A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Labor Day Weekend in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday August 27
The Bisbee Community Chorus practices on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at 24 Howell in Old Bisbee. Open recruitment extends into mid-September for this iconic Bisbee group. Artistic Director is Nathan Darus and accompanist is Timothy Dick. Want to try singing with friends and neighbors? Come join us. www.bisbeechorus.org
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
TONKY HONK (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Evan Hubbard) Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm
HOWL, CHIRP, SQUEAK & ROAR CHAPTER 5 at The Courtyard 6:30 – 8:30 pm Original performances by Beca Reyes & Daniele Panther, Kimberly Kling, Kate Drew-Wilkinson, Nila Chandra, and Carlos Arzate. Please be sure to bring your favorite pillow for comfortable ground seating as the space typically fills up.
LIT TUESDAYS at Hitching Post 6:30-ish – 9:30-ish pm – show up to play a song or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds August 28
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
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
THE IRREGULARS (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).
Thursday August 29
TONKY HONK (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Evan Hubbard) Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30 pm
“TEAPOT SESSIONS” with Amelia Doll at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm. It’s an improvisational show where the audience can put a word or phrase in Amelia’s teapot and she’ll create a song from it. The word or phrase should have something to do with the person’s life, something new and exciting or maybe a bit of drama that won’t hurt anyone – we will all “spill the tea” together.
Portrait Drawing at Central School Project 5:30 – 7:30 Come practice figure and portrait drawing from life – all skills welcome! This open session will be in the evenings and will include a few short poses to get us warmed up and then some longer ones to allow you to focus on the details. The room will have easels and drawing boards for you to use, and we can supply paper and drawing materials if needed. Donation based: $5-10 will help cover costs. If you arrive late call or text Ray at 623-202- 3547
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with KID’S KARAOKE 6:30 – 7:30 and STARGAZER KARAOKE 8 – 11 pm
Country from Tucson’s MAMMA COAL Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm https://bit.ly/3LYH1TM
CRAZY PONY KARAOKE Hitching Post 7 pm
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
Friday August 30 – Labor Day Weekend
JOHNNY ROCKIT & FRIENDS Thirsty Lizard 3 – 5 pm
KARAOKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
MIKE MONTOYA plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at the Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
CENTRAL SCHOOL PROJECT PARKING LOT MOVIE “POPEYE” 7 pm doors 7:30 movie. (moves inside if raining). BYO chair or use on that’s provided. Refreshments by donation. Popeye, by Robert Altman was made in 1980. Altman breaks all the predictable industry narrative rules with this movie! Many in Hollywood hated it, and many, many people love it. What can we tell you? This is not Mork and Mindy. Altman makes movies like no other. Shelly Duvall is the dearest Olive Oyle. (May she rest in peace)
Grateful Dead weekend at St Elmo kicks off with BUSH LEAGUE 8 pm
Classic rock acoustic from THE DERELICTS plus MIKE KELIVIN Hitching Post 7 – 9 pm
JOE BAKER plays old-time country and Americana https://www.joebakermusic.com/ Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Surf rock from Tucson’s DESERT UNDERTONES Gene’s Place 8 pm https://spoti.fi/3WySKNW
Country music from DUST Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday August 31
WORLDWIDE PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY What if for one day everything stopped, and we all just listened to the music? Celebrating our 10th year! Play Music on the Porch Day will be happening in over 1000 locations Worldwide! Visit the map and register your location at PlayMusicOnThePorchDay.com To participate just go outside and play music! You can invite friends or play alone. Make the day as big or as small as you want! Then share a video on any social media with #playmusicontheporchday. Follow the hashtag #playmusicontheporchday to see musicians from around the world participating!
