A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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It’s also Bisbee 1000 weekend! The most unique physical fitness challenge (or friendly fitness walk) in the USA! Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb is arguably one of the most unusual and challenging events in the world. The 4.5-mile course features nine staircases (over 1000 total steps) connected by winding roads. While enjoying the challenge, runners and walkers alike see some of the most scenic parts of Old Bisbee.
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Tuesday Oct 15
INDUSTRY DAY at Bisbee Grand – discounts for all Bisbee hospitality workers
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
AMELIA DOLL performs for Taco Tuesdays at Los Hermanos 6 – 9 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
Brian Mullin’s FOOLALOOF is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, Adam Smolen and Michael Gregory 6 – 9 pm Bisbee Grand
LITUESDAY at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds Oct 16
OPEN STUDIO ART at the Senior Center every Weds 9 am – noon all mediums. BYO supplies and easel
LEATHER TOOLING at the Senior Center every Weds 12:30 – 2 pm
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
DEREK DICKSON & friends play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
JAM NIGHT Bisbee Grand 6-10ish – bring your ax, sticks, and picks, and play with a gaggle of Bisbee’s best musicians but players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to sign up for a 20-minute slot. Full drum kit, keyboard, and amp backline (usually a guitar and bass you can borrow, too).
Thursday Oct 17
TONKY HONK (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) killin’ it Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm
JOHNNY ROCKIT AND THE DERELICTS play an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gay 90s Bar 7 – 9 pm
Pie & Sky Astronomy Night is back on 6-8:00PM!Join us for a spooky starry night with guest speaker Aliyah Postell, stargaze with our friends Winston and Tom, enjoy some free pizza, and have some fun with our activities! Don’t miss this cosmic rendezvous at the Bisbee Science Lab, we hope to see you there! 519 W Melody Lane
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with KID’S KARAOKE 6:30 – 7:30 and STARGAZER KARAOKE 8 – 11 pm
LIVE BAND KARAOKE – sing your favorite hits whilst an all-star band backs you up, hosted by MISS SONIA ALLEN Bisbee Grand 7 pm
WHISKEY LICKERS, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers patio at Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel 7 – 9 pm for Local’s Night
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
Friday Oct 18
“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with OPEN JAM 2 – 6 pm
JOHNNY ROCKIT AND THE DERELICTS play an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gene’s Place 3 – 5 pm
KARAOKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Hoedown with BANJO JOE & DANIELLE https://spoti.fi/3Ylp6xB Hitching Post 8 pm Sweethearts for over a decade, they are currently touring the western US in a converted school bus and performing live music.
LOCOMUNDI bring their crazy world music to Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell 6:30 – 8 pm https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi
THE ROLLING CAJONES play Stones and other classic rock at Copper Queen Hotel 8 – 11 pm
BIG DEMONS conjure up some indie rock Gene’s Place 8:30 pm
Folk from CLARK ANDREW LIBBEY & CARSON BARREY https://spoti.fi/3NoIoMk Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Jazzy pop from FATIGO https://sptfy.com/fatigo1 plus VAPID MANSION https://spoti.fi/4eIXrfW indie pop desert soundscapes about grief, trauma, love 7 – 10 pm on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
Folk rock from CHRIS BARON https://spoti.fi/3xjkvRJ Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday Oct 19 Bisbee 1000 – see schedule after Monday’s listings
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live blues and folk from PAT PANTHER while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Local author STUART CANNOLD at Bisbee Books and Music signing his Blue Line of Death series of police thrillers 10 am – 4 pm https://5tompublishing.com/
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS HENRY WEBB plays Los Hermanos (formerly Contessa’s Cantina) noon -3 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Hoedown with BANJO JOE & DANIELLE https://spoti.fi/3Ylp6xB Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
