Maéd: Scratch, Sip & Shop
Maèd, an innovative cultural and networking event, seeks to bring the community together through the richness of Ethiopian heritage.
February 21, 2026
2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST
Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis
Maèd (ማዕድ – Feast), a cultural and networking event focused on the richness of Ethiopian heritage, hosts its second annual event at Indiana Landmarks Center, featuring a panel discussion with community leaders like Ms. Aster Bekele (former chemist at Eli Lilly and Founder & CEO of Felege Hiwot), select business pitches, networking, a scratch board art class by Esayas Zerazion while sipping special Ethiopian honey wine or coffee, and shopping curated handmade contemporary Ethiopian fashion and accessories.
Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program.
Learn more, view the full event agenda, and register at maed.eventbite.com