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License board approves entertainment permits

ProvidenceMar 19, 20262 min read

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The Board of Licenses unanimously approved 37 consent items, including monthly entertainment permits, special event permits, raffle applications, and seasonal patio or sidewalk expansions. It also approved a one-day liquor license request and issued warnings or fines in four violation cases, including a $750 fine for a neighborhood disturbance.

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What this means

Most of the meeting was spent approving routine license requests for entertainment, raffles, events, and seasonal outdoor dining expansions. Those approvals let businesses and nonprofits move ahead with planned April through August activities, including concerts, movie nights, and fundraising events. The board also enforced alcohol and nuisance rules in four separate cases, which resulted in three warnings and one $750 fine. One auto body shop license was kept on hold while inspectors check whether the site meets city and zoning requirements.

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Approved 37 consent agenda items unanimously.
Approved a one-day Class F nonprofit liquor license for Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC at 170 Westminster Street.
Continued RAG Inc. dba The Parlour until March 26, 2026.
Continued Richard Hilario dba Santana Auto Body until April 2, 2026 while inspectors review compliance.
Approved pending Elmwood Liquors' renewal while building review and a permanent expansion application remain in progress.
Found a violation at Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Alley and issued a warning for procuring alcohol for underage persons.
Found a violation at Lavoo LLC dba Playa PVD and issued a warning for hours-of-operation issues.
Found a violation at Eagle Park Independent Club dba Old Irish and issued a $750 fine for causing a neighborhood disturbance.
Found a violation at J Acqua Inc. dba Acqua Lounge and issued a warning for causing a neighborhood disturbance.

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Meeting information

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

Mar 19, 2026, 4:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

52651 : 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52689 : Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52695 : American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52642 : Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52696 : B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52652 : Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52646 : CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52657 : CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52644 : East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52672 : Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52656 : JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52690 : Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52641 : Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52703 : La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52681 : Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52684 : Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52655 : Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52693 : Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52662 : N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52671 : N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52697 : RI Convention Center One Sabin Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52658 : Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52659 : Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52660 : Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52688 : Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52661 : Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52694 : Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
52705 : Rhode Island Historical Society at 52 Power Street
Decision: ONE-TIME/ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT (WITH OR WITHOUT CLASS F / RAFFLE):
52679 : Save The Bay 100 Save The Bay Drive
Decision: ONE-TIME/ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT (WITH OR WITHOUT CLASS F / RAFFLE):
52682 : Providence Hospitality Group LLC dba Yellow Door Taqueria
Decision: SEASONAL EXPANSION OF PREMISES (TABLES & CHAIRS) PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
52698 : Sawyers LLC dba Sawyers 447 Broadway to Sawyers LLC dba Sawyers 447 Broadway
Decision: SEASONAL EXPANSION OF PREMISES (TABLES & CHAIRS) PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
52687 : Rhode Island Rugby Football Foundation at 765 River Ave
Decision: RAFFLE ONLY APPLICATIONS:
52704 : Friars For Military fundraiser by Providence College at 1 Cunningham Sq
Decision: RAFFLE ONLY APPLICATIONS:
52699 : April and May Events in 195 District Park by Leah Paladino
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
52700 : Movies on the Block by Westlo Management at 260 Westminster Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
52701 : Providence Flea by Providence Flea LLC at 195 District Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
52702 : Rally4Recovery Rhode Island by RICARES at 195 District Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
52603 : Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC at 170 Westminster Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52680 : RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52360 : Richard Hilario dba Santana Auto Body 289 Thurbers Ave
Decision: TO APPEAR - CONTINUED ADVERTISED HEARING:
51110 : Elmwood Liquors, Inc. dba Elmwood Liquors 801 Elmwood Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - CONTINUED ADVERTISED HEARING:
52677 : Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Alley 52 Pine Street
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW:
52676 : Lavoo LLC dba Playa PVD 840 Allens Avenue
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW:
52675 : Eagle Park Independent Club dba Old Irish 480 Douglas Avenue
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW:
52674 : J Acqua Inc. dba Acqua Lounge 963 Broad Street
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW: