South Bay Makers

10/26/2026

🇵🇭✨ A little Filipino culture, a little ’90s R&B, FOUR birthdays, and a whole lot of LOVE. 🥹❤️

Friday night at HAPAG: A Kamayan Experience was more than dinner — it was a whole VIBE! 🎶 Domryn singing those nostalgic R&B hits, Ryan on the keyboard, stories around the table, and FOUR birthdays celebrated! 🎂🎉

And honestly, these photos don’t even do the night justice. 🥹📸 The love, laughter, and energy in that room were something you had to feel to understand. Strangers became familiar faces, and for a few beautiful hours, the table felt like HOME. ❤️

A special shoutout to Rod of Barya. for sharing the stories behind the food. 🇵🇭🍽️ You reminded us that every dish carries a memory, and every meal is an opportunity to bring people together. You didn’t just feed us, you shared a piece of your story with us. THAT is the heart of HAPAG. 🫶🏼😇👼

This is why we do what we do at South Bay Makers, creating spaces where culture is celebrated, local businesses grow, and community happens naturally. ❤️

But mga ka-Baryo, we’re just getting started! 👀🔥

🇵🇭✨ NEXT UP: SPIRITS OF THE BARYO! 📍 SPARK Social San José 📅 October 30 | 5–10 PM

From the table to the Baryo, we’re celebrating Filipino folklore, music, makers, and the culture that connects us. ❤️‍🔥

💬 What’s ONE ’90s R&B song that takes you back? Drop it below! 🎶👇🏼

Salamat to everyone who made HAPAG unforgettable. Here’s to more food, music, stories, and moments that feel like home.

Kain tayo! 🇵🇭❤️

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10/22/2026

👻✨ THE BARYO NEEDS YOU! 🇵🇭🕯️

Want to be part of something meaningful, magical, and rooted in Filipino culture? 🧡💛

Spirits of the Baryo is calling on YOU! 🌙

South Bay Makers is looking for passionate volunteers to help bring this special experience to life. Whether you’re great at organizing, love working with people, or simply want to give back to the community, there’s a place for you here!

🧡 Here’s where we need your help:
🛠️ Set-up & event preparation
📦 Breakdown & clean-up
🤝 Vendor coordination
🎭 Entertainment support
🎁 Donation booth assistance

You don’t need to do it all. Just bring your energy, your heart, and your community spirit! Every helping hand makes a difference. ✨

Let’s come together to celebrate Filipino culture, build connections, and create an unforgettable experience for our community. 🇵🇭

📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
🎟️Check Bio for sign ups & further details!

👇 TAG A FRIEND who would love to be part of the Baryo, and SHARE this post to help us find our amazing volunteer crew!

Sama-sama tayo! ❤️💛💙
Together, we make the magic happen. ✨

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10/21/2026

🎃🍻 PUMPKINS, PAINT, & GOOD VIBES! Who knew a little pumpkin painting could bring so much joy? 🧡✨

Our pumpkin painting day at Laughing Monk Sunnyvale was filled with creativity, laughter, colorful masterpieces, and the kind of community moments that make you want to do it all over again! 🎨👻

From first brushstrokes to showing off everyone’s spooky-cute creations, this is what happens when you bring people together over creativity, connection, and a little fun. 🧡

MISSED THE FUN? YOUR NEXT CHANCE IS HERE! 👀🎃

📍 THIS SUNDAY: Laughing Monk Los Altos!

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come make memories with us! Whether you’re an artist or haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years, there’s room for everyone at our table. 🎨

✨ Save this post for your Sunday plans!
👯 Tag the friend who’s painting pumpkins with you!
📲 Share this with someone who needs a fun weekend activity!

And remember: it’s not just about the pumpkins. It’s about the people, the laughter, and the memories we make along the way. 🧡

See you Sunday, Los Altos! 🎃🍻

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10/21/2026

🇵🇭✨ SAN JOSE, THE BARYO IS CALLING! ✨🇵🇭

Filipino culture, good vibes, amazing performances, and a community that feels like HOME. ❤️💛💙

We’re celebrating Filipino American History Month the way we love to — bringing people together through culture, music, food, and the connections that make our community so special!

From the energy to the performances, this is your invitation to experience a little piece of the Baryo right here in San Jose. 🇵🇭🙌

✨ Come celebrate with us at SPIRITS OF THE BARYO!

📍 Spark Social San Jose
📅 Friday, October 30
🎉 A vibrant Filipino American night market
🎶 Entertainment, Filipino culture & community
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Tag your Filipino friends, your family, your barkada, and the people you want to bring with you! 👇

💬 COMMENT “BARYO” if we’re seeing you there! 🇵🇭❤️

🔖 Save this post and SHARE it with someone who needs a little Baryo in their life!

