Providence Board of Licenses 2026-07-02
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on July 16, 2026.
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The Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda of entertainment and special event licenses, while one special event application was withdrawn. The Board also conducted show cause hearings, finding several violations and issuing fines or warnings, suspended a pending license due to safety concerns and failure to appear, and approved several new and renewal licenses with entertainment. Several show cause matters were continued to July 9, 2026.
What the body took up (26)
1. Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. Gilbert Enterprises dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. Icon Corp dba Colosseum Nightclub 180 Pine Street. Renewal License. Expansion of Premises- Patio, Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. Mrocco LLC dba Eagle 124 Snow Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ/Dancing Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba MegaPlex 257 Allens Avenue. Entertainment. August 2026 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. PFM Inc. dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment. Month of July 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. St Ann's Family Feast by St Ann's Church at Church premises. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129504- July 25,2026 & July 26,2026 from 6:00p-11:00p Street Closure on Hawkins Street to Branch Ave on to Charles Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. 2026 Al Fresco on the Hill by Federal Hill Commerce Association Atwells Avenue. Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129307. Street Closure Atwells Avenue from Dean Street to Acorn Street. Event dates and times: 6/13/2026 - 9/5/2026 from 5pm-2am. Weather plans in place in any event. Every Saturday. Adding Saturday, July 4, 2026. City Services Meeting held on 7/1/2026.
WITHDRAWNPulled from consent. No longer seeking the event for July 4, 2026, that was approved only until 10pm. Withdrawn at the request of the applicant/event organizer prior to this hearing date & time.
13. Celebrate South Providence Community Block Party by Family Service of Rhode Island at Harriet Park. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129720- July 25, 2026 from 2:00p-5:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. DG Blockparty by Mrocco LLC at 124 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129350- 7/17/2026 - 7/20/2026 7/17/2026 from 5-12a 7/18/2026 from 3-12a 7/19/2026 from 4-11p Street closure on Snow Street to Weybosset Street on to Chapel Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. Sims Ave Block Party + Family Fringe by Wilbury Theatre Group on Sims Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129696- July 18, 2026 from 11:00a-3:00p Street Closure
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Part of the Consent Agenda (1-11, and 13-15) approved unanimously. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. PVD Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Crown Providence 242 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of Saturday, June 27, 2026, Case Report #26-50613. For review of operations. Failure to maintain count/capacity of the premises. RIGL § 3-5-21 RIGL § 3-5-23 RIGL § 23-28.6-5 – Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Licensee did not appear. The last Extended Service Hours Request for July 2, 2026, was denied as a result of the violations with capacity issues at the establishment. The city's request for default was approved and heard without the licensee present. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Barwary LLC dba Ours 1 & 2, 219 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of Saturday, June 27, 2026, Case Report #26-50633. For review of operations. RIGL § 3-5-21 RIGL § 3-5-23 City Ordinance: 16-93 Loud Music RIGL § 3-5-9 Premises Covered. RIGL § 3-7-7 Hours of operation City Ordinance Sec. 14-1 Closing hours, license fees, regulations for commercial establishments. RIGL § 23-28.6-5 Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 7/9/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The city's recommendation has been accepted. The last Extended Service Hours Request for July 2, 2026, was denied as a result of the violation of RIGL § 3-7-7, and RIGL § 3-7.1-1 Authorization of temporary extended service hours, 3-7.1-2. Periods authorized for temporary extension of services hours, and 3-7.1-3. Municipal authorization-Procedures as they relate to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournaments service hours beyond 3:00am. This matter and the remaining violations have been continued for one (1) week to allow the licensee to be represented by legal counsel.
18. William Conley dba Sophistication 744 Hope Street. New License. Holiday Sales, Second-Hand Store. Pending incomplete license application.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Seconder: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Issued an immediate cease & desist order for failure to appear and due to the fire department’s life safety concerns at the premises that have not yet been rectified or corrected.
19. 289 Atwells LLC dba Varsity 289 Atwells Avenue. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Annual Incidental Entertainment Expanded application has been approved. The applicant was advised of what this is and what it means to their establishment going forward in detail.
20. Anthony's Italian Restaurant LLC dba Anthony's Authentic Italian Cuisine 441 Atwells Avenue. Renewal License. Temporary Entertainment (Allotted 9) July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 11, September 18, September 25, & October 10, 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Temporary Entertainment application has been approved. The applicant was advised of what this is and what it means to their establishment going forward in detail. A total of eight (8) events out of nine (9) have been granted. The applicant will have one (1) remaining Temporary Entertainment specifically for outdoors for the rest of the calendar year and until July 10 or after for the allotment to restart.
21. RAA Inc dba Angelo's Civita Farnese 141 Atwells Avenue. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Annual Incidental Entertainment Expanded application has been approved. The applicant was advised of what this is and what it means to their establishment going forward in detail.
22. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala LLC dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of March 26, 2026, CCR #26-23277. RIGL § 3-5-21 RIGL § 3-5-23 City Ordinance Sec. 14-1 Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 7/9/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for one (1) week, and the applicant is required to appear. The applicant/licensee must resolve outstanding police detail balances and be mandated an additional 60-day police detail to be set up before re-opening. Must also remit outstanding fine/penalty of $3,000.
23. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala LLC dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of June 7, 2026, CCR# 26-44315. RIGL § 3-5-21 RIGL § 3-5-23 City Ordinance Sec. 14-1 Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 7/9/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for one (1) week, and the applicant is required to appear. The applicant/licensee must resolve outstanding police detail balances and be mandated an additional 60-day police detail to be set up before re-opening. Must also remit outstanding fine/penalty of $3,000.
24. Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street (Rear). Regarding incident(s) of March 28, 2026, CCR# 26-23562. Disturbance
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Recommendation Accepted. Issued a Warning due to the establishment having a clean history in a 3-year look back.
25. Strive Kitchen + Bar, LLC dba Strive Kitchen + Bar 383 Admiral Street. Regarding incident(s) of May 1, 2026, CCR# 26-32965. RIGL § 3-5-21 RIGL § 3-5-23 RIGL § 3-8-11.1 Underage/Procurement/alcohol (7 counts) AMENDED TO REMOVE FROM THIS VIOLATION ITEM #25. RIGL § 5-22-1.1 (entertainment without a license) City Ordinance 16-93 (loud music) City Ordinance 14-14 (licensing of floor hosts (2 counts) RIGL § 3-5-9 (premises covered)
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Issued a $1,750.00 fine to be paid. The applicant/licensee states that the business is closed and therefore they must also appear before the Board prior to re-opening the business.
26. Strive Kitchen + Bar, LLC dba Strive Kitchen + Bar 383 Admiral Street. Regarding incident(s) of April 9, 2026, CCR # 26-26935 RIGL § 3-5-21 RIGL § 3-5-23 RIGL § 3-8-11.1 Underage/Procurement/alcohol (7 counts) RIGL § 5-22-1.1 (entertainment without a license) City Ordinance 16-93 (loud music) City Ordinance 14-14 (licensing of floor hosts (2 counts)
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner. Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Issued a $1,750.00 fine to be paid. The applicant/licensee states that the business is closed and therefore they must also appear before the Board prior to re-opening the business.
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