Flight of the Fireflies

Yes. Flight of the Fireflies is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — D 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. D is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Char-Q-Terie, 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.

Flight of the Fireflies is one of our most popular date night paintings in Sacramento . You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night. The mood of the painting is romantic — expect something beautiful to bring home.

D is a real local artist based in Sacramento — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. In Sacramento , 5 out of 6 Paint Nite guests rated their instructor as amazing. David P. said: 'As a first timer the class was really fun and demonstrated to the Tee. I didn't think I was capable but after directions I turned out to be a Picasso. Thx Deejay'

Char-Q-Terie is a local venue in Sacramento — 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 11 upcoming events in Sacramento this month. You can view them here.

Flight of the Fireflies is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.

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

Your ticket to Flight of the Fireflies 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 D. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Char-Q-Terie — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Char-Q-Terie'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 D starts the painting.

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.