The Alley Highwood, Chicagoland’s newest live music venue, party destination and social hub, is a multi-use leisure entertainment facility located in Highwood, Illinois. Most recently known as Highwood Lanes and a North Shore staple since 1949, The Alley is under new ownership and just completed a major renovation. Recapturing its 1970s persona as a concert hall for popular music groups including The Ramones and Cheap Trick (then called Minstrel’s Alley), top name music artists once again headline at The Alley. Definately check it out! Great line-up of bands, especially Thursday nights with live blues hosted by Chicago's John Juul and friends. Great full bar, tvs, bowling and some nights a DJ and dancing.