Naughty, nice -- you win either way
Good Santa, Bad Santa
Have you been naughty or nice? Smoke Daddy's two Santas will decide, as guests enjoy $3 drafts, spiced egg nog drinks for $2 and half-price wings. Live music will begin at 9 p.m. The Santas will hand out "gifts" for the naughty and nice: candy canes and holiday treats for the sweet, and beer, shots and condoms for the not-so. Christmas movies will play on the plasma screens throughout the event.
11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Smoke Daddy, 1804 W. Division, Chicago. (773) 772-6656 or thesmokedaddy.com
Attention, shoppers
Take the edge off with D.O.C. Wine Bar's holiday shopper specials. Those who procrastinate reap the ultimate rewards this Christmas Eve with $6 martinis and a $10 lunch special that includes a sandwich, salad and glass of wine. D.O.C. also will have custom wine baskets to go, great for hostess gifts and the vino lovers on your shopping list.
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at D.O.C. Wine Bar, 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard. (630) 627-6666 or docwinebarchicago.com
Kids countdown to '09
It's not too early to start planning for New Year's Eve - even if you're a kid. Moretti's in Fox Lake is bringing back the Kids New Year's Eve Party, featuring a kids video countdown, balloon blasts, party favors, a superstar DJ and pizza/pasta buffet. There will be two seatings.
5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 164 S. Route 12, Fox Lake. $9.99; $6.99 for kids. (847) 973-1800 or morettischicago.com