A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday April 22 – Earth Day
Industry Day at Bisbee Grand – discounts for all hospitality workers
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Talented guitarist Ian Martinez shreds at Gene’s Place 3 – 5 pm
Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes team up for originals and covers Bisbee Grand 6 pm
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 April 23
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Hitching Post 3 – 5 pm
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Short Notice (Derek Dickson, David Dean, Scott Muhelman) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by FPI (Fatigo Pop-In). Mike Montoya plays quirky original tunes to top off your hump day- a potential “pop-in” by Fatigo band mates is highly probable 7 – 10 pm
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).
Board Game Night at the Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel 7 – 10 pm – don’t be bored – play a board game!
Thursday April 24
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Please ask for Paul plays Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm followed by Celtic jam hosted by the Rooks 7 pm
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. 7:30 pm
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm
Jules Jazz Lounge (Juliana from Mahavia) sings torch songs Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
Sip ‘n Paint plus Trivia with Renee 6 pm Hitching Post
Have Some Pun! Presents! The Muahaha Mixed Mic Drop! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month. Welcoming Comedians, Poets and Acoustic Musicians! So come down to the Bisbee Royale and check out the beautiful House Royale Stage. Food and drink specials available Sign up 6:30 – show at 7 pm.
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!
Friday April 25
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
B-Active Bisbee is having a grand opening of their Refresh Bar, featuring, cocktails, smoothies, beer, and wine. Drink specials and live music from Tonky Honk 4 – 6 pm 86 Main St.
Christa Leigh 6:30 pm Bisbee Royale
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Quakerfest with Lolly Bombs, Parkway, Fatigo, and the Roast of Quaker 8 pm Hitching Post – tickets: https://piquetickets.com/shows/quaker-fest
Golden Boots and friends prance into the Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3YieIpW
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals 3 pm Gene’s Place followed by Karaoke with Josh 7 pm – ?
The Rolling Cajones roll into the Copper Queen Hotel playing classic rock/Stones covers 9 pm
St Elmo 9 – 1 am DJ Gidzilla
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at the Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Saturday April 26
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!
Bisbee Books & Music welcomes author Daniel M Jackson, whose book is entitled “The Beginning, My Awakening as a Spirit Medium” 11 am – 4 pm
Bisbee Zine Fest will feature 20+ exhibitors from all around Arizona this Saturday, April 26th from 10:30am-1:30pm at the Copper Queen Library.
Chess Club meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Art exhibit “Spirit of the Body” at Carriage House Studios, 308 Powell St., Warren, is this Saturday (and next) from noon to five
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
B-Active Bisbee is having a grand opening of their Refresh Bar, featuring, cocktails, smoothies, beer, and wine. Drink specials and live music from Beca Reyes & Scott Muhelman (Saturday) 4 – 6 pm 86 Main St.
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Miss Sosha brings her original country sound to Thirsty Lizard 2 – 4 pm https://spoti.fi/4dPzjqF
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers every Saturday at Copper Queen Hotel 2 – 5 pm
One Ghost rock with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
Melissa Reaves’ Organismic 3 avant-garde, fire driven rock n roll at Dot’s Diner in the Shady Dell doors 5:30 pm show 6:30
Kirtan at Club Kilimanjahro with Infinite Compassion Orchestra 6:30 pm $20 suggested donation. Tickets: https://www.infinitecompassionorchestra.com/shop/p/april-26-kirtan
Bisbee Badassery 7-9pm: Texas Trash is a PunkRock band that is very diverse. They are coming to Bisbee acoustically, which will be more Country/Folk/Rockabilly. They like to call it ThrashGrass
Funky, horn-based Latin grooves from Ruta Verbena https://spoti.fi/3Ad7RFt Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
St Elmo 9 – 1 am DJ Gidzilla
A month ago there was a very successful art show and sale in Washington DC. Attendees got a rare opportunity to see some very special artworks from Gaza. Please join us when this show and sale comes to Bisbee’s own Warren Peace Cafe 4 – 6 pm. Exquisite Giclee prints on Torchon paper to be auctioned off. Along with the sale of postcards and posters at an affordable price. Here a YouTube Short from the DC event. https://youtube.com/shorts/DMOrtojksTM?si=ciwanF63plWJ4E2X Bring friends! Event organizers: The “On Palestine” of Bisbee Arizona “
Fiddle & Flattop 3 pm followed by Legs & Laffs – pole, burlesque, and comedy 8 pm Gene’s Place
The Rolling Cajones roll into the Bisbee Royale playing classic rock/Stones covers 8 pm
Moramarco! plays catchy original music with Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums. Songwriter featured on “Weeds” soundtrack https://sptfy.com/NcVS Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Magghie O’Shea performs originals, “Weird” Al covers, and more on her ukelele 7 pm on the patio Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
Listen to the podcast! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twib
Sunday April 27
Ecstatic Dance Second and fourth Sundays at the Kilimanjahro 10:30 doors 11 am start Dance church meditation! Journey in a judgment free zone and move like no one‘s watching because no one is!
