as “Silent German Summer.”  Leading off the trio of German Expressionist films will be the 1918 Pola Negri film, Gypsy Blood, on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. It is based on the […]

$5

China Business Conference

Conrad Indianapolis 50 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Consul General Mr. Hong Lei will be the keynote speaker for ACSI's China Business Conference on his first official visit to Indiana. Mr. Hong, who joined the Chicago-based Consulate in July, has held a variety of key positions for the People's Republic of China, most recently as Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Hong covers nine states in the Midwest […]

$25 – $75

Doing Business in China (Ft. Wayne)

Mirro Center for Research and Innovation 10622 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Despite recent economic downturn, the Chinese market continues to exist as a global economic powerhouse. Furthermore, China is still the second largest trading partner of the United States. With proper tools and insight, you can bravely look to the Great Wall for your next business success. To that end, the U.S. Commercial Service, in partnership […]

BOOKS & BREWS: INDIANAPOLIS CENTRAL LIBRARY AND THE ELBOW ROOM

Indianapolis Central Library 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Meet us at 5 p.m. at the Indianapolis Central Library for a tour of one of Indy’s most beautiful landmarks and a favorite community resource.  Completed in 1917, it was designed by French-born, Philadelphia-based architect Paul Philippe Cret. The Library, a wonderful example of America’s City Beautiful Movement, won the prestigious AIA Gold Medal Award […]

Free

Irish Fest

Military Park

The Indianapolis Irish Festival is in its 21st year. The festival is an opportunity to share Irish heritage through music, dance, cultural activities, and family fun. The festival was the vision of a small group of people who wanted to showcase the heritage, music and culture of the Irish people and the contributions of that […]

Mexican Independence Day Celebration: El Grito

Garfield Park 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day by coming to Garfield Park for food, crafts and music. Enjoy a traditional celebration which includes the glorious “Grito” (shout) that Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla once used to garner support of the people to rise and take arms against their European oppressors, which signaled the beginning of Mexico's war for Independence. […]

Middle Eastern Festival

St. George Orthodox Christian Church 10748 E. 116th Street, Fishers, IN, United States

St. George Festival presents a heritage of faith, hospitality, good food, music and crafts from our roots in the Holy Land, the Middle East and the cultures that make up our congregation. The family-oriented festival includes Middle Eastern foods, live music, dancing, silent auction, and a children’s carnival. Church tours will explain the church’s Byzantine […]

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