Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday August 5
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Talented young guitarist Ian Martinez shreds at Gene’s Place 3 pm followed by Christa Leigh 6 pm
Acoustic Live Band Karaoke – sing your favorite hits whilst an all-star band backs you up, hosted by Miss Sonia Allen Bisbee Grand 7pm
Open Mic at Hitching Post hosted by Zane – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Pool tournament at St Elmo $5 buy-in winner takes all
Weds August 6
The return of 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).
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Pool Tournament at Gay 90s $5 buy-in. 7:30 pm
Bartender Bingo 7 pm Hitching Post
Derek Dickson Band play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by Soul Medicine & Friends 7-10pm
Thursday August 7
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO 7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Trivia with Vicki 6 pm Hitching Post
Friday August 8 – Pirate Weekend Begins
Visit www.bisbeepirateweekend.com for the gorey details, mateys
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Pirate Meet ‘n Greet 4 – 6 pm Bisbee Grand followed by a special pirate-y version of Live Band Karaoke 8 – 11 pm
Sunset Seduction Burlesque with music from Kaity Can’t Skate 8 pm Hitching Post $10 Suggested Donation
Wham Bam Thank You Ma’am 7 pm Bisbee Coffee Company Stage $5 or free with drink
Pirate Weekend screening of Waterworld 7 pm in the Central School Parking Lot
Pirate Ball 8 – 10 pm in the Pythian Castle 29 OK St. $25 includes a drink token, fun, and games Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pirates-of-the-sky-islands-present-the-2025-pirate-ball-tickets-1481415496629
Timothy Dick plays solo on the patio Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel (moves inside if raining) 8 pm
The Rolling Cajones play Stones and other classic rock at Copper Queen Hotel 9 pm
Johnny Rockit & the Derelicts acoustic 4 – 6 pm Bisbee High School Class of ’95 Dance Party 8 pm Gene’s Place
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at the Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Saturday August 9 – Pirate Weekend Day 2
Visit www.bisbeepirateweekend.com for the gorey details, mateys
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!
Pirate Weekend Maritime Market 10 am – 4 pm City Park Full Schedule at bottom of listings or click here
Chess Club meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Bisbee Pirate Weekend Pub Crawl with Kenny Bang Bang and Kenny of the Hatchets Meets 1 pm at Screaming Banshee Pizza $25 includes rum tasting. (Bring cash for drinks and tips, ’cause no one like a cheap pirate!) Get Tickets
The Rooks play sea shanties 2 – 5 pm Bisbee Grand
Rockus plays classic rock and new wave hits 9 – 1 am St Elmo
The Rolling Cajones play Stones and other classic rock at The Royale 8 pm
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO 5 – 7 pm B-Active Bisbee 86 Main St.
Goth from Tanz Der Vampyr 7 pm Bisbee Coffee Company Stage $5 or free with drink
The Chad West Duo rock The Bisbee Badassery offers a mix of rock, funk, blues, and original music. Fronted by Chad West on guitar and vocals, Lindsey West on drums and vocals. www.chadwestmusic.com 6 – 9 pm
Grand Burlesque’s Siren Soirée! at Bisbee Pirate Weekend 8pm BUY TICKETS HERE Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
Rockus plays classic rock and new wave hits 9 – 1 am St Elmo
Punk from The Distortionists, Los Diablos Gordos, Cicada 9 pm Hitching Post
Rock from Carol Pacey & Andy Borunda noon – 3 pm, Sea Shanties with Steve Moramarco 3 pm followed by more music from Carol & Andy until 5pm, Drag Night with Jessica Michaels 9 pm Gene’s Place
Return of the Mermaids Parade 6:30 pm Muster at the Iron Man on Tombstone Canyon at 6PM
Parade starts at 6:30 sharp. This whimsical parade features Flam Chen, Lykiska Dance, Professional Merpeeple and YOU! Return of the Mermaids is a push/pull non motorized merpeeple powered parade. Walk the parade or use carts, wagons, mobility devices, electric power scooters, and bicycles. Light up the night with LEDs and lights but no fire please!