Moonflower Mirage is a collaboration between singer-songwriters Charlie Bridges and Michael Montoya. The project is based in the use of a looper pedal with layers of percussion, horns, vocal harmonies, and stringed instruments. Moonflower Mirage is advancing towards new frontiers in folktronica, wyrd folk, indie rock, Latin music, and musical theatre Bisbee Badassery 3 – 6 pm
Gypsy Piano Blues at Hitching Post 2 – 5 pm followed by Brian Mullin’s Foolaloof is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, Adam Smolen and Michael Gregory 6 pm
Nancy Weaver’s Swing Trio (with Holly Whitman on flute and Evan Hubbard on bass) will be at Warren Peace Cafe from noon – 2pm. Come support live music and enjoy our mix of jazz and Latin standards from the 1920s to recent decades. For more information contact Nancy at (520) 432-5081
Bucky Mills plays favorite songs from the 70’s to today in a folk-Americana style while sharing stories between songs Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Christa Leigh 3 pm Gene’s Place
Jazzy Americana from Aurelia Ann Cohen https://spoti.fi/3Ng40KU Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
The Bisbee Community Chorus sings a Tribute to Rock and Roll on Sunday, April 27 (and again on Sunday, May 4) —- 3 pm both days, at the Presbyterian Annex in Old Bisbee, 24 Howell, just up the street from the Copper Queen Hotel. It’s an afternoon of classic oldies by the full chorus and some interesting small groups. Kids & teens are free and most welcome, adults $15. Artistic Director is Nathan Darus, Accompanist is Timothy Dick. Baby, you can drive my car!
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday April 28
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
Classic Movie Monday at Thirsty Lizard all day- Free Popcorn! (*upon availability)
Us Too featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music 3 pm Gene’s Place
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
Gay 90s Open Mic presented by Soul Medicine 7pm every Monday
Open Mic at St Elmo. 8 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
Metal Monday with Galena and friends 8 pm Hitching Post
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
Bisbee Computers & Music (520) 432-9090 1326 W Hwy 92 Unit 4 Bisbee, AZ 85603. Upgrade your “non-supported” Windows 10 to Windows 11 for $80, out the door! 24 Hour turn around!
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Also coming soon:
Calliope Women’s Art & Music Festival May 10
Bisbee Pride June 13 – 15 https://bisbeeprideaz.com/
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
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
BisbeeAZ.com https://bisbeeaz.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
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 10 from 9am to noon at the Ace parking lot on Naco Highway. The suggested $10 per box donation covers the cost of getting the shredding truck to Bisbee, with the remainder of the donation supporting Bisbee Community Chorus expenses. Volunteers also accept eyeglasses for recycling and samples of toiletries to pass on to local shelters. Sorry – no electronics or pills this time.
Central School Project invites area artists to create and enter art that considers and answers to the current state of our politics and culture. We request that your work be new!
All mediums welcome. Contact us if you want to create an installation piece.
Show opens Friday May 9 and runs through May 25 more info: https://www.centralschoolproject.org/post/art-action
Tea Service at Nam Sen Studio Every Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm. Asian style tea, treats and small bites. Reserve online at namsenstudio.com
B-Active Shuttle in Old Bisbee Book your shuttle here: https://bactivebisbee.com/bisbee-runner/
Coyote Shuttle M-F: 7p-2a All day Sat/Sun 520-366-2435 serving all of Bisbee
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.
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)|
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.
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
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
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
Allen & Co Espresso House – new coffeehouse in a familiar location 31 Subway St #3 (520) 333 – 7970 theallenandco@gmail.com
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 Badassery 105 Tombstone Canyon Bisbee, AZ 85603 https://bisbeebadassery.com/ burgers, ice cream, and a small outdoor stage for live music
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
Earl’s Cafe at the Warren Hotel classy cafe in the back of this new hotel enter from 55 Angius St. (520) 222 – 6053 www.warnerhotel.com
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
Gallery One Squared at 31 Subway Street (520) 226-1994 open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10 AM- 3PM and open for Second Saturday, from 5PM-8PM. Featuring the work of Local and Regional Contemporary Artists, including Paintings, Photography, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Ceramics & Glasswork. Instagram: Galleryonesquared
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – recently reopened 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
Main St Bistro (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch
Object Hotel Drawing Room 25 Main St. https://objecthotel.com performance space and gallery
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
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
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