Providence Board of Licenses 2026-05-14
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on May 19, 2026.
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At its meeting on May 14, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a 30-item consent agenda covering monthly entertainment, special events, raffles, and a floor host license. The Board also approved several liquor license applications, transfers, and reviews, while suspending one business's operations and continuing other matters to future dates.
What the body took up (43)
1. N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
2. PFM Inc. dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
3. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
4. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 -Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
5. SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 - Events
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
6. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
7. Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026- Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
8. Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
9. Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
10. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026- Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
11. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
12. CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
13. Gilbert Enterprises dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
14. B & M Waterworks Inc. dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
15. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
16. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
17. Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway. Monthly Entertainment. Month of July 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
18. Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway. Monthly Entertainment. Month of May 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
19. CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026- Karaoke/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
20. 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
21. Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
22. 2026 Worldcup Fanzone at Station Park by City of Providence. Entertainment, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129255. Event dates and times: June 11, 2026 - July 19, 2026 Street to be Closed* Finance Way, From Francis St, To Exchange St, Street to be Closed*, Gaspee - One Lane Closest to Park. From Francis St, To End of Station park
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
23. 2026 Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade by Rhode Island Pride at 120 Peck St. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). and Greater Downtown. Special Event Permit #128937. Event dates and times: 6/20/2026 from 11am - 11pm.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
24. Cocktails for a cause by Stephanie Gemski at 108 North Main street. Raffle. April 23, 2026 from 5:30p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
25. Brown Gives Cornhole Tournament by Brown University at 235 Hope Street. Raffle. June 4, 2026 from 3:00p-6:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
26. Spring Breakfast by Reach Out and Read RI at 1000 Elmwood Avenue. Raffle. April 30, 2026 from 8:00a-10:00a
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
27. Skills USA Fundraiser by Providence Career & Technical Academy at 41 Fricker Street. Raffle. May 1, 2026 from 8:00a-10:00a
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
28. GFGB 2026 Gala by Gay Fathers of Greater Boston at Hotel Providence. Raffle. April 18, 2026 from 6:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
29. James Leo Belmont jr Warwick RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
30. Recital 2026 by To The Pointe of Performing Arts Inc at 43 Dave Gavitt Way Providence. Entertainment. June 26, 2026 from 6:00p-9:00p June 27, 2026 from 8:00a-9:00p June 28, 2026 from 8:00a-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
31. Sanchez Entertainment LLC dba Paradise Restaurant Lounge 103 Plainfield Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Continued from 5/7/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Granted as a Probationary BV (Restaurant with food) & BX (2am Closing) at this time. For review 6 months after the license issued. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
32. Xtremo Restaurant & Bar Corp 897 Eddy Street to MVP Lounge & Grill LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Continued from 5/7/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Granted as a Probationary BV (Restaurant with food) 1am Closing at this time. For review 6 months after the license issued. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
33. Providence Firefighters Relief Association at Roger Williams Park Casino. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. Providence Fire Department Firefighter's Ball on June 19, 2026, from 6:00p-12:00a
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
34. McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. Scurvy Dog Parking Lot Mega Show on May 24, 2026 from 2:00p-11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
35. Live Music in the lot by Deadbeats at 295 Knight Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises- Parking Lot. May 23, 2026 from 5:00p- 11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Temporary Use Permit applied for and approved through Zoning. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
36. RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke (Late submittal & unpaid fees)
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Applicant did not appear. This matter was continued until Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:30pm. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
37. 435 MPA Inc. dba 435 MPA, Inc. (Formerly Duva's Gas) 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. Petroleum. Failure to comply with Providence Code of Ordinance(s) Sec. 14-8 Petroleum products; permit fees for bulk storage, Ch. 10, Sec. 1021 through 10-48.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]The Cease & Desist Order issued on Monday, May 11, 2026, has been upheld due to pending Life & Safety Inspections from the Fire Department remaining as outstanding. The location is prohibited from operating until they appear on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:30pm. An application for a license has been filed on May 12, 2026. The location is in the process of converting 1 out of 2 bays into a convenient store. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
38. La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 DJ/ Live Band 3am Soft Closing Request- Memorial Day Weekend May 22-24th
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
39. Gerson Sebastian Veiga Brockton MA. For review of Promoter's License granted on 1/29/2026. Continued from 5/7/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Probationary period has ended and a full license has been granted. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
40. PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence 240-242 Atwells Avenue. For review of BX (2am Closing) license.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The probationary BX (2am Closing) license period has ended and a full license has been granted. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
41. El Sazonaso Fusion Resturant LLC dba El Sazonaso Fusion Restaurant 777 Elmwood Ave. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
WITHDRAWN42. Nocera’s Liquor Store Inc 969 Smith Street To Hope & Vine LLC 806 Hope Street. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class Class A (Package Store).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of liquor license has been approved. All distributor objections must be resolved prior to the transfer being effectuated. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
43. The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class D (Social Club). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued until 5/28/2026 status-quo operations. Applicant must re-appear if the license is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
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