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- Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Read more
- SPINJuly 22, 2011This legendary venue is an ancient bowling alley that hosted early shows from Jimmy Eat World, Alkaline Trio, and Fall Out Boy. Pete Wentz told us he remembers stage-diving off the pay phones!
- This is where one of the blind bowling leagues bowl every monday.
- I Can Hear Myself Levitate www.ichml.comJanuary 17, 2012Fun lanes, epic shows! Recommend gong here on a band night!
- Vernon Area Public LibraryApril 21, 2011In the book I WANNA BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE by Stephanie Kuehnert, Emily's band, She Laughs, plays their first Chicago gig here. [#Fic./Kuehnert, S.]
- Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Read more
- Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010For about 10 years, the Fireside hosted popular all-ages punk and rock shows, before being converted back into a bowling alley. Read more