Lark Theater
549 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A community-run Art Deco theater in downtown Larkspur that pairs limited-run and indie films with filmed opera and theater, family matinees, classic revivals and live jazz.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Nonprofit, Independent first-run
- Address
- 549 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
- Phone
- (415) 924-5111
- Seats
- 205
- Opened
- 1936
- Tickets via
- Agile Ticketing
What to expect
On screen
- New independent releases
- Documentaries
- Family films
- Special events
- Live performance
- Classics and revivals
At the theater
- Private rentals
The story
The Lark opened in 1936, built by the Blumenfeld family on the site of a former horseshoe pit, and was designed in Art Deco style by William B. David. The Wikipedia article describes it as the only Art Deco building in Larkspur. It originally seated about 400. After a stretch of roughly five years empty, it faced demolition in 2003, which prompted a local Save the Lark campaign. Volunteers and donated professional services helped restore the interior and exterior, and a capital campaign let a nonprofit buy the building. It reopened on July 9, 2004 as an independent community film and cultural center with 205 seats. The Lark received an Art Deco preservation award in 2005 and is a contributing property in the Larkspur Downtown Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Good to know
- Is the Lark Theater a nonprofit?
- It reopened in 2004 as a nonprofit community film and cultural center; the site has donation and membership links, and members get free admission to some screenings.
- Does the Lark show things other than movies?
- Yes. The calendar includes Met Opera and National Theatre broadcasts, jazz nights, talks and holiday events.
- Where is Lark Theater?
- Lark Theater is at 549 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939. Phone: (415) 924-5111.
- Is Lark Theater open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Lark Theater as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Lark Theater?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater (it sells through Agile Ticketing) using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (415) 924-5111.
- What independent theaters are near Lark Theater?
- Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael (2.5 mi), Presidio Theatre in San Francisco (11 mi), and Marina Theater in San Francisco (11 mi).
- Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film CenterPresidio TheatreMarina Theater
Getting there
549 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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