Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Coming Soon
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Tuesday – August 11
Pool Tournament $5 buy-in winner takes all St Elmo 6:00 PM
Open Mic with Brian Mullins sign up to perform or just relax and listen Hitching Post 6:00 PM
Wednesday – August 12
Leather Tooling Every Weds Senior Center 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Scout Day and Dylan Panther singing and playing guitar from songs that they wrote individually and together. Le Cornucopia Cafe 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Spanish Language Group Electric Brewing 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Irregulars Jazz and blues from Derek Dickson, John Cordes, Ehrenn Stonner, Josh Hampton Gene’s Place 5:00 PM
Night (Farmer’s) Market a convenient midweek source in Old Bisbee for locally grown produce, cheese, bread, soap, meat, and more. Object Hotel 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jam Night 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). Bisbee Grand 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bartender Bingo Hitching Post 7:00 PM
Carousel Night An ever-rotating musical experience Gene’s Place 7:00 PM
Thursday – August 13
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St Elmo 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Swim for Angelika Support Angelika's love of swimming with donations to the Bisbee Municipal Pool in her name. All are welcome—Free admission—Drinks and Snacks—Music by The Humblebees Bisbee Pool 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Simon Spencer pianist, ukulele and accordion player Gene’s Place 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM – More Info
Trivia with Don and Renee Hitching Post 6:00 PM
Celtic Night A wee bit of Ireland in the desert Gene’s Place 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Whiskey Lickers Bisbee's jug-less jug band plays original thrash-folk for Locals Night – drink specials with Local ID. Silver King/Room 4 Bar 7:30 PM – More Info
Moonflower Mirage a collaboration between singer-songwriters Charlie Bridges and Michael Montoya, advancing towards new frontiers in folktronica, wyrd folk, indie rock, Latin music, and musical theatre. Carley’s Bar 7:30 PM
Bowling for Dildos A Bisbee tradition! St Elmo 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – More Info
Friday – August 14
Painting With Mary Senior Center 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Al Holbrook Soulful Blues Hitching Post 2:00 PM – More Info
Bisbee Blues Band aka Scott Muhleman, Victor Vega, George Green and Evan Hubbard, playing electric blues Gene’s Place 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Karaoke Electric Brewing 6:00 PM
Karaoke with Josh Gene’s Place 8:00 PM
George Washingtub, Sarah Marie, Crushed Tomatoes an evening of Anti-Folk Silver King/Room 4 Bar 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM – More Info
The Rhythm Revue Soul and Surf dance party Bisbee Grand 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sabrina Solo amazing one-woman band Bisbee Social Club 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM – More Info
Saturday – August 15
Bisbee Community Market Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community! Warren Vista Park 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free Chess Lessons Cochise Chess offers free lessons for all-ages and experience levels. We provide all the coaching and equipment. We love teaching total beginners! Clocks and scoresheets are available for tournament style games. Copper Queen Library 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tap Dance Classes Come Dance with Us! All levels welcome! Tap shoes not essential! $10 For more info: 702-771-9825 City Park 11:00 AM
Texas hold ’em poker game Tournament style weekly on Saturdays, $10 buy in. Come have some fun! Electric Brewing 1:00 PM
Out of the Blue performing jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday Bisbee Social Club 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Twilight Boys Classic Rock and Blues with Edmund, Cactus & friends. Bisbee Badassery 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Trivia with Vicki Come join us for craft beverages and test your brain with Vicki's endless supply of questions. Free to play. Electric Brewing 5:00 PM
Lynn Crossett Americana Gene’s Place 7:00 PM – More Info
Mogley & the Zonies with Jordan Manley indie rock Silver King/Room 4 Bar 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – More Info
We 3 on keys (Tamela Turtle, Simon Spencer, Carolyn Toronto Join us for an introspective evening of eclectic original music by Bisbee‘s own songwriter-performance artists. Live painting and audience participation summoned 😉 Object Hotel 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fatigo and Moonflower Mirage A night of eclectic local sounds from the desert and beyond. Expect indie rock earworms, a jazzy trumpet, a hula hoop, the appearance of a grumpy polar bear, and more! Bisbee Grand 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday – August 16
Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes Sweet vocal harmonies, originals and covers Warner Hotel 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – More Info
6th Anniversary Party Live music 12-7 featuring:
Adam Gaffney
Beca and Scott
Pete Sun
Big Woody's BBQ Food Truck will be parked on-site.
