
Sip on delicious drinks and savor tasty Mexican cuisine while our art instructor guides you step-by-step in creating your very own "Galaxy Koi" painting to take home. This is not your typical art class; it’s a vibrant paint night that welcomes all skill levels. Supplies are included, so all you need is your enthusiasm and maybe a friend or two. Get ready to sip, laugh, and create something unique in a relaxed atmosphere that values fun over perfection. El Torito Mexican Restaurant in Northridge is the ideal backdrop for a night of creativity and fun. Located at 8855 Tampa Ave, this venue is easily accessible and just a stone's throw away from the Northridge Fashion Center, making it a great spot for a quick bite before or after your painting adventure. This Northridge paint night is not just a creative outlet; it's one of the best things to do in Northridge for date night ideas or a casual gathering with friends. With a lively atmosphere, delicious food, and an exciting painting session, you’ll leave with a new piece of art and great memories.
FRESH INGREDIENTS, BOLD FLAVORS PaintNite is turning our events into the ultimate FIESTA! Known best for their tableside preparations, including their made-to-order guacamole and flame-grilled fajitas, which arrive sizzling to the table. Designed to replicate authentic cooking found in a traditional Mexican hacienda, El Torito focuses on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to prepare made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine. Margaritas & Tacos goes so well with painting! At El Torito's Northridge - Paint Nite, you'll be sure to have an epic time. The Art Instructor will guide you through a step-by-step process on how to create your very own masterpiece. At the end of the night, you'll be amazed with what you have done! *No drinks are included with your ticket price, and must be purchased at the restaurant. This is a 21+ event. Arrive earlier before the event so you can catch the Happy Hour Specials* Enjoy food and drink specials starting at $4 from 3pm – 7pm.



Mexican chain featuring burritos, fajitas & classic cocktails in an informal setting.
Mexican chain featuring burritos, fajitas & classic cocktails in an informal setting.
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Hosting Paint and Sip events in Los Angeles, CA - traveling art studio offering fun painting parties for both grown-ups and kids using non-toxic, water-based acrylic paints. I use the best materials for the best art & social experience. Hi! I'm Lia & I've been a Paint & Sip Art Instructor since 2015. I love spreading happiness & laughter through art.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Galaxy Koi is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Lia paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Lia will help you turn any mistake into something intentional. 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. Lia is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge, 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.
Lia is a real local artist based in Northridge — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 8 out of 10 guests who've painted with Lia say the instruction was amazing. Sonya Z. said: 'Instructor was cheerful and helpful. Entertaining. Great for all ages!'
El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge is a local venue in Northridge — 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 9 upcoming events in Northridge 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 Northridge, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Galaxy Koi 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 Lia. Drinks and food are ordered separately from El Torito Mexican Restaurant Northridge — 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 Lia 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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