Upcoming events.
A Picture Will Last Longer: 100 Years Of The Photobooth
100 years ago, the analog photo booth was invented. Join us Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 7pm for a snapshot of 100 years of photo booth history, including a peek inside the Lark’s machine and candid stories of what went down behind the curtain. Featuring historians Paul Durica and Tim Samuelson, photo booth aficionado Bre Conley, and the creative mind of Jerry Boyle. Don’t miss it!
Skylark Market - with Project Onward + Late Nite Tees
Have a drink with us on Sunday, June 1st for a vibrant day of live portraits, original art, and merch by Project Onward’s talented artists at Project Onward and Late Nite Tees! Custom Live Portraits, and other unique works will be available!
RSVP to have your portrait now with the link in the event description. Come support the artists and take home something totally one-of-a-kind!
Urinal Plaque Dedication
Join us in celebrating the oldest urinals in use in all of Chicago. We will celebrate with a ceremony to dedicate a plaque which commemorates these two icons. There will also be a presentation about plumbing in Chicago by local historians Tim Samuelson and Paul Durica.
We will have the beautiful air fresheners pictured here available for sale.
Late Nite Market
We’re hosting Late Nite Tees for one of their famed Late Nite Markets. Stop by on Monday February 17th and browse the art, merch, and more on sale from neighborhood artists and friends. Skylark tote bags will be available
Anti-Superbowl Analog Game Day
This Sunday - skip the Superbowl at Skylark where there’s no TVs and no commercials. Play our vintage board games, choose a popular antique card game (instructions and card decks provided), or bring your own favorite game. We will also be serving up our new LOADED TOTS and you can build your own burger. French toast, Jessé’s chilaquiles, and brunch cocktails will be on the menu too.
Ode to Skylark: Trivia and Talk
Thursday Dec. 12th at 7pm - join us for an evening of trivia and talk. Enjoy presentations from historians Paul Durica and Tim Samuelson on the storied history of the building and Chicago parcel Skylark calls home, 2149 S. Halsted St. From Prohibition court cases to lost cows to a drag bar, you’re gonna want to hear what went down in this spot and what still lurks in the basement.