Counter Culture Coffee Swap; Blommer's Pop-Up; More

WEST LOOP—Hit Counter Culture Coffee's Brewer Trade Up on Saturday between 2 and 4 (177 N. Ada St. Unit 106), bring in your drip coffee maker and they'll give you a home brewing kit that includes their classic pourover brewer, a Hario 4-cup glass server and natural paper filters. Be sure to RSVP. [EaterWire]

ANDERSONVILLE—Blommer Chocolate Company will be opening the Candy Factory, a pop-up taking over the former Pasticceria Natalina space (5406 N. Clark) for at least six months. [Drive Thru]

PULASKI PARK—The free Chicago VeganMania hits the Pulaski Park fieldhouse Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with speakers, vendors and an all-vegan food court. [Grub Street]

RIVER NORTH—Rebar in the Trump International Hotel kicks off its Champagne Table series on Nov. 5. Go between 3:30 and 5:30 and for $25 get three glasses of Champagne hand-selected by beverage director Rachel Lowe. The series runs every other Saturday through Dec. 17. Reserve at 312-588-8114. [EaterWire]

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