Upcoming Events

World Cup Watch Party
Jul
19
to Sep 19

World Cup Watch Party

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Watch the final teams try to win the 2026 World Cup Match here at the International House! Enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine for purchase, kick back and cheer them on!

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Sails for a Long Voyage
Jul
20

Sails for a Long Voyage

International House is delighted to welcome a group of world-class Chinese and American poets and translators for a very special reading! National Book Award Winner Ha Jin is joined by fellow internationally-acclaimed poets and translators Lan Lan, Xue Di, Wang Jiaxin, Qingyan, Jami Proctor Xu, Eleanor Goodman, and Fangkai Lyu for an evening of poetry and a discussion of the choices and challenges involved in poetic translation.  We hope that you will join us for this very exciting evening!

Hosts: Xue Di, Wang Jiaxin

Guest Readers: Lan Lan,Ha Jin, Xue Di, Wang Jiaxin, Jami Proctor Xu,Eleanor Goodman,Qingyan,Fangkai Lyu

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Film Club
Jul
22

Film Club

Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Potluck Lunch
Jul
23

Potluck Lunch

Come for lunch and meet friends new and old! The weekly potluck brings food and people together in the International House dining room for a buffet lunch. Bring a dish or donate a bit toward the bounty of house-cooked food provided by us, and yourselves.

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Film Club
Jul
29

Film Club

Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Potluck Lunch
Aug
6

Potluck Lunch

Come for lunch and meet friends new and old! The weekly potluck brings food and people together in the International House dining room for a buffet lunch. Bring a dish or donate a bit toward the bounty of house-cooked food provided by us, and yourselves.

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French Salon de Conversation
Sep
7

French Salon de Conversation

French Salon De Conversation (In person and Zoom option) - Instructor: Joe Scott

Intermediate and Advanced French Conversation Group - First Mondays 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Price: $15 for Members / $20 for Non-Members

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Potluck Lunch
Jul
16

Potluck Lunch

Come for lunch and meet friends new and old! The weekly potluck brings food and people together in the International House dining room for a buffet lunch. Bring a dish or donate a bit toward the bounty of house-cooked food provided by us, and yourselves.

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Film Club
Jul
15

Film Club

Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Spanish Club
Jul
9

Spanish Club

Join us for our Spanish Club every First Thursday of the month from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.! We will be hosting it this Thursday, even though it’s not a “first Thursday” (we couldn’t wait to get started after a hiatus) and then back to its regular day each month. There'll be engaging discussions with speakers from Intermediate to Advanced, but all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free for all! Bienvenidos!

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Potluck Lunch
Jul
9

Potluck Lunch

Come for lunch and meet friends new and old! The weekly potluck brings food and people together in the International House dining room for a buffet lunch. Bring a dish or donate a bit toward the bounty of house-cooked food provided by us, and yourselves.

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Film Club
Jul
8

Film Club

Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Potluck Lunch
Jul
2

Potluck Lunch

Come for lunch and meet friends new and old! The weekly potluck brings food and people together in the International House dining room for a buffet lunch. Bring a dish or donate a bit toward the bounty of house-cooked food provided by us, and yourselves.

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Film Club
Jul
1

Film Club

Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Potluck Lunch
Jun
25

Potluck Lunch

Come for lunch and meet friends new and old! The weekly potluck brings food and people together in the International House dining room for a buffet lunch. Bring a dish or donate a bit toward the bounty of house-cooked food provided by us, and yourselves.

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Film Club
Jun
24

Film Club

Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Gained In Translation
Jun
12

Gained In Translation

Doors open at 6:00. Show 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Light refreshments served. Concert will be held outside (indoors if raining) with seating.

Gained in Translation is a group of top notch musicians whose multi language, genre-hopping musical repertoire will take you from the subtle beauty of bossa-nova to the sheer exuberance of Russian Gypsy music, and everything in between! Come listen and dance to the favorites both familiar (and not so familiar!) by Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Dean Martin, Jobim, Los Panchos, Aznavour, Piaf and others. The group will be singing in: French, Ukrainian, Russian, Gypsy, Portuguese and Creole, Japanese, German, Swahili, Italian, Spanish & Yiddish. Beautiful music and languages presented to you by Maurice Methot: rhythm guitar, vocals, Chris Brooks : lead guitar, vocals, Julie Fischer: bass, Victoria Richter: accordion, vocals.

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Film Club
Jun
10

Film Club

  • Join us for our exciting new Film Club, happening every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.!

  • We'll be screening a variety of American and international films, followed by engaging discussions:)

  • We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Follow our Movie Club on Instagram to stay updated on the movies we'll be watching! →Click here

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Film Club (June)
Jun
3

Film Club (June)

What is Film Club? A group of people getting together once a week to screen a variety of American and international films and have an engaging discussion afterward. IH will provide popcorn and drinks!

RSVP? Yes, we look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Film for this date: Coming Soon.

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Cross Cultural Discussion
May
7

Cross Cultural Discussion

Join us on Thursdays for 'Sharing Identities' – themed conversations where we delve into self-discovery through reflection and learning from others. All are welcome to join and share!

Topic for This Week: you can find it here

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Potluck
May
7

Potluck

In the spirit of cross-cultural exchange, join us Thursdays at 12:30 PM for an internationally-themed intergenerational community potluck! We ask only that you bring yourself (or bring a partner or friend!) and if possible a dish to share.

Hard to bring a dish in the middle of the day? No problem, we get it!

Instead of bringing food, you can make a suggested donation somewhere between $5-15 and we'll buy and prepare extra food! Questions? Email us at info@ihouseri.org

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Ikebana-Special Ikebana Workshop from Japan
May
4

Ikebana-Special Ikebana Workshop from Japan

Are you interested in learning Japan’s most traditional art of flower arrangement? Ikebana uses seasonal materials to celebrate the seasons and flowers bringing good luck and good feelings to all.

Come learn Ikebana, which is practiced all over the world. Having flowers in your life enriches your feelings and creativity.

Tuition: $30(includes flowers - portion donated to IH) Cash only

Every other Monday, from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

If you are interested, please email: ikebanawithemi@yahoo.com

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Cross Cultural Discussion
Apr
30

Cross Cultural Discussion

Join us on Thursdays for 'Sharing Identities' – themed conversations where we delve into self-discovery through reflection and learning from others. All are welcome to join and share!

Topic for This Week: you can find it here

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Potluck
Apr
30

Potluck

In the spirit of cross-cultural exchange, join us Thursdays at 12:30 PM for an internationally-themed intergenerational community potluck! We ask only that you bring yourself (or bring a partner or friend!) and if possible a dish to share.

Hard to bring a dish in the middle of the day? No problem, we get it!

Instead of bringing food, you can make a suggested donation somewhere between $5-15 and we'll buy and prepare extra food! Questions? Email us at info@ihouseri.org

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Film Club
Apr
29

Film Club

What is Film Club? A group of people getting together once a week to screen a variety of American and international films and have an engaging discussion afterward. IH will provide popcorn and drinks!

RSVP? Yes, we look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Film for this date: Coming Soon.

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Ikebana-Special Ikebana Workshop from Japan
Apr
27

Ikebana-Special Ikebana Workshop from Japan

Are you interested in learning Japan’s most traditional art of flower arrangement? Ikebana uses seasonal materials to celebrate the seasons and flowers bringing good luck and good feelings to all.

Come learn Ikebana, which is practiced all over the world. Having flowers in your life enriches your feelings and creativity.

Tuition: $30(includes flowers - portion donated to IH) Cash only

Every other Monday, from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

If you are interested, please email: ikebanawithemi@yahoo.com

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Cross Cultural Discussion
Apr
23

Cross Cultural Discussion

Join us on Thursdays for 'Sharing Identities' – themed conversations where we delve into self-discovery through reflection and learning from others. All are welcome to join and share!

Topic for This Week: you can find it here

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Potluck
Apr
23

Potluck

In the spirit of cross-cultural exchange, join us Thursdays at 12:30 PM for an internationally-themed intergenerational community potluck! We ask only that you bring yourself (or bring a partner or friend!) and if possible a dish to share.

Hard to bring a dish in the middle of the day? No problem, we get it!

Instead of bringing food, you can make a suggested donation somewhere between $5-15 and we'll buy and prepare extra food! Questions? Email us at info@ihouseri.org

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Film Club
Apr
22

Film Club

What is Film Club? A group of people getting together once a week to screen a variety of American and international films and have an engaging discussion afterward. IH will provide popcorn and drinks!

RSVP? Yes, we look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining the cinematic fun!

Film for this date: Coming Soon.

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Cross Cultural Discussion
Apr
16

Cross Cultural Discussion

Join us on Thursdays for 'Sharing Identities' – themed conversations where we delve into self-discovery through reflection and learning from others. All are welcome to join and share!

Topic for This Week: you can find it here

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Potluck
Apr
16

Potluck

In the spirit of cross-cultural exchange, join us Thursdays at 12:30 PM for an internationally-themed intergenerational community potluck! We ask only that you bring yourself (or bring a partner or friend!) and if possible a dish to share.

Hard to bring a dish in the middle of the day? No problem, we get it!

Instead of bringing food, you can make a suggested donation somewhere between $5-15 and we'll buy and prepare extra food! Questions? Email us at info@ihouseri.org

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If you would like any additional information regarding any of these events please email info@ihouseri.org