Providence Board of Licenses 2025-09-04
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on September 4, 2025, to review various entertainment licenses, special event permits, and new license requests. The Board approved the majority of the consent agenda, continued one item, and approved several new licenses. Additionally, the Board found violations for two businesses, issuing a warning and a fine.
What the body took up (40)
Cafe at South Street LLC dba The District 54 South Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 DJ/Band
approvedClub 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ
approvedFive Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 Entertainment
approvedGreig LLC dba Muldowney's Pub 121 Empire Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025- Karaoke
approvedGullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 - DJ/Adult Entertainment
approvedMrocco LLC dba Eagle 124 Snow Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 DJ/Dancing Live Band
approvedNational Amusements Inc dba Providence Place Cinemas 10 Providence Place. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025- Movie Theater
approvedNational Amusements Inc dba Providence Place IMAX 10 Providence Place. Monthly Entertainment.
approvedRI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
approvedWickenden St Makers Market by Wickenden Area Merchants Association. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127985- September 27, 2025, from 11:00a-6:00p (Class P ) Street Closure on Wickenden Street from Brook Street and Traverse Street
approvedMexican Independence Day Celebration by Councilman Sanchez at 1226 Chalkstone Avenue. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127970- September 14, 2025 from 12:00p-7:00p Street Closure on Roanoke Street From Leah Street to Mt. Pleasant Ave
approvedUnder the Radar Music Fest by Jamyle Polanco LLC at Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128017- September 21, 2025 from 1:00p-7:00p
approvedRain Harvest Festival by Audubon Society of Rhode Island at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 128052- September 28, 2025 from 11:00a-2:00p
approvedFrench American School of RI at Roger Williams Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127267 - FASRI Family Race on October 5, 2025 from 7:00am to 1:00pm
approvedGuatemalan Center of NE at Roger Williams Park Temple to Music. Entertainment, Festivals, Vendor. Special Event Permit 125834 Festival Guatemala - September 7, 2025 - 11:00PM-7:00PM - DJ, Live Bands & Vendors
approvedJewelry District Fall Festival by The District on Richmond Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128153- September 20, 2025 from 9:00a-11:00p Street Closure on Richmond Street from Point Street to South Street
approved51st St Michael Annual Festival by St Michaels Church at 239 Oxford Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128031- September 28, 2025 from 12:00p-7:00p Street Closure on Croyland Street from Oxford Street to Sayles Street
approvedCentral Back to School Block Party by Central Congregational Church at 296 Angell Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127875- September 20, 2025 from 12:00p-3:00p Street Closure on Diman Place Street from Angell Street to Stimson Avenue
approvedConvite by Convite Guatemala at 14 Murray Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing. Special Event Permit 128020- September 21, 2025 from 8:00a-6:00p Street Closure starting on Webster Ave from Clarence Street and Sterling Ave Laurel Hill Ave from Bend Street and Dorchester Ave Ponagansett Ave from Hartford Ave and Borden Ave Magdalene Street from Pocasset Ave to Laurel Hill Ave
approved2025 PVDFest by 444 Westminster, Providence RI, 02903. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #Art, Culture, & Tourism / FirstWorks, Friday, September 5, 2025, and Saturday, September 6, 2025. Rain date: Sunday, September 7, 2025. Various street closures downtown.
approved2025 PVDFest by Durk's BBQ 33 Aborn Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128155. Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm.
approved2025 PVDFest Afro-Carribean Block - PVD Feast by Noir 69-71 Union Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #127803. Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 11:00pm.
APPROVEDPulled from Consent Agenda. The Applicant appeared in person and vetted further in addition to the City Service Meeting held on 8/26/2025. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
2025 PVD EDM Fest at The George 121 Washington Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #127906, Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:00am.
CONTINUED to 9/11/2025Pulled from Consent Agenda. Approved for PVDFest, Applicant must appear before the Board to explain why the event organizer or designee failed to appear. Previously vetted by City Service Team on 8/26/2025. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
2025 PVDFest Block Party by Providence Eagle 124 Snow Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #127981. Friday, September 5, 2025 from 6:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 2:00pm - 12am, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12pm-11pm.
approvedSabado Gigante Block Party 2025 PVDFest by The Salon 57 Eddy St. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128133. Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm.
approvedPig Roast at The District & Xaco Taco 54 South St / 370 Richmond St. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128166. The District 54 South Street and Xaco Taco 370 Richmond Street on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 12:00pm - 11:00pm.
approved2025 PVDFest at the Red Door 49 Peck Street. Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128132. Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 5:00pm - 12:00AM.
approved2025 PVDFest Block Party by The Eddy 95 Eddy Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128155. Saturday, September 6, 2025. 3pm - 9pm.
approved2025 PVDFest by 275 Group LLC dba Durk's BBQ 33 Aborn Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). 2025 PVD Fest Activation on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 3pm - 9pm. Seated. Street closure on Aborn Street from Washington Street to Westminster Street
approved2025 PVDFest Block Party - The Alleycat Corp dba The Alleycat 17 Snow Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #127077. 2025 PVDFest Activation. Event start time 11:00AM - Friday, September 5, 2025, Saturday, September 6, 2025, & Sunday, September 7, 2025. Music off by 12am (Friday & Saturday) and 11pm Sunday.
approvedJoseph Marasco Johnston RI. Floor Host.
approvedDanilo Pazienza Johnston RI. Floor Host.
approvedProvidence College 1 Cunningham Square. Entertainment, Raffle. Raffle on October 1,2025
approvedCumberland Farms Inc dba Cumberland Farms #1308, 288 Kinsley St. 1am-4am Business.
APPROVEDApproved by the Board. License Administrator to follow up with the applicant regarding clarification on some of the details provided in the application. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Easy Entertaining Inc dba Easy Entertaining 472 Smith St. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDMostly hosting private functions. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
KNX2 LLC dba Tori Tomo 69-71 Washington St. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDExpanding into space adjacent to Tori Tomo 69-71 Washington Street. Upgrading from an Alcohol Class BL (Beer & Wine) 1am Closing, to an Alcohol Class BV (Restaurant with food) 1am Closing. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2025- DJ-Live 3am request September 13, 2025
APPROVED3am Soft Closing approved. Lights must be on, and music turned down from 2am-3am. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Carly Donovan at 170 Westminister Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. Wedding Event on September 12, 2025, from 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:30pm and September 13, 2025, from 6:30p-11:30p. Continued from Thursday, 8/28/2025.
APPROVEDAn additional date for the same event was vetted for 9/20/2025 - to be placed on Consent Agenda 9/11/2025. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
La Melaza Seafood, LLC dba La Melaza Food Truck - Location varies. Regarding incident(s) of July 27, 2025, Case Report #25-58552. Hours of Operation Violation of Providence Code of Oridnance(s) Sec. 14-171 - Mobile Vendor
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a Warning. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
The Mendez Investment, LLC dba Casa Tequila 559 Cranston Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 30, 2025, Case Report #25-59617. Seasonal Expansion of Premises Permit Required
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a $500 fine to be paid. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
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