Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Listings (Tuesday – Monday)
Coming Soon
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ETC
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Person of the Week
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Tuesday April 21
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Timothy Dick with Evan Hubbard Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm
Soulful blues from Al Holbrook 3 – 5pm Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/4cosbDd
Open Mic at Hitching Post hosted by Norman Clearman – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Foolaloof, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, Michael Gregory, Lisle Ellis, and Adam Smolin 6 pm at the Bisbee Grand
Pool tournament at St Elmo $5 buy-in winner takes all
Weds April 22 – Earth Day
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
The Fashion for Science Boutique will be open during the Earth Day activities at the Science Center at 519 Melody Lane. We have new fashions as well as some markdowns. Drop by and see us while enjoying all the Earth Day fun. Help save the earth by recycling clothing instead of buying new! We will be open 3-6pm.
Bartender Bingo 7 pm Hitching Post
Short Notice (Derek Dickson, Scott Muhleman, David Dean) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by MoonKill (Texas Punk) 7 – 9 pm https://bit.ly/4txybRd
Jam Night at the 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 April 23
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Xtreme Bingo at the Thirsty Lizard. Free to Play, 21+, 9 Games Total. Lots of Prizes, Lizard Bucks, and Jackpots up to $15K! 3pm
Soulful blues from Al Holbrook 2pm Hitching Post https://bit.ly/4cosbDd followed by Trivia with Don & Renee 6 – 9pm
Mahavia play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ 7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand
Simon Spencer plays original music on the ukele, accordion, and keyboard https://bit.ly/4c89HYX 3pm Gene’s Place followed by Celtic Night 7pm – a wee bit of Ireland in the desert
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Whiskey Lickers, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers play the Silver King/Room 4 Bar patio for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 8-ish pm
Friday April 24
Do you have kids that want some fun science? BSERC is hosting Science Fridays at the Bisbee Science Lab. Every Friday in April from 10AM – 1PM 519 West Melody Lane.
Pop Up Hotelia the weekend of April 24th/25th at the Bisbee Inn/Hotel La More 45 OK St. 6pm on. Live music, art, and tattoos.
Free movie in the open air at the Central School parking lot, bring a comfy camp chair or use ours. Gates open at 6:30. We have refreshments. donations appreciated! Tonight’s showing is Delores – a documentary about organizer and radical leader, Delores Huerta. She was in a shadow she didn’t deserve. Delores is the real deal. She did the work.
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO with Sam Panther on drums 2 -5 pm Hitching Post followed by songs and poems from Hank Topless, Jack Evan Johnson & James Norman 7-10pm
Funky, horn-based Latin grooves from Ruta Verbena https://spoti.fi/3Ad7RFt Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb with John Cordes and the great Bisbee Poet, Michael Gregory with spoken word play Room 4 Bar/Silver King patio 7 – 10pm https://bit.ly/3OVr9pO
Stoney Blue Fish 7-10pm (New Mexico funk rock) Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/4tW2mkG
Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm
DJ Gidzilla raps, sings, and spins hip-hop and souldies Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday April 25
Bisbee Community Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community! Plus this week it’s the Really Really Free Market – bring something, take something!
Chess Club meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Pop Up Hotelia the weekend of April 24th/25th at the Bisbee Inn/Hotel La More 45 OK St. 6pm on. Live music, art, and tattoos.
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5pm
Come Dance with Us! Tap Dance Classes @ 1pm in City Park! All levels welcome! Tap shoes not essential! $10 For more info: 702-771-9825
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Us Too at the Bisbee Badassery 12-3pm, featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bringing you blues, oldies, jazz and contemporary music.
Big Demons scare up some indie rock plus sexy rockabilly from Taco Vultures at the Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
Gary Rodriguez, from Ruta Verbena, will be singing solo this Saturday at The Hitching Post from 2-4pm
Dangerous Dan and Friends will be back at The Hitching Post for more Juke Joint Blues, Blues Rock, and Old Time Rock and Roll. Cigar Box Guitars and lots of slide work. 7:30 -10pm
DJ 2RPro 8-11pm Gene’s Place
Counter Clockwise turn back the hands of time playing classic rock covers with the big voice of Miguel Carillo Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes team up for originals and covers on the patio of Silver King/Room 4 Bar 3 pm followed by Anti-folk from Bear Down Bear https://bit.ly/41acOZT and The Manor Born 7pm https://bit.ly/4cVYzOE
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday April 26
Ecstatic Dance 2nd and 4th Sundays 10:30 warm-up 11:00 am start. Dance like no one is watching because no one is! Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K $10 suggested donation
Amelia Doll, 12-3pm at the Bisbee Badassery. Known for their empowering vocals and rich emotional texture, Amelia’s music moves like a conversation between the sacred and the everyday.
Warsaw Poland Bros 4-7pm (upbeat ska/reggae grooves with a punk energy) Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/3PxMwut
Foolaloof, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, Michael Gregory, Lisle Ellis, and Adam Smolin 6 pm Hitching Post
Bisbee Community Chorus sings songs of praise and thanksgiving, songs of trials and protest. Hop on the Peace Train with them as they Lift Every Voice and Sing. 3pm at 24 Howell in Old Bisbee, $15 adults, kids and teens free.
The Feel Goods (Daniele Panther, Brenda Pratt, Beca Reyes, DJ Eric and The Mule) play uplifting music Old Bisbee Brewing Co 2 – 4pm
Ethan J Perry sings at Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm https://spoti.fi/3Y6Zfcc
Locomundi bring their crazy world music to https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
Comedy Open Mic hosted by Castle Rock Kenny at Carley’s Bar sign up at 6pm – make us laugh, won’t you?
Monday April 27
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $5 margaritas
Writer’s Group at Warren Peace Cafe 10am – noon Bring us something to read.
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
Open Mic at St Elmo. 8 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
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Coming Soon Flyers
Also coming soon:
Calliope Women’s Festival May 16 & 17
Bisbee Pride June 19 – 21
Bisbee Pirate Weekend August 8 – 10 https://www.bisbeepirateweekend.com/
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
B-Active Bisbee – E-bike rentals, cart tours, refresh bar, and more https://bactivebisbee.com/
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
BisbeeAZ.com https://bisbeeaz.com/ interesting articles plus hotel and food info. Win a free trip to Bisbee!
Old Bisbee Ghost Tour – Haunted and macabre stories of Bisbee – voted AZ’s best ghost tour! https://www.oldbisbeeghosttour.com/
Things to Do in Bisbee https://www.thingstodoinbisbee.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/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Bisbee Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID]
Hike with the Muleteam around Bisbee & beyond – muleteam.blogspot.com
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health & Wellness, Beauty: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
TWIB Podcast https://bit.ly/4f176hO
ETC
THE GREAT CHILI FORUM – Thursday, April 23, 2026 6-8 pm Meet and hear from Bisbee’s Mayoral and City Council Candidates Enjoy great chili (meat and veg) with condiments, sides, and cookies only $10 per person for chili and forum cash bar The Gay 90’s Club in Naco, Arizona
Join your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of three-part harmony as the Bisbee Community Chorus presents its spring concert. The Chorus sings classic choral pieces, a folk song, a Broadway tune, and several pop songs from the 70s. Concerts will feature award-winning flutist Alannah Murphy and the debut of the Bisbee Community Band. Two performances: Sunday, April 26 and again on Sunday, May 3. Concert hall is at 24 Howell Ave., in Old Bisbee, just up the street from the Copper Queen Hotel. Show time is 3 pm both days, and tickets are $15, with kids and teens free.
Have some personal papers you want to see shredded? Old tax info, credit card and bank statements, medical records? Bring them to the Shed-It/Shred-It event on Saturday, May 9 from 9am to noon at the Ace parking lot on Naco Highway. This is a regular fundraiser for the Bisbee Community Chorus. The suggested $10 per box donation pays for the cost of getting the shredding truck to Bisbee, with the remainder of the donation supporting Chorus expenses. Volunteers will unload for you and also accept eyeglasses for recycling and samples of toothpaste and toiletries to pass on the local shelters. Sorry – no electronics or meds.
Plants for Sale: A wide variety of plants for sale with fresh selections arriving weekly from local growers.Tomatoes, Peppers, strawberries, herbs, lots of flowers, pollinator plants, cacti, succulents, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. Focusing on Native and environmentally appropriate plants. Under The Chairy Tree on Highway 80, just east of the traffic circle. Follow the red chairs. Fridays & Saturdays. 11-4. For more info: Kenneth 520-366-1466
Bisbee Fiber Arts Guild is a cooperative of weavers, spinners, knitters and other artisans. We are located in the basement of the YWCA, at 26 Howell Ave. The public may visit our work studio and fiber arts shop from 10:00 to 4:00 , Fridays – Mondays from October through May. For more info visit http://bisbeefiberarts.com/
Bridge club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center 10 am. We are always looking for new members. Beginners welcome. Lessons given.
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.
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.
Nick Mueller offers private chess lessons for individuals and groups via Cascade Tutoring – cascadecochise@gmail.com for more info
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
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