Providence Board of Licenses 2026-08-27
Held · 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 31, 2026.
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The Providence Board of Licenses met to review various entertainment licenses, special event permits, and disciplinary matters. The Board approved the consent agenda, issued penalties for noise violations and incidents, and approved temporary entertainment and motor vehicle repair licenses.
What the body took up (30)
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- Live Band
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ/ Live Band
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ/Dancing
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - Events
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Trinity Beerworks Inc dba Trinity Brewhouse 186 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Shuck Cancer by American Cancer Society at Waterfire Arts Center. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. October 29, 2026, from 6:00p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Pulled from Consent Agenda and heard. Applicants present. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island by Special Olympics Rhode Island at WaterFire Arts Center. Entertainment, Raffle.
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
ChooseRI Celebration by Millennial RI at 10 Sims Ave. Entertainment.
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
FireBall by WaterFire Providence at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment. September 16, 2026 from 6:00p-10:00p
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
6th Annual 10th Street Block Party by Mindy Sobota on 10th Street. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130095- September 13, 2026 from 1:00p-4:00p Street Closure on 10th Street to Top Street on to Hope Street
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Convite Original de Quiche at 91 Whittier Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129991- September 13, 2026 from 8:00a-7:00p Street Closure on Whittier Ave to Heath Street on to Webster Ave
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Councilman Pichard and Providence Police End of Summer Celebration at Roger Williams Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130120- August 30, 2026 from 2:00p-6:00p
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Councilman Vargas celebrates the Convite Guatemala on Pilsudski Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130108- September 12, 2026 from 10:00a-4:00p Street Closure on Pilsudski Street on to Magnolia Street to Plainfield Street
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Cars & Coffee by Brown Bee at 404 Benefit Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130139- August 30, 2026 from 8:00a-1:00p Street Closure on Transit Street on to South Main Street to Benefit Street
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Councilwoman Ryan Community Block party on Lennon Street by Huascar Beato at 28 Lennon Street. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130107- September 13, 2026 from 1:00p-5:00p Street Closure on Lennon Street on to Mt Pleasant Ave to Smith Street
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Mexican Independence Day Festival by Comite Mexico Unido at George J West Soccer Field. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129829- September 20, 2026 from 12:00p-8:00p Street Closure on Roanoke Street to Leah Street on to Mt Pleasant Street
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
RISD Community Reception by RISD at Market Square. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130103- September 16, 2026 from 4:00p-6:00p
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
RISD Orientation Events by Rhode Island School of Design at Market Square. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130031- 09/04-09/06 11:00a-1:00p
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
Biennial Conference Raffle by Rhode Island Art Education Association at 20 Washington Place. Raffle. October 16, 2026 from 5:00P-4:00P
ApprovedApproved as part of the consent agenda.
289 Atwells, LLC dba Varsity 289 Atwells Avenue. Continued from 8/20/2026. Regarding incident(s) of August 1, 2026, Case Report #26-62685.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a 30-day reduction of hours of operation beginning on September 8, 2026. The establishment is to close at 12am on weeknights, and 1am on Fridays & Saturdays since they hold a BX (2am Closing) Rider license. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. ABSENT: Ochoa.
Ambe Maa, LLC dba Roam 224 Atwells Avenue. Continued from 8/20/2026. Regarding incident(s) of July 31, 2026 Case Report #26-62682.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/3/2026 4:30 PMThis matter has been continued for one (1) week pending an agreement to be reached between the Law Department and the Attorney representing. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. ABSENT: Ochoa.
Ogie's Trailer Park LLC dba Ogie's Trailer Park 1155 Westminster Street. Continued from 8/20/2026. Regarding incident(s) of July 26, 2026, Case Report #26-60082.
NOT HEARDThis matter has been dismissed by the law department since the establishment was issued a Municipal Court fine.
Ogie's Trailer Park LLC dba Ogie's Trailer Park 1155 Westminster Street. Regarding incident(s) of August 16, 2026, Case Report #26-66831.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a $1,000 fine to be paid for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited. (Loud Music). MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. 1) Month of September 2026 & Dominican Request Labor Day weekend & Add on for date for month of August 2) Special 3am Soft Closing Permit requests for September 4,5,6,12 and August 29
APPROVED [4 TO 1]8/29/26 date and performer as well as 9/12/2026 performer approved as long as no concerns from Police. Vote was 4-1. 3am Soft Closings as a result of the 2026 Dominican Festival allotment approved for Labor Day Weekend 1 of 2. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. NAYS: Rogel.
Campesino restaurante y bar LLC 488 Elwood Ave. Temporary Entertainment. Ourdoor. Saturday August 29, 2026 from 12:00p-3:00p
APPROVED [4 TO 1]The event is taking place on the sidewalk in front of the establishment and approved under the condition that the tables & chairs on the sidewalk be removed for the duration of the event and may be put back after the event. MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. NAYS: Rogel.
La Plaza Del Auto LLC dba La Plaza Del Auto 540 Huntington Avenue. Motor Vehicle Repair, Second-Hand Auto. Continued from 8/20/2026.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/3/2026 4:30 PMThe applicant was not present. This matter has been continued for one (1) week as this is an advertised hearing. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
National Collision Center Inc dba National collision Center 45 Anthony Avenue. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from 8/20/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Applicable city and zoning ordinances to be provided to applicants as they relate to Motor Vehicle Repair Businesses in the city. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair. SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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