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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El Grito

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

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. […]

Taste the Difference Festival

IM Welcome Center 3685 Commercial Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

In our 12th year for this event, we are excited that this event will be held in our new facility. You will enjoy tastes from around the world, vendors, performances and much more. Proudly supported by Festival Fund.

Framing the Global 2018 Conference

The Framing the Global conference will explore new analytical frameworks for global studies as well as innovative pedagogy for the field.

Accents of Brazil and the UK

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

Ronen's Sister Cities Project begins with works by Jailton de Oliveria (Campinas, Brazil) Malcolm Arnold (Northamptonshire, UK). 
De Oliveira - Sertonancias No 2 for Solo Flute

Arnold - Divertimento for flute, oboe, and clarinet
Thuille - Sextet in B-Flat Major for piano and winds
Schumann - Piano Trio in D Minor

Why Public Diplomacy Matters on the Korean Peninsula

Indiana University 107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States

From summit diplomacy to sports diplomacy, the role of public diplomacy continues to grow when it comes to security challenges on the Korean Peninsula. In the Western hemisphere, many questions arise: How does the American public view U.S. policy toward North Korea and the core issue of denuclearization? How critical is public diplomacy in dealing with these tensions? What diplomatic options exist for furthering dialogue and rebuilding peace in the region?

Heartland International Film Festival

Indiana’s largest and longest-running film festival will celebrate its 27th anniversary this October across Indianapolis! Since the inaugural Festival in 1992, Heartland has grown from a 4-day event with less than 20 films to an 11-day celebration featuring more than 100 independent films, 200 visiting filmmakers and 300 film screenings.

Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival

German Park 8600 S Meridian Street, Indianpolis, IN, United States

The event is a fun, family-friendly festival putting Scottish culture, music, history, and athletics on display. Imagine 80 world-class athletes, clad in colorful kilts, tossing cabers and more as they compete in seven ancient tests of strength and skill...Indy's best, award-winning bagpipers strolling the grounds playing Scottish favorites.

$12

10th Annual German Fest

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

Discover Your Inner-German and party at the Athenaeum, for the Athenaeum. All proceeds from this event benefit the maintenance and care of the Historic Athenaeum. Celebrate German-American Day with this unique family event.

Indy Festival of Faiths

Veteran's Memorial Plaza

The theme of 2018’s Festival of Faiths is “Compassion though Action.” It happens Sunday, October 14, from 1:00-5:00 pm; a Community Youth Forum will take place inside the Indiana War Memorial from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Leadership Across Cultures

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

The International Center’s premier two-day professional development program, Leadership Across Cultures, puts you at the conference table with the leaders of Indiana’s global companies, organizations, and institutions. Learn how to raise your cultural awareness, gain valuable first-hand knowledge from global leaders, and develop custom strategies to lead your team to the global stage.

$649
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