This Week in Bisbee (TWIB) April 29 – May 5, 2025

A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona

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Tuesday April 29

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

Mule Mountain Trio with Timothy Dick, Steve Peavey, Evan Hubbard play traditional country (and the occasional A-Ha tune) 2 pm Hitching Post

Talented guitarist Ian Martinez shreds at Gene’s Place 3 – 5 pm

Join The Courtyard for Chapter 13 of our Howl, Chirp, Squeak, & Roar event from 6:30-8:30 PM! We have some wonderful guest joining us:- Pat Gahn – Carl Stetter – Jono Melamed -Aurelia Anne Cohen – Angel Bennett Chair seating is limited – bring your favorite pillow!

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 30

Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon

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).

Thursday May 1

Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30

“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm

Darrin Kobetich 7pm Bisbee Grand instrumental ambient guitar https://spoti.fi/3UIr0GR

Schaefer Llana, visiting from Mississippi! 7-10pm Gene’s Place https://spoti.fi/3EIGaqo

Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!

Trivia night with Camo Chris! Fun prizes and the winner gets a $20 bar tab! 6-9pm Hitching Post

Friday May 2

Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm

Royale Film Festival at the House Royale Friday – Sundays in the month of May. Full schedule

Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm

Get ready for a night of laughs and entertainment as Tanyalee Davis brings her comedy tour to Chuckleheads! Don’t miss out on the funniest show in town! 8 pm Tickets: https://piquetickets.com/shows/comedian-tanyalee-davis

CSP Parking Lot Movie: The Last Unicorn (1982) 1982 animated fantasy film directed & produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, from a script by Peter S. Beagle 6:30 PM doors 7 pm movie. Moves inside if too windy. Central School Project

Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell present Phantom of the Opera silent film with live score. the Invincible Czars will bring their signature blend of eclectic instrumentation, adventurous arrangements and sense of emotional depth to this 100-year-old classic with a new soundtrack, performing it live with the film. The band is on tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of this early American horror film 7:30 pm https://spoti.fi/4lOM1es Tickets $15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phantom-of-the-opera-with-live-music-score-by-the-invincible-czars-tickets-1312911867739

Hippie Heritage Weekend, celebrating the hippies that saved Bisbee from being a ghost town, at Bisbee Coffee Company Stage. Today it’s the Whiskey Lickers 4 – 7 pm

One Ghost rock the Bisbee Grand with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH

Trivia with Kristine Levine & Gary Lucy, come join for some fun & laughs! 8-10pm Gene’s Place

DJ Gid Zillah on the 1s and 2s Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight

Saturday May 3

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!

Chess Club on break until June

Red Magic Arts Bisbee and Beyond Art Show. Club Kilamanjaro 33 Subway, noon to 6pm.

Hippie Heritage Weekend, celebrating the hippies that saved Bisbee from being a ghost town, at Bisbee Coffee Company Stage. Today it’s Counter Clockwise 12 – 7 pm

Royale Film Festival at the House Royale Friday – Sundays in the month of May. Full schedule

Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.

Support the Boys & Girls Club at the Carne Asada Fiesta, 1 – 2:30 pm. Live music, games, and food $15 per plate.

Closing reception for Spirit of the Body at Carriage House Studios 308 Powell St, Warren Saturday May 3 12 – 5 pm, Music, food, international art.

Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm

Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes team up for originals and covers Silver King/Room 4 Bar 2 – 4 pm 

Moramarco! (Formerly The Steve Moramarco Conspiracy) – plays catchy original music with  Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums! New video “Government Cheese” going viral! https://bit.ly/4i5x3yd on the roof of Bisbee Badassery 4 – 6 pm

Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers every Saturday at Copper Queen Hotel 4 – 7 pm

Grand Burlesque presents: The Art Show! 8pm PURCHASE VIP TICKETS HERE
Starring Award Winning Performers, Local Loves & Traveling Baddies! You’ll get epic entertainment that’s equal parts sexy and silly with fun games and acts all orchestrated by Az’s #1 emcee, Sonia Rita! $15 standing $30 VIP 

Chalako the Band play Latin and rock classics and originals at St Elmo 9 — 1 am bring your dancing shoes https://www.reverbnation.com/Chalako/videos

Amelia Doll captures the raw decadence of emotion, through unique lyricism and strong rhythm guitar 8 pm Hitching Post 

Kat O’ Strofik’s Birthday in Bisbee with: punk from Standing At The Back https://spoti.fi/4lFbA1w and solo performances by: Kat O’ Strofik, Lars Petrini, Jesse Yonkaz 7 pm Gene’s Place

Alex Wilkerson https://spoti.fi/3JoqJlP brings his indie rock to Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight

Live Electronica sets from SCYLD and Frank Tornoe 7pm One-hour Playlist curated by the performers
8pm Frank Tornoe 9:30pm SCYLD Room 4 Bar/Silver King Patio

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Sunday May 4

Royale Film Festival at the House Royale Friday – Sundays in the month of May. Full schedule

Gypsy jazz from Juniper Djinn at Earl’s Cafe in the Warner Hotel 10 am – noon https://spoti.fi/48ucd6b

Scott Muhelman, Beca Reyes and friends play an eclectic mix of acoustic favorites at Warren Peace Cafe noon. -2 pm

Hippie Heritage Weekend, celebrating the hippies that saved Bisbee from being a ghost town, at Bisbee Coffee Company Stage. Today it’s Counter Clockwise noon – 2 pm

Christa Leigh performs for “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm

Bisbee Badassery 5-7pm: Grupo Triangulo Y with cumbia – Latin dance music, corridos – strong brass & percussion instruments, and romanticas! You won’t need a chair because you’ll be dancing! Have fun or chill out with some good music!

The final performance of the Bisbee Community Chorus’ spring concert is Sunday afternoon, May 4. It’s a “Tribute to Rock and Roll,” featuring classic tunes made popular by musicians like the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, and Joni Mitchell. Concert is a 3pm at the Presbyterian annex, 24 Howell in Old Bisbee. Artistic Director is. Nathan Darus and Accompanist is Timothy Dick. Baby, you can drive my car!

Axis Avae and Alex Wilkerson team up at the Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm

Us Too featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music. Electric Brewing 1 – 4 pm 

Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize

Monday May 5 – Cinco de Mayo

Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas

Slow Motion Cowboys play alt-Country at St Elmo https://spoti.fi/42tfLpM 2 pm

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!

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

GET UP! STANDUP!! Protest Music Festival In the sixties, music was a powerful vehicle for unifying opposition to war, racism, pollution and more, and for uniting support for peace, unions and democracy. The policies and practices of the new administration are toxic to our democracy. Let’s bring back MUSIC, specifically PROTEST SONGS as a non-violent weapon against fascism and authoritarianism! SEEKING
Protest Songs! Resistance Songs! Singer-songwriters, bands, musicians of all types. Original songs encouraged and old standards are welcome. Acoustic music only please. Contact us to SIGN-UP to perform.

DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2025,
10am-6pm . FREE
LOCATION: Geronimo Event Center
NM-80 &, Portal Rd, Rodeo, NM 88056
For more information email: makeithappenman@gmail.com or TEXT to: 530-321-5579

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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