—Swissotel’s Santa Suite: For the sixth consecutive year, Swissotel Chicago will transform its 2,000-square-foot presidential suite into Santa’s home-away-from-the-Pole for the holiday season. Until Dec. 22, families are invited to enjoy elf-guided tours of the suite, and there will be letter-writing stations, gourmet food offerings and more. Tickets are already available, for $15 each; visit “Santa Days at Swissotel Chicago Santa Suite” at Eventbrite.com.
—Nevermore Park: The Home of Flyboy (NevermorePark.com): Artist Hebru Brantley’s immersive art experience aims to titillate almost all the senses, with art, soundscapes, music and more. It’s at 949 W. 16th St. until Dec. 29.
—T-Shirt Deli (TShirtDeli.com): Located in Chicago’s Bucktown and Andersonville neighborhoods, the very customizable T-shirts here are actually treated like deli items—they come wrapped in deli paper, complete with a bag of chips. There are also ready-made T-shirts and even dog apparel.
—Dinosaur Bar-B-Que rubs and sauces dinobbq.securetree.com/sauces-and-rubs/): If you’re thinking of getting something for your favorite cook, consider this “saucy” brand. These provide sweet, spicy and savory tweaks; are all-natural and gluten-free; and can be purchased online or at Whole Foods.
—By Andrew Davis
(Andrew@WindyCityTimes.com and @azygous60610)