Football season runs straight into March Madness, which backs up into baseball which gives way to the NBA.

Face it: The holidays may be your only chance to get his attention all year. Break into the regularly scheduled programming with gifts from some of our favorite spots around town.

Dress him up at Apartment Number 9 (1804 North Damen Avenue, between Willow and Churchill Streets; 773-395-2999). The Bucktown fave specializes in hard-to-find lines like Seize sur Vingt, TSE cashmere, and Nicole Farhi. Then strip him down at Spa Space (161 North Canal Street between Randolph and Lake Streets; 312-466-9585), where the men’s service list includes a back facial, a sports pedicure, and a special man-hands manicure.

Turn your beer-and-wings guy into an oenophile with a few bottles from Kafka (3325 North Halsted Street, at Buckingham Place; 773-975-9463). The well-curated vino shop peddles many choice reds and whites under $15. And if keeping him on time has somehow become your responsibility, check out the Silver Room (1410 North Milwaukee Avenue, between Wood and Damen Avenues; 773-278-7130) for its killer selection of watches — everything from timepieces on leather cuffs to sleek dress tickers.

Stuck at your desk? Check out today’s DailyCandy Everywhere Guys’ Gift Guide.