Dinner & drinks before your easel
Most of our Vancouver venues are full bars and kitchens, so come hungry. Grab a bite and a drink before your easel, then settle in — your supplies are already waiting at your seat.
Paint & Sip in Vancouver, British Columbia
Paint & Sip Events in Vancouver
Grab a drink, follow a local artist step by step, and leave with a canvas you painted yourself. No experience needed — it's a night out first, an art class second. Here's what's coming up in Vancouver.
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The original paint & sip
4.8 average ratingPaint & Sip Classes in Vancouver
Paint Nite in Vancouver is the city's favourite paint and sip night — a guided painting party hosted right inside local Vancouver bars and restaurants, not a formal art studio. A local artist walks you and your group through a featured painting over about two hours while you enjoy a drink of your choice. Everything you need is included: easel, canvas, paints, brushes and an apron. You just bring your people.
Whether you're planning a date night, a birthday, a team social or a low-key evening out, our Vancouver events run across the most popular neighbourhoods in and around British Columbia. Browse upcoming nights by date, venue or artist below, grab your seat, and check out online in under a minute — no experience required, and you take your canvas home.
New to it? Most first-timers are genuinely surprised by what they paint. The whole point of Paint Nite is that anyone can do it: your artist breaks the painting into simple, guided steps and works the room the entire time. Prefer to stay in? We also run live virtual and on-demand classes you can paint from home, anywhere in British Columbia.
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Paint Nite Venues in Vancouver
We host inside real neighbourhood bars and restaurants — explore the rooms, then pick your night.
Vancouver, BC·0.3 mi away
1 Upcoming Event
Entertainment venue with live horse racing, slots & game tables plus a variety of dining options.
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Entertainment venue with live horse racing, slots & game tables plus a variety of dining options.
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Upcoming at Hastings Racecourse & Casino
Vancouver, BC·1.4 mi away
1 Upcoming Event
Inspired by Community. East Vancouver Brewing Company is your Vancouver based producer of fine beers crafted for our namesake community from which we draw our inspiration. We celebrate our diverse and cultural community and we re always looking to collaborate with local makers. From artists and musicians to fellow brewers and local shops, the people of East Van are our community. East Vancouver Brewing Company is your Vancouver based producer of fine beers, crafted for our namesake community from which we draw inspiration. Inspired by Community. We have 12 beers on tap. 5 core beers and 7 seasonal or sometimes a guest tap. We also have cider, wine, cocktails and beer cocktails!
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Inspired by Community. East Vancouver Brewing Company is your Vancouver based producer of fine beers crafted for our namesake community from which we draw our inspiration. We celebrate our diverse and cultural community and we re always looking to collaborate with local makers. From artists and musicians to fellow brewers and local shops, the people of East Van are our community. East Vancouver Brewing Company is your Vancouver based producer of fine beers, crafted for our namesake community from which we draw inspiration. Inspired by Community. We have 12 beers on tap. 5 core beers and 7 seasonal or sometimes a guest tap. We also have cider, wine, cocktails and beer cocktails!
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Upcoming at East Van Brewing Co
Burnaby, BC·1.9 mi away
2 Upcoming Events
The Rec Room is Canada’s premier eats entertainment hot spot. It’s your newest go-to social destination, featuring great games, mouth-watering eats and amazing entertainment all under one roof. Full of fun and engaging activities for you to enjoy including virtual reality, bowling, axe throwing, ping pong and pool tables. We also have over 90 arcade games such as Pac Man, Angry Birds, and Mario Kart. With our fresh rotation of state-of-the-art gaming, experience an infinite combination of options. We also offer a wide variety of commemorative items in our Trophy Case for you to choose from after winning big on the redemption games. The Rec Room Gaming Yard uses state of the art technology to enable you to play the games while tracking your credits and redemption points. Simply load, tap, play and win - quick and easy. All The Rec Room guests must be 19+ years old unless accompanied by their legal parent or guardian until 10pm.
