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Lots of stuff going on this week/weekend! At the Jonquil Motel, we have the 3rd annual MILE HIGH FESTIVAL on 4/20, BURNERELLA “WEIRD WILD WEST,” a “Burning Man” type of event. Schedule of events at the bottom. We also celebrate the return of ALICE IN BISBEELAND! Fall Down the rabbit hole to the only Alice in Wonderland-themed cosplay – an entire town event happening in the world! The event culminates with the beheading of the Queen of Hearts at 10 pm Saturday night in Brewery Gulch.
TWIB is now accepting sponsors. I believe this will add value to the small businesses and artists as well as the readership. I also think it helps separate the days better. This is a work in progress, so feel free to send feedback.
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Tuesday April 18
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
LIT TUESDAYS with MIKE MONTOYA at Hitching Post 6:30 – 9:30 pm – show up to play a song or just relax by the roaring fireplace.
The Bisbee Community Chorus rehearses every Tuesday 6-8:30 starting March 21 for May 20 & 21 concerts. Presbyterian annex, 24 Howell. No auditions, everyone welcome.
POOL TOURNAMENT every Tuesday at St. Elmo 7:30 pm $5 double elimination – winner takes all!
The Quarry presents thrash/nu-metal with PYREXIA, EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY, YOTUMA at 8 pm
Weds April 19
OPEN STUDIO ART at the Senior Center every Weds 9 am – all mediums. BYO supplies and easel
LEATHER TOOLING at the Senior Center every Weds 12:30 – 2 pm
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 15-minute/3 song slot. Full drum kit, keyboard, and amp backline (usually a guitar and bass you can borrow, too).
KARAOKE at Copper Queen Hotel 6 pm
THE BEATLES classic 1965 Shea Stadium concert screens at the Hitching Post 7 pm
Thursday April 20
MILE HIGH FESTIVAL at the Jonquil Motel 2 pm – 8:30 pm – see Sponsored event at top of listing. $10 suggested donation. BYOB!
MILE HIGH FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY at the Quarry
Apollo Joseph 7:30-8
Matt Felix 8-8:30
Dragonfly & Mantis 8:30-9
Tres Palomas 9-9:45
Eric Coughanor 9:45-10:30
The Bittersweet Way 10:30-11:15
TAMELA TURTLE’S THEATRICAL THIRD THURSDAY at Hitching Post 6-9 pm – expect crazy costumes, games, and fun!
THE HONEYDON’TS do their alt-blues thing at the Bisbee Grand for Free Craft Night 7-10 pm – half-off wine specials https://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
SHORT NOTICE featuring DAVID DEAN and DEREK DICKSON every Thursday 3-6 pm at the Copper Queen
Former cave-dwelling comic MAGGHIE O’SHEA sings songs on her ukulele for Local’s Night at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7 – 9 pm drink specials w/local ID
OPEN JAM at Empyrion Hookah Lounge 6 pm. They supply the guitars, you supply the jam. $15 includes hookah and tobacco
Friday April 21
FUNKY FINDS FLING FESTIVAL- select collectibles with unconventional, eclectic twists for sale. Fundraising event benefitting the Play-Grounds of St. Patrick Parish 100 Quality Hill Road. Sponsored by Bisbee Vogue, Inc. 8 am – 4 pm. Introducing “Kidult” – a recreational concept. LImited food & drinks served in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. For more info text 520 266-0401 or bisbeevogueinfo@gmail.com
Soulful country from MAMMA COAL at The Copper Queen Hotel 5 – 8 pm https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qEMbdiQcTscsNZj2COKsL?si=tMxwLCIVQymR39M8Or5Fvw
Indie rock from DILLON SPURLIN Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – 12 am
Unbirthday party 8 pm with JELLO WRESTLING at 10 pm Hitching Post – an Alice in Bisbeeland event!
