A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Pride Weekend in Bisbee, Arizona!
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This weekend is also the 20th Anniversary of Bisbee Pride! While many of the events are included in TWIB, for more information as well as tickets for special events visit www.bisbeeprideaz.com
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Featured Event of the Week
Tuesday June 11
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 2 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 June 12
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
SHORT NOTICE (David Dean, Derek Dickson) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
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.
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 June 13
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 music jam hosted by THE ROOKS
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
MAHAVIA play Flamenco and Spanish music with powerful vocals Bisbee Grand 7 pm www.mahavia.com
PRIDE GAYMES at Hitching Post – “The Newlyfriends Game” with host Jennica! 7pm. Find a random human you’ve never met, and we’ll give you 15 minutes to get to know as much as you can about one another. (We’ll even let you take notes). Just don’t spend the whole time talking about how much you both love craft beers. Because once the 15 minutes are up, you’ll play for the win in The Newlyfriend Gayme! You’ll each answer 5 questions about your new bestie. The Newlyfriend duo with the most matched answers wins a fabulous prize – a brand new friend!
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
TRIVIA NIGHT at Electric Brewing 5 – 7 pm. Free to play. Prizes to be determined.
Friday June 14 – Pride Weekend Begins
Visit www.bisbeeprideaz.com for tickets and more info
POCO NIGHT MARKET 5 to 9 pm for a wonderful selection of local art vendors selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, and soft goods. Grab a drink and some tasty Poco food, support Bisbee artists, and enjoy my favorite Bisbee patio while listening to the musical prowess of local band Slickpony 7 pm and the return of EXBATS 8 pm https://spoti.fi/3Rgpmdj
Celebrate the Copper Queen Library being named a finalist for the National Medal with a FREE concert in City Park by Gertie and the T.O. Boyz, a band from the Tohono O’odham Reservation just west of Tucson who specializes in traditional Waila sounds. 5:30 pm
Fetish party for pet play BARK AFTER DARK at BSC 8 pm – 1 am
The Shady Dell/Dot’s Diner presents a 20th anniversary screening of “Saved” 7 pm with Q & A by filmmaker Brian Dannelly. More info: https://lawire.com/celebrating-20-years-of-saved-the-shady-dell/
FLICKER one-man band 8 pm Hitching Post
Karaoke, DJs, and comedy all weekend at Chuckleheads for Pride
DJ at St Elmo 9 – 2 am
Grand Burlesque presents LGBTease special Pride show! Games, costumes, prizes. $10 GA $25 VIP
Raunchy murder folk from GEORGE WASHINGTUB 8 – 10 PM on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm https://spoti.fi/3JjtFAm
DAVIS LITTLE https://spoti.fi/3yT4Jh9 & HALEIGH BLACK 1 pm JESSICA’S BOYZ 5:30 pm AMELIA DOLL 6:45 – 8:45 pm AURELIA COHEN 9 pm Gene’s Place
Opening reception at Gallery at 40 Main 6 – 9 pm “Through the Looking Glass: An Artist’s Perspective” featuring a painting by Ted Breault – music at 7 pm by CAROLYN TORONTO and friends.
Womyn’s Reception at The Courtyard 4 – 7 pm A gathering of Womyn with Female Author Tracey Breeden, music, and entertainment.
KARAOKE WITH SUSAN at Electric Brewing 6 pm
ASPHALT ASTRONAUT at the Quarry 8 pm ambient pop https://spoti.fi/3Xi3ySL
GAYS ‘N THEYS PATIO PARTY at Main St. Bistro 105 Tombstone Canyon 9 pm – ? BYOB – donation at the door
Saturday June 15
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live folk/blues music from PAT PANTHER 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.
Pride Parade 10 am Bisbee Pride’s annual celebration of Diversity, Inclusivity, and Community. Beginning at the Historic Cochise County Courthouse and winding its way through town Down Main Street to Goar Park. If you want to be in the parade, go to Cochise County Courthouse, Ironman Statue at 9:15 to Park or 9:30 to walk.
Karaoke, DJs, and comedy all weekend at Chuckleheads for Pride
The one-woman powerhouse that is SABRINA SOLO https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 6 o’clock pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
GRATITUDE DRUM CIRCLE at Goar Park (at entrance of Brewery Gulch) 6 – 8 pm. No experience necessary, byo drum and chair if you have them.
DRAG BRUNCH noon, KINK EDUTAINMENT 8 pm DRAG SHOW 11 pm Bisbee Grand
GLOW RAVE at House Royale 7 pm Purchase tickets at the door or in person ahead of time for $20 plus tax! Sick beats, glow pain table, drink specials.
