A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Valentine’s Day/President’s Day Weekend in Bisbee
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Tuesday February 11
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
Short Notice (Derek Dickson & David Dean) 2 pm Hitching Post
LiTuesday at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds February 12
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
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).
Board Game Night at the Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel 7 – 10 pm – don’t be bored – play a board game!
Thursday February 13
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30 with guests Megan Diana and Steve Peavey!
Trivia with Chris Hitching Post 6 pm
Celtic Jam hosted by the Rooks 6 pm Gene’s Place
Have Some Pun! Presents! The Muahaha Mixed Mic Drop! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month. Welcoming Comedians, Poets and Acoustic Musicians! So come down to the Bisbee Royale and check out the beautiful House Royale Stage. Food and drink specials available Sign up 6:30 – show at 7 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
Whiskey Lickers, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers at Room 4 Bar/Silver King patio for Local’s Night with drink specials 7:30 pm
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!
Friday February 14 – Valentine’s Day, happy 113th Bithday Arizona!
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Valentine Art Event at Main/Page Gallery Just for the Love of It #2 Copper Queen Plaza. Step back in time with the magic of wet plate tintype photography! R.J. Gibson is a master of this historic 1850s process, capturing stunning, one-of-a-kind images using authentic techniques. His work has been featured in Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the National Archives, and the White House Press Corps. What makes his craft even more remarkable? He develops each tintype on the spot in his 1934 Dodge panel truck, transforming any location into a mobile darkroom! 11 am – 6 pm
Valentine’s Day Masquerade Cabaret Ball 6 pm with Juniper Djinn at the Royale. Save the date folks! Valentines 2025, Don your favorite masquerade attire and join us for an epic album release show at the Historic Bisbee Royale Theater, It’s a cabaret!!! Limited VIP and bar rail seats available. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, there will be a costume contest, acts of agility, and magical musicality. Bring your dancing shoes or your voyeur opera glasses, a little something for everyone, don’t miss it! $10 – $30 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-masquerade-cabaret-ball-tickets-1227119751209
Epherum Presents: An Intimate Night of Consensual Metal featuring WitchMilk, Gorethodox, The Entrails of Eden, and Evasion 7 pm The Quarry
Us Too brings its’ unique mix of Country, Blues and Oldies with an emphasis on Valentine’s Day to VFW Post 836 7 – 10 pm
Former cave-dwelling comedian Magghie O’Shea plays Weird Al covers, original music, and more on her ukelele the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 pm
Vindaloo serves up spicy power pop at Hitching Post 8 pm
Flicker, the incredible One Man Band at the Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals 3 – 5 pm followed by Drag Night with Jessica Michaels 9 pm Gene’s Place
Mahavia play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday February 15
Bisbee Saturday Market changes its name to Bisbee Community Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music from Short Notice. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community!
Chess Club meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
KBRP presents its annual party A Taste of Mardi Gras! Saturday Feb 15 noon – 5 pm. Jonquil Motel. Music by The Rooks 12:30, Juniper Djinn 1:30, Avant Coastguard 2:30 , Fatigo BZB 4:15. $10 suggested donation – no one turned away!
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Showcase Saturday at the Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5 pm with Jody Rush, Michael Valentine, and Sue Barr
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 Frank Tornoe
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers every Saturday at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
Counter Clockwise turn back the hands of time playing classic rock covers with the big voice of Miguel Carillo Ballpark Brewing 97 Center Ave. 5 pm
Post-Democratic Media Dance Action in the basement of Central School Project 8 pm. Come shake out your ghosts and enjoy a night of incredible music and visual delights.Three Performers: local heroes The Exbats, Taos heroes Art of Flying (www.artofflyingmusic.com), and DJ AntManBee. $7 donation at the door. Starts at 8.
Megan Diana plays “Dream Country Disco” Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm https://spoti.fi/3x0itG4
The Harvest returns to Bisbee Bring your valentine or come with your posse, cuz love will be in the air all weekend… and we’re talking the love of good ol’ Grateful Dead music St Elmo 8 pm
Cupid Shuffle rave party at Los Hermanos 6 – 10 pm 18 + – drink specials, taco bar and music
Punk night with In Lessons https://bit.ly/4gxWA1G For Closure, and TA-80 Hitching Post 8 pm
Folk/electronica from I Am Hologram 2 – 4 pm Room 4/Silver King patio 7 pm Gene’s Place https://spoti.fi/4150dI1
Moramarco! (Formerly The Steve Moramarco Conspiracy) – same singer, same catchy songwriting, now with Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums! https://sptfy.com/NcVS Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Joe Baker plays old-time country and Americana https://www.joebakermusic.com/ on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm
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Sunday Febraury 16
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
Warren Peace Cafe presents Us Too Southern Arizona’s most Romantic Duo Get your heart thumping with some classic romantic tunes and a mix of Country, Blues and Oldies noon – 2 pm
Grateful Dead cover band The Harvest has an open jam at St Elmo starting at 1 pm
Fundraiser for Virgil with bbq $10 a plate with Soul Medicine, Short Notice, Johnny Rockit and Fatigo 2 – 5 pm Hitching Post
Melissa Reaves doing her incredible Gospel Show at the Covenant Presbyterian Church 19 Howell Ave 5 pm doors 4:30 – $15 at the door
Daragh Vaughn “The Piano Man” Electric Brewing 1 – 4 pm
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb plays the Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb come along for the Wild Ride!
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday February 17 – President’s Day
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
Classic Movie Monday at Thirsty Lizard all day- Free Popcorn! (*upon availability)
Talented guitarist Ian Martinez shreds at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 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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Burnerella/Alice in Bisbeeland April 18 – 20
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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Flash tattoos by Cedar (@cedarcreature) and Fawn (@fanged.fawn) at Allen & Co. Walk-ins on Saturday February 15th, see available tattoo flash on instagram and DM to book for any other date. 10am-close, February 12th-13th, February 15th-18th (no Valentine’s day)
First-ever Empowerment March in Bisbee, AZ, on March 9th from 8:00-11:00 AM, with a Resource Fair at the Bisbee Coffee Company from 8:30-11:00 AM. This event is dedicated to raising awareness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism spectrum disorder, and encouraging self-advocacy within our community. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the strength and resilience of individuals with IDD while fostering connections and expanding access to crucial resources. The community’s participation is vital in ensuring that the region continues to grow in ways that meet the support needs of individuals throughout Southern Arizona. You can register to march at the event and donate to receive a T-shirt using the registration link below. This link can be shared with any community members who might enjoy this event! Register Here
The Royale is looking for fresh, independent films to project onto our 18-foot screen at Club Royale every weekend in April. Shorts and features, documentaries and narratives, live action and animated, from in-state or around the world. Even music videos! We can’t wait to show Bisbee what you’ve got! https://filmfreeway.com/RoyaleFilmFestival
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
B-Active Shuttle in Old Bisbee Book your shuttle here: https://bactivebisbee.com/bisbee-runner/
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 Wednesdays 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
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 Badassery 105 Tombstone Canyon Bisbee, AZ 85603 https://bisbeebadassery.com/ burgers, ice cream, and a small outdoor stage for live music
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
Earl’s Cafe at the Warren Hotel classy cafe in the back of this new hotel enter from 55 Angius St. (520) 222 – 6053 www.warnerhotel.com
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. Featuring the work of Local and Regional Contemporary Artists, including Paintings, Photography, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Ceramics & Glasswork. Instagram: Galleryonesquared
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – recently reopened 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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