OYA aRTS eVENTS
Oya Arts is where Minnesota comes to Paint. Sip. Solve.™
We are the only place in Minnesota offering truly immersive paint-and-sip experiences. From intimate studio nights to big, high-energy events at our partner venues. Expect art, storytelling, and just the right amount of playful chaos!
JUNE
The Preposterous Case of the Pilfered Porcelain Pinky
A Very British Whodunnit mystery paint & sip
SATURDAY JULY 18
The Porcelain Pinkie has vanished.
On the eve of Tea Week, Teabridge’s most treasured relic—and its devoted guardian, Lady Beatrice Pemberton—have disappeared without a trace. Summoned by the Porcelain Pinkie Preservation Society, you’ll spend the evening gathering clues, sipping mocktails from teapots, painting your own ceramic mug, and unraveling the village’s most preposterous scandal. Complete with tea-time treats, exclusive keepsakes, and plenty of British eccentricity, this immersive whodunnit is unlike anything else in the Twin Cities.
OYA ARTS STUDIO
JULY
Loring Park Art Fair
July 25 - 26
The Loring Park Art Festival has been celebrating art and community since 2000. Set in the heart of Minneapolis at beautiful Loring Park, the festival transforms the gardens and ponds into a vibrant, two-day showcase of creativity, live entertainment, and local flavor.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s top art festivals by Sunshine Artist magazine, the event features 150+ juried visual artists selling their original work. Visitors can enjoy strolling musicians, live music on the Westminster Stage, special performances on the Neighborhood Stage, hands-on activities for families, a Culinary Arts Market, and a wide selection of food and beverages.
LORING PARK
OCTOBER
The Haunting of Wickham Hall - A British
A Halloween Mystery Paint & Sip
Sat October 24
A prominent member of the Wickham family has been found dead in the Grand Ballroom of Wickham Hall. This Halloween, step inside the iconic Brit’s Pub for an immersive Murder Mystery Paint & Sip where cocktails are served in teapots, clues hide in plain sight, and every brushstroke brings you closer to the truth. Join an investigative society, compete for prizes, and uncover the secrets of TeaBridge’s most infamous manor before it’s too late.
BRITS PUB, DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
NOVEMBER
Pass The Paint Party
Like musical chairs... but every time the music stops, you pass your canvas.
Sat November 7
PASS THE PAINT PARTY is a high-energy social painting experience featuring a live DJ, a complimentary drink, prizes, and plenty of laughs. Start with a blank canvas, then watch it evolve as it makes its way around the table, with everyone adding their own creative touch along the way. Whether you’re planning a date night, catching up with friends, or simply looking for something different to do, this one-of-a-kind event is all about good music, good people, and unforgettable vibes. Created in West London and now making its Minneapolis debut.
GRAZE FOOD HALL, DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
COMING SOON
BRISHINGTON: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LADY EASELDOWN
This summer, you are summoned to the most anticipated affair of the season…
Lady Easledown has vanished.
And in Brushington, that can only mean one thing—
someone had a reason to silence her.
Step into a world of secrets, suspicion, and sharp observation… where you won’t just sip—you’ll paint your way through the mystery, one clue at a time.
Join the waiting list—before every seat is claimed.