The Quarry presents Psychedelic rock from FREE RANGE BUDDHAS 8 pm am https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rqgMemhsd67nIhzGoygfF?si=ybKhKy8ITMCqFIkoHwRGOw
Solo instrumental guitar soundscapes from DARRIN KOBETICH 8-11 pm Bisbee Grand https://open.spotify.com/artist/6phW6vPYSWE3AD3Jb1uBkE?si=GN2GRuOJTUSCzlznwoDZ_Q
Mike’s Amazing KARAOKE Experience now every Friday 6-10 pm Electric Brewing
GYPSY PIANO BLUES at Room 4 Bar in the Silver King Hotel 8 – 10 pm
Rockabilly/Americana from THEE STILLNITES at Dot’s Diner 6:30 – 8:30 pm
8 PM – Standup (or sitdown) comedy at the Thirsty Lizard with Leroy Firwood and Josh Fournier
9 PM till 11 PM – Space Lizards! costume contest & dance party w/ The Wuzabus powered by Dakota Lithium @ The Thirsty Lizard – wear your best Spaceperson or Reptile or SpaceReptile costume
Saturday April 22 – Alice in Bisbeeland (wear your Alice in Wonderland-themed costume)
FUNKY FINDS FLING FESTIVAL- select collectibles with unconventional, eclectic twists for sale. Fundraising event benefitting the Play-Grounds of St. Patrick Parish 100 Quality Hill Road. Sponsored by Bisbee Vogue, Inc. 8 am – 4 pm. Introducing “Kidult” – a recreational concept. LImited food & drinks served in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. For more info text 520 266-0401 or bisbeevogueinfo@gmail.com
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from THE WHISKEY LICKERS while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals. It’s also the EARTH DAY CLOTHING EXCHANGE! Bring unwanted clothing and trade it with others. Also SOLAR OVEN COOKOFF – food can be prepared offsite but must be cooked in solar oven at the park.
CQCH Foundation Poker Run Fundraiser at Copper Queen Hotel. Enjoy stops in Bisbee, Palominas, Hereford, Douglas, and Tombstone while raising critical funds for healthcare in our communities. Participants will also be invited to enjoy live music, beverages, and food trucks at our final stop. Registration begins at 8AM at 7 Bisbee Rd. in Bisbee. First out at 9AM. Last in at 3PM. Ride concludes back at 7 Bisbee Rd. https://www.cqchfoundation.org/poker-run
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Americana from JASON WALSMITH at Dot’s Diner 11 – 1 pm https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oI7j2gpVPsRVO0QOFJlKN?si=7uJrkF0ORnWKaf-fmhM1wg
ALICE IN BISBEELAND pub crawl. Meet at BSC 1 pm.
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Supergroup THE BISBEE RHYTHM REVIEW play classic Soul and Surf covers at Bisbee Grand 3 pm
BIG AL AND THE SHIT KICKERS play good ol’ country music at the newly re-opened Bisbee Royale 94 Main St 6 – 9 pm
Local hero JASON DEA WEST at Dot’s Diner 6:30 – 8:30 pm www.jasondeawest.com
Birthday party for Danielle Martinez at Silver King Hotel 2 – 4 pm
THE STEVE MORAMARCO CONSPIRACY play original “punk Americana” music. Songwriter of “Satan, Lend Me a Dollar” featured on Showtime series Weeds https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B80yJasseYwLVJyowT6L8?si=86ec8ff8ba65487c patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7 – 10 pm
10:30 PM – Comedian Josh Fournier @ The Silver King @ Room 4 Bar
11 PM – Comedian Leroy Firwood @ The Silver King & Room 4 Bar
THE BARN SWALLOWS play gypsy jazz Ameriana https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F8HxJRY9U7Hct9qBAcOA9?si=aRBZ8pI4Tv2BSKpil_2ERw Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
DJ GIDZILLA at Chuckleheads 9 pm spinns reggaeton and hip hop
Cumbia fusion from LAS CALAKAS St Elmo 9 – 2 am https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KRyOPmjyPEAXozYhLYRtn?si=uGvzJ2ZxQ9-TxDfRjulC9w
FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT WILDLIFE at Hitching Post 7 pm with DARREN KOBETICH, MELISSA REAVES, CAROLYN TORONTO $10 suggested donation
8 PM – The Cadaver Dabba Doos @ The Quarry
9:30 PM – F.A.Y.P. @ The Quarry
Psychedelic rock from FREE RANGE BUDDHAS at BSC 9 – 12 am https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rqgMemhsd67nIhzGoygfF?si=ybKhKy8ITMCqFIkoHwRGOw plus Alice in Bisbeeland costume contest & scavenger hunt 10 pm
Flow with the Glow – dance party at the Wiggle Room 8 pm $10 or free if you show up at 8 with glow paint on!