ALEXANDRIA with guitarist SCOTT M. DAVIS at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm
The Gallery at 40 Main is holding an Artist’s reception to open the latest show… Artists Choice. Doug Weber will be painting, and Cat Daddy and Legs will be playing and you can meet the Artists. 5 – 8 pm
OUT OF TIME at the Bisbee Royale/House Royale A jazz/rock fusion band that loops all their tracks live! https://youtu.be/DaDD1yc2fpo?si=tKrBlo2_cYQf_EuK 7:30 – 10 pm
SONORAN STONE TOADS, Dark desert swampy voodoo music from Derren Crosby, Brian Mullins, Sam Panther and Jess Pruitt Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
The Quarry presents FUNNY, SEXY, FILTHY, an 18+ drag show and dance party event. Music by DJ XPDEX 8pm $15 advance, $20 door https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/talkofthetown/BisbeeOct19th
Indie folk pop from THE MARCH DIVIDE https://spoti.fi/3vYGvRl Hitching Post 8 pm
DJ GIDZILLA at St Elmo 9 – 2 am
AMELIA DOLL folks it up https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ Gene’s Place 7 pm
MORAMARCO! (Formerly The Steve Moramarco Conspiracy) – same singer, same catchy songwriting, now with Josh Hampton on bass and Glenn Fox on drums https://sptfy.com/NcVS Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Jazzy pop from MIKE MONTOYA plus VAPID MANSION https://spoti.fi/4eIXrfW 3 – 5 pm on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel followed by catchy folk-pop from CAT MOUNTAIN
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Sunday Oct 20
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
Indie folk pop from THE MARCH DIVIDE https://spoti.fi/3vYGvRl The Quarry 11 am for brunch
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele at the newly re-opened Los Hermanos (formerly Contessa’s Cantina) noon – 2 pm
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2 pm
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS HENRY WEBB plays the Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
Induction ceremony for STEVE DREW into the Bisbee Music Hall of Fame 2pm St Elmo – expect lots of music and jamming from one of Bisbee’s most talented musicians
Hoedown with BANJO JOE & DANIELLE https://spoti.fi/3Ylp6xB Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Sing-a-long with superstar busker CHRISTA LEIGH Hitching Post 4 pm
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Oct 21
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main 4 pm
OPEN JAM AND PIZZA/POTUCK at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 pm
OPEN MIC at St Elmo. 7 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
This Week in Bisbee Additional Sponsors:
THE COPPER PIG … a neighborhood eatery
Sunday thru Wednesday 5 pm – 8 pm reservations required | 520-432-9970 | 412 Arizona St. Visit www.thecopperpigbisbee.com for menu
Bitchin’ Pickins’ Bisbee located in the historic Brewery Gulch is your one-stop shop for vintage and antique clothes, gifts and home goods! Open Thursday through Sunday 10-4 and by appointment, you’ll always find something surprising at Bitchin’ Pickins’! 63 BC Brewery Ave, 360-904-3843
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Bisbee 1000 Schedule
| Saturday 7-8:45am | CHECK-IN BIB NUMBER & T-SHIRT PICKUP Only registrants may pick up their own packet in person. Be an early bird and arrive by 6:30 am for easy parking and short lines. Breakfast available at St. Patrick’s Parish Church Hall 100 Quality Hill Rd. Eat a burrito and relax before the run! |
| 7am | FOOD! at St. Patricks Parish Hall next to check-in and porta-potties. |
| 7am-1pm | Shop the Bisbee 1000 Souvenir Store at Higgins Hill Park, the official finish line venue (see maps). |
| 8:50am | CALL TO CORRALS Must be in numbered corrals by 8:55am. |
| 9am | BISBEE 1000 EVENT START Staggered Wave Starts (1 min.). The event is chip timed. Results based on your personal net time, not on horn time! (i.e. when you cross the electronic sensor mat). Each wave released with gun 9am-9:20am. |
| 9:30am-11:30am | DEMONSTRATIONS Pickleball and Fitness Court will be open with instructors present. Please come and enjoy! |
| 10:00am | FOOD! at Higgins Hill Park. |
| 11am-1pm | AWARDS CEREMONY at Higgins Hill Park Venue. Lahaina Tribute, Sponsor Trophies and Awards, Costume Awards, Special Awards and Prizes, Overall and Age Group Awards. |
Coming Soon Flyers
Also Coming Soon:
Bisbee Art Walk is second Saturday of every month 5 – 8 pm various galleries around town
