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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Parade of Nations & International Festival

International School of Indiana - Michigan Road Campus 4330 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN

Experience, taste, and celebrate the world at this new ISI combined event! The school day will conclude with faculty, staff, all ISI students and parents convening on the Michigan Rd campus for a beautiful display of clothes and flags of different countries at this new ALL SCHOOL event. The celebration extends into the evening with The […]

Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest

New Wineskin Ministries 4501 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The 13th Annual Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest celebrates different cultures via performances (dance, music, etc.), exhibitors and food samplings from more than 25 restaurants representing countries around the world. Attendees will also be able to experience the Sister Cities Kids Zone, free health fair, student art competition and other cultural exhibitors. Children five and under are free. Doors open […]

Free – $15

Global Fest

Northwood Christian Church 4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Global Fest is a free annual community event benefiting CFI School #70, an Indianapolis Public School. In 2018, we started on our mission to celebrate diversity and promote intercultural understanding through shared traditions, food, music, art and play. We call this mission, Global Fest. Global Fest is our annual event where we invite all of […]

Free

DRAGON BOAT RACE

White River State Park 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN

The dragon boats are coming to Indy as part of the 9th Annual White River Festival. The event serves as the Alliance’s annual fundraiser, helping to protect and improve our water. Dragon boat racing originated over 2000 years ago in China where the tradition remains strong, and it’s popularity in the West has been growing […]

Indianapolis Chinese Festival

IUPUI Wood Plaza Indianapolis, IN, United States

The city of Indianapolis is hosting the seventh annual Indianapolis Chinese Festival downtown on September 28, 2019, at IUPUI's Wood Plaza from 11 am to 5 pm. This festival is held during the month of Chinese Moon Festival, which is the second-largest Chinese festival after Chinese New Year. The Moon Festival in China is a […]

Free

VIVE LA FRANCE

The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN, United States

Established in 1997, the Indiana Wind Symphony is the resident concert band of the Center for the Performing Arts.  The concert will consist of the following 9 pieces that link to France either through the storyline, composer's nationality, French patriotism, or quotation of musical themes: La Père de la Victoire                         Ganne Danse Bacchanale                              Saint-Saëns Fantasy […]

$20

Bordeaux Wine Tasting

Taft Law 211 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapoli, IN

"Il faut distinguer au moins deux types de degustation: l’une, technique, l’autre, hédoniste.” - Michel Dovaz, “La dégustation”, 1984. Mark your calendars: you will want to come join us to taste a selection of Bordeaux wines. This event will follow a different format than previous ones. We will have open time with a cash bar […]

$45

2019 International Citizen of the Year

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

Since 1985, The International Center has honored individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Indiana and the world in the fields of business, culture, education, government, medicine, media, research, sports or community service. The Board of Directors of The International Center has selected Michael I. Crowther, CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society, as the recipient of the […]

GermanFest at the Athenaeum

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

Discover your inner German and party at the Athenaeum, for the Athenaeum. Enjoy the Durstig Games, live Wiener Dog Races, OktoberFAST 5K run/walk, Strong Man Competition, ZwergenLand for kids, the new Bratwurst Eating Contest, German beer, German food, 2 stages of music and more. All proceeds from GermanFest benefit the maintenance and care of the […]

$3 – $13

Heartland Film: Experience Germany Reception

The Toby at Newfields 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN

Heartland Film has initiated a new and unique international program called Cultural Journey, a tribute to and a celebration of the cinema, culture, and cuisine of a specific country. The program began in 2019 with a look at the explosive cinema of India. In 2018, we explored the cultural highlights of Mexico. This year, Heartland […]

$13 – $40
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