About this venue
The Rec Room is Canada’s premier eats entertainment hot spot. It’s your newest go-to social destination, featuring great games, mouth-watering eats and amazing entertainment all under one roof. Full of fun and engaging activities for you to enjoy including virtual reality, bowling, axe throwing, ping pong and pool tables. We also have over 90 arcade games such as Pac Man, Angry Birds, and Mario Kart. With our fresh rotation of state-of-the-art gaming, experience an infinite combination of options. We also offer a wide variety of commemorative items in our Trophy Case for you to choose from after winning big on the redemption games. The Rec Room Gaming Yard uses state of the art technology to enable you to play the games while tracking your credits and redemption points. Simply load, tap, play and win - quick and easy. All The Rec Room guests must be 19+ years old unless accompanied by their legal parent or guardian until 10pm.
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Vancouver, BC·2.7 mi away
$$·3 Upcoming Events
Imported & craft beers plus bar bites are offered in a heritage building setting with exposed brick.
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About this venue
Imported & craft beers plus bar bites are offered in a heritage building setting with exposed brick.
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Vancouver, BC·2.9 mi away
5 Upcoming Events
Welcome to Smith's irish pub. Where tradition meets good company. Smith's is an Irish owned bar located in the heart of iconic Gastown. The cozy bar, elegant lounge and stunning hidden cocktail/whiskey bar has something for everyone to enjoy. Sing along to live music in the bar, catch up in our snugs in the lounge, or hire out our private, hidden bar; The Forge.
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Welcome to Smith's irish pub. Where tradition meets good company. Smith's is an Irish owned bar located in the heart of iconic Gastown. The cozy bar, elegant lounge and stunning hidden cocktail/whiskey bar has something for everyone to enjoy. Sing along to live music in the bar, catch up in our snugs in the lounge, or hire out our private, hidden bar; The Forge.
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Upcoming at Smith's Irish Pub
Vancouver, BC·5.2 mi away
$$·8 Upcoming Events
This informal, bustling tavern offers typical pub grub, live music & multiple TVs for sports fans.
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This informal, bustling tavern offers typical pub grub, live music & multiple TVs for sports fans.
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Upcoming at The King's Head Public House
Burnaby, BC·5.5 mi away
$$·2 Upcoming Events
Pub grub with wings & burgers, plus a lengthy beer list & sports on TV in a casual space.
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Pub grub with wings & burgers, plus a lengthy beer list & sports on TV in a casual space.
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Burnaby, BC·5.9 mi away
$$·4 Upcoming Events
Local hub for sports fans offering Canadian brews & pub grub plus weekly events like DJs & karaoke.
BeerWineCocktailsOutdoorReservable
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Local hub for sports fans offering Canadian brews & pub grub plus weekly events like DJs & karaoke.
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Upcoming at Oliver Twist Pub & Grill
Local guide
Things to Do Near a Paint Nite in Vancouver
The most romantic rooms in Vancouver
Candlelit wine bars and skylit lounges make Paint Nite one of the most-booked date nights in Vancouver — a low-pressure, high-charm evening that beats another dinner-and-a-movie.
Sort out the office social
Our larger Vancouver venues seat big groups, and we can run a private party just for your crew — no strangers at the table. It breaks the ice better than any escape room.
Easy to get to
Nearly every Vancouver venue is a short walk from transit or has parking nearby, so the whole group can get there easily — and get home easily after.
The local model
How Paint Nite Works in Vancouver
Every night is run by real local people — an event planner, a host artist, and a neighbourhood venue. Here's who makes it happen.
Local event planners
A local event planner books the venues, lines up the artists and builds the Vancouver calendar — running it like their own small business.
Your host artist
A vetted local artist leads the room, teaching the painting step by step and keeping the night fun. Every host is a real person from your area — trained and quality-reviewed, never a script-reading franchise employee.