One Ghost rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH
Pirate Weekend Comedy Show at Thirsty Lizard 5 pm hosted by Castle Rock Kenny with Eden Nault, Steven Black, Jennifife7, Roberto, Quaker, Carlyboy
Keith Allen Dennis, Solo Guitar, Singing, and a pleasant demeanor https://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ 3 pm followed by SCYLD album release party 7 pm on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
Sunday August 10 – Pirate Weekend Ends
Mermaid Meetup and Swim at the Bisbee City Pool 1 Higgins Ave noon – 2 pm. All ages. Join us for a magical afternoon at the Bisbee City Pool and swim with the mermaids! Come splash around in the sun and make unforgettable! Please note that we do not provide mermaid tails, so be sure to bring your own. Don’t have a tail No problem! You can still join in on the fun and swim with your legs. Pool admission $1.25 children under 12, $4 adults, $3 Seniors
Sunday Brunch at the Royale, $6 Mimosas from 8AM ’til 2PM
Celebration of life (potluck style) for Jahfree Lambo 10am-until at City Park in Old Bisbee. KBRP will be providing our JBL speaker, a mic, cable and stand for this and am encouraging anyone and everyone to come who can. His partner said to please encourage musicians to come and play and there will be a drum circle as well.
Alex Wilkerson at the Bisbee Badassery. Alex is an indie-rock artist whose music is best described as atmospheric and honest, sunny indie rock with a dark side. 5 – 7 om
Mega Trivia with Chris 2 pm Hitching Post
Electric Brewing 12 – 7 pm 5th Anniversary Party with Derek Dickson Band, Astra Kelley, Motobilly Feat. Dammit Dan and Miss Anna, Big Woody’s BBQ
The Panther Band – talented family playing “death folk” originals and blues/classic rock covers Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://thepantherband.bandcamp.com/album/marching-toward-the-dust
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday August 11
$5 Margaritas $1 Wings Bisbee Grand
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
Open Mic at St Elmo. 8 pm Hosted by Steve Moramarco, 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
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
Pirate Weekend Maritime Marketplace
10am – 4pm Saturday August 9
- City Park
Vendors * Meet a Mermaid *
Scavenger Hunt – Pick up your map and clues at the Bisbee Pirate Weekend Information Booth. Limit to 20 participants.
10:00 – The Rooks
11:00 – Sirens of Lykiska. Tribal fusion belly dance troop performance
11:30 Amelia Doll
12:00 – Pirate Circus. Featuring an array of themed acts with talent from the Bisbee Aerie Movement Studio.
12:30 – Swashbucklers Demonstration
1:00 – Flam Chen
2:00 – Whiskey Lickers
2:45 – Costume Contest
3:15 – Tamela Turtle
3:15 – Scavenger Hunt Ends
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Coming Soon Flyers
Also coming soon:
Elvis in Bisbeeland August 16 https://bit.ly/4eO2s7V
Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour & Porch Music August 30 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bisbee-bloomers-annual-garden-tour-2025-tickets-1505155724289?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Blues in Bisbee CANCELLED
Country, Blues, and Bluegrass Festival Sept 26 – 28 Tickets $108.55 VIP – $12.51 Sunday Only
TWIBFEST 2, September 27 $10 Advance $15 DOS https://bit.ly/4ocGIHa
Sidepony 12, November 7 – 9 https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.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
B-Active Bisbee – E-bike rentals, cart tours, refresh bar, and more https://bactivebisbee.com/
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!
Things to Do in Bisbee https://www.thingstodoinbisbee.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/
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
Dear, Bisbee. The Lonely Hearts Bookclub meets on the first Saturday of the month, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at St. Elmo. We will be discussing the book wicked Bisbee, by Francine Powers. Join us, won’t you?
The Bisbee Community Chorus is looking for singers who would enjoy learning parts and practicing songs with others, then performing for the community. The Chorus is a friendly, non-auditioned community group, a Bisbee tradition for almost 40 years. The fall/winter season opens on Tuesday, August 19 at 6pm with introductions and a casual first practice at the Presbyterian annex, 24 Howell Ave. in Old Bisbee. Open recruitment runs through Sept. 16, so come any Tuesday evening to meet others and start singing.
Sidepony News! It’s pony time. BANDS: Submit your act via the link below, no later than August 1st (even if you already messaged us) VOLUNTEERS: We are also recruiting team members (audio and HQ). https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.com/submissionsvolunteer Update: you can still submit!
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.
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
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
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