R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-22-17: “Building” and “show” defined.

(a) The word “building,” when used in §§ 5-22-13 — 5-22-16, means and includes any theater, hall, building, or rink in which a show is to be given for which a license is required under §§ 5-22-4 — 5-22-12.

(b) The word “show,” when used in §§ 5-22-13 — 5-22-17, means and includes any theatrical performance, show, exhibition, public roller skating in rinks or halls, dances and balls, wrestling, boxing or sparring matches, or exhibition, or any other entertainment, for which a license is required under §§ 5-22-4 — 5-22-12.