Events & specials

Dream on
Folks often fall asleep during Nourhy Chiriboga’s reflexology sessions at Now Massage Studio. And that’s just fine with her: Clients who book an hour-long session ($95) will get a free Jane, Inc. Dream Pillow (regularly $17) filled with lavender, chamomile, peppermint, mugwort and flax. 2141 W Webster Ave between Leavitt St and Hamilton Ave (773-276-5278, nourhy.com). El: Blue to Western. Bus: 50 Damen, 73 Armitage. Through Jun 30.

Jolly lama
Fun and enlightenment await you at The Chakra Shoppe’s Body-Chakra-Spirit Fair. In addition to the store’s usual selection of crystals, aromatherapy products, books, music, candles and incense, you can take advantage of minimassages ($1 per minute, 20 minute minimum), free lectures and readings by a psychic. The event is meant to “uplift your spirit.” 5034 N Lincoln Ave at Winnemac Ave (773-271-3054, chakrashoppe.com). El: Brown to Western. Bus: 11 Lincoln, 49B Western. Sat 9, Sun 10; 11am–7:30pm. Free.

Forever young
Mario Tricoci’s new Beyond Botox Facial promises to relieve fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots and all sorts of other bad stuff—without painful, invasive techniques like Botox and lasers. Learn more about the new service, enjoy wine and apps and take home a signed copy of the book Beyond Botox at this launch party. 900 N Michigan Ave at Delaware Pl (800-874-2624, tricoci.com). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 145, 146. 147, 151 (24hrs). Thu 7, 5:30–7pm. Free.

Music to our ears
You’re probably hitting the Chicago Blues Festival for the tunes, but while you’re there, check out the Avon Beauty Pavilion. Up for grabs are free beauty samples, makeovers and beauty and skin advice from the pros at Avon. But the tent isn’t just for primping, it’s meant to help raise awareness for the fight against Domestic Violence. Grant Park, Thu 7–Sun 10. Call 212-929-7979 or visit www.avon.com/events for more information. Free.