Mabuhay! See you in the Baryo! 🇵🇭✨

10/15/2026

Some meals feed you. Others bring you home. 🤎🇵🇭
HAPAG: A Filipino Kamayan Supper is an evening of Filipino flavors, shared stories, crafted drinks, and music that brings us closer.
Presented by Barya Kitchen × South Bay Makers, this intimate dining experience brings the tradition of kamayan to the South Bay—where food is shared by hand, stories are passed around the table, and strangers become part of the same gathering.
✨ HERE’S WHAT AWAITS YOU: 🍽️ A 7-course Filipino kamayan feast by Barya. 🍸 Two crafted cocktails OR zero-proof drinks 🎶 An intimate 30-minute acoustic set by Domryn 🍌 A sweet finish with turon baklava 🤎 An evening designed for connection, culture, and community
From crispy Lumpia Shanghai to Chicken Inasal, Lechon Kare-Kare, and more, every course celebrates Filipino flavors with a thoughtful, modern touch.
And as the feast winds down, let the sounds of R&B and Island Reggae carry the evening a little longer.
📍 Wheelhouse Willow Glen · San Jose, CA 📅 Friday, October 23 | 6–9 PM 🎟️ ONLY 30 SEATS AVAILABLE
Whether you’re Filipino, part of the diaspora, or simply curious about Filipino food and culture, there’s a place for you at our table.
Because hapag means table—and there’s always room for connection.
🎟️ Limited tickets. Grab yours through the link in our bio before they’re gone.
Tag the person you’d love to share this table with. 👇🏽❤️
Presented by Barya. × South Bay Makers.
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10/14/2026

10/09/2026

POV: You found your next favorite spot to hang out… and it’s giving BARYO VIBES! 🇵🇭🔥

Good food, good music, good people, and a whole lot of Filipino pride. ❤️💛💙

From the vibes to the little details, Spirits of the Baryo is bringing the community together for a night you won’t want to miss! 🇵🇭✨

📍 SPARK Social San Jose SPARK Social San Jose
📅 Friday, October 30
🎶 Music, drinks, and BARYO energy!

Whether you’re coming with your barkada, your family, or flying solo, come ready to connect, celebrate, and experience the vibe. 👀🔥

TAG YOUR BARKADA! 👇🏽🇵🇭
Who are you bringing to the Baryo? 🍻

Save this post and send it to your Filipino friends. Let’s make this a night to remember!

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10/09/2026

🇵🇭 What if dinner was more than just a meal?

What if it was a story waiting to be told, a culture waiting to be experienced, and a table that made strangers feel like family? 🤎

In Filipino culture, we don’t just gather to eat. We gather to connect, share stories, pass down traditions, and hear those familiar words…

“Kain na!” Come eat. 🍽️

Introducing HAPAG, an intimate Filipino kamayan supper where food, storytelling, music, and community come together around one shared table. 🍽️

✨ Here’s what awaits you:
🍽️ A 7-course Filipino-inspired Kamayan & Fil-Am feast created exclusively for this experience
🍸 Two curated cocktails or mocktails
📖 Filipino storytelling with Barya., Domryn & mixologist Joseph
🎶 A live acoustic set by Domryn
🤎 Two tables. Just 30 seats. One unforgettable evening.

📍 Wheelhouse Willow Glen WheelHouseWG
📅 Friday, October 23 | 6–9 PM

Presented by Barya. × South Bay Makers, in partnership with WheelHouseWG.

This isn’t just dinner. It’s a chance to experience Filipino culture beyond the plate — through the flavors, stories, music, and connections that bring us together. 💞

Come hungry. Come curious. Come as you are.

And when you hear “Kain na!” … there’s a seat waiting for you. 🇵🇭🤎

🎟️ Only 30 seats available. Reserve your seat now! Tickets are in bio!

💬 Tell us in the comments: What Filipino dish instantly takes you back home?

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10/08/2026

🇵🇭Filipinos don’t just gather around the table. We gather around telling stories.

What if dinner was more than just a meal? 🥘

In Filipino culture, the table is where we connect.
Where stories are passed down.
Where food is shared.
Where someone always says, “Kain na!” come eat. 🍽️

This is HAPAG.
An intimate Filipino kamayan supper where 30 guests will gather around one table for an evening of food, storytelling, music and connection.

🍽️ Seven-course Filipino-inspired kamayan Fil Am feast that is not in Barya. menu.

🍸 2️⃣Two curated cocktails or mocktails

Spirited
Manila Blush
Manila-Seoul Highball

Zero-Proof
The Calamint-Nojito
The Pandan Cooler

📖 Filipino storytelling
🎶 Live acoustic set by Domryn
🤎 Two tables. 30 seats. One shared experience.

Because food brings us to the table. Stories make us stay.

📍 Wheelhouse Willow Glen WheelHouseWG
📅 Friday, October 23 | 6–9 PM
Only 30 seats available.

Come hungry.
Come curious.
Come pull up a seat at our HAPAG.

Presented by Barya. × South Bay Makers w/ partnership of WheelHouseWG

🎟️ Limited seats. Reserve your seat now!

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10/06/2026

🎃 YOUR PUMPKIN. YOUR STYLE. YOUR NEW FAVORITE HALLOWEEN PLAN. 👻🍺

Grab your crew and join Jamm the Artist for a spooky-fun afternoon of painting, sipping + good vibes at Laughing Monk Brewing! 🎨🎃

No painting experience? NOPE.
You just show up, grab a drink, and let Jamm guide you step-by-step. 🙌

🎨 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✨ Canvas
🎨 All paint + painting supplies
👩‍🎨 Step-by-step instruction with Jamm the Artist
👻 A fun creative experience for ALL ages

Go spooky, cute, creepy, colorful or completely unexpected — there’s no wrong way to paint your pumpkin!

🍺 TWO LOCATIONS. TWO DATES.

📍 SUNNYVALE — Laughing Monk Brewing
1235 Oakmead Pkwy
🗓️ Sunday, October 18
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM

📍 LOS ALTOS — Laughing Monk Brewing
170 State Street
🗓️ Sunday, October 25
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets are on Eventbrite — grab yours before spots fill up!

Come sip. Come paint. Come get spooky with us. 🎃🎨🍺

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