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Providence Board of Licenses 2026-08-13

Held Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM · 444 Westminster Street, Joseph A.Doorley, Muncipal Building, 1st Floor Conference Room, Providence, RI, 02903 · Official notice

Minutes summary

From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on August 17, 2026.

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The Providence Board of Licenses met on August 13, 2026, to consider various entertainment, special event, and floor host licenses. The Board approved a 29-item consent agenda, denied several expanded entertainment permits due to violations, and issued a fine to Ogie's Trailer Park for noise and unlicensed entertainment.

What the body took up (40)

1. Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 Live Band

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

2. Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ/Live Band

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

3. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

4. Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

5. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ/Karaoke

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

6. Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of September 2026

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

7. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ/Live Band

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

8. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of September 2026

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

9. The Andrea Maribel dba Café Ava 44 Hospital Street. New License. Entertainment. Anniversary for run club on August 16, 2026 from 9:00a-1:00p Cafecito Social on August 29, 2026 from 3:00p-7:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

10. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 -Theatrical Performance

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

11. 94 HJY Paul & Al "It's About Freakin' Time" Retirement Party by Track 15. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130039- August 21, 2026 from 5:00p-9:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

12. Annual Billy Taylor Day by Mount Hope Community Center at 124-144 Billy Taylor Park. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129999- August 22, 2026 from 12:00p-5:00P Street Closure on Camp Street to Locust Street on to Cypress Street

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

13. Heat Wave Field Day Event by The U.nowver City Solar System at 109 Bucklin Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129888- August 15, 2026 from 10:00a-4:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

14. Necronomicon 2026 by Red Door Whiskey Bar at 49 Peck Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130013- August 13-16, 2026 from 8:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Peck Street on to Friendship Street to Pine Street

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

15. RIGDF at Pizza Marvin. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 129954- August 16, 2026 from 12:00p-8:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

16. Sweat Fest by Ashley Diaz at India Point Park Soccer Fields. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 129951- August 29, 2026 from 10:00a-1:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

17. Goosebumps Gala by Youth Pride, Inc. at 1000 Elmwood Ave. Entertainment, Raffle. October 15, 2026 from 6:00p-10:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

18. Elevate by Our Culture Nos Cultura 501 c3 at 475 Valley Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Temporary Seasonal Expansion -- Patio. August 29, 2026 from 4:00P-11:00P

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

19. St. Raymond's Church Corporation at 1240 North Main Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. Cook out on August 22, 2026 from 12:00p-4:00p 1 out of 9

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

20. Summer Showcase by To The Pointe of Performing Arts Inc at 43 Dave Gavitt Way Providence. Entertainment. August 22, 2026 from 9:00a-8:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

21. Boston Bruins Foundation at 1 La Salle Square. Raffle. September 1, 2026 from 11:00a-10:00p

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

22. Alex Junior Reynoso Cueto - Providence, RI. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

23. Allan Reyes - Pawtucket, RI. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

24. Argentina Santana García - Central Falls, R.I.. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

25. Ariel Diaz - Providence, R.I.. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

26. José Gabriel Leon Rosario - Providence, R.I.. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

27. Justin Montilla - Providence, RI. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

28. Lonzo Doggett - Providence, RI. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

29. Will Yeris García Medrano - Providence, R.I.. New License. Floor Host.

APPROVED

Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tiana Ochoa and Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

30. Mamasita Bar and Grille dba Mamasita 268 Pocasset Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).

DENIED

For reconsideration at the request of the applicant from the August 6, 2026, Board decision. The BX (2am Closing) license request has been denied a second time. The applicant may re-apply in 90 days by means of re-advertising the request and providing the Board with an updated Business Plan. Tiana Ochoa moved, Adewole T. Akinbi seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

31. William Conley dba Sophistication 744 Hope Street. New License. Holiday Sales, Second-Hand Store.

NOT HEARD

Cease & Desist Order in effect, Obstruction of Public right of way, Fire Department safety concerns. On Wednesday, August 12th Licensing Inspectors reported to the location to provide the owner with a notice to appear and found that the establishment was closed. Will check periodically in travels since a Cease & Desist Order is in effect regarding all operations at the location.

32. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala LLC dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Avenue.

APPROVED

Regarding operations, outstanding Police detail balances, Mandated police details upon re-opening, and outstanding fines. Board request to have the applicant appear in person from August 6, 2026. Conditional Cease & Desist Order in effect for 8/13/2026 at 4:30pm, and continued from the same. 1st motion approved: Terminate the Conditional Cease & Desist Order since the applicant appeared in person. 2nd motion approved: The establishment will not be able to operate if they do not have a Police Detail on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

33. Serie 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Serie 92 RI 971 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing.

APPROVED

2am Closing Request as a result of the 2026 Dominican Festival since the establishment only holds a 1am closing and does not qualify for the 3am Soft Closing. Two (2) weekends allotted and must be used by December 1, 2026. The request for August 28th has been approved. If the establishment has no issues on this day, the August 29th, 2026, request is approved. Adewole T. Akinbi moved, Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

34. Serie 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Serie 92 RI 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of September 2026 3am Soft Closing Request - September 6th & September 20th

NOT HEARD

35. Pvd Restaurant Group Inc Dba Crown Providence 242 Atwells Ave. Incidental Entertainment Expanded. Continued from June 30, 2026 & August 6, 2026.

DENIED

The Incidental Entertainment Expanded permit request has been denied due to the outstanding licensing violations revolving around entertainment without a license and loud music. Tiana Ochoa moved, Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Akinbi, Rogel absent).

36. Afrique D'Lounge INC dba Afrique D'Lounge 126 Spruce Street. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded.

DENIED

The Incidental Entertainment Expanded permit request has been denied due to the recent licensing violations revolving around entertainment without a license and loud music. Passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

37. Terra Negra Restaurant LLC dba Terra Negra 59 De Pasquale Avenue. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded. Continued from June 30, 2026 & August 6, 2026.

APPROVED

For review, in three (3) months since the establishment hasn't had any recent licensing violations. Tania Quezada moved, Tiana Ochoa seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Akinbi, Rogel absent).

38. Terra Luna Cafe Providence, Inc. dba Terra Luna Cafe Providence 57 De Pasquale Avenue. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded. Continued from June 30, 2026 & August 6, 2026.

APPROVED

For review, in three (3) months since the establishment hasn't had any recent licensing violations. Tania Quezada moved, Tiana Ochoa seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Akinbi, Rogel absent).

39. Ogie's Trailer Park, LLC dba Ogie's Trailer Park 1155 Westminster Street.

VIOLATION FOUND

Regarding incident(s) of July 19, 2026, Case Report #26-57878. 1. City Ordinance Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license. 2. City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited. (Loud Music). Issued a $750.00 fine to be paid. Tiana Ochoa moved, Adewole T. Akinbi seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

40. PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence 242 Atwells Avenue.

CONTINUED to 8/20/2026 4:30 PM

Regarding incident(s) of July 10, 2026, Case Report #26-56201. 1) RIGL § 3-5-21. Breach by Licensee 2) RIGL§ 3-5-23. Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly 3) City Ordinance 14-193. Entertainment without a license 4) City Oridinance 16-93. Loud music. This matter has been continued for one (1) week at the request of the attorney representing the establishment. Tiana Ochoa moved, Tania Quezada seconded; passed unanimously (Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada in favor; Rogel absent).

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