03/04/2026
Heyo! This Saturday, 12-4ish, Come to the Skylark (Halsted & Cermak) for big discounts on bike stuff, from 3 of the South Side’s small shops and
I’ll be digging through the basement today and tomorrow to pull out a couple of tables full of overstocked new accessories, fancy used parts, and closeouts to bring. Hope to see you there.
If you’ve never been to Skylark, please come check it out. The Skylark Burger (with tots on the side) is one of the best in Chicago! Bar is cash only, but they have an ATM.
12/11/2025
A special warmth has settled over Bronzeville, signaling the start of a season filled with culture, connection, and joy.
This year, invites you to “Discover the Magic in Every Small Business” right here in our neighborhood. From the warm glow of our art galleries to the welcoming spirit of our boutiques and restaurants, Bronzeville is shining brighter than ever.
Here at the shop, we’ll have hot chocolate and 20% off everything in the store! Must mention secret code: “Bronzeville Magic”.
12/04/2025
Sorry to share that we said goodbye to our buddy, Gourd, yesterday. Since 2010, he’s been melting hearts across the city and quickly became a neighborhood favorite at Small Shop, where he spent the last 4 of his years. He will be sorely missed. Please send any pics you have! Rest in peace, Gourd!
12/02/2025
This winter, we are scaling back our schedule to match the reduced demand. You’ll find us here just Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 1-6 PM. Swipe to the right for a coupon that’s good through December. Hope to see you in the coming weeks! Present this image at checkout!
Valid 11-20-2025 thru 12-20-2025. One use per Customer
11/15/2025
Lucky to be able to get a sneak peek and taste of coming soon at 4256 S Cottage!
10/11/2025
Thanks to everyone that made it out for the ride this afternoon! A beautiful day in the neighborhood!
10/09/2025
This coming Saturday, October 11th is the third and final of this year’s Bronzeville Summer Nights celebrations! These events brings in musicians and performers to liven our streets and brighten our local businesses. Please join in as we partner with Equiticity to lead a ride around the neighborhood, ending up at the center of the festivities by 1pm! GATHER AT 11:45
@ Small Shop, 4250 S Cottage Grove
RIDE OUT AT 12 noon
SLOW ROLL
Ends @ South Side Sanctuary, 47th & King Drive @ 1PM
EAT, SHOP, & ENJOY
Festivities start at 1PM along the newly redesigned 47th St. Get some lunch and go for a walk.
08/27/2025
on the south side! Thanks for standing up and protecting all of Illinois, including the 500k+ undocumented folks in Illinois who live and work alongside us.
"I am ringing an alarm, one that I hope every person listening will heed, both here in Illinois and across the country.” 🚨 -JB 8/25/25
07/13/2025
Summer Saturday vibes w/ Gourd and the rest of the team 🐈. Photos by
03/10/2025
Hey everybody! Please spread the word, far and wide, that we’re having a big bike sale on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd! Google Calendar link in bio. All new bikes will be discounted; minimum discount of 15%. Pictured are some of our most popular bikes, but we have a lot of others that are just as steeply discounted. It’s likely we have a bike in your size, whatever size you may be!
As always, we’re open 1PM - 6PM on those days. Hope to see you there!