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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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

The Future of Korea

The Willows 6729 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

This is a program of the World Affairs Councils of America and the Korea Economic Institute of America to promote dialogue and understanding between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States on economic, political, and security relations.

$5 – $36

Global Studies Speaker Series

Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Chris Case, operations director for SRAM/Zipp Wheels; Ashley Eason, vice president for programs and services, The International Center; and Dean Peterson, director of Indy Cycloplex and Marian University Cycling Center, will explore the intersection of business, global philanthropy, and sport, and discuss how their work can make the Indianapolis region one of the best for bikes.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Eiteljorg Museum 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Celebrate Day of the Dead (Dia de lost Muertos) at the Eiteljorg Museum with partner Nopal Cultural (an Indianapolis Latino arts and culture organization) and enjoy FREE admission! Watch performances, create art, shop at the Mercado (marketplace), enjoy a Catrina parade and so much more. This annual celebration is not to be missed!

MAASUx — Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling

Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Asian Culture Awareness Association (ACAA) from Butler University is hosting a FREE open event with MAASUx (Midwestern Asian American Student Union), an organization that works to recognize the needs of the Asian American community by assisting schools with the establishment of Asian American student organizations.

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