Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Coming Soon
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Tuesday December 16
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Jim Harrelson at Gene’s Place 2pm – 4pm Every Tuesday at Gene’s all December long.
Timothy Dick goes the solo route Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm followed by Open Mic hosted by Norman Clearman – 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 December 17
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
Short Notice (David Dean, Derek Dickson, Scott Muhleman) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
Carousel Night at Gene’s Place 7pm – 9pm An ever-rotating musical experience.
The Blank Tapes (Duo), Sara Barlow, + Alex Wilkerson at Hitching Post Saloon 7pm – 10pm 2 acts from Joshua Tree, plus local indie fave Alex Wilkerson <Spotify>
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 18
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Night at Bisbee Royale 5pm – 7pm Experience the Christmas magic of Bisbee Royale’s unique theater atmosphere. Hosted by Kayla McCann & Raquel Rodriguez. Doors open at 5pm, movie rolls at 6. Each Rsvp receives a Grinch souvenir and popcorn. Food & drink specials available. Rsvp to 520-456-5642.
Trivia with Don & Renee at Hitching Post Saloon 6pm – 8pm How much do you really know? Grab your team and find out.
MahaVia at Bisbee Grand Hotel 7pm – 10pm Spanish flamenco and Latin jazz from the nomadic duo Julianna Thomas & Derren Crosby.. <More Info>
Celtic Night at Gene’s Place 7pm – 9pm Celtic tunes and tales with The Rooks – a wee bit of Ireland in the desert.
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Simon Spencer at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 7:30pm – 9:30pm Playing original music and musical theater songs on the ukulele, accordion, or keyboard for Local’s Night. Drink specials with local ID
Friday December 19
Art Show in the Greenhouse 9am – 5pm 99 Hwy 92. Sip cocoa and tea and mingle with artists, support the local art community.
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
The Anti-Christmas Song Christmas Show and White Elephant Gift Exchange (bring a wrapped gift by 3:30pm to participate) at Carley’s Bar. Music at 5p with Timothy Dick and Astra Kelly featuring Sam Panther on drums and Philip Bynoe on Bass.
Johnny Rockit & Michael Whetzel at Gene’s Place 3pm – 5pm Join us at Gene’s for an afternoon of rock blues, folk and original music.
Karaoke with Joe at Electric Brewing 6pm – 10pm Master brewer by day, karaoke host by night. Joe’s behind the bar and the mic.
Stargazer Karaoke at The Thirsty Lizard 7pm – 10pm Kids welcome to sing the first hour.
Johnny Rockit & Michael Whetzel at Gay 90’s Bar 7pm – 10pm Join us at The Gay 90s Bar for an evening of rock blues, folk and original music.
Uncommon Crossroads indie folk Hitching Post 7 pm https://bit.ly/4rUoxYF
Live Band Karaoke at Bisbee Grand Hotel 8pm – 11pm sing your favorite hits whilst an all-star band backs you up, hosted by Miss Sonia Allen
Moonflower Mirage at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 8pm – 11pm Sonic alchemists Mike & Charlie transmute pop & theater.
CHUCKLEHEADS Holiday Variety Show at Chuckleheads 8pm – 10pm Music – Comedy – featuring C.R. Kenny, Jennifife7, Matt Hancock, Carlyboy (one word), Shantih, Harley, Tarot Amy, HatchetKenny
DJ Gid Zillah at Bisbee Social Club 9pm – 11:55pm Singing, rapping, and playing hip/hop souldies
Saturday December 20
Bisbee Community Market at Vista Park 9am – 1pm Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community!
Toy Drive at Safeway 10am – 2pm Located at the Safeway parking lot in Bisbee. Meet Santa and get some Firefighter Santa photos! Our goal is to fill the firetruck with toys so let’s rock it and have a blast!
Christmas Classic Holiday Huzzah at Warren Ballpark 10:30am – 5pm An afternoon of vintage baseball. Free admission, all are welcome. Holiday food & toy drive, festive music, kids games.
Aurelia Cohen playing Americana on the roof at the Bisbee Badassery 1 – 3pm
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker at Electric Brewing 1pm $10 Buy-in. Come have some fun, followed by Trivia at 5pm
Out of the Blue at Bisbee Social Club 2pm – 5pm play jazz, funk, psychedelic, blues
No Show Cadillac & David Barnard at Carley’s Bar 2pm – 5pm “Shithouse Folk” musician from Milwaukee, WI <Spotify>
Short Notice at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 3pm – 6pm Derek Dickson, David Dean, Scott Muhleman play a wide variety of originals and covers every week.
