Come join us for a night of creativity at Sports On Tap in Saskatoon with artist Melanie Beaudoin! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as Melanie guides you step by step in creating your unique Orca-rora Borealis ARTWORK. No experience is necessary, just come ready to have a great time with friends and maybe even make some new ones. All materials and supplies will be provided, and you’ll leave with a unique work of art, a newfound sense of accomplishment, and plenty of memories to share. Our events are designed to be fun, non-competitive, and stress-free. You'll be amazed at what you can create with a little guidance and encouragement! TIMELINE – Events start on time and typically last 2 - 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the painting, unless otherwise posted. SEATING – First come, first served policy for seating. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to order drinks and get a good seat. ACCESSIBILITY – There is wheelchair access at Sports On Tap with ramps into the building, plus the bathrooms and event room are all on the main floor with lots of room for everyone. KIDS – Legal drinking age only at Sports On Tap, however, check out some of our events at other locations. FOOD/DRINKS – Order anything on the menu. Not included in ticket price. Whether you're celebrating a girls night out, date night, an anniversary, a birthday, a bachelorette party, private staff party, a fundraiser...OR....if you're treating yourself to some well-deserved "Me Time", come join us! You'll enjoy music, good food, drinks and share some laughs and new memories with your friends and guests around you. Grab your friends and make it a night to remember with Paint Nite at Sports On Tap! #GirlsNightSaskatoon #DateNight #ThingsToDoInSaskatoon #ThingstodoinYXE #sipandpaint #SportsOnTapSaskatoon #SeeYouAtTheTap #SportsOnTap #YXEEvents
We have a large private room for Event Nights that allow your group to make as much noise as you want.
Large sports bar with many TVs, plus volleyball courts, pinball machines & a private party room.
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Melanie enjoys encouraging people in their pursuit of creativity. Her training is in graphic design. She began painting outdoors in oils after moving to Saskatoon and also dabbles in watercolours. When she's not painting, she enjoys playing piano, gardening, swimming and taking care of her rabbits. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram to see upcoming events and PaintNite deals.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Orca-rora Borealis is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Melanie 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. Melanie is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Sports On Tap, 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 — Orca-rora Borealis is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Saskatoon. 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.
Melanie is a real local artist based in Saskatoon — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.
Sports On Tap is a local venue in Saskatoon — 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.
Orca-rora Borealis is a winter painting — cozy seasonal vibes for a great night out.
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 Saskatoon, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Orca-rora Borealis 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 Melanie. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Sports On Tap — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
Sports On Tap's event starts at 6:30 PM. We suggest showing up by 6:00 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Melanie 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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