Summary

Licenses approved, suspended, and continued

ProvidenceMay 14, 20263 min read

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The Board of Licenses unanimously approved a large batch of entertainment, raffle, special event, and liquor items, while also suspending one petroleum-related location for unresolved fire safety inspections and continuing two matters for later review.

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The board cleared many routine entertainment and event permits, including several monthly entertainment licenses and special event permits. It also approved multiple alcohol license actions, including probationary approvals, a transfer, and full license grants after probationary review. One business at 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue was kept shut because required fire inspections were still unfinished. Two other matters were pushed to later hearings, including one incomplete liquor renewal and one entertainment application with unpaid fees.

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Approved the consent agenda covering 30 entertainment, event, raffle, floor host, and one-day permit items.
Granted Sanchez Entertainment LLC dba Paradise Restaurant Lounge a probationary Class BV and BX license, with a six-month review after issuance.
Granted Xtremo Restaurant & Bar Corp a probationary Class BV license with 1am closing, with a six-month review after issuance.
Approved the Providence Firefighters Relief Association one-day liquor and entertainment permit for the Firefighter's Ball on June 19, 2026.
Approved the Scurvy Dog parking lot mega show and Deadbeats live music in the lot events.
Continued RAG Inc dba The Parlour to May 21, 2026 after late submission, unpaid fees, and the applicant's failure to appear.
Suspended 435 MPA Inc. dba 435 MPA, Inc. due to outstanding Life & Safety inspections and upheld the cease and desist order.
Approved a liquor license transfer from Nocera’s Liquor Store Inc to Hope & Vine LLC, with distributor objections still needing resolution.
Granted full licenses after probation for Gerson Sebastian Veiga's promoter license review and PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence's BX license review.
Withdrew the El Sazonaso Fusion Restaurant LLC alcohol license application.
Continued The Providence Turners' Class D renewal to May 28, 2026 because the renewal was incomplete.

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

May 14, 2026, 4:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

53287 : N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53199 : Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53198 : The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53197 : Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53194 : SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53185 : Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53337 : Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53174 : Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53348 : Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53171 : Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53315 : Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53169 : CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53347 : Gilbert Enterprises dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53345 : B & M Waterworks Inc. dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53309 : RI Convention Center One Sabin Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53343 : PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53168 : Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53167 : Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53162 : CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53161 : 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53109 : Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street
Decision: MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS:
53154 : 2026 Worldcup Fanzone at Station Park by City of Providence
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53350 : 2026 Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade by Rhode Island Pride at 120 Peck St
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53190 : Cocktails for a cause by Stephanie Gemski at 108 North Main street
Decision: RAFFLE APPLICATIONS:
53329 : Brown Gives Cornhole Tournament by Brown University at 235 Hope Street
Decision: RAFFLE APPLICATIONS:
53189 : Spring Breakfast by Reach Out and Read RI at 1000 Elmwood Avenue
Decision: RAFFLE APPLICATIONS:
53188 : Skills USA Fundraiser by Providence Career & Technical Academy at 41 Fricker Street
Decision: RAFFLE APPLICATIONS:
53163 : GFGB 2026 Gala by Gay Fathers of Greater Boston at Hotel Providence
Decision: RAFFLE APPLICATIONS:
53193 : James Leo Belmont jr Warwick RI
Decision: FLOOR HOST APPLICATIONS:
53301 : Recital 2026 by To The Pointe of Performing Arts Inc at 43 Dave Gavitt Way Providence
Decision: ONE-TIME/ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT (WITH OR WITHOUT CLASS F / RAFFLE):
53132 : Sanchez Entertainment LLC dba Paradise Restaurant Lounge 103 Plainfield Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS CONTINUED FROM 5/7/2026:
53111 : Xtremo Restaurant & Bar Corp 897 Eddy Street to MVP Lounge & Grill LLC
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS CONTINUED FROM 5/7/2026:
53285 : Providence Firefighters Relief Association at Roger Williams Park Casino
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53186 : McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53195 : Live Music in the lot by Deadbeats at 295 Knight Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53177 : RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53339 : 435 MPA Inc. dba 435 MPA, Inc. (Formerly Duva's Gas) 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53165 : La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52249 : Gerson Sebastian Veiga
Decision: TO APPEAR:
51331 : PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence 240-242 Atwells Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53320 : El Sazonaso Fusion Resturant LLC dba El Sazonaso Fusion Restaurant 777 Elmwood Ave
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
53318 : Nocera’s Liquor Store Inc 969 Smith Street To Hope & Vine LLC 806 Hope Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
52889 : The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM 5/7/2026):