EVENTS Week of Mar 15

Through March 16, Design Within Reach (1574 N. Kingsbury St., 312-482-8661) hosts its semiannual sale. Thousands of items are discounted, both in stores and online. Dwr.com

March 20 marks the first day of spring, along with a cocktail reception for the Michael Thompson’s Shanghai Kite Show at Pagoda Red (1714 N. Damen Ave., 773-253-1188). Meet the artist and see an exhibition of his kites. Pagodared.com

City Escape’s (3022 W. Lake St., 773-638-2000) Spring Affair boasts a full day of live demonstrations, such as an organic cooking class and spring bulb workshop. RSVP if you plan to stop by March 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cityescape.biz

Toms-Price Home Furnishings Warehouse (279 Madsen Dr., Bloomingdale, 630-529-7600) is offering 40 to 70 percent off on furnishings from brands like Century, Stickley, and Vanguard through March 21. Tomsprice.com

Vintage photographs, Lalique figurines, and antique furnishings will be among the offerings at The Randolph Street Market’s (1340 W. Washington St., 312-666-1200) Spring Fling Market. The event is slated for March 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10. Randolphstreetmarket.com

March 23 marks the modern design auction at Wright (1440 W. Hubbard St., 312-563-0020).  Bid on design icons like Edward Wormley nesting tables and a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair. Wright20.com

Through March 21, Fine Rug Gallery (9th floor of Macy’s at 111 N. State St., 312-781-5000) offers 60 percent off Odegard rugs. The brand’s founder, Stephanie Odegard, will appear March 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. and March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. to host a presentation about handmade rug-making. Odegardinc.com

David Bromstad, host of HGTV’s Color Splash, will appear at Colori (2243 W. North Ave., 773-252-4923) March 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. He’ll be hosting a chat about color trends and promoting his new collection for Mythic Paint. Colorichicago.com 

March 18 through 20, Ligne Roset (440 N. Wells St., 312-222-9300) will host a warehouse sale. Upholstery, cabinetry, lighting, rugs, and more will be deeply discounted up to 60 percent. Lignerosetchicago.com

Through April 10, take 30 percent off Lee Furniture at Scentimental Gardens (428 W. State St., Geneva, 630-232-1303). Scentimentalgardens.com

Visit Urban Totem’s (1937 Central St., Evanston, 847-733-7507) sale annex between March 16 and 27 to score 50 percent off of select home décor items. Urbantotem.com

Careful Peach (128 Harrison St., Oak Park, 708-383-3066) is gearing up for a move—they’ll soon be relocating to 1024 North Blvd. To prepare, the shop is hosting a month-long sale. Take 30 to 60 percent off everything in the store, such as French-milled soaps by Savon de Marseille and Caskata tableware. Carefulpeach.com

Like lit? Stop by Leslie Hindman Auctioneer’s (1338 W. Lake St., 312-280-1212) fine books, manuscripts, and memorabilia auction on March 16. Preview lots the 14 through the 15. Lesliehindman.com

Buh-bye winter: Jayson Home & Garden’s (1885 N. Clybourn Ave., 800-472-1885) spring upholstery sale has sprung, and will run through March 28. Take 20 percent off all in stock and custom upholstered furnishings such as sofas, chairs, and ottomans. Jaysonhomeandgarden.com

United Feather & Down (414 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, 847-296-6500) is holding an indoor tent sale. Through March 22, the Des Plaines-based bedding emporium is offering 70 percent off select down comforters, sheet sets, duvet covers, and more. Ufandd.com

Through March 22, Baker furnishings are on sale at all of the company’s showrooms and dealers (825 W. Chicago Ave., 312-733-0353; see kohlerinteriors.com for other dealers). Furnishings from Baker’s sister company, McGuire, are also discounted.

Thos. Moser (607 N. State St., 312-867-4900) is shuttering its Chicago location. Through the end of March, the store will host an inventory clearance. Floor models are deeply discounted, and new sale items are slated to arrive this week. Thosmoser.com