This Week in Bisbee April 30 – May 6, 2024

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

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ARTEMIZIA FOUNDATION: Museum / Gallery of contemporary, graffiti & street art. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11am – 4pm. Experience works by Banksy, Warhol, Swoon, Kusama, Shepard Fairey, Judy Chicago. Collection of 700 works by 100 artists from 40 countries. Featuring a 50-50 ratio female to male artists:  www.ArtemiziaFoundation.org 

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Featured Event of the Week

Tuesday April 30

A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly

Michael Gregory reading from his book Pound Laundry Copper Queen Library 5:30pm for more info: https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6597

The Courtyard presents HOWL, CHIRP, SQUEAK, AND ROAR hosted by Allie Stewart. Featuring Jessica Fleet, Sehra, Kitty Brophy, Gretchen Hill, and Carolyn Toronto. These magical evenings are held indoors in our intimate space, so please bring your favorite pillow for more comfortable floor seating. 6:30 – 8:30 pm

MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country and other surprises Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm

LIT TUESDAYS with MIKE MONTOYA at Hitching Post 6:30-ish – 9:30-ish pm – show up to play a song or just relax and listen

US TOO featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music. 3 – 5 pm followed by CHARLIE 7 pm Gene’s Place

Free pool at St Elmo

Weds May 1

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 

SHORT NOTICE (David Dean, Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Ehren Stonner) 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).

SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm

“Sonoran Safari” hotel room reveal + art show cocktail reception @ Object Hotel (29 main street) 4-6 pm Photos by Puspa Lohmeyer + tapestries by Heather L Weston

Thursday May 2

STAR WARS DOUBLE FEATURE at the Royale noon. $5 Today’s Episodes 1 & 2: The Phantom Menace & Attack of the Clones

BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm followed by Celtic music session hosted by THE ROOKS 7pm. Come have a pint with us! 

MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country and other surprises St Elmo 2 – 4:30 pm

POETRY OPEN MIC hosted by Brad Harmon at Room 4 Bar Silver King Hotel. Drink specials for locals with ID 7 – 9 pm

Indie rock from DILLON SPURLIN Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm 

KARAOKE WITH RUBEN Hitching Post 7 pm

BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition

LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm

Friday May 3

STAR WARS DOUBLE FEATURE at the Bisbee Royale 10 am. $5 Today’s Episodes: Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One

Bisbee Royale – Tonight’s feature: A special screening of Sterling Noren’s “Run Free”
Tickets are $5 at the door. Q&A with Sterling and Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run. Story: Micah True helps the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico preserve their traditional running culture. (See Featured Event)

MIKE MONTOYA at the Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm   

HIPPIE HERITAGE WEEKEND with the WHISKEY LICKERS 4 – 7 pm Bisbee Coffee Company stage

Portrait Drawing @ The Object Hotel 29 Main St Fridays 4pm to 5:30pm $10

DJ LEGACY at St Elmo 10 pm – 2 am

Central School Project Parking Lot movie: Repo Man, a much beloved film by Alex Cox turns 40 this year. Shot in East LA and out on desert highways it is dystopian, deadpan hilarious, punk, and beautiful ( Robby Müller is the cinematographer) It has countless one-liners that alot of people have never forgotten
“Ordinary People.. …I hate em” “Plate of Shrimp” Gates open at 7:00 movie starts at 7:30 – snacks available. BYO chair or use one of theirs.

Chuckleheads presents CHICANO POWER COMEDY NIGHT 8 pm This comedy troupe, known for their vibrant and insightful humor, dives into the rich tapestry of Chicano culture and experiences, offering a unique perspective that resonates with audiences from all backgrounds. Their performances blend satire, storytelling, and sharp wit, creating an engaging and thought-provoking experience. Tickets: https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/event-details/chicano-power-comedy-1

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

ONE GHOST rock  with originals and classic rock/new wave covers oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me Hitching Post 8 pm   

Alt-country and folk from UNCOMMON CROSSROADS 8 – 11 pm Bisbee Grand https://sptfy.com/uncommoncrossroads

Folk/country from JESS LEDBETTER https://spoti.fi/3Qq0H5T Gene’s Place 7 – 10 pm

KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm

Saturday May 4 – Star Wars Day

Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from SHORT NOTICE (David Dean, Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Ehren Stonner) 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.

STAR WARS DOUBLE FEATURE at the Royale 10 am. $5 Today’s Episodes 4 & 5: A New Hope & The Empire Strikes Back

US TOO featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music. Warren Peace Cafe 1 – 3 pm

COCHISE CHESS FUNDRAISER at Greenway Manor 1 – 4 pm. $25 See Featured Event. Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/868439815867?aff=oddtdtcreator

OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm

TACO PARTY at the Bisbee Royale. 3 street tacos, your choice of beef, shrimp, or chicken for $10! (Until we’re out) AUTOTELIC and CICADA from 5 to 8 in the theater ($10 cover, 1st drink on us.) And while you’re rocking out with sick bands and the best food on the planet, have a $5 well tequila in the theater and smack a pinata.

