Make A Mess Invites Filipino Caregivers to an Afternoon of Art and Stories in Makati
Last Updated on October 19, 2026 by Don Werner Salas
Make A Mess is bringing Filipino caregivers together for an afternoon of art, snacks, and stories on October 24, 2026. The gathering starts at 3 PM at WILD Café & Bar in Poblacion, Makati. Organized by Filipino caregiving app Kalin in collaboration with Camp Coco, the event creates space for people who spend much of their time caring for loved ones.
The gathering puts the spotlight on the Filipino tagasalo. These are the people who often carry family responsibilities while managing their own needs. Through art, food, and shared stories, Make A Mess hopes to give caregivers time to pause, unwind, and connect.
Make A Mess Creates Space for Filipino Caregivers
Caring for a loved one can take up much of a person’s time and energy. For many Filipino families, these responsibilities also come with work, household duties, and personal commitments.
Yet, caregivers do not always get enough time to focus on themselves. That is the idea behind Make A Mess, which aims to bring these often-overlooked experiences into the conversation.
The event centers on the tagasalo—a familiar role in many Filipino families. These are the people who step in when someone needs help. They may care for aging parents, support grandparents, or help other loved ones through difficult periods.
However, caregiving can also leave people with little time to rest. Make A Mess offers a chance to step away from daily responsibilities for a while. It also gives attendees an opportunity to meet others who understand the experience.
An Afternoon of Art, Snacks, and Stories
Rather than focusing only on the practical side of caregiving, Make A Mess creates a relaxed setting for connection. Art, snacks, and stories will shape the afternoon at WILD Café & Bar.
The gathering encourages attendees to slow down and share space with people who may understand their experiences. In turn, these conversations can help bring more attention to the emotional side of caring for family members.
The event also recognizes that caregivers have needs of their own. Taking time to rest and connect does not take away from their responsibilities. Instead, it creates room for them to acknowledge their own experiences, too.
For people who often put their loved ones first, the afternoon offers a different kind of gathering. It is an invitation to show up for themselves while connecting with others who share similar responsibilities.
Get a First Look at the Kalin Caregiving App
Make A Mess also introduces attendees to Kalin, a Filipino caregiving app designed to help families navigate the responsibilities of caring for loved ones.
The platform aims to make family caregiving easier to coordinate. It also supports conversations about the practical and emotional sides of care.
During the gathering, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Kalin app ahead of a wider introduction. They can also learn more about how it aims to support Filipino families as they care for their loved ones.
This part of the event connects the gathering’s community focus with a practical resource. While shared stories can help caregivers feel less alone, tools designed for family care may also help them manage everyday responsibilities.
Learn more about the app through the official Kalin website.
What to Know About Make A Mess in Makati
If you are interested in joining the gathering, here are the event details:
- Event: Make A Mess
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 3 PM
- Venue: WILD Café & Bar
- Location: Poblacion, Makati City
- Organizers: Kalin, in collaboration with Camp Coco
- What to expect: An afternoon of art, snacks, stories, and an introduction to the Kalin app
The announcement does not specify admission fees or registration details. Check Kalin’s official channels for updates before heading to the event.
Make A Mess offers a reminder that caregiving deserves more than practical support. Caregivers also need opportunities to rest, connect, and feel understood. Through this afternoon gathering, Kalin and Camp Coco hope to create space for those conversations to begin.