OBSCURE MOVIE NIGHT at Empyrion Hookah Lounge 6 pm. $15 includes hookah and tobacco. Tonight’s feature is chosen by audience vote.
DARAGH VAUGHAN AKA THE PIANO MAN plays originals and covers at Electric Brewing 5 – 9 pm
ALICE IN BISBEELAND beheading of the Queen in Brewery Gulch 10:30 pm – the signature event!
Sunday April 23
ECSTATIC DANCE is a free-form dance gathering that often leads to feelings of ecstasy & well-being. Not confined to a nighttime environment, it is a bright & sunny event where attendees enjoy the journey of music with an inward focus. They now offer meditation at 9 am, focused movement at 10 am and dance at 11 am – come for one or all. $10 at Club K (Every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month)
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Bisbee Coffee Company stage 10 am – 12 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
JUNIPER DJINN play jazzy original Americana at Dot’s Diner for brunch 11 – 1 pm www.juniperdjinn.com
NOON – 5 PM – Cedar Martin will be doing a tattoo pop-up at The Wiggle Room – reach out directly to book here
Water as Habitat with Joe Barron at Kafka 12:30 pm – In our arid environment water creates a vital habitat for a variety of species. Joe will talk about many of them!
MAHAVIA play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm
Bisbee Hall of Famer PAT GAHN along with DAMMIT DAN and MISS ANNA conduct “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm
70s style solo acoustic guitar from JODY RUSH Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
MIKE MONTOYA at Hitching Post 5 pm with guest HIERONYMUS BOGS
OG punk rock from AGENT ORANGE with guests SUZI MOON at the Quarry 7 pm https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pBsvSnrhmgDZqisT13SFA?si=RnC6sUuiTRi0ZuA4lFu7HQ $10 tickets: https://m.bpt.me/event/5698029?mibextid=ykz3hl
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you?
Monday April 24
OPEN MIC at St Elmo 7-9 pm hosted by Mr. Shantih Nicechops – one lucky performer whose name is pulled from a hat wins what’s in the tip jar!
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.thecopperpigibsbee.com for menu
Your business here – contact me for info
BURNERELLA – WEIRD WILD WEST EVENTS AT JONQUIL MOTEL (more info at www.weirdwildwest.net) tickets $30 – $90 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weird-wild-west-by-burnarella-tickets-527886571947
Friday April 21
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Breathwork with Jana at Center Camp – Join Jana as she guides you through a three part breath active meditation. Let the breath guide you to unblock, unwind and accelerate your mental, emotional and spiritual experience.
