Providence Board of Licenses 2025-10-09
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on October 10, 2025.
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At its meeting on October 9, 2025, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a 16-item consent agenda covering monthly entertainment, one-day liquor, floor host, and special event permits. The Board also approved several individual entertainment and liquor license applications with conditions, continued a motor vehicle repair license hearing, and found violations in three show cause and disposition hearings, issuing penalties including suspensions, warnings, and reduced hours.
What the body took up (27)
Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - Movie Theatre
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - Movie Theatre
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
Gilbert Enterprises Inc dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Adult Entertainment, Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/Adult Entertainent
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - Adult Entertainment - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
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, October 10, 2025 from 6:00p-11:59p 8 of 12 Class F
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
10th Anniversary Celebration by Millennial Rhode Island at 10 Sims Ave. Entertainment. October 30, 2025 from 5:30p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
Leading Caterers of America Conference Dinner by Morins Inc at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment. November 11,2025 from 6:00p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
Una Luna Mural Battle by Gibran Borbon at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment. October 9, 2025 from 6:00p-11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
Junior Tavares Mendes Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
Wicked Walk by City of Providence Parks Department at Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128395- October 25,2025 from 2:00p-6:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
PPD Trunk or Treat by PPD at PSC Parking Garage. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128327- October 31, 2025 from 5:00p-7:00p Street Closure on West Fountain Street to Cargill Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
I Know What You DId Last Halloween by The Alleycat at 17 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128306- October 25,2025 from 7:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Snow Street from Washington Street to Westminster Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved under Consent Agenda (1-16). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Absent: Rogel, Ochoa.
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of October 2025 Entertainment Application #25-816. Requesting 18+ event on 10/30/2025 from 10pm-1am. Month of November 2025 - Entertainment Application not submitted yet. Requesting 18+ Event on 11/26/2025 from 10pm-2am. Continued from 9/25/2025 – Not heard.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved for 18+ event on October 30, 2025, only. Licensee will need to appear before the Board for any additional requests. If ticket sales go over 200, a Police Detail will be required. License must schedule the Police Detail in advance and if ticket sales do not surpass 200, the Police Detail may be cancelled 1 week in advance when they are certain the sale of tickets have ended. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
JMA Inc. dba Mezzo 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Regarding Monthly Entertainment Application for the month of October 2025. Requesting 18+ event on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
WITHDRAWN127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Regarding Monthly Entertainment Application 25-875 for the month of October 2025 for the Nelson Freitas event.
APPROVED PENDING [UNANIMOUS]Approved-Pending to confirm with the Fire Department that a Fire Detail is not required for ticket sales capped at 150. No ticket sales at the door. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Regarding status of operations as it relates to the Business Plan/Model originally approved by the Board.
HEARDThe establishment confirmed that after the weekend of 10/10, the 18+ will end and they will be reverting to their original Business Plan that was initially approved when this license was granted.
Philip Drukker dba PD Auto 13 Delaine Street. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued to confirm MCA payment plan agreement or payment in full.
NOT HEARDLicense has been issued. The establishment is on a payment plan with the Municipal Collection Agency. Should the payment agreement be defaulted, the licensee will be required to appear before the Board.
Gilberto Ciprian dba J&B Auto Repair 118 Silver Lake Avenue. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from 10/2/2025.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 12/4/2025 4:00 PM. Status-quo operations. The Zoning change is scheduled for a hearing at the City Council's Ordinance Committee on October 22, 2025. If the committee approves, it will then be forwarded to the full Council for its approval. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC dba Rest. Associates of Prov. V, LLC 170 Westminster St. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]This location operates as "The Reserve". The location will be used as an event space. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC dba Rest. Associates of Prov. V, LLC 170 Westminster St. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing), Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]This location operates as "The Reserve". The location will be used as an event space. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
Changarro Restaurant, LLC dba Crystal Lounge 519 Hartford Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of September 4, 2025, Case Report #25-70662. Felony Assault
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued the following penalties: -6-month reduction of hours to 1 AM. -An immediate Suspension of the license for 2 consecutive weeks. -Must provide an updated Business Plan that reflects the operations taking place currently at the location if there have been any changes or modifications to the original. -An updated Security Plan addressing the existence of a weapon and proper procedure for notifying Police if an incident should be presented. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
Terra Negra LLC dba Terra Negra 59 De Pasquale Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of August 22, 2025, Case Report #25-72512. Entertainment without a license Loud Music
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a Warning. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
Terra Luna Cafe Inc. dba Terra Luna Cafe 57 De Pasquale Ave. Regarding incident(s) of August 22, 2025, Case Report # 25-72488 Entertainment without a license Loud Music
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a 45-day reduction of hours. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
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