Providence Board of Licenses 2026-02-19
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on February 20, 2026.
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At its February 19, 2026 meeting, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a 15-item consent agenda containing monthly entertainment and special event permits. The Board also approved several liquor license applications, expansions, and transfers, while continuing a review of a probationary food establishment license for a business that is closing.
What the body took up (20)
1. CC Lounge LLC dba Motion Nightclub/Series92ri 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of March 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- Add on date: 2/25 PechaKucha - Pressentation 6-10pm
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. March 2026 - DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. Extra Credit Presents: Spring Weekend by Extra Credit Productions LLC at Providence Rink. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128479- September 12, 2026, from 6p-12a Street Closure on Washington Street from Dorrance Street to East Approach
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. Extra Credit Presents: Spring Weekend by Extra Credit Productions LLC at Providence Rink. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128795- April 24, 2026 from 5p-11p Street Closure on Washington Street from Dorrance Street to East Approach
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. RISD Craft Spring 2026 by RISD Alumni + Family Relations on Benefit Street. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128638- May 30, 2026 from 11a-5p Street Closure on College Street from North Main to Prospect Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. Providence St. Patrick's Day Parade at 381 Smith Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128804- March 21, 2026 from 9a-4p Street Closure on Smith Street from River Ave to State House for parade/ Between Orms Street and Chalkstone Ave
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. McBride's Pub St. Patrick's Day Block Party at McBride's Pub. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Permanent Expansion of Premises, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128734- March 17, 2026 from 1p-7p Street Closure on Wayland Ave from Waterman Street to Medway Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. St. Pat's 5K by Ground Control Events LLC on Smith Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128215- March 7, 2026 from 9a-12p Street Closure- Smith Street Closed- from Gaspee Street to Wyndam Ave
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Food Trucks Bites - During Laugh Riot by PVD Food Truck Events at 1 Ave of Arts. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 128524- March 28, 2026 from 11a-3p Class P
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. Food Truck Drag Brunch by PVD Food Truck Events at Parking Lot of Alley. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 128524- March 29, 2026 from 11a-4p Street Closure on Snow Street from Washington Street to Westminster Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. Breeze Against Wheeze at Ittleson Quad, 225 Hope Street. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128620- May 9, 2026, from 8a-12p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Rose M Russell Street celebration by The Russell Family at 333 Dudley Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127650- May 9, 2026, from 3p-7p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. PanCan PurpleStride by Pancreatic Cancer Network at Roger Williams Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127590- April 25, 2026, from 8a-12p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Knight Street Market LLC dba Knight Street Market 115 Knight Street. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. For review of probationary food establishment license.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/5/2026 4:00 PMApplicant/Licensee will not be renewing, and the location will be closing indefinitely. This matter was continued until March 5, 2026, since the applicant/licensee mentioned prior to the hearing that the location will be closing its doors by the end of February 2026. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Bosset LLC dba Shake & Speare 255 Weybosset Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The probationary period has ended, and a full grant of the license has been approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
18. Campesino Restaurant Inc dba Campesino Restaurant 488 Elmwood Ave. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Capacity at the location is 82 persons. TIP certifications are to be provided once acquired. Public comment heard. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Coyoacan LLC Casa Azul Taqueria 840 Allens Ave. New License. Indoor Expansion of Premises.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Permanent Expansion of Premises - Approved contingent upon satisfying all requirements such as Building, Fire, & Zoning as they apply. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
20. 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 12/12/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of liquor license was approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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