Things to do at Kilig Cafe
1. Register and get your ticket.
Find the registration table and sign up to claim a ticket.
The first 150 registrants will have a scratch card with their ticket. Don't forget to scratch and see what prize you'll win!
2. Play Kilig Cafe Bingo.
If you choose to play Kilig Cafe Bingo, ask for a bingo card at the registration table after you sign up OR download the bingo card below.
Mechanics:
1. Take a photo or video of the items indicated on the bingo card.
2. With the photos and videos you took, create a carousel post on Instagram or TikTok.
3. Write a caption and include the following hashtags: #RomanceClass #KiligCafe2026 #KiligCafeBingo
4. Tag @romanceclassbooks on your post.
5. Go to the Registration table and get your entry verified.
The first three participants to complete the blackout bingo wins prizes from #RomanceClass and our exhibitors.
3. Check out the Listening Station.
Listen to Kilig Audio samples at the listening station located at Mina V. Esguerra's table. Take a reaction video of yourself while listening to Kilig Audio content and post it on your socials to get a one-month free subscription to our Patreon!
On your post, include the following hashtags: #RomanceClass #KiligCafe2026 #KiligAudio
4. Visit the exhibitor booths.
Say hello to our invited authors and artists at their tables and check out what they have in store for you! There will be books, zines, art prints, and stickers for sale! Select exhibitors will be offering discounts on certain titles and giving away freebies as well. Make sure to check them all out!
5. Listen to the Book Talks and Writers' Panels.
Authors will be talking about their new releases and give advice about different publishing topics during the talks. Show your support to your favorite author and their new books, or gain some knowledge about editing, working with artists, and community work by listening in. The full program is here.
6. Create a keepsake zine.
Get creative! Grab a blank zine from the registration table and document your day at Kilig Cafe! If you’d like, you may also post a flip through of your zine after the event — just don’t forget to tag us!
7. Enjoy the live readings.
Live readings are always the highlight of our events. If this is your first time attending a #RomanceClass event, make sure to stay for the live readings at 5:00 pm! We’ve invited actor friends to read excerpts from our books. You’ll definitely go home with kilig written all over your face!
8. Have fun!
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