Providence Board of Licenses 2025-07-10
Minutes summary
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on July 10, 2025, to consider various entertainment licenses, special event permits, and show cause hearings. The Board approved the majority of the consent agenda, granted several event and entertainment licenses, and issued fines and warnings for violations before concluding the meeting.
What the body took up (41)
B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Cafe at South Street LLC dba The District 54 South Street. Monthly Entertainment. July 2025 DJ/Band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Cafe at South Street LLC dba The District 54 South Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ/Band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Gilbert Enterprises Inc dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Adult Entertainment, Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ/Adult Entertainent
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ/Adult Entertainment
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
National Amusements Inc dba Providence Place Cinemas 10 Providence Place. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025- Movie Theater
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Arlindo Alves for Nos Cultura Our Culture Providence RI. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127676 I Love Cabo Verde on August 31, 2025 from 4:00p-10:00p at The Providence Rink , Class P- Aplus Catering
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Brunch and Roots by Our Culture Nos Cultura at Biltmore Park. Block Party, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit #127796 Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 4pm -9pm. DJ's, Class P Caterer
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Downtown Providence Park Network/RI Latino Arts by Sarah Summers at Waterplace Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 127667 Teatro en el Verano and Downtown Wayfinding Kickoff on July 20,2025 from 12:00p-7:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Family Fringe by The Wilbury Theatre Group at Sims Avenue. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127745 Sims Ave Fest and Family Fringe on July 26, 2025 from 11:00a-3:00p. Street Closure on Sims Avenue Harris Avenue to Kingsley Avenue
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Liberian Independence Celebration by Bliss Gives 501c3. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127626- Liberian Independence Flag Raising and Celebration on July 25&26,2025 from 11:00a-11:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Union Street Cookout by Noir at 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127633 - July 25,2025 from 4:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Union Street to Washington Street on to Fountain Street
CONTINUED to 7/17/2025 4:00 PMPulled from Consent Agenda & continued. CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
I Luv Matagal by Paps & Bees LLC dba Noir 69-71 Union Street. Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit Application # 127597. Dates and times of event: Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 3:00PM - 11:00PM. Local DJ's,
WITHDRAWNThis event is no longer taking place.
The Cookout - Block Party Edition by Noir at 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127686 - July 26,2025 from 4:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Union Street to Washington Street on to Fountain Street
CONTINUED to 7/17/2025 4:00 PMPulled from Consent Agenda & continued. CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Afrobeats Meets Konpa by Noir at 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 127762 on August 3, 2025 from 4p-10p Street Closure on Union from Washington St to Worcester St
CONTINUED to 7/17/2025 4:00 PMPulled from Consent Agenda & continued. CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Ogie's Chill-Down by Ogie's Trailer Park at 1155 Westminster Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127584 Sundays weekly starting on 6/29/2025 until 8/31/2025 from 5:00p-11:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Providence City Council and Huascar Beato. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #127754 Kid's Summer Day at 191 Webster Avenue on July 26, 2025 from 11:00a-2:00p. Street Closure on Webster Avenue from Sterling Avenue to Clarence Street
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Rhode Island Computer Museum at Providence Innovation District Park 120 Peck Street. Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special event permit 127589 Marker Faire Providence on September 6, 2025 from 12:00p-5:00p at 195 District Park, 120 Peck Street
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Rhode Island Bolivian-American Association at RI State House Lawn. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127212 Urkupina Festival 2025 on August 9-10, 2025 from 6:30a-10:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Sean Davis Day at PJM Enterprises Inc. dba Mirabar 15 Elbow St. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127848 A Celebration of Life and Love on July 20, 2025 1p-9p closing Elbow St from Ship to Chestnut St
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Shade Structure Opening by ACT Commemoration Lab at Public Street Shore. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127843 Shade Structure Opening on July 10,2025 from 6pm-8pm Street Closure on Public Street from Allens Street to Providence River Waterfront
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Salsa Night by Premier Marketing Network Inc. at 200 Exchange St. Unit B Providence RI. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. Date(s) & Time(s) of event: Friday, July 4, 2025, from 6pm -11:59pm. Class F (Full) - 10 of 12.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Shayana Rodriguez at 200 Exchange St. Unit B Providence RI. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. Monthly Salsa and Bachata Dance Social on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6:00pm -11:59pm 5 of 12 Class F
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Octavio Rex Mitogo West Warwick RI. Promoter's Permit. Promoting at Gold Restaurant & Lounge.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley, Akinbi
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. July 2025- DJ/LiveBands. Outside premises on July 12,19,26. Continued from Thursday, June 26, 2025
APPROVEDMultiple DJ sets one is DJ Corva. Parking lot closed for vehicles. Applicants are required to submit a site plan and add additional security personnel in addition to the four (4) they have. Outdoor Event Hours: 4pm-12am. Music outdoor must cease promptly at 12am. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio AMENDMENT: Indoor only, Monthly Entertainment. July 2025- DJ/LiveBands Adding Entertainment for July 31,2025
APPROVEDNo activations taking place outdoors per the applicant. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Attractive Entertainment Inc dba Desire 1 Franklin Square. 1am-4am Business. Request for 2am on July 16, 2025. Anniversary Party
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Attractive Entertainment Inc dba Desire 1 Franklin Square. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. Winter Wonder Festival on July 16,2025 from 12:00p-1:00a
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Cabo verde na Corason by Adelino Lopes at 1 Finance Way. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Patio. July 19,2025 from 3:00pm-9:00pm. Continued from Thursday, June 26, 2025.
