About CIC

OUR MISSION: To fix the world through innovation! We live our mission by creating the best possible environment and programming to enable startups, scale-ups, corporations, and public entities to tackle the biggest local and global challenges while fostering growth and connection. Event and Meeting Spaces: Whether you’re hosting an event, bringing your team together for a meeting, or attending one of our dozens of gatherings each month, our spaces and events team provide everything you need.

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Bathroom with double vanity sinks and a city view window at Aloft Providence Downtown.

Feel the vibe, the excitement, the exhilaration that is Aloft Providence Downtown, home of Providence’s hottest new rooftop bar, Blu Violet Roofbar – featuring the viral LIVE DJ Rum&B Sunday Brunch. Immerse yourself in this innovative, untraditional atmosphere, perfectly placed within the Providence Innovation and Design District along the Providence River. This hotel offers downtown visitors a stylish, energizing spot near the area’s best dining, attractions, and waterfront activities. Take in the downtown and river views while feeling the beat of LIVE @ Aloft performances from our W XYZ Lounge. Dance and sing to the music while sipping handcrafted cocktails and taking in the views from our Backyard Terrace, the ideal setting to unwind or gather with colleagues, family, and friends. Feel the vibe, the excitement, the exhilaration that is Aloft Providence Downtown, home of Providence’s hottest new rooftop bar, Blu Violet Roofbar – featuring the viral LIVE DJ Rum&B Sunday Brunch. Immerse yourself in this innovative, untraditional atmosphere, perfectly placed within the Providence Innovation and Design District along the Providence River. This hotel offers downtown visitors a stylish, energizing spot near the area’s best dining, attractions, and waterfront activities. Take in the downtown and river views while feeling the beat of LIVE @ Aloft performances from our W XYZ Lounge. Dance and sing to the music while sipping handcrafted cocktails and taking in the views from our Backyard Terrace, the ideal setting to unwind or gather with colleagues, family, and friends.

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lightly lit modern bar

Blu Violet is a hidden gem located in the Aloft Hotel with spectacular views of Providence Jewelry District, Providence River, Water Place Park, and the Point Street Bridge. All are welcome to join us for our seasonal cocktail menu. Crafted by our mixology professionals we offer a full spectrum of spirits, wine, and beer. Supporting community visit us and try our local selections. Blu Violet is a hidden gem located in the Aloft Hotel with spectacular views of Providence Jewelry District, Providence River, Water Place Park, and the Point Street Bridge. All are welcome to join us for our seasonal cocktail menu. Crafted by our mixology professionals we offer a full spectrum of spirits, wine, and beer. Supporting community visit us and try our local selections.

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Yellow Door Taqueria 2

We are a cozy, neighborhood restaurant offering trendy cocktails and California-inspired Mexican fare all set within a lively and unique atmosphere. We are a cozy, neighborhood restaurant offering trendy cocktails and California-inspired Mexican fare all set within a lively and unique atmosphere.

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Crowd dancing with raised hands on a packed dance floor at Mirabar, decorated with rainbow Pride flags, disco balls, string lights, and colorful balloons.

Mirabar is the 3rd oldest gay bar in the United States. We are home to a robust group of amazing folks who we call regulars and a wonderful cast of visitors from all over! We have some awesome drag shows, dance parties, karaoke, and so much more! All are welcome at the Mirabar. Come see us for the Best drinks in town in our cozy lounge, sing a song, or dance the night away. Mirabar is the 3rd oldest gay bar in the United States. We are home to a robust group of amazing folks who we call regulars and a wonderful cast of visitors from all over! We have some awesome drag shows, dance parties, karaoke, and so much more! All are welcome at the Mirabar. Come see us for the Best drinks in town in our cozy lounge, sing a song, or dance the night away.

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