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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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 […]

Indy Jazz Fest

Various Locations

Indy Jazz Fest is a year-long project of the not-for-profit Indianapolis Jazz Foundation.  We are committed to keeping the legacy and future of jazz in Indianapolis at the forefront. We are supportive of all organizations that wish to promote jazz and encourage both individuals and organizations to utilize our resources to help further jazz awareness […]

Welcoming Week 2016

Various Indianapolis, IN, United States

National Welcoming Week is a nationwide, week-long celebration that brings native-born and foreign-born residents together in a spirit of unity through service projects and other events across the country! Welcoming Indianapolis is a project of the Immigrant Welcome Center, as well as an affiliate of Welcoming America.

Oktoberfest

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

The north half of Monument Circle will go German to usher in the fall season! Presented by the Columbia Club, the event features both German and American fare. Menu items will include sauerkraut balls, bratwurst with sauerkraut, grilled hot dogs, ginormous soft pretzels, kielbasa with cabbage, cheeseburgers, potato pancakes, elephant ears, and more. There will […]

FIESTA Indianapolis

American Legion Mall Indianapolis, IN, United States

Since 1980, La Plaza’s FIESTA Indianapolis has been the premier celebration of Latino culture in Indiana, bringing together a vibrant and diverse community and enhancing the cultural fabric of Indianapolis. Over 15,000 Hoosiers join the FIESTA celebration every year, where they enjoy a full day of music, dancing, food, children’s activities, a health and wellness […]

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Indianapolis Zoo 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us each fall to celebrate the culture and traditions of Latin America through a variety of special afternoon activities fit for the whole family! Hispanic Heritage Fiesta presented by Indiana Donor Network coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which officially runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year to celebrate Latin culture during the independence period for […]

Festival of Faiths

Veteran's Memorial Plaza

The Indy Festival of Faiths is an annual gathering in downtown Indianapolis designed to recognize, highlight, and celebrate the diverse religious landscape in central Indiana. A primary goal of the festival is to heighten awareness about the many religious congregations that coexist in our community and to provide an opportunity to share and learn about […]

International Citizen of the Year

Indiana Roof Ballroom 140 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us as we honor Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, the recipient of the 2016 International Citizen of the Year Award.

“Beyond Borders” Film

Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Is there a human right to migrate? This film takes an in-depth look at the hot-button issue of legal and illegal immigration. The film explores the forces driving the immigration controversy from both sides of the debate, interviewing over 25 experts. “Beyond Borders” challenges us to acknowledge the bigger issues that surround this complex topic […]

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