This Week in Bisbee (TWIB) December 3 – 9, 2024

A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona

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Tuesday December 3

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 & Evan Hubbard team up 2 pm – 4:30 followed by LiTuesday at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen – today is the 3-year anniversary!

Brian Mullin’s Foolaloof is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, Adam Smolen and Michael Gregory Bisbee Grand 6 – 9 pm.

Stephen Lee & Mark Berenson https://spoti.fi/3ZxHynx swapping sets Gene’s Place 7 pm

Free pool at St Elmo

Weds December 4

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 

Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show  of classic rock covers and originals at Hitching Post 3 – 5 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 5

Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30

Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show  of classic rock covers and originals at Gay 90s Bar 7 – 9 pm

“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm

Try their seasonal drink specials at the Bisbee Grand!

Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!

Friday December 6

Dec 6th, 7th & 8th, 2024 Bisbee Massacre Experience. Tours, Lectures & Reenactments of the epic story of frontier justice in the Old West. Step back in time to witness the intense saga of the Bisbee Massacre, an infamous story of outlaw justice, frontier struggles, and the Old West. Join us for a three-day event packed with tours, lectures, and dramatic reenactments that bring to life the chilling tale of the 1883 Bisbee Massacre and the frontier justice that followed. Tickets & more info

“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Open Jam 2 – 6 pm

Last chance to view Remake 2024 show at Central School Project. It runs through Sunday Dec. 8th, Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11-4 PM

Mike Montoya plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at Los Hermanos 5 – 8 pm

Matt Felix plays covers and originals at Copper Queen 5 – 8 pm 

Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm

The Quarry presents soulful ukelele from Sylvie Simmons 8 pm https://spoti.fi/3OUdfBr Sylvie was Leonard Cohen and Serge Gainsbourg’s biographer and ghost-wrote Debbie Harry’s memoir – so she’s likely to add some interesting covers.

Chuckleheads presents comedians Sal Trujillo and Josh Potter 8 pm. Saul Trujillo is stand-up comedian with blue collar roots in Stockton, CA. His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and Just For Laughs. He was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of 10 comedians to watch in 2024. Tickets

Gypsy Piano Blues at the Hitching Post 7 – 10 pm

World’s Clyde all-original tear-soaked outlaw ballads and hard barroom rippers, psych rock country with three-part-harmony. WorldsClyde.bandcamp.com Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel Patio 8.30 pm

Big Demons scare up some indie rock at Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm

Miner’s Cat 7 – 10 pm Gene’s Place

Saturday December 7

Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from Short Notice while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.

Chess Club on break until January

“Voice” performer Kayla Von Der Heide sings Americana at Allen & Co 10 am – noon she’ll also be selling photos and candles https://spoti.fi/3wV4Rfc

The Freak Family Roadshow is exhibiting at The Shady Dell from 11:00 am – 5:00pm. The Freak Family Roadshow is a traveling sculptural art installation of a gorilla mother, an alien father and their strange hybrid baby, cruising the backroads of America, trapped in an eternal time loop, confined to a canned ham-style 1950s era trailer. The Sonoran Stone Toads will be playing from 11:00am – 1:00pm and AntManBee will be DJing from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Merchandise such as shirts, tote bags, stickers, postcards and posters will be available for purchase. $2.00 suggested donation 

Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.

The Carrick Hotel presents Pet Holiday Fashion Show 2 – 3:15 pm 39 Howell St. You and your pet can take photos with Santa and the Grinch! Special Guests: Little Angels Dog Rescue will be on-site, sharing their mission and showcasing adorable adoptable pets.

Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm

The Bisbee Community Chorus Singalong is a fun annual event happening this year at 3 pm at the Bisbee Senior Center.  All ages welcome!  The Chorus will perform a few songs from their upcoming winter concert, and then lead a singalong of favorite Christmas carols like Deck the Halls and Frosty. 

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 superstar busker Christa Leigh

Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at every Saturday at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm

Jules Jazz Lounge (Juliana from Mahavia) sings torch songs Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm

Chalako the Band play Latin and rock classics and originals at St Elmo 9 — 12 bring your dancing shoes https://www.reverbnation.com/Chalako/videos

Black & White Party at the Pythian Castle for Friends of the Bisbee Animal Shelter. 6:30 pm 29 OK St. Come celebrate our 3rd Annual Fur Ball at the historic Pythian Castle! Join us for a Live Auction, Nibbles, Cash Bar, Photo Booth, and great company. The theme this year is “Black & White Party” so we’ll see you there! $25 Tickets available on Eventbrite and at Poco Market 15 Main St.

World’s Clyde all-original tear-soaked outlaw ballads and hard barroom rippers, psych rock country with three-part-harmony. WorldsClyde.bandcamp.com Hitching Post 8 pm 

DJ 53A-GAL (pronounced “Sea-Gal”) Gene’s Place 9 pm

Spaghetti-western surf born in the Sonoran Desert from The Dust-Ups Duo Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight

Mike Montoya plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod along with singer/trumpeter Charlie Bridges https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 3 – 6 pm followed by Closet Goth 7 – 10 pm

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Sunday December 8

Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard

Spaghetti-western surf born in the Sonoran Desert from The Dust-Ups Duo at the Quarry for brunch 11 – 1

Clothed figure drawing @bisbeedrawingroom at 33 Main Street  1-2:30 pm.  $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring your own supplies. 

Amelia Doll captures the raw decadence of emotion, through unique lyricism and strong rhythm guitar. https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm 

Pat Gahn returns to St Elmo for “Church” 2:30 pm

The Panther Band – talented family playing originals and blues/classic rock covers https://thepantherband.bandcamp.com/album/marching-toward-the-dust Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm 

Americana from Jason Dea West https://spoti.fi/3I9jJIU with singer/trumpeter Charlie Bridges https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ St. John’s Sweet Hall 19 Sowles Ave. 7pm/doors 6:30:

Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize

Monday December 9

Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas

Drum Circle at Gallery at 40 Main 4 pm

Open Mic at St Elmo. 8 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!

This Week in Bisbee Additional Sponsors:

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

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

Your business here – contact me for info

Coming Soon Flyers

Also Coming Soon:

Bisbee Art Walk is second Saturday of every month 5 – 8 pm various galleries around town
Bisbee Community Chorus Holiday concerts, Dec. 14 & 15 https://www.bisbeechorus.org/.

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/

ETC

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

Vulcan Pottery is having a blowout sale November 29 until they close December 8. Deep discounts on local art!

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

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
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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