+ C$11.95 taxes & fees
per person · C$56.95 total
+ C$11.95 taxes & fees
A Saturday night at Mexicali Rosa's already has a certain energy to it, and we're leaning right into that. I'll be there with paint, brushes, and a painting that I think is going to make you smile the second you see it — a dog, mid-flight, set against a glowing moon with colours that are bold and a little wild: blue, red, yellow, orange. It sounds playful because it is. You don't need to have held a paintbrush since grade school — I'll meet you where you are and we'll build it together, stroke by stroke. By the end of the night you'll have something on canvas that's genuinely yours, a little loose, a little bright, and completely worth hanging up.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Flying Van Dog is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Stephanie breaks every step down clearly. Most of our guests have never picked up a brush before, and they leave with something they're genuinely proud of. Worth knowing: Paint Nite events happen at real bars and restaurants, not studios — it's a night out that happens to involve painting.
A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Stephanie is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Mexicali Rosa's, a real local spot, not a studio. Paint Nite invented this format in 2012 and has sold more than 10 million tickets. The trade-off is honest: lighting varies, it can get loud, and the person at the next easel is a stranger. That's the point. It's more of a night out than a class.
Stephanie is a real local artist based in Ottawa — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. In Ottawa, 85 out of 111 Paint Nite guests rated their instructor as amazing. . said: 'It was an amazing experience. Stephanie made sure to help us navigate throughout the evening. She made sure that we had a fantastic time and a great experience. It was my first time and definitely...'
Mexicali Rosa's is a local venue in Ottawa — a real local spot, not a dedicated painting studio. Paint Nite events happen at places like this by design — venues with character, regulars, and a bar. It can get lively. That's what makes it a night out rather than a class.
Yes — we have 165 upcoming events in Ottawa this month. You can view them here.
Yaymaker is Paint Nite. We brought both brands together under the Paint Nite name — same artists, same events, same format we invented in 2012. More than 10 million tickets have been sold across both brands combined. If you used to attend Yaymaker events in Ottawa, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Flying Van Dog includes the canvas, all the paint you'll need, the use of brushes and an apron during the event, and step-by-step instruction from Stephanie. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Mexicali Rosa's — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
Mexicali Rosa's's event starts at 7:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 6:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Stephanie starts the painting.
You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 8 hours before this one starts. Rescheduling more than 48 hours in advance is free; within 48 hours of the start time there's a $20 fee per ticket. You can't reschedule within 8 hours of the start time, but if an emergency comes up, reach out to our customer service team and we'll do our best to help. Event tickets are not refundable, but your reschedule codes never expire, so you can redeem them whenever it suits you. If Paint Nite cancels this event, you'll receive a full automatic refund.
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