Providence Board of Licenses 2026-03-19
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on March 23, 2026.
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At its meeting on March 19, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 37 applications for entertainment, seasonal expansion, and raffles. The Board also approved a one-day liquor license and a package store license renewal, while continuing two other applications. Additionally, the Board reviewed several disciplinary matters, finding violations and issuing warnings or a fine for various establishments.
What the body took up (45)
1. 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
2. Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
3. American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - Movie Theatre
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
4. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
5. B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
6. Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
7. CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- Karaoke/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
8. CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
9. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
10. Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
11. JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
12. Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
13. Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
14. La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
15. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of March 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
16. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of April 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
17. Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 -Live Bands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
18. Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
19. N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
20. N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
21. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
22. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
23. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
24. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
25. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
26. Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of April 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
27. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 -Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
28. Rhode Island Historical Society at 52 Power Street. Entertainment. Concerts Under the Elms on July 2, 2026- July 9,2026- July 16, 2026- July 23,2026 and July 30, 2026 and August 6, 2026 from 6:30p-8:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
29. Save The Bay at 100 Save The Bay Drive. Entertainment, Raffle. Raffle on June 18, 2026 from 8:00p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
30. Providence Hospitality Group LLC dba Yellow Door Taqueria. Temporary Seasonal Expansion -- Patio, Temporary Seasonal Expansion -- Sidewalk.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
31. Sawyers LLC dba Sawyers 447 Broadway to Sawyers LLC dba Sawyers 447 Broadway. Temporary Seasonal Expansion -- Sidewalk.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
32. Rhode Island Rugby Football Foundation at 765 River Ave. Raffle. PRFC Jersey Raffle on April 11, 2026 from 10:00a-12:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
33. Friars For Military fundraiser by Providence College at 1 Cunningham Sq. Raffle. Raffle on April 26, 2026 from 2:00p-6:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
34. April and May Events in 195 District Park by Leah Paladino. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128951- April 3, 2026 & May 31, 2026 from 1:00p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
35. Movies on the Block by Westlo Management at 260 Westminster Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128935- June 11, 2026 - July 9, 2026 and August 13, 2026 , September 10, 2026 from 8:00p-11:00p Class P- Oberlin
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
36. Providence Flea by Providence Flea LLC at 195 District Park. Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128745- 06/07/2026-10/25/2026 from 11:00a-3:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
37. Rally4Recovery Rhode Island by RICARES at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128911- September 19, 2026 from 12:00p-4:00p Street Closure on Peck Street to Dyer Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
38. Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC at 170 Westminster Street. Alcohol Bev Class F- Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. Saturday, March 21 - Private birthday party from 6:00pm - 10:00pm - 100 guests Friday, March 27 - Ticketed fundraiser gala 5:30pm - 9:00pm - 150-200 guests
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
39. RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. April 2026 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke (Late submittal)
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Applicant was not present. This matter has been continued to Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 4:30PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
40. Richard Hilario dba Santana Auto Body 289 Thurbers Ave. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from March 5, 2026. Inspectors to report to location to assess the property to ensure compliance with applicable City & Zoning Ordinances.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued until April 2, 2026, at 4:30PM. The applicant is making progress complying with applicable City & Zoning Ordinances regarding storage of parts and vehicles on the premises. Next: 4/2/2026 4:00 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
41. Elmwood Liquors, Inc. dba Elmwood Liquors 801 Elmwood Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store). Continued from February 12, 2026. Pending Building Review and approval. Application for Permanent Expansion of Premises also submitted in December 2025.
APPROVED PENDING [UNANIMOUS]The 2026 liquor license has been approved - pending approval of the Permanent Expansion of Premises application that is in progress and fulfillment of all requirements for Licensing & Building Department. This matter will be back before the Board once the application has been advertised for Permanent Expansion of Premises. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
42. Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Alley 52 Pine Street. Regarding incident(s) of January 17, 2026 CCR# 26-4552. RIGL § 3-8-11.1 Procurement of alcohol to underage persons.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation accepted. Issued a Warning due to the establishment not having a history. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
43. Lavoo LLC dba Playa PVD 840 Allens Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of January 24, 2026, CCR# 26-5741. RIGL § 3-7-7 - Hours of operation.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a Warning. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
44. Eagle Park Independent Club dba Old Irish 480 Douglas Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of January 27, 2026, CCR# 26-6671. RIGL 3-5-21 & 3-5-23 City Ordinance Sec. 14-1 Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a $750 fine to be paid. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
45. J Acqua Inc. dba Acqua Lounge 963 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of February 15, 2026, CCR# 26-12018. Sec. 14-1 Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a Warning. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
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