Marsupial Masterpiece: Opossum Paint and Sip! +21 BYOB

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Insect Asylum | chicago

Nina Salem
Publisher/HostNina Salem
Marsupial Masterpiece: Opossum Paint and Sip! +21 BYOB
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Indulge in The Insect Asylum's Paint & Sip! +21 BYOB, vintage taxidermy, live creature painting! This month we are painting our opossum.
About this Event

Paint & Sip with Opal the Opossum!Join The Insect Asylum for a wild and whimsical evening of art, animals, and inspiration! This month's featured muse is Opal the Opossum, one of our beloved live animal ambassadors.

Your ticket includes:🎨 Entry to The Insect Asylum, a wonderland of vintage taxidermy and curiosities🖌 A guided Paint & Sip led by one of our resident artists. Please come before the class starts at 6 for a photo op with Opal.

We’ll provide canvases and acrylics, but feel free to bring your favorite materials. BYOB (21+ only — ID required). Space is limited to 12 participants.

Your ticket to the paint and sip ensures you general admission for the entire day so feel free to come in earlier to explore the museum.

Opal is new to modeling—this curious opossum might steal your heart… or surprise you with a little poop or pee accident during the paint and sip so dress accordingly.

🎟 21+ only | Limited spots | RSVP now

Accessiblity note: please be aware that our classroom spaces are not wheelchair access at this time. We are happy to accomodate with an accessible classroom space for insect pinning on a case by case basis. Please email us with accessiblity needs before the class at [email protected]


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The Insect Asylum, 2870 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago, United States

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USD 96.37

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