Folk/country from JESS LEDBETTER Bisbee Grand 2 -5 pm https://spoti.fi/3Qq0H5T

Grand Burlesque presents MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU a Star Wars-Themed Burlesque show Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm $10 GA $25 VIP table

THE GHOULS scare up some rock at Gene’s Place 7 pm

Blues/rock from DOUBLE DARRE St Elmo 9 – 2 am

Celebration of life for Fredrick Frank Finn at Hitching Post 1 pm

20FT NEON JESUS brings his crunk revival  https://spoti.fi/3Pc8kfm along with MANSLAW and sultry rock from COYOTE VELVET to Hitching Post 8 pm

Alt-country and folk from UNCOMMON CROSSROADS https://sptfy.com/uncommoncrossroads BSC 9 – midnight

THE STEVE MORAMARCO CONSPIRACY play original folk/country/rock/punk music. Check out our new video “Bisbee, Brother” https://youtu.be/fsny7ZAdqfc on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm 

1st and 3rd Saturdays. Music by Daragh Vaughn the Piano Man 2 – 5 PM, playing originals and covers, Irish stuff and Rock and Roll. Electric Brewing

LOCOMUNDI bring their crazy world music to Bisbee Coffee Co stage 2 – 4 pm

HIPPIE HERITAGE WEEKEND band TBA 4 – 7 pm Bisbee Coffee Company stage

“Star Wars”-themed party at the Thirsty Lizard all day plus swap market starting at 9 am

Don’t forget to visit our new Health & Wellness section! https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/

Sunday May 5 – Cinco De Mayo

STAR WARS DOUBLE FEATURE at the Royale noon. $5 Today’s Episodes 5 & 6: Return of the Jedi & The Force Awakens

Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia

Swap market at the Thirsty Lizard starting at 9 am with music TBA

HIPPIE HERITAGE WEEKEND band TBA 12 – 2 pm Bisbee Coffee Company stage

THE IRREGULARS featuring Derek Dickson, Ehren Stonner, Josh Hampton, Mike Hero Hitching Post 3 pm

THE GRATEFUL ZONE Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm Joel Martin performs your favorite Grateful Dead tunes.

MIRANDA MURPHY is singing country at Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm 

CONDIGO 633 live at The Carrick Hotel 39 Howell Ave 5 pm to 7 pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fantastic music and friendly vibes in a relaxed, atmosphere. We’ll have complimentary snacks, soda, and water for all attendees. 

MINER’S CAT 3 pm Gene’s Place

COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize

Monday May 6

STAR WARS DOUBLE FEATURE at the Royale noon. $5 Today’s Episodes 8 & 9: The Last Jedi & The Rise of Skywalker

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

DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main, 4pm. Bring a drum or use one that’s there.

“JAM LEFT OPEN” 5 pm Gene’s Place. This jam is intentionally left open to all players of all skill levels, so get on the keys and wow us with your rendition of Fur Elise, pick up those sticks and unleash your inner Neal Peart, or grab that really big guitar and slap that thicc 4 stringer to your heart’s content!

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

Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723 Live music on the patio (or indoors if raining/too cold). Drink specials. Locals night Thursday, discount with Bisbee ID.

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

Your business here – contact me for info

Coming Soon Flyers

Also Coming Soon:

Bisbee Pride June 14 – 16 https://bisbeeprideaz.com/
Bisbee Pirate Weekend August 9 – 11 http://www.bisbeepirateweekend.com/
Elvis in Bisbeeland August 17
Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour Aug 31 https://www.facebook.com/bisbeegardentour

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
For science-related events and activities visit www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.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/

Health & Wellness

Visit the website for all things related to mind, body, and spirit: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/

ETC

We all want a great summer pool season and working together might just make the difference! Tell everyone you see that lifeguards are needed at all our city pools! We need more than high school students to apply. Teachers off for the summer can apply, retirees can apply, if you are over 15 years old, you can apply. Apply online at www.bisbeeaz.gov or in person at 76 Erie St.

Free Online Program
Preserving Place & Empowering Community: The Past, Present, and Future of Camp Naco with Rebecca Orozco and R. Brooks Jeffery
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11:00 am – MST
Sponsored by the Arizona Historical Society

Camp Naco is a cornerstone of Buffalo Soldier history in Arizona and represents the proud tradition of Black military regiments after the Civil War. The Camp’s 17-acre site and 100+ year-old adobe buildings sit just 600 yards north of the US-Mexico border in the community of Naco Arizona and reside on the ancestral lands of the Chiricahua Apache. In 2022, the City of Bisbee and Naco Heritage Alliance received $8.1M in funding support, initiating a 4-year journey to 1). Preserve and rehabilitate the site’s 20 buildings and open spaces; 2). Develop place-based programming to reactivate the site by interpreting its diverse cultural landscape and addressing community needs; and 3). Build organizational capacity to successfully sustain Camp Naco’s mission into the future. This presentation will outline the diverse histories of the Camp Naco site, the tireless efforts to preserve its buildings, and the future vision to reactivate Camp Naco as a destination to honor its past while addressing contemporary needs in the border community of Naco Arizona.

Bring personal papers you want to see shredded to the SHED-IT SHRED-IT event on Saturday, May 11, from 9am to noon in the Ace parking lot, 1220 Naco Highway. This is a fundraiser for the Bisbee Community Chorus, and the suggested $10 per box donation covers the cost of getting the shredding truck to Bisbee, with the remainder of the donation supporting Chorus operating expenses. Also accepting eyeglasses for recycling and unwanted toiletries for sharing. Sorry – no electronics or pills.

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. 

Please spread the word that the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum could use some volunteers for the front desk and the gift shop here at the museum? Shifts are 3 hours. 10-1 and 1-4. Have them come by and see me or give us a call. Thanks a bunch. Have a great day.

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 first Saturday and 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 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
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 Royale – newly reopened and renovated theater! 94 Main St (520) 353-4369
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 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
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 Shantih or Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon (520) 432-7371 – vintage motel with lots of events in their backyard www.thejonqil.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
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com

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