


Join Ryan Merrill for a night of fun at our Paint Nite featuring "Moonlit Forest Milky Way." This event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a casual night out while painting. No experience needed, as all supplies are included, making it a fantastic social experience for friends and family. Get ready to create a stunning piece of art while sipping your favorite drink and laughing the night away. You'll be painting a dreamy scene featuring a beautiful forest under a starry sky, complete with a glowing moon and colorful clouds. With Ryan Merrill leading the way, you’re in great hands—he has a stellar rating of 4.74 stars and has hosted an impressive 1491 events, so you know you're getting quality instruction. Everything you need to make your 16" x 20" canvas come to life is provided, and this event lasts approximately 120 minutes. It's open to kids and up, so it's a perfect outing for the whole family. Join us at The Hub Grill and Bar in Ahwatukee, located at 14205 S 50th St, a fantastic venue known for its lively atmosphere and delicious menu. This is one of the best things to do in Phoenix, whether you're on the hunt for a unique date night idea or a fun night out with friends. You'll enjoy the convenience of a local spot where you can unwind and mingle while creating art. If you can't join us in person, consider our virtual options, which let you paint from the comfort of home, complete with pause and rewind features to fit your schedule. Planning a celebration? Private events are available for groups of 10 or more, and if you bring three or more friends, you can save 15% on your tickets. Plus, we offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the event, giving you peace of mind. Don't miss out on this exciting Phoenix paint night—grab your tickets now and get ready for a memorable evening of creativity and fun.
The Hub was formed by local residents & business professionals to provide a family friendly environment that supports your community needs with a destination restaurant and sport grill featuring a private room. Community is extremely important to us here at The Hub. We are honored to be apart of some great communities. check us out on our website: The Hub



The Hub was formed by local residents & business professionals to provide a family friendly environment that supports your community needs with a destination restaurant and sport grill featuring a private room. Community is extremely important to us here at The Hub. We are honored to be apart of some great communities. check us out on our website: The Hub
The Hub was formed by local residents & business professionals to provide a family friendly environment that supports your community needs with a destination restaurant and sport grill featuring a private room. Community is extremely important to us here at The Hub. We are honored to be apart of some great communities. check us out on our website: The Hub
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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. Moonlit Forest Milky Way 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 The Hub Grill and Bar - Ahwatukee, 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 Phoenix — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. Paint Nite artists complete our certification program before their first event. Across all Paint Nite events, 93% of guests say their instructor was amazing. Mike K. said: 'Super fun and an easy way to start painting'
The Hub Grill and Bar - Ahwatukee is a local venue in Phoenix — 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 15 upcoming events in Phoenix this month. You can view them here.
Moonlit Forest Milky Way 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 Phoenix, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Moonlit Forest Milky Way 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 The Hub Grill and Bar - Ahwatukee — 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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