House made beer, kombucha and soft drinks available for sale. Electric Brewing 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM – More Info
Avant Coastgaurd Brian Mullins and Adam Smolen on strings and percussion. The Coastgaurd is comprised of volunteers from southern Arizona committed to high desert rescue from pedestian music. Bisbee Badassery 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Music of T.S. Henry Webb on keys and vocal with guest John Cordes on violin. Carley’s Bar 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – More Info
Astra Kelly Playing a mix of classic covers and crowd friendly originals. Americana, or folk rock bitten by the South.
Old Bisbee Brewing Company 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
General Tchefary & the Soldiers Uplifting reggae gets you dancing! Bisbee Grand 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Game Night Bring your own game or grab one from the Lizard library! Board games, card games, party games, and more. All are welcome – no experience needed and rules taught Thirsty Lizard 5:00 PM
Comedy Open Mic Hosted by Castle Rock Kenny – make us laugh, won’t you? Carley’s Bar 6:00 PM
Monday – August 17
Manic Mondays $5 margaritas all day Bisbee Grand
Writer’s Group all levels, bring something to read Warren Peace Cafe 10:00 AM
Pictionary Hitching Post 4:00 PM
Tap Dance Classes Come Dance with Us! All levels welcome! Tap shoes not essential! $10 For more info: 702-771-9825 City Park 5:30 PM
Moonflower Mirage a collaboration between singer-songwriters Charlie Bridges and Michael Montoya, advancing towards new frontiers in folktronica, wyrd folk, indie rock, Latin music, and musical theatre. Bisbee Grand 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Open Mic One lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar! St Elmo 8:00 PM
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TWIBFest 3 Sept. 19 City Park https://www.facebook.com/events/1005697275603475
Sidepony 13 November 13 – 15 https://linktr.ee/sideponyfest
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/ interesting articles plus hotel and food info. Win a free trip to Bisbee!
Bisbee Seance Room – Magic Kenny Bang Bang combines history and magic for Arizona’s #1 attraction https://thebisbeeseanceroom.com
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.com/
The Bisbee Observer – our local newspaper – subscribe today! https://thebisbeeobserver.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 Bisbee Community Chorus opens its fall season with an informal rehearsal on Tuesday, August 18, at 6 pm. New Artistic Director Kassie Peterson will provide an orientation to choral singing, with warmup and skill-building exercises. The Chorus meets every Tuesday evening 6-8 pm at their new location —- St. John’s Fellowship Hall, 19 Sowles Ave. in Old Bisbee. It’s a community chorus —- no audition is necessary and all ages are welcome. Transportation assistance is available. For more information, e-mail bisbeechorus@gmail.com or check the website.
Attention bands! Sidepony 13 is now accepting submissions via this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjeQhdRH9EZkljgxfwCYrh6M84oX7Ybqm_jYXj6nc-EvYhAA/viewform
Explore Bisbee and Southern Arizona in style with Copperlight Carriage. Enjoy private luxury limousine transportation for sightseeing, special occasions, and unforgettable local adventures. Visit ridecopperlight.com to learn more.
The newest place to shop for clothes is at the Science lab on Melody Lane only two doors down from the Library Annex! We have racks full of gently used, cleaned clothing in a full range of sizes. There are men’s, coats, sportswear, dresses, skirts, long and short sleeve tops as well as shoes and jewelry. Come out and take a look around on Fridays from 10-2. You will be amazed my the selection!
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
Be the artist you’ve always want to be. Let me help you with your songwriting and create music, songs, and videos –moremarkable67@gmail.com
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This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
Jaye Coyote first arrived in Bisbee on Halloween of 2020. He worked for a little while in his friend’s apothecary, went up to Denver, and returned after a year. Jaye does a variety of odd jobs and services to make ends meet. “I have friends and family that care about me, here.” His favorite thing about Bisbee? “The festivals.” Tell him you saw him in TWIB!