NOON – 1 PM – Pinch Pottery Workshop with Turiya Gross
NOON – 5 PM – Cedar Martin will be doing a tattoo pop-up at The Wiggle Room – reach out directly to book here
1 PM – 4 PM – Event-wide swap meet – buy, sell, trade your stuff, slang your wares!
4 – 5:30 PM Walkin’ Tacos & Frito Pies with Mountain House @ the Jonquil Motel / Center Camp
8 PM – Standup (or sitdown) comedy at the Thirsty Lizard with Leroy Firwood and Josh Fournier
9 till 11 PM – Space Lizards! costume contest & dance party w/ The Wuzabus powered by Dakota Lithium @ The Thirsty Lizard – wear your best Spaceperson or Reptile or SpaceReptile costume – if camping in Old Town be sure to choose a DD
Saturday April 22
10 AM – 11 AM – The Bisbee Ditch Cleanup w/ TinyHomeTours & Dakota Lithium @ the Jonquil Motel / Center Camp with free coffee from The Tucson Coffee Cart
11 AM – Urban Camping 101 Workshop @ Center Camp with Go Small, Live Large – In this workshop, Scott Watson of Youtube’s, Go Small, Live Large, covers Urban Camping 101. He’ll discuss what Urban Camping is, common concerns, tips and tricks for Urban Camping, where to Urban Camp, and how to safely Urban Camp! He’ll share resources and how to create your own camping criteria.
1 PM – 2:30 PM – Free ice cream at The Ice Cream Shoppe by Go Power! @ the Jonquil Motel / Center Camp
4 PM – 5:30 PM Walkin’ Tacos & Frito Pies with Mountain House @ the Jonquil Motel / Center Camp
Sunday April 23
10 AM – Hike up “B” Mountain
10 AM – 11:15 AM – A Yoga Journey with Neal the Earthling – Flow to make you Glow, incorporating breath, movement, and sound.
5:30 PM – 7 PM – Open Mic hosted by Neal The Earthling who will kick it off with a spoken word performance. Bring your guitars, Drums, Skits, Stories, Jokes, Poetry and any other talent you’d like to showcase. Everyone is welcome
7 PM – The Lost Films Festival @ The Jonquil Motel / Center Camp w/ Storyteller Overland and EcoFlow
Coming Soon:
Bisbee Hippie Heritage Weekend May 5 -7
Bisbee Pride June 16 – 18
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
For science-related events and activities visit www.bisbeesciencelab.org
ETC
Feather Our Nest – 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Friends of Bisbee Animal Shelter April 20 – 30 bid on birdhouses created by local Bisbee artists. Go to www.bisbeefriends.org to place a bid!
Let’s Dance – join us for a group dance classic working on West Coast Swing and Salsa. Everyone is welcome. First lesson free. At Club K – text or call Lonnie for details 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
New shuttle service from Old Bisbee to San Jose Square, where Electric Brewing, Empyrion Hookah Lounge, VFW Post 832, and Bisbee Laundry and Cafe are located Call Susan 520 366 1348 will pick up anywhere in Bisbee
Free shuttle to and from Hitching Post on weekends contact Kevin 520 982 5919
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 the Bargain Bin Ballyhoo on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Saturdays 9 – 11 pm
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
American Legion Post #16 1422 HWY 92 (520) 366-4558
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. www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
Bisbee Hatchet House 34B Brewery Ave (520) 220-9462 https://bisbeehatchethouse.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 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 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
Empyrion Hookah Lounge – have you ever smoked a bowl of fruit loops? Now you can – as well as 31 other exotic tobacco flavors in this large, comfortable lounge. Karaoke-on-demand Tuesday – Sunday 2pm – close 1326 W Highway 92 #5 (520) 265-3902 empyrionlounge.com
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 Shantih or Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
Kafka Coffee 31 Subway St.
Poco Market 15 Main St. (520) 314-5929
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
Screaming Banshee Pizza 200 Tombstone Canyon 520) 432-1300 https://www.facebook.com/ScreamingBansheePizza/
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
Vulcan Pottery 120-3 Naco Rd (760) 668-6609
Wiggle Room 65 Brewery Ave
Bisbee Person of the Week!
Magic Kenny Bang Bang is the owner of the Bisbee Seance Room – the #1 magic show in Arizona. He’s also the creator of “Alice in Bisbeeland” – Make reservations for his show at https://www.thebisbeeseanceroom.com/ and be sure to tell him you saw him in This Week in Bisbee!