Los Amigos at Copper Queen Hotel 4pm – 7pm a “friend”-ly mix of Latin and classic rock covers
Brian Mullins & Adam Smolin at The Gallery at 40 Main 5 – 7 pm. Around the World, featuring new instruments from Indonesia, Serbia, Venezuela and more. < 40 Main Facebook >
The First Annual Legion Bar and Grill Ugly Sweater Christmas Extravaganza Hosted By Sabrina Solo at Legion Bar and Grill 6pm – 9pm Elves, Ugly Sweaters, Crazy Cocktails, Sabrina Solo
Joe Baker at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 7pm – 10pm Jazz and blues from this traveling troubadour
Uncommon Crossroads indie folk Gene’s Place 3pm https://bit.ly/4rUoxYF
DJ Gid Zillah at Bisbee Grand Hotel 8pm – 11pm Get moving! Dance night at the Grand.
“Nightmare before Christmas” with goth from Tanz Der Vampyr at the Bisbee Royale 8 pm
Moramarco! at Bisbee Social Club 9pm – 11:55pm Playing original music that will make you laugh and/or think. New video/single “Santa, Bring Me Some Weed” https://bit.ly/4q2SZ0T
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday, December 21
Sunday NFL Football at Legion Bar and Grill 10am – 10pm
Craft Market at Bisbee Grand Hotel 11am – 1pm Holiday craft market at the Grand. Local artisans and handmade goods.
Amelia Doll at the Bisbee Badassery. Known for their empowering vocals and rich emotional texture, Amelia’s music moves like a conversation between the sacred and the everyday 1 – 3pm
Winter Solstice Event in Honor of Winston at Electric Brewing 12pm – 7pm Mike Kelvin noon – Matt Felix 2 – 4 pm Johnny Rockit 4:30- 7 pm Potluck, bring something if you can
I Am Hologram 3pm Gene’s Place indie one-man band with guitar and looping machine https://spoti.fi/3SsfYDm
Jazz Notables at St Elmo Bar 2pm – 5pm Featuring some of the best local and regional jazz players with guests of all levels invited to sit in.
T.S. Henry Webb’s Wild Ride at Bisbee Grand Hotel 2pm – 5pm Bisbee Hall-of-famer bringing blues, jazz, and Americana roots to the keys. Singer-songwriter and composer extraordinaire. <More Info>
Comedy Open Mic at Chuckleheads 8pm – 10pm Make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize.
Monday December 22
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $5 margaritas
Football on the big screen in the theater Kickoff 5:15 House Royale and Legion Bar & Grill
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
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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Also coming soon:
Boxing Day Mini Fest at the Bisbee Grand December 26 4pm – late
Bisbee Arts Commission New Year’s Eve Party featuring Flam Chen December 31
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!
Old Bisbee Ghost Tour – Haunted and macabre stories of Bisbee – voted AZ’s best ghost tour! https://www.oldbisbeeghosttour.com/
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]
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
Join The Carrick Hotel for Festive Community Ornament Decorating! Stop by to pick up an ornament or decorate one right here with us. You can use any materials you like, such as paint, glitter, fabric, and more. Please return your finished ornaments by Christmas Day—or as long as our tree is up! All submissions will be proudly displayed, adding sparkle and joy to our community tree for
years to come.
Also The 3nd Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! Stop by The Carrick Hotel to pick up a decorating kit. Prizes for the best decorated. To RSVP: Call, email, or visit us to reserve your gingerbread kit and arrange a pickup time. Return your completed gingerbread house by 7:00 PM on December 7th to be showcased in our Bisbee Community Gingerbread Village.
The Cigar Band is looking for talented musicians in Cochise County to perform and record with. This is not a cover band. I have over 30 songs I’ve written and want musicians who can bring their own creativity to the mix to make something truly new and unique. Link to a demo for two of my songs https://youtu.be/yKk1Npby94I?si=PIUveNPwA3rGvRhv My list of influences is too long to include. If you are interested and play one or more of the following instruments – lead guitar – upright bass or electric bass guitar – keyboard/piano – drums – Harmonica Or vocals, I don’t want to always need to be the singer please contact Jack at thecigarbandofficial@gmail.com
Voice lessons. Improve your vocals! Experienced singer and teacher, James Aliberti offers vocal lessons remotely online. BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), WAC Theatre, Film, and Television; and MS from the Boston University College of Communication. For more info: jamesalushnature@gmail.com
Seeking performers for a Protest Music festival January 3, 2026 at OldField Oasis. Same people who hosted Chiricahua “Get Up Stand Up” Festival in Rodeo last May. we are looking to add to our list of performers. The event will be held at Luke Oldfield’s property at 5288 N Lead St Ave. Interested performers should contact Scott at 530-321-5579 (text is best) or makeithappenman@gmail.com.
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
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