Name: Paint Nite: Cheers to You
Start: 2026-12-30T18:00:00-09:00
End: 2026-12-30T20:00:00-09:00
Location: The Carousel Lounge
Rating: 5.0

Question 1

Is Cheers to You good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheers to You is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Kara 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.

Question 2

How is Paint Nite different from a painting class?

Accepted Answer

A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Kara is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at The Carousel Lounge, 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.

Question 3

Is this a good date night in Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Cheers to You is one of our most popular date night paintings in Anchorage. You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night.

Question 4

What's Kara like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Kara is a real local artist based in Anchorage — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. In Anchorage, 7 out of 11 Paint Nite guests rated their instructor as amazing. Choco G. said: 'She is GREAT! I have a wonderdull time'

Question 5

What's The Carousel Lounge like?

Accepted Answer

The Carousel Lounge is a local venue in Anchorage — 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.

Question 6

Are there more Paint Nite events in Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 71 upcoming events in Anchorage this month.

Question 7

Whatever happened to Yaymaker?

Accepted Answer

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 Anchorage, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 8

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Cheers to You 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 Kara. Drinks and food are ordered separately from The Carousel Lounge — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 9

How long is Cheers to You?

Accepted Answer

The Carousel Lounge's event starts at 6:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 5:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Kara starts the painting.

Question 10

What's the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 24 hours before this one starts. After that, tickets are locked — no refunds or changes. If Paint Nite cancels this event for any reason, you'll receive a full automatic refund.