Local venues
We don't own a single building. Every Vancouver night happens at a real neighbourhood bar or restaurant with a full bar and kitchen.
You
Show up, paint, sip and laugh. Leave with a canvas you made yourself — no experience needed.
Do you have a space to host events?
Bars and restaurants across Vancouver fill seats and sell drinks on slow weeknights by hosting Paint Nite. We bring the artists, the supplies and the crowd — you bring the room.
The faces behind the easels
the local artists you'll paint with
Real reviews
What Vancouver Guests Are Saying
Such a fun-filled, relaxing and entertaining evening. All this and a self-made picture to keep as a happy reminder. I appreciated all the extra help and understanding I received as painting is not my forte.
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Featured Guest
Super fun and hands on class! Teacher was great and made it easy
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Featured Guest
Really enjoyed the host/artist. She came around to each person to show the painting progress up close and offer suggestions. Very kind and pleasant demeanour. Great image too. Something different than mountains and lakes.
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Erin B.
Long was our instructor and he was great! He was very supportive and friendly and encouraged everyone to relax and have fun and just enjoy the experience. All of our paintings turned out great and reflected the fun time each of us were having. Would highly recommend to anyone whether new painters or seasoned painters. Come with friends or alone. Lots of fun!
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Martha T.
Great instructor and beautiful piece. My husband and I had our second date at PaintNite and it was great to return eight years later to revisit the experience where the magic started between us!
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Featured Guest
Zoë was an amazing teacher--so supportive and encouraging! I loved the atmosphere that she created where risk-taking was encouraged and creativity flourished. Thank you, Zoë!
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Featured Guest
So relaxed and fun. No matter your painting level the instructions are easy to follow. Had a wonderful time. Thankyou!
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Amanda G.
Amanda was great. It looks like a tough painting but she made it seem easy and all of our paintings looked great!
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Looking for a creative side hustle?
Love art and a good crowd? Become a Paint Nite host artist, set your own schedule, and get paid to lead the most fun night in town.
Plan a fun night in
Can't make it out? Paint from home with a live virtual class led by a real artist, or grab an on-demand class and paint whenever you like.
Good to know
FAQs — Paint Nite Vancouver
Paint Nite is a social painting event hosted at bars and restaurants across Vancouver — not an art studio. A local artist guides you and your group through a featured painting over about two hours while you enjoy a drink. It's a night out first and an art class second: no experience required, and you take your canvas home.
Most in-person Vancouver events include your easel, canvas, paints, brushes, an apron and your artist for the night. Food and drinks are purchased separately at the venue. Virtual and on-demand classes are priced lower since they're location-independent. Check any event below for its exact price.
We host inside local bars and restaurants right across Vancouver and the surrounding British Columbia area. See the venues and map below — nearly every spot is easy to reach by transit or has nearby parking.
Not even a little. The whole point is that anyone can do it. Your artist breaks the painting into simple, guided steps and walks the room the entire time. Most first-timers are genuinely surprised by what they take home.
It's one of the most-booked date nights in the city. You get a drink, a relaxed room, something to actually do together, and a keepsake from the evening.
Yes. We run private Paint Nites for birthdays, bachelorettes, team socials and corporate events around Vancouver — at a venue or at your office. You get the whole room, your own artist, and a custom painting option.
Find an event by date, venue or artist on this page, hit "Grab a Seat," and check out online in under a minute. You'll get an email confirmation with the venue address and everything you need to bring (which is basically nothing).
Yes. Live virtual Paint Nites are streamed by a real artist so you can paint from home with a kit, and on-demand classes let you paint anytime at your own pace. Both are location-independent — perfect for a quieter night in.
Paint Nite is the original. Same energy, same local artists, same take-home canvas — now under PaintNite.com. If you painted with us under another name in the past, you're in the right place.
Absolutely — we run events across Canada. Scroll to "Nearby cities" to jump to your area.
Nearby cities