
Come and join MrPaintyPants for an exciting afternoon of painting. You will be provided all the supplies required to paint your own masterpiece. Follow the step by step instructions to paint your own version of the demo painting, or get even more creative and paint whatever you want! Enjoy food and drinks while we paint! Unicorn on 4 has good lighting and a nice, open layout. Along with a great food menu, full bar, and local beers on tap; The Unicorn on 4 welcomes you to have a great time painting and check out their other events.
The Unicorn Pub is thrilled to host Calgary's most popular Paint Nite events our new 4th Street venue! Looking for the best things to do in Calgary? Join us for an unforgettable paint and sip experience in Calgary's original Irish pub, serving authentic fare since 1979. Our 4th Street location (1919 4 St SW) is the perfect destination for date night, girls' night out, or special celebrations. Grab your friends, sip wine, and unleash your creativity at Calgary's premier paint and sip venue. Originally owned by the Irish Rovers, The Unicorn combines Irish charm with artistic fun in the heart of YYC. Whether you're planning a birthday party, team building event, or memorable night out in Calgary, Paint Nite at The Unicorn offers the perfect blend of drinks, food, and artistic entertainment. Book your paint and sip experience today at Calgary's most unique pub destination! #CalgaryNightOut #YYCEvents #PaintNiteCalgary #CalgaryDateNight #YYCArts #ThingsToDoYYC



The Unicorn Pub is thrilled to host Calgary's most popular Paint Nite events our new 4th Street venue! Looking for the best things to do in Calgary? Join us for an unforgettable paint and sip experience in Calgary's original Irish pub, serving authentic fare since 1979. Our 4th Street location (1919 4 St SW) is the perfect destination for date night, girls' night out, or special celebrations. Grab your friends, sip wine, and unleash your creativity at Calgary's premier paint and sip venue. Originally owned by the Irish Rovers, The Unicorn combines Irish charm with artistic fun in the heart of YYC. Whether you're planning a birthday party, team building event, or memorable night out in Calgary, Paint Nite at The Unicorn offers the perfect blend of drinks, food, and artistic entertainment. Book your paint and sip experience today at Calgary's most unique pub destination! #CalgaryNightOut #YYCEvents #PaintNiteCalgary #CalgaryDateNight #YYCArts #ThingsToDoYYC
The Unicorn Pub is thrilled to host Calgary's most popular Paint Nite events our new 4th Street venue! Looking for the best things to do in Calgary? Join us for an unforgettable paint and sip experience in Calgary's original Irish pub, serving authentic fare since 1979. Our 4th Street location (1919 4 St SW) is the perfect destination for date night, girls' night out, or special celebrations. Grab your friends, sip wine, and unleash your creativity at Calgary's premier paint and sip venue. Originally owned by the Irish Rovers, The Unicorn combines Irish charm with artistic fun in the heart of YYC. Whether you're planning a birthday party, team building event, or memorable night out in Calgary, Paint Nite at The Unicorn offers the perfect blend of drinks, food, and artistic entertainment. Book your paint and sip experience today at Calgary's most unique pub destination! #CalgaryNightOut #YYCEvents #PaintNiteCalgary #CalgaryDateNight #YYCArts #ThingsToDoYYC
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I'm a mainly self-taught artist, born and raised in Calgary. I've been hosting PaintNite events since 2015 and am always excited to paint. It never gets old; seeing you wonderful people take these very basic elements of colour and create a unique expression of art. With my events being presented in a relaxing, yet mentally stimulating manner, and along with my dry sense of humor, you're sure to find something enjoyable about the experience of painting with MrPaintyPants
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Moonlit Fairy is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Mike 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. Mike is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at The Unicorn on 4, 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.
Yes — Moonlit Fairy is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Calgary. Everyone paints their own canvas, so there's always something to laugh about at the end. If you're planning a bachelorette party or a larger group, private events of 10+ get reserved seating and a custom experience.
Mike is a real local artist based in Calgary — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 6 out of 10 guests who've painted with Mike say the instruction was amazing. Allison W. said: 'Mike is an awesome teacher and explained each step throughly. It was a really fun event.'
The Unicorn on 4 is a local venue in Calgary — 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 84 upcoming events in Calgary 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 Calgary, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Moonlit Fairy 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 Mike. Drinks and food are ordered separately from The Unicorn on 4 — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:00 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Mike 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.
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