


Join Ryan Merrill for a night of fun and creativity at Paint Nite, where you'll be painting "Starry Halloween" at Native Grill & Wings in Mesa. This event is perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike, making it a great excuse to step away from the couch and dive into something vibrant and social. With all supplies included, you can focus on having a blast with friends while letting your imagination run wild, no judgment involved. You'll be bringing to life an abstract Halloween-themed painting with bold colors like black, red, orange, and yellow on a 16" x 20" canvas. Ryan Merrill, a talented artist with a stellar rating of 4.74 stars and over 1522 events hosted, will guide you through the evening. With feedback from 3226 reviews, you know you're in good hands. The event lasts for 120 minutes and is suitable for kids and up, making it the perfect family-friendly option for a night out. Located at Native Grill & Wings, this Mesa paint night is not only about painting but also about enjoying a fun atmosphere with delicious food and drinks at your fingertips. Situated at 1837 W Guadalupe Rd, this venue is easy to find and close to other great things to do in Mesa. Whether you’re looking for Mesa date night ideas or simply want to break the routine, this paint and sip experience is sure to create lasting memories. Join a friendly crowd and enjoy the thrill of painting your version of "Starry Halloween" while sipping on your favorite beverage. Planning a special gathering? We offer private events for groups of 10 or more, making it a great option for birthdays or team-building outings. Plus, if you bring three or more friends, you can save 15%. With a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours in advance, you can book your spot with confidence. Don’t miss out on this unique night of fun—reserve your tickets now and get ready to paint the night away!
Native Grill & Wings is a beloved wings franchise in the Southwest, especially in the Phoenix area where it started in the late 1970s. Native was the first to bring Buffalo-style wings to the Southwest and have won over generations of customers with great food and a family-friendly sports bar ambiance.



Casual restaurant serving wings in various flavors plus an extensive menu of American comfort fare.
Casual restaurant serving wings in various flavors plus an extensive menu of American comfort fare.
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Hosting Paintinite events since 2015, with over 1700 public events! I’ve dabbled in short films, and commercials. Illustrator of 3 published graphic novels and cover artist for a handful of books. My wife and I have lived and worked in Budapest for 3 years 2009-2012. Huge fan of the MCU!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Starry Halloween is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Ryan 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. Ryan is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Native Grill & Wings - Mesa, 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.
Ryan is a real local artist based in Mesa — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. In Mesa, 9 out of 9 Paint Nite guests rated their instructor as amazing. Mike K. said: 'Super fun and an easy way to start painting'
Native Grill & Wings - Mesa is a local venue in Mesa — 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 24 upcoming events in Mesa this month. You can view them here.
Starry Halloween is a fall painting — rich autumn colors that capture the season beautifully.
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 Mesa, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Starry Halloween 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 Ryan. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Native Grill & Wings - Mesa — 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 Ryan 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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