80s & 90s Singalong Paint and Sip 7th November Lake Cathie NSW 6pm
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Recognised as a Best of Queensland Experience every year since 2022
“The whole room felt like joy!!”
Thermie Carmie, five-star Google review
Your Saturday night just got a serious upgrade. 80s and 90s bangers, step-by-step painting, singalong moments and a room full of people who know every word. You leave with a finished canvas and a sore voice.
Good to know: 18+ only. No BYO, bar at venue.
Recognised as a Best of Queensland Experience every year since 2022
What this night is
Club Lake Cathie on Evans Street is where we're headed on 7 November, bringing the 80s and 90s singalong to the Mid North Coast, and the paint and sip fun kicks off at 6pm. The canvas is Ocean Whale, which feels right at home on this stretch of the Mid North Coast, and the soundtrack is two decades of choruses you'll be amazed you still know word for word.
There's a live singer out front from the opening song to the last, and that makes a huge difference when a chorus lands and the whole room decides to go for it. On the painting side, your host walks you through the whale one stage at a time, starting with that big sweep of blue ocean and finishing with the white highlights that make the water look like it's moving.
Think 80s synth and stadium rock early on, then the 90s once everyone has warmed up, with girl group anthems and the dance floor fillers from every school social you ever went to. The singalong breaks double as drying time between layers, so nobody sits there literally watching paint dry. They're also the perfect excuse to duck to the bar.
A 6pm Saturday start gives you the whole afternoon at the beach and then a proper night out without driving into Port. Rita's Bistro serves dinner seven days, so food at the club is easy. Bring the book club, a bride-to-be who wants more than a restaurant booking, or the neighbour you keep promising to catch up with. It's 18+, and lots of people book on their own. Once the canvases are finished, the club's Big Bowl makes a cracking backdrop for a photo with your whale.
Bonny Hills is just around the corner, and it's a short run down from Port Macquarie or up from Laurieton and North Haven. Can't do Saturday? Catch us the night before in Wingham, the next afternoon in South West Rocks for 60s and 70s, or at our ABBA night in Port Macquarie on 11 December. Every Lake Cathie paint and sip date has its own page, and the rest of the state sits under NSW paint and sip nights.
Tonight's Artwork
Ocean Whale
A majestic whale moves through deep ocean blue in a painting that balances grandeur and serenity. The whale's form is defined in dark navy and charcoal tones against a rich blue background, with white highlights catching the light as it moves through the water. The scale of the painting, filling the whole canvas, creates an immediate sense of awe. Each layer builds depth into the ocean around the whale until the final white highlights snap the whole composition into focus. One of the most striking results on the calendar.
What's included
Canvas
Yours to take home
All Art Gear
Paints, brushes, easel and apron
Guided Painting
Host artist on mic every step
Live Vocals
Singer performing live throughout
Full Setup
Everything ready at your easel
★★★★★ Real Guest
"What a great fun night! Music was fabulous and all the people entertaining us throughout the evening were great."
Kaylene Campbell via Google Reviews
Before you arrive
Arrive a few minutes early. The venue has food and drinks available, bar at venue. Get settled in, grab a drink and find your seat before painting starts.
Wear clothes you do not mind painting in. We supply aprons but acrylic paint is enthusiastic and occasionally ambitious.
Dress ups are absolutely welcomed. Theme-appropriate gear always gets a big reaction from the room.
Tickets are online only. They are not sold at the door. Book yours online before the night.
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Buy a Gift CardHow the night runs
Arrive early, grab a drink, find your seat. Everything is already set up at your easel.
Host kicks off with the playlist locked in and painting begins step by step from blank canvas.
Natural breaks for top-ups, photos and singalong moments throughout the session.
Final details, group photo, canvas wrapped. You leave with something worth hanging and a story worth telling.
FAQs
Will there be a singer?
There will. A live vocalist performs throughout the session, so the 80s and 90s songs come with a real voice leading the room.
What's the painting?
Ocean Whale, a full canvas whale in deep navy and charcoal swimming through rich blue water, with the white highlights added last. It's from the Paint Juicy catalogue and you take it home the same night.
How long does the session run?
Painting kicks off at 6pm on Saturday 7 November. Give it up to 3 hours, and you'll be done close to 9pm.
Do I need any art skills?
None. The host demonstrates every brushstroke, one step at a time, and nobody moves on until the room is ready.
What if singing isn't my thing?
That's fine. Plenty of guests start off just humming. Whether you're belting it out or tapping along with your brush, you'll fit right in.
Is it weird to come on my own?
Not at all. Lots of people book a single seat, and we'll put you with a friendly table so you've got company from the start.
Can friends on separate bookings be seated together?
Yes. Ask everyone to use one group name when they fill in "sitting with friends" at checkout, and your crew stays together.
Can we bring snacks or a bottle?
No BYO. Club Lake Cathie has a bar, and Rita's Bistro serves lunch and dinner seven days, so food and drinks are right there at the club.
Would a hens or birthday group fit in?
Definitely. Tell us at checkout who's celebrating and they'll get their own shout-out on the night.
Where can I get tickets?
Only online, through this page. Door sales aren't an option, so lock in your seat here before Saturday.
Can we book a private session for just our group?
Yes, as long as you've got at least 10 paid seats. It's $700 AUD flat to cover the first 10 people, and every guest beyond that is $65. Any design in the Paint Juicy catalogue is fair game, and we'll switch up the colours free. Find out about private parties.
★★★★★ Real Guest
"Absolutely loved our Paint Juicy evening at Ten Toes Brewery! Such an entertaining evening - and a great way to spend creative time with the friends!"
Natalie Taylor via Google Reviews
Hens Night or Birthday?
Make It a Night They Actually Remember
Add a note at checkout letting us know who is celebrating and we will shout them out on the night. Want a fully private session just for your group? We can do that too.
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Venue
Club Lake Cathie, 45 Evans St, Lake Cathie NSW 2445
When you book, open the "Anything that'll make your night easier?" box in your cart and tick whatever helps, like an easy access seat, room for a wheelchair or a quieter spot, and we'll plan the room around you before you arrive. Got a Companion Card? Your support person comes free at public sessions. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome.
Our nights are loud and lively, and some venues use stage lighting that can include flashing or strobe-style effects. If that matters to you, get in touch before you book and we'll tell you what to expect at this venue.
Read the full accessibility guide or call us on 1300 855 116.
The short version: check the age rule on this listing before you book, be kind, follow the team and the venue, and keep your hands to yourself. We take photos and video on the night, so tell us when you arrive if you'd rather stay out of shot. Cancellations, reschedules and refunds are covered in our Refund Policy.
Coming with a crew? Book everyone into this night and add a note at checkout with your group name so we can seat you together. Celebrating someone? Pop their name in the same note and we'll give them a shout-out on the night.
Want the room to yourselves? Private paint and sip parties are $700 for your first 10 guests, then $65 for each extra guest, with a minimum of 10 paid seats.