12TH ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CAR & BIKE SHOW on Arizona St. in Warren 8 – 10 am registration 2 pm awards. On hand will be food and merchandise vendors, DJ, exotic vehicles, and lots of stuff to raffle off. Mornings Café will be serving up their delicious menu, and the Boys and Girls Club will have lots of children’s activities. Registration form: https://www.bgcbisbee.org/events For more info contact aflores@bgcbisbee.org or by calling 520-432-3010
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live Americana music from JOE BAKER while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
BISBEE BLOOMERS GARDEN TOUR 10 am – 4 pm an annual fundraising event to support gardening and the beautification of public spaces in the City of Bisbee. This year’s Garden Tour features gardens in the Warren, City Beautiful neighborhood of Bisbee. $20 – tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bisbee-bloomers-annual-garden-tour-2024-tickets-957615121607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided. See Fall Schedule after Monday’s listings
Coffee and hot jazz with JUNIPER DJINN at Bisbee Coffee Company 11 am – 1 pm spoti.fi/48ucd6b
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
The one-woman powerhouse that is SABRINA SOLO Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5 pm https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY City Park 5 – 7:30 pm – gather to remember those lost to overdoses. Music by Beca Reyes, food/refreshments from Mike/Taqueria Outlaw and Dana/Quarry
Blues from CATDADDY Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
LUAU PRE-PARTY at Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell with tiki drink specials and surf films, surf rock from THE FURYS 5 – 9 pm
Jazz/funk from HUMBLEBEES 7 pm House Royale (formerly Bisbee Royale) $10 includes one drink
THE HARVEST (a Grateful Dead tribute band) make their bi-annual pilgrimmage to St Elmo 8 pm – 2 am
GYPSY PIANO BLUES Hitching Post 7 – 9 pm
Spiritual soundscapes from MYSTIC WOLF Gene’s Place 3 pm https://spoti.fi/4dFb52C
“Speak Easy Music” from GHOST LIGHT REVIEW Gene’s Place 7 pm https://ghostlightrevue.com/
LOCOMUNDI bring their crazy world music to Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi
AMELIA DOLL folks it up on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 – 11 pm (moves inside if raining)
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Sunday Sept 1
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
KURT HAUSER plays classical guitar at The Quarry for brunch 11 am – 1 pm
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele at the newly re-opened Los Hermanos (formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon for lunch noon – 2 pm
Superstar busker CHRISTA LEIGH performs at the Thirsty Lizard noon – 3 pm
4th Annual Tiki Takeover at The Shady Dell/Dot’s Diner 4 pm with Tiki cocktails from Sugarcane plus Hawaiian BBQ plates and music from MOONLIGHT MAGIC $10 https://spoti.fi/3WJhaUU
Labor Day potluck/party at Electric Brewing 3 -5 pm with original music from THE STEVE MORAMARCO CONSPIRACY – check out our video for “Bisbee, Brother” https://youtu.be/fsny7ZAdqfc
BREWERY GULCH DAYS PUB CRAWL 3pm – 8 pm – Magic Kenny Bang Bang hosts the return of this annual event. We will start the festivities off at Gene’s place for Outlaw Pinewood Derby, then to Old Bisbee Brewery for beers, brats & music trivia with Jennica then to St Elmo’s for the Miss Ol Bizz competition!
THE HARVEST AND FRIENDS have a Grateful jam at St. Elmo 8 pm
LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUZZAPALOOZA at the Quarrry with FUZZ EVIL, HUDA AKIL, BLACK ZOMBI $12 tickets in Advance $15 at Door. Limited tickets are available. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-mesanm-fuzz-evil-hudu-akil-phx-tickets-920906655597?aff=erelexpmlt
Bluesy, funky originals from AXIS AVAE Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://yukukubaji.bandcamp.com/
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Sept 2 – Labor Day!
WAM! Season Kick Off Party! Labor Day Picnic & Potluck! We’ll provide the main course, bring a side dish to share- and a towel! The whole family is invited to come enjoy water play, games, food and family fun as we kick off this season of a new moms group: 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!) Every 1st & 3rd Thurs 10a-12p @ The Community Church of Warren, 201 Arizona St Bisbee (Not a religious group)
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main on break until Sept 9
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!
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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
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Also Coming Soon:
Blues in Bisbee Sept 7 www.bluesinbisbee.com
TWIBFest September 21 – This Week in Bisbee all-day music festival at the Jonquil Hotel featuring Bisbee musicians, vendors, tacos, and more TBA
Bisbee 1000 stair climb/race October 19 https://www.bisbee1000.org/
B.R.A.T.S. Parade October 24 https://www.facebook.com/BisbeeRollingArt
Mariachi Festival November 2 http://bisbeemariachifestival.com/
Sidepony Express Music Festival November 9 https://www.facebook.com/sideponyexpress
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/
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/
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 Visit the website for all things related to mind, body, and spirit: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
Beauty A section dedicated to making you look good! https://thisweekinbisbee.com/beauty/
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Lavender Pit Project in Peril- Please Help Bisbee Bikeways Raise Matching Funds
We have raised $8.5 million for the final design and construction of the Lavender Pit shared use path. We need to raise $34,599 by Ocotber 31st, 2024 to begin the final design of the west segment of the path. Click to donate https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=49FE3LT4RBKDN
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.
Good day! My name is Jon aka The “Bisbee Music Man” I am a instrument tutor and performer. I am reaching out in search of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) that have been gathering dust in your storage. Willing to purchase or except as a donation. These instruments will be loaned to students for summer tutoring and practice. Any offers please feel free to connect me via “The “Bisbee Music Man”” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558654217630
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
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 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 What’s New?! on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Fridays 1 – 3 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 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
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 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
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
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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