A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Escape to Historic Bisbee: Stay at Centralia! Our cozy 1904 miner’s cabin just steps from the Iron Man statue. You can stroll to restaurants, shops, and Brewery Gulch while enjoying peace and privacy when the day winds down. With modern comforts, a screened porch for relaxation, a breakfast nook for hummingbird-watching, and a touch of “Bisbee lean” humor, this 120-year-old gem is your ideal retreat – BOOK NOW.
Hey TWIBSTERS! We’re drinking Bali Blue Krishna this Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM till sundown at Old Bisbee Roasters. Come party with us! Send some to your friends for Christmas; we ship, ask for our local discount! Bali Blue Krishna is unbelievably delicious, and the drinks are free at Old Bisbee Roasters! — Seth and the crew ☕️ Http://OldBisbeeRoasters.com 866.432.5063
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Tuesday December 10
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
Timothy Dick and Evan Hubbard team up for some country tunes at Hitching Post 2 – 4:30-ish
LiTuesday at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax by the fire and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds December 11
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
Short Notice (Derek Dickson & David Dean) 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 December 12
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30 pm
Singer/trumpeter/nomad Charlie Bridges plays original music https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ every Thursday in December 3 pm Gene’s Place followed by a Celctic Jam hosted by The Rooks 7 pm
Sip ‘n Paint plus Trivia Party at the Hitching Post 6 pm
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm
Mahavia play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
Mike Montoya plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers Room 4 Bar/Silver King 8 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!
Friday December 13
Superstar busker Christa Leigh at the Royale 5 – 8 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Mike Montoya plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at the Copper Queen Hotel 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
3rd annual Christmas After Dark! This year we bring you Krampus Christmas, belly dancing, drag, burlesque, fire dancing, music and vendors for your holiday shopping! Hitching Post 7 pm with The Lolly Bombs, Sensational Susie, Kate Flannery, Ghouls!, Aiden Swallow, Wild Rosa, Wooly Fern Oddities, 20Ft Neon Jesus
Local heroes The Exbats play their catchy punk pop plus hard rock from Bysmyth Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3Rgpmdj
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gene’s Place 3 pm
Carolyn Toronto plays piano-based pop at Gene’s Place 7 pm
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
Saturday December 14
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from Becca Reyes and Scott Muhleman while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
Chess Club on break until January
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Join us and Arizona-based bronze sculpture artist, John Tuomisto-Bell for the opening of his solo exhibition: “Walking the Path” from 1-4pm in Artemizia Foundation’s Gallery 818. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. https://www.artemiziafoundation.org/post/john-tuomisto-bell-walking-the-path
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Pat Gahn’s For the Sake of the Song at the Royale every Saturday at 3 pm. Bisbee-hall-of famer brings his melodic sounds along with musical guests. This week it’s Matt Kinman
Second Saturday Art Walk many galleries open 5 – 8 pm including Gallery One Squared at 31 Subway Street showing the work of 9 Local Artists, featuring Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, & Glass work.
Bisbee Community Chorus celebrates Christmas, winter, fruitcake, and 4-part harmony, with special appearances by the women’s ensemble, a men’s duo, and Maybelle Dick singing Darlene Love’s classic Christmas song, Baby Please Come Home. 5 pm, 24 Howell, Old Bisbee.
Poco Holiday Market from 3 to 7 at 15 Main Street in Old Bisbee! Bundle up and come join us for an afternoon of Christmas Karaoke, Krampus-watching, eats and treats, and gift shopping on December 14th.
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers every Saturday at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gay 90s 7 – 11 pm for their Xmas Party
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
Moramarco! (Formerly The Steve Moramarco Conspiracy) – same singer, same catchy songwriting, now with a sparkly new rhythm section Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm https://sptfy.com/NcVS
A memorial for the beloved Bisbee Bar Chicken Lady Bird at the Hitching Post 7 pm with music by Amelia Doll 7 pm
Jazzy pop from Fatigo 8 pm https://spoti.fi/4clJZ0y followed by sweet/noisy pop from The Lolly Bombs https://spoti.fi/3utHFnv 10 pm Gene’s Place
One Ghost rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH
Former cave-dwelling comedian Magghie O’Shea hosts her monthly comedy show at the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 pm
Listen to the podcast! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twib
Sunday December 15
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring your own supplies.
The Twilight Boys play classic rock and blues at Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2 pm
The Jazz Notables play St Elmo for “Church” 2:30 pm
Soul Medicine, local acoustic/electric duo Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Folk, blues, acoustic, singer songwriter & trumpeter Charlie Bridges https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ On the patio at Bisbee Badassery 105 Tombstone Ave from 2-4pm
Bisbee Community Chorus celebrates Christmas, winter, fruitcake, and 4-part harmony, with special appearances by the women’s ensemble, a men’s duo, and Maybelle Dick singing Darlene Love’s classic Christmas song, Baby Please Come Home. 3 pm, 24 Howell, Old Bisbee.
“Webb’s Wild Ride” (T.S. Henry Webb Band) 2pm-5pm @ the Bisbee Grand Hotel & Bar with John Cordes, Scott and Errol Baekeland, and Sam Panther
Ken Boe will be performing almost all new and original poems from my ALIEN AESTHETICS series, with original Electronic Music by David Alexander McDonald Gallery at 40 Main 6:30 pm
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday December 16
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
Drum Circle at Gallery at 40 Main 4 pm
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!
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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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Other New Years Eve Events
Weenstravaganza – Bisbee All-Stars playing the music of Ween 9 pm
Becca Reyes & Scott Muhelman Electric Brewing 7 – 10 pm
Bobcat & Magic Kenny Bang Bang Gene’s Place 9 pm
Showgirls & Miami Vice Mashup with Rezonators & DJ Gidzilla 8 pm Legion Bar & Grille $55 Tickets
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/
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/
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Join Us at The Carrick Hotel for a Festive Decorating Contest. Stop by The Carrick Hotel to pick up a decorating kit. Unleash your creativity! have your house back At the Carrick Hotel by 6 pm December 15th to display in our Bisbee Community Gingerbread Village! To RSVP: Call Email or stop by
520.234.5921 Reservations@thecarrick.com 39 HOWELL AVE., BISBEE, AZ
Need an excuse to give to charity this holiday season? Well how about TACOS!!? Do good and get rewarded. Join us at our annual Toys for Tacos! This year’s event will be held on Friday December 13th at Los Tachos Mexican Restaurant in Bisbee. Bring a new unwrapped toy and get two free tasty tacos. Your donation will go to the Bisbee Firefighters Food & Toy Drive. 12 pm – 6 pm
Ballpark Brewing Company is having an ugly sweater party Saturday December 14 with a contest and raffles. 97 Center Ave 5 pm
Holiday Dance Lesson, Potluck and Social Dancing this Wednesday, December 11, 2024 @ 5:30! Please join Lonnie Mitchell for a group dance lesson in West Coast Swing, a Potluck (chili and lasagna and punch will be provided) but if you can, please bring another dish of your choice or a salad or dessert) and finally some great social dancing! We can call ourselves the Bisbee Westie/ Location: The Annex at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Bisbee. No partner is needed and donations are appreciated so we can keep Lonnie’s lessons up and running in the New Year
Bisbee Taxi Co is now taking reservations for the Holiday season! Inquire about this new service 520-314-1673 and how we may be of help to you!
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
Copper City Shuttle & Food Delivery in Old Bisbee 520 559 – 5304
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
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 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
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. Showing the work of 9 Local Artists, featuring Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, & Glass work
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
Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch
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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