The Quarry presents SNAILMATE https://spoti.fi/3RlayKz THE WOODWORKS https://spoti.fi/3XjuBg6 BOOTSY 8 pm
DJ at St Elmo 9 – 2 am
DAVIS LITTLE https://spoti.fi/3yT4Jh9 & HALEIGH BLACK Hitching Post 8 pm
PINK PONY CLUB BSC 9 – midnight
Pride at The Courtyard CHERVANNA GIVENS 4 pm ALLIE STEWART 4:25 pm AMELIA DOLL 4:45 pm HANNAH LAWLESS 5:45 pm FAUN FLORA 6:30 pm WILL WILDER 7:30 pm TRUVONNE 8 pm
COUNTER CLOCKWISE turn back the hands of time to play classic rock on the Bisbee Coffee Company stage 1 – 4 pm
Pride Main Stage at Bisbee Coffee Company (Convention Center) outdoor stage 8 – 10 pm. An evening of fun and Entertainment. Show opens with fun and energetic Drag performers. Next up are the fun and edgy Shoulda Shook. And finaly, headlining the event from Chicago: ELTON JOHN impersonator, Beazly Phillips, the Crocadile Rockstar. Afterthe show, stick around and join us for more dancing and music. $20
FATIGO bring their jazzy pop to the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 6 -9 pm https://sptfy.com/fatigo1 followed by punk/folk from RAD PINCKARD https://spoti.fi/4bKUVEo
1st and 3rd Saturdays. Music by Daragh Vaughn the Piano Man 2 – 5 PM, playing originals and covers, Irish stuff and Rock and Roll. Electric Brewing
DOGGY DRAG SHOW 3 pm at Goar Park
DRAG-A-SAURUS 4:30 pm SNAILMATE https://spoti.fi/3RlayKz 6:30 pm BAREFOOT ON BUMBLEBEES https://spoti.fi/3VeqDCZ 10 pm Gene’s Place
GAYS ‘N THEYS PATIO PARTY at Main St. Bistro 105 Tombstone Canyon 9 pm – ? BYOB – donation at the door
Don’t forget to visit our new Health & Wellness section! https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
Sunday June 16
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
Bisbee Books & Music welcomes Arizona author Tracey Breeden .Tracey is a thought leader and queer activist, author, speaker, coach and advisor, with over two decades as a safety and inclusion expert working in public safety and leading efforts in the tech industry. 11 – 3 pm. For more info: www.traceybreeden.com
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.
JAZZ NOTABLES at St Elmo 2:30 pm Charlie Gahn – drums, Lisle Ellis – Bass. Norman Beasley – Trombone, Jim McArthy – guitar, Garrett Parnaby – Trombone
BLOOMSDAY READING of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” 4 pm to 7ish Gene’s Place
BISBEE PRIDE MUD WRESTLING & TEA DANCE Hitching Post 2 – 5 pm
Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm Beca Reyes and Scott Muhleman will be here performing at our Father’s Day potluck. We hope you will join us. Please bring food item to share.
PRIDE VARIATEASE VARIETY SHOW 6 pm Bisbee Grand
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday June 17
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand – $1 wings $5 margaritas!
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!
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
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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
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
Visit the website for all things related to mind, body, and spirit: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
ETC
Bisbee Rotary Club 2024 4th of July Parade REGISTER AT https://forms.gle/yXLb8sbFUYyErev49
Celebrating 100 years.
The Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum is free in the month of June to locals. Just bring ID with Bisbee address. Open 10 – 4 pm daily.
Thursday June 13th. Dying While Queer: A Presentation on LGBT+ Death Preparations. Two local professionals in the end-of-life field will discuss important considerations such as domestic partners, complex family dynamics, name/gender changes, and more. Free event from 5:30-7:30. For location details and access info, contact: hawthornhome@skiff.com
Community Art Project: “Elevating Our Feminine Energy Through Creative Collaboration” on a large-scale canvas (5′ x 7′). We will use this space to explore connection and community by elevating the voices and experiences of all women, including trans women, gender-queer women, and non-binary people who are significantly female-identified, and other marginalized communities.
- Thursday, June 13 – The Covenant Presbyterian Church Annex
- @ 2:00-4:00pm (before the Pride Service at Covenant Presbyterian Church) and
- @ 5:00-7:00pm (following the Pride Service at Covenant Presbyterian Church)
- Friday, June 14 – The Courtyard in the Gulch at the Bisbee Pride Women’s Reception
- @ 4:00 to 7:00pm
- Saturday, June 15 – Pride Village (Grassy Park
- @ 1:00-3:00pm
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.
Please spread the word that the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum could use some volunteers for the front desk and the gift shop here at the museum? Shifts are 3 hours. 10-1 and 1-4. Have them come by and see me or give us a call. Thanks a bunch. Have a great day.
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.
Poco Market 15 Main St. (520) 314-5929
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
Screaming Banshee Pizza 200 Tombstone Canyon 520) 432-1300 https://www.facebook.com/ScreamingBansheePizza/
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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