WITHDRAWNThe Applicant is unable to host this event without a Park Permit and must first apply for a Special Event Permit due to the nature of this event.
Dirt Palace Fundraiser by Alexandria Marro at 514 Broadway. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. August 24,2025 from 11:00a-3:00p
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Hermandad LLC dba Masheratti bar and lounge 334 Elmwood Ave. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). For Review of BX (2am Closing). Continued from Thursday, June 5, 2025.
APPROVEDA full grant of the BX (2am Closing) for Fridays & Saturdays has been granted and the probationary period has ended. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
La Braza Bar & Grill LLC dba La Braza Bar & Grill 187 Elmwood Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Continued from Thursday, July 3, 2025.
APPROVEDA full grant of the BX (2am Closing) Fridays & Saturdays has been granted and the probationary period has ended. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Tony's Colonial Food Inc dba Tony's Colonial Food 311 Atwells Avenue. For review of Probationary Valet License granted on 7/11/2024. Continued from Thursday, May 29, 2025.
APPROVEDA full grant of the Valet license has been granted, and the probationary period has ended. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
YT Freemachine LLC dba Yenit Auto Repair 69 Bucklin Street. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from Thursday, June 26, 2025. Letter from the Department of Inspections & Standards required on the status of establishing the use at the location.
DENIEDThis application was submitted in January 2025 and establishing the use as a Motor Vehicle Repair facility is pending as of July 10, 2025, resulting in the denial of this license attempt without prejudice and until a resolution has been reached with the Providence Department of Inspections & Standards. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
N.O. Holdings, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Regarding incident(s) of April 19, 2025, Case Report #25-27705. Heard as a Show Cause Proceeding on June 26, 2025. Disturbance Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment
CONTINUED to 7/17/2025 4:00 PMThis matter has been continued for one (1) week in an effort to ensure that all Board members who were present at the Show Cause Proceeding on June 26, 2025, are in attendance. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Regarding incident(s) of February 22, 2025, Case Report #25-12581. Heard as a Show Cause Proceeding on June 26, 2025. Disturbance Felony Assault
CONTINUED to 7/17/2025 4:00 PMThis matter has been continued for one (1) week in an effort to ensure that all Board members who were present at the Show Cause Proceeding on June 26, 2025, are in attendance. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Spot 2 Spot Rhode to Glory by Ken Borge at 50 Agnes Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Ratify Special Event Permit Application #127665. Dates and times of event: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Class P Caterer, Food Trucks, Mobile Vendors
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
RI PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade at 195 District Park and Downtown Providence. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127289 PrideFest, June 21, 2025 from 11:00AM-10:00PM. Ratify due to the Juneteenth Holiday.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
B. Rivas, LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of May 26, 2025, Case Report #25-36048. Hours of Operation
VIOLATION FOUNDRecommendation Accepted. Issued a $1,000 fine to be paid for one (1) count of R.I.G.L. 3-7-7 - Hours of operation. The first two (2) counts have been dismissed (R.I.G.L. 3-5-21 & 3-5-23). [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Jet Set, Inc. dba Jet Set 1095 Eddy Street. Regarding incident(s) of May 10, 2025, Case Report #25-33930. Loud Music
VIOLATION FOUNDRecommendation Accepted. Issued a warning for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Loud Music due to the establishment not having a history of loud music violations. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
La Sonrisa Cafeteria Restaurant, LLC dba La Sonrisa 320 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of May 26, 2025, Case Report #25-38821. Disturbance Licensing of persons working as Floor Host (1 count)
VIOLATION FOUNDRecommendation Accepted. Issued a $1,000 fine to be paid for one (1) count in violation of City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Loud Music. The first 2 counts have been dismissed (R.I.G.L. 3-5-21 & 3-5-23). Floor Hosts requiring licensing to be confirmed. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
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