Contact
E-mail: info@internationalcenter.org
Telephone: (317) 955-5150
Fax: (317) 955-5160
The International Center
One Indiana Square, Suite 2000
Indianapolis, IN 46204 U.S.A
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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Savor the International Marketplace (Sunday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021) allows you to enjoy special meal deals from participating restaurants. During this two-week foodie extravaganza, you can savor authentic fare from countries such as Ethiopia, Mexico, Cuba, and more without having to leave Indianapolis. To take advantage of these special deals, feast your […]
On November 2, 2021, the Garfield Park Art Center will host an evening of Mexican culture that includes traditional dance, music, food, ofrendas (altars), a memorial wall, crafts and a parade. Dia de Muertos is a day to remember loved ones. During the month of November, community members will be able to submit images of […]
Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Hilbert Circle Theatre for an abbreviated performance of classical music! Conductor Carlos Kalmar brings his skill and talent to the ISO. Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s works have largely been ignored for several years. His romantic Violin Concerto here features violinist Benjamin Beilman before the ISO pulls out all the […]
A Special Networking hybrid program on Thursday, November 4 will feature a panel of young Afghan professionals discussing their past lives; their current situation in the US, Canada and Europe; their family members still in Afghanistan; and their view of the future of their country. This is offered as a virtual zoom program and a […]
Conductor Carlos Kalmar brings his skill and talent to the ISO, breathing life into British composer Anna Clyne’s This Midnight Hour, a piece that Clyne hopes “will evoke a visual journey for the listener.” Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s works have largely been ignored for several years. His romantic Violin Concerto here features violinist Benjamin Beilman […]
Join your fellow Indiana francophiles for a social gathering while overlooking the magnificent Indianapolis skyline. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, or simply get re-acquainted. A cash bar and complimentary hors-d'oeuvres will be available. You do not need to be a member of either organization to participate. Smart casual attire is suggested. […]
Conductor Carlos Kalmar brings his skill and talent to the ISO, breathing life into British composer Anna Clyne’s This Midnight Hour, a piece that Clyne hopes “will evoke a visual journey for the listener.” Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s works have largely been ignored for several years. His romantic Violin Concerto here features violinist Benjamin Beilman […]
We’re extremely excited to announce that the Mostra Brazilian Film Festival is back in person! There will be some real treats this year as our first live event in a long time. One of the highlights is the premier of Rubielson Medeiros’s short documentary called A Senhora Da Bicicleta , about Mostra founder Ariani Friedl. […]
Sample coffee and teas and experience traditional preparations from more than ten International Marketplace businesses. Enjoy samples from these participating locations: Abyssinia Georgetown Market Global Gifts Goni Kilishi Havana Cafe India Palace India Sizzling II International Marketplace Coalition Lafayette Road Nutrition Spot Rayan Restaurant Sage & Folly Historical Apothecary Taste Restaurant at Lucky Lou Universal […]
Ms. Shaima Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission at the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, D.C will be the distinguished speaker for November 17. Ms. Shaima will be interviewed by Pierre Atlas, PhD, who teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the Public Affairs and Criminal Justice Programs at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at […]
Join The Immigrant Welcome Center on their Facebook Live panel on Afghan culture and how to help Afghan refugees in a culturally appropriate manner. The two panelists will be Henna Shaiq, Afghan Women Rights Activist and Bibi Bahrami, Afghan Community Leader. Click here to be redirected to the Immigrant Welcome Center's facebook page.
Celebrate the season with artworks, handicrafts, and food from around the world, along with a spectacular display of cultural holiday-themed trees. Register here.
All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited […]