INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS

Classes and Events:I-House holds weekly conversation classes in over 10 languages on a drop-in basis year-round, with an estimated 210 participants each week. Participants include local community members and UC Davis students and scholars. I-House also hosts world dance and music learning groups, and many cultural events including concerts, performances, lectures, and workshops showcasing art, culture and ideas from around the world. We host the International Parent Community meetings every other Friday as well.

International Festival and Other Programs:International Festival Davis (I-Fest) is an annual festival on the first Sunday in October that brings together performers and community organizations representing cultures around the world. Local cultural organizations create interactive booths to teach about cuisine, language, traditional dress, crafts, popular culture, history, and more. Two stages feature over 30 local musicians and dance groups that represent different styles of performance from around the world. Local food vendors sell food representing different culinary traditions and backgrounds. Each year, I-Fest attracts more than 3,000 attendees from throughout the region and furthers the mission of global cross-cultural exchange, respect, and appreciation. I-House provides office space and parking for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, which offers professional enrichment in the U.S. for experienced professionals from designated countries. I-House serves as a community resource offering space for other community groups, non-profits, and cultural organizations to hold events.