B.R.A.T.S. Parade October 26 https://www.bisbeebrats.com/
Mariachi Festival November 2 http://bisbeemariachifestival.com/
Sidepony Express Music Festival November 9 https://www.facebook.com/sideponyexpress
Bisbee Woman’s Club Home Tour and Art, Chairs and More Auction November 29 & 30 https://www.bisbeewomansclub.com/home-tour-chair-auction
This Week in Bisbee Useful Links
More City Events including Copper Queen Library education and wellness events for adults and kids: https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/2351/Events
For a complete list of Senior Center activities email activities@bisbeeseniors.org
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.com/
The Bisbee Observer – our local newspaper – subscribe today! https://thebisbeeobserver.com/
Bisbee Enclave: Online directory of businesses in Bisbee: https://bisbeeenclave.com/
Forever Bisbee Blog: https://foreverbisbee.com/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Bisbee Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID]
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health & Wellness, Beauty: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
ETC
MONSTERS WANTED! Are you a big fan of all things Halloween? Do you enjoy being the cause of oodles of wet pants? Actors for all positions are invited to share your excitement and wish to participate by writing to Henry at: milehighranchaz@gmail.com He will answer all of your questions and talk about opportunities to get involved.
Petition to Save Lowell Buildings from Abandonment and demolition. Freeport MacMoRan has canceled the leases of multiple tenants with the plans on abandoning these functioning and historic buildings. We call on Freeport to designate, protect, maintain or sell historic properties throughout Bisbee that are Brick and Mortar, Steel Headframes, Concentrators, and other landmark mining structures that make Bisbee a unique historic destination where the public learns about this history of copper mining in Arizona. https://www.change.org/p/save-americana-historic-lowell-district-in-jeopardy
Bisbee Community Chorus (BCC) is rehearsing musical programs for a Christmas Singalong on Dec. 7, winter concerts on Dec. 14 and 15, and several other community events. Check TWIB for details as they evolve. BCC info: http:/www.bisbeechorus.org
1st & 3rd Thursdays 10a-12p WAM! We are Moms, a community of moms learning and growing together! An opportunity to build your mom tribe with a dedicated two hours of discussion and crafts -with- childcare! And snacks! (for kids AND moms) @ The Community Church of Warren, 201 Arizona St Bisbee (Not a religious group)|
Hi everyone, I’m on a committee at Bisbee High School that is called the “Sunshine Committee.” We’ve decided to give our staff some positive encouragement through celebrating birthdays, accomplishments, and just all-around cheer. One of our teachers has been putting $10 of her own money in birthday cards that we all sign, but I think it would be better to give gift cards/certificates to local Bisbee businesses. If you would like to support our endeavor to make our staff feel appreciated, please do! I would be happy to come to you to pick up anything you’d like to donate, or you could drop something at the school for the “Sunshine Committee.” Thank you! Amy Brett My school email is abrett@busd.k12.az.us
LADIES’ NIGHT CLOTHING EXCHANGE Wednesdays at St Elmo. Come in and trade your old clothes or just pick something out for a donation. Donations will be given to the woman’s shelter in Bisbee.
Good day! My name is Jon aka The “Bisbee Music Man” I am a instrument tutor and performer. I am reaching out in search of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) that have been gathering dust in your storage. Willing to purchase or except as a donation. These instruments will be loaned to students for summer tutoring and practice. Any offers please feel free to connect me via “The “Bisbee Music Man”” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558654217630
The Stepping Back in Time Walking Tour with historian Boyd Nicholl will take you through the streets of Bisbee while sharing the community’s history. The tour starts at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum building stairs each Saturday at 2:00 pm and is limited to 12 guests. https://bit.ly/BMHMWalkingTours
Lonnie Mitchell’s dance lessons have moved to the Covenant Presbyterian Church Annex. We will have social dancing after the lessons in West Coast Swing and Salsa. Only $5 per person. More info: 480 586 5961.
