Host an Event

The Global Village plaza offers a unique, multi-use, outdoor space perfect for day or night and year-round events, receptions, activities, and celebrations.

Plaza features include:

• Two stage areas with power outlets located in the center and promenade areas of the plaza.
• Ambient rope lighting for evening events.
• Outdoor table and lounge seating.
• Fire pit perfect for gathering around during any season, day or night
• Water feature that illuminates at night.
• State-of-the-art conference room with adjacent kitchen.
• Convenient parking located in S-Lot and the Global Village/Riverknoll parking lot. Click here for a map.
• Heated ground surface that eliminates snow during the winter.
• Beach volleyball court that transforms into an ice rink during the winter available for programming and activities.

Additional Services:

• Event/Venue space and food/catering services available from the Global Village Cantina & Grille (Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina and bar (21 years old and over only), Oishii Sushi, Global Grille).
• RIT Brick City Catering provides an array of food, beverage, reception, and snack set-ups and services for outdoor and indoor events.
• The Market at Gobal Village offers a unique stop to purchase international, organic, and Fair Trade goods and offers food sample set-ups for events.
• Shop One² provides an elite shopping experience and offers one-of-a-kind, hand-made gifts from RIT and local artists.