A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday July 9
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
SONORAN STONE TOADS, Dark desert swampy voodoo music from Derren Crosby, Brian Mullins, Sam Panther and Jess Pruitt Hitching Post 3 – 5 pm
LIT TUESDAYS with MIKE MONTOYA at Hitching Post 6:30-ish – 9:30-ish pm – show up to play a song or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds July 10
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
THE IRREGULARS (Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Ehren Stonner, Mike Hero) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
BISBEE’S GOT TALENT SHOWCASE at The Shady Dell/Dot’s Diner 4 – 6 pm. Hosted by DOUG STANHOPE. Free beer and pizza (first come, first served). Bring a chair. This will be videotaped and entry gives consent to be filmed. Ages 18 and up only.
Folk from MIDDLE SATTRE (Austin) Gene’s Place 7 pm https://spoti.fi/3VPPvBk
JAM NIGHT 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).
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Thursday July 11
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country St Elmo 2 – 4:30-ish
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3- 6 pm followed by a Celtic jam session hosted by THE ROOKS 7 pm
MAHAVIA play original Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
POETRY OPEN MIC hosted by Brad Harmon on the patio Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel (moves inside if raining) 7 – 9 drink specials for locals
CRAZY PONY KARAOKE Hitching Post 7 pm
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
Friday July 12
BLACK AND WHITE MOVIE WEEKEND at House Royale 5 pm. Tonight’s feature: Under Western Stars $5
KARAOKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
JOSH HAMPTON, SIMON SPENCER Gene’s Place 6 pm
FATIGO bring their jazzy pop to the Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm https://sptfy.com/fatigo1
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele Room 4 Bar on the patio at the Silver King 8 – 10 pm (moves inside if raining)
A1 REGGAE SUMMER CARNIVAL Hitching Post 8 pm
THE STEVE MORAMARCO CONSPIRACY play original folk/country/rock/punk music. Check out our new video “Bisbee, Brother” https://youtu.be/fsny7ZAdqfc Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
JULES JAZZ LOUNGE (Juliana and Brian from Mahavia) sing torch songs Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday July 13
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from THE IRREGULARS while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
5-8 PM Bisbee Second Saturday Art Walk @ the Gallery on 40 Main. We have new artwork, the usual refreshments and Danielle Panther and Becca Reyes entertaining from 6-8 PM
BLACK AND WHITE MOVIE WEEKEND at House Royale 5 pm. Tonight’s feature: The Hitch Hiker $5
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 6 o’clock pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
Comedian/comic artist Param Bhattacharyya is moving to Phoenix and he’s having a going away party at the Hitching Post at 8 pm – stop by and say bye! Also AMELIA DOLL folks it up at Hitching Post 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm (moves inside if raining)
Grand Burlesque presents HOT ‘N FRESH Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm Costumes! Games! Prizes! And of course Goils! Goils! Goils! $10 GA $25 VIP
A1 REGGAE PARTY Gene’s Place 8 pm
CHAD WEST TRIO rock St Elmo 9 – 12 am www.chadwestmusic.com
ONE GHOST rock the BSC 9 – midnight with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 8 – 11 pm oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me
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Sunday July 14
Ecstatic Dance 2nd and 4th Sundays 10:30 warm-up 11:00 am start. Dance like no one is watching because no one is! Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K $10 suggested donation
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
BLACK AND WHITE MOVIE WEEKEND at House Royale 12 pm. Today’s feature: Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus $5
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
Original desert rock from BROOKE PIERCE 3 pm Gene’s Place
Sherrie Morgan is celebrating her 60th birthday at VFW Post 836 and all are invited 5 – 8 pm. Music by CHAD WEST TRIO.
FATIGO bring their jazzy pop to the Hitching Post 2 – 5 pm https://sptfy.com/fatigo1
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Electric Brewing 3 – 5 pm
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 Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday July 15
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand food and drink specials – come on down to see what they’ve got!
DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main, 4pm. Bring a drum or use one that’s there.
“JAM LEFT OPEN” 5 pm Gene’s Place. This jam is intentionally left open to all players of all skill levels, so get on the keys and wow us with your rendition of Fur Elise, pick up those sticks and unleash your inner Neal Peart, or grab that really big guitar and slap that thicc 4 stringer to your heart’s content!
OPEN JAM AND PIZZA/POTUCK at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 pm
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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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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Coming Soon Flyers
Also Coming Soon:
Bisbee Pirate Weekend August 9 – 11 http://www.bisbeepirateweekend.com/
Elvis in Bisbeeland August 17
Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour Aug 31 https://www.facebook.com/bisbeegardentour
Brewery Gulch Days returns! Sept 1
Blues in Bisbee Sept 7 www.bluesinbisbee.com
TWIBFest September 21
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
For science-related events and activities visit www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.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/
Health & Wellness
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ETC
Tuesday July 9 5:30 pm at the Copper Queen Library a meeting about Bisbee’s General Plan with City Planner Emmanuel Stuart. They will be discussing Bisbee’s future and want your input.
4th Annual Businesses in Bisbee Old Bisbee Brewing Co Friday July 12 6 – 8 pm. Free & Open to the Public. Join us for a Fun evening of Networking. Meet Business Leaders from all overCochise County. Bring plenty of Business Cards for our Raffle. Bring a gift to Raffle. Meet our Business Leaders of Cochise County. Melany Edwards Barton CEO of Sky Islands Regional Partnership Irene Coppola CEO of Better Business Bureau. Ralph Robles President of the Douglas Business Network
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.
Come in where it is COOL AF! FREE Admission for Bisbee Residents to Artemizia Gallery now through July 14th! 818 Tombstone Canyon Artemiziafoundation.org
Good day! My name is Jon aka The “Bisbee Music Man” I am a instrument tutor and performer. I am reaching out in search of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) that have been gathering dust in your storage. Willing to purchase or except as a donation. These instruments will be loaned to students for summer tutoring and practice. Any offers please feel free to connect me via “The “Bisbee Music Man”” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558654217630
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
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
Copper City Shuttle & Food Delivery in Old Bisbee 520 559 – 5304
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 first Saturday and 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
Thanks for reading! Don’t forget to tune into the Bargain Bin Ballyhoo on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Saturdays 9 – 11 pm
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
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
Kafka Coffee 31 Subway St.
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