Providence Board of Licenses 2026-02-12
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on February 14, 2026.
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At its meeting on February 12, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing various monthly entertainment licenses, 3AM soft closing renewals, and special event permits. The Board also approved a late-submitted monthly entertainment license, a promoter's permit, and a liquor license transfer, while continuing several other new license, renewal, and transfer applications to future dates.
What the body took up (23)
1. American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - Movie Theatre
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026- DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. PFM LLC dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - Theatrical performance
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - Events
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - Adult Entertainment - DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 -Theatrical Performance
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Attractive Entertainment Inc. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Renewal License. 3AM Soft Closing. 3 AM Soft Closing Permit 2026 Renewal
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Club 73, LLC dba Ego Providence / Club Ego 73 Richmond Street. Renewal License. 3AM Soft Closing. 3am Soft Closing Permit 2026 Renewal
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond Street. Renewal License. 3AM Soft Closing. 3am Soft Closing Permit 2026 Renewal
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. Mrocco LLC dba Providence Eagle 124 Snow Street. Renewal License. 3AM Soft Closing. 3 AM Soft Closing Permit 2026 renewal
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. ICON Corp dba Colosseum Nightlcub 180 Pine Street. Renewal License. 3AM Soft Closing. 3 AM Soft Closing 2026 Renewal.
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. Food Trucks During Porchfest by PVD Food Truck Events at Nathan Bishop School. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128527- May 30, 2026 from 11A-7P
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Select Markets Vintage Thrift Festival by Select Markets LLC at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128583- April 11, 2026 from 12P-6P
ApprovedApproved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-16) by a unanimous vote. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of February 2026 DJ ( Late Submittal ) Continued from 2/5/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
18. The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Continued from 1/29/2026.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 3/12/2026 4:00 PMThis matter was heard and has been continued until March 12, 2026, at which time a review of the BX (2am Closing) license request will be reviewed. Notice to be mailed for locations within the 200 ft radius. Residents from 150 Chestnut Street were present and testimony was heard. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Elmwood Liquors, Inc. dba Elmwood Liquors 801 Elmwood Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store). Continued from 1/15/2026. Applicant to communicate with Building & Zoning on requirements and provide an update. Application for Permanent Expansion of Premises submitted on 12/31/2025.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 3/19/2026 4:00 PMThis matter has been continued until 3/19/2026 with status quo operations. Applicant is working on plans for the Building Department regarding the expansion that was completed without the necessary permits. An application for a Permanent Expansion of Premises is also pending to be advertised for a hearing. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
20. Robenson Joseph Randolph MA. Promoter's Permit. Continued from 2/5/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
21. Standard Liquors LLC 811-829 Eddy Street to Guru Standard LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The location has been under receivership by court order. The transfer request has been approved for the new owner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
22. The Andrea Maribel dba Café Ava 44 Hospital Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 3/5/2026 4:00 PMThis matter has been continued for 3 weeks at which time and place will be heard for a new liquor license request for the first time. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
23. La Palmera Club Billar LLC 43 Bucklin St 2nd Floor to La Palmera Club Billar LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 2/19/2026 4:30 PMThe liquor license transfer request has been continued for one (1) week. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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