Pottery lessons wheel throwing and hand building in Warren $120 3 Groups available Clay sculpture class $150 NO experience needed. Space is limited – scholarships available – email bisbeepotteryonthemountain@gmail.com
Nick Mueller offers private chess lessons for individuals and groups via Cascade Tutoring – cascadecochise@gmail.com for more info
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
Copper City Shuttle & Food Delivery in Old Bisbee 520 559 – 5304
The Bisbee Rotary Club is looking for new members! Feel free to join us at one of our meetings to get to know our club. The Bisbee Rotary Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 5:15pm at the VFW, 1326 Highway 92. Come learn about how the Bisbee Rotary Club works to improve our community, while having fun! For more info, contact sherrielmorgan@gmail.com
Cochise County Swap meet Sunday of every month 7 am – 3pm Thirsty Lizard “bring your good old fashioned junk” – no vendor fees
Have a tune in your head? Steve Moramarco will help you turn it into a song. One on one songwriting lessons email moremarkable67@gmail.com
Thanks for reading! Don’t forget to tune into What’s New?! on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Fridays 1 – 3 pm
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
American Legion Post #16 1422 HWY 92 (520) 366-4558
Artemizia Foundation: Museum / Gallery of contemporary, graffiti & street art. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11 to 4. Works by Banksy, Kusama etc. 818 Tombstone Canyon. www.ArtemiziaFoundation.org
Bisbee Books & Music 2 Main St. in the Civic Center building
(520) 353-4009
Bisbee Coffee Company 2 Copper Queen Plaza – music in the courtyard (520) 432-7879
Bisbee Grand Hotel 61 Main St 520-432-5900 Live music, full bar, and great food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. https://www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
Bisbee Senior Center 300 Collins Rd. (520) 432-2167 events not just for members or seniors
Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 67B Main St 520-366-3898 “Speakeasy” style bar with DJ, pool table, and live music 21 and up www.bisbeesocialclub.com
Bisbee Saturday Market Warren Vista Park https://bisbeesaturdaymarket.com/
Central School Project 43 Howell Ave (520) 432-4866 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/
Chuckleheads 41 Brewery Ave – Matt Becker’s bar featuring music, standup, and other random events. Ask him to show you a card trick. https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/ 21 and up
Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K 33 Subway St unique event space at the top of a long flight of stairs
Copper Queen 11 Howell Ave (520) 432-2216 Arizona’s oldest hotel has full bar and food plus live music inside or on the patio https://www.copperqueen.com/
The Courtyard 18 Brewery Ave (917) 664-8353
Dot’s Diner/Shady Dell 1 Old Douglas Road (520) 432-1112 retro diner at the Shady Dell Vintage Trailer park https://www.theshadydell.com/dotsevents
Electric Brewing 1326 W Hwy 92 (520) 800-4210 The first microbrew in Arizona, run by one of the original owner’s disciples. Also has non-alcoholic drinks on tap. www.electricbrewing.com
Gay 90s bar – Historic dive bar right next to the border. 3856 Towner Ave, Naco 85620 520 – 432 -4677
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – new bar in the Gulch located where the original Gene’s Place was located
Hitching Post 316 Pirrung (520) 432-2836 Bakerville/Warren’s newest hotspot with music and events almost 7 days. a week. You can also get legally “hitched” by Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
House Royale (formerly Bisbee Royale) – newly reopened and renovated theater! 94 Main St (520) 353-4369
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon (520) 432-7371 – vintage motel with lots of events in their backyard www.thejonqil.com
Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
St. Elmo 36 Brewery ave (520) 432-5578 – since 1902 oldest bar in Arizona, locals’ favorite watering hole 21 and up
The Thirsty Lizard 5838 W. Double Adobe Road Bisbee, AZ 85617 (520) 221-7776
https://www.studiostargazer.org/lizard Roadhouse Food, Drinks & Atmosphere.
Event Venue-space
Quarry 40 Brewery Ave (520) 366-6868 Winner of many “Best of Bisbee” awards, locally sourced food with many vegan options https://www.facebook.com/the.quarry.bisbee
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
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