Providence Board of Licenses 2026-07-09
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on July 10, 2026.
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At its meeting on July 9, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 13 monthly entertainment and special event permit applications. The Board also approved a one-day liquor license and a new Class BV license, while denying an incidental entertainment expanded permit and a Class BX license. Additionally, the Board found a violation and issued a fine in a show cause hearing, tabled a license exemption request, and rejected a recommended police detail penalty.
What the body took up (20)
1. American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - Movie Theatre
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. B & M Waterworks Inc. dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2026 - DJ/Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. Series 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Series92 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of July 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. Sweat Fest by Ashley Diaz at 201 India Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 129513- July 18, 2026 from 10:00a-1:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Bolivian Festival Urkupina 2026 by Rhode Island Bolivian American Association at RI State House Lawn. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129179- August 8 & 9, 2026 from 2:00p-11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Hawaiian Party by Nos Cultura Our Culture 501 c3 at Water Place Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129797- July 25, 2026 from 5:00p-9:00p. Class P caterer for LQ (A Plus Catering)
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. Chad Brown Day/ Reunion by North End Outreach at 263 Chad Brown Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129489- August 1, 2026 from 11:00a-6:00p. Street Closure on Pumagansette Street to June Street on to March Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. Hillcrest Neighborhood Block Party by Michael Ruzzano at Corner Freedom Rd/ Hillcrest to Oakwood Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129493- August 22, 2026 from 3:00p-10:00p. Street Closure on Freedom Rd to Hillcrest Ave
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-13). Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Kuber LLC dba Bae Restaurant and Lounge 146 Acorn Street. New permit. Incidental Entertainment Expanded
DENIED [UNANIMOUS]The request for Incidental Entertainment Expanded Permit has been denied without prejudice. The establishment seems to have taken on two investors at 40% and notification to this office is required of this change. This matter may be revisited on January 14, 2027. At this time, the establishment is only allowed to have Incidental Entertainment by right. Moved by Erlin Rogel, seconded by Adewole T. Akinbi. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. LODI DODI by STAY SILENT PVD, TRADE POP-UP by 475 Valley Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Patio. July 12, 2026, from 6:00p-11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. The Andrea Maribel dba Café Ava 44 Hospital Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Verano Eterno - 07/18/2026 from 2:00p-6:00p. Pilates y perreo - 07/26/2026 from 2:00p-7:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. 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. Continued from July 2, 2026.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a $2,000 fine to be paid as a penalty for the violation(s) of June 26, 2026, into the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, 2026. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
18. Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Continued from December 22, 2025.
DENIED [UNANIMOUS]The applicant did not appear. The request for a BX (2am Closing) License was denied without prejudice. If the establishment wishes to pursue the BX (2am Closing) license, a new application and re-advertisement in the Providence Journal is required for a hearing to be scheduled. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Tres Marias Tortilleria y Delicias Chapinas LLC 514 Plainfield Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food). Continued from 3/12/26, 4/2/26, 5/7/26, & 6/11/26. Seeking an exemption from the State to proceed due to a church being located within 200ft.
NOT HEARDA request for an exemption to allow a hearing on this matter has been placed on hold/tabled until the General Assembly reconvenes in January 2027. If the applicant remains interested in pursuing this license, they will need to submit a new application at or around that time.
20. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of Sunday, July 5, 2026, CCR# 26-53268.
REJECTED [UNANIMOUS]The City's recommendation to impose a 90-day mandated police detail as a penalty has been rejected. As a result, this matter has been referred back to the Solicitor's Office for further review. In addition to any mandated police details, the Board is looking for something more such as a reduction of hours. Moved by Tania Quezada, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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