A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday January 7
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 play traditional country and more Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm
LiTuesday at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
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.
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds January 8
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 January 9
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Portrait drawing at Central School Project with snacks and live music 5:30 – 7:30 BYO supplies or use their’s $5 – $10 donation – call or text number on front door if you are running late
Singer/trumpeter/nomad Charlie Bridges plays original music https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ 3 pm Gene’s Place followed by Celtic Jam hosted by the Rooks 7 pm
Mike Montoya plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers Room 4 Bar/Silver King 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod for Local’s Night – dsciounts with local ID
Speed Quiz Trivia at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Trivia Night with Camo Chris Hitching Post 6 pm
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gay 90s 7 – 9 pm
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm
Jules Jazz Lounge (Juliana from Mahavia) sings torch songs Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!
Friday January 10
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals 3 pm followed by singer/trumpeter/nomad Charlie Bridges plays original music https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ 7 pm Gene’s Place
Mike Montoya plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at the Copper Queen Hotel 5 – 8 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
Danielle Panther and Becca Reyes team up for originals and covers Silver King/Room 4 Bar 7 – 9 pm
Apocalyptic Americana from A Former Friend at the Quarry 8 pm https://spoti.fi/40kVT6V
Moramarco! (formerly The Steve Moramarco Conspiracy) Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm Help me celebrate my birthday and enjoy a wide variety of original music I’ve created over the years including “Government Cheese,” “Get High and Go To Work,” “Mathematics,” and of course “Satan, Lend Me a Dollar”! With Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums! https://sptfy.com/NcVS
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday January 11
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. 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.
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Roadside Rhythms with Josh Brokaw ‘Traveling one man hillbilly band grooving on guitar & harmonica, singing classics & originals.” Warren Peace Cafe Noon to 2 and Hitching Post 7 – 9 pm p.m. https://www.youtube.com/@roadside.rhythms/videos
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 Dammit Dan and the Motobilly Band
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers every Saturday at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
Tapestries play intricately-weaved pop https://tapestriesusa.bandcamp.com/ 3 pm followed by country folk from Carson Barry 6 pm https://spoti.fi/40jjOUh Gene’s Place
One Ghost rock with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Astra Kelly “Folk Rock Bitten by the South” Thirsty Lizard 1 – 4 pm http://www.astrakelly.com/
Second Saturday Art Walk – participating galleries open 5 – 8 pm including Gallery One Squared 31 Subway St: New Year’s Hype – abstractions by Chad Avery, photos by Boyd Nicholl, illustrations by Pablo Pencil, additional works by owner Jim Alexander –
Jim Harrelson & friends at Gallery at 40 Main
The Royale presents N.A.D.A. 8 pm
Grand Burlesque Presents Hot Toddys! Starring Award Winning Performers, Local Loves & Traveling Baddies! You’ll get epic entertainment that’s equal parts sexy and silly with fun games and acts all orchestrated by Az’s #1 emcee, Sonia Rita! $15 standing $30 VIP tickets
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
Jazzy Americana from Juniper Djinn https://spoti.fi/48ucd6b Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm
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Sunday January 12
Ecstatic Dance Second and fourth Sundays at the Kilimanjahro, note late start for January and February 11:30 warm up noon e dance.. Dance church meditation! Journey in a judgment free zone and move like no one‘s watching because no one is!
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
Mikee Strongmen performs at the Quarry for brunch 11 am – 1 pm https://spoti.fi/4h0VhsO
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2 pm
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.
Singer/trumpeter/nomad Charlie Bridges plays original music https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com/ 3 – 5 pm every Sunday at Bisbee Badassery
Camo Chris birthday party with food; music from Matt Felix Hitching Post 2 – 5 pm
Carson Barry & Grant Turner https://spoti.fi/40jjOUh 2 – 4 pm followed by Short Notice 4:30 – 6 pm Electric Brewing
Astra Kelly “Folk Rock Bitten by the South” St Elmo for “Church” 2:30 pm http://www.astrakelly.com/
The Panther Band – talented family playing 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 January 13
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
Classic Movie Monday at Thirsty Lizard all day- Free Popcorn! (*upon availability)
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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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 520-314-1673 – airport, wine tours let us know 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
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. 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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