Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Featured Events of the Week
Listings (Tuesday – Monday)
Coming Soon
Useful Links
ETC
Venue Listings
Person of the Week
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Tuesday May 12
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Open Mic at Hitching Post hosted by Brian Mullins – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Soulful blues from Al Holbrook 3pm https://bit.ly/4cosbDd followed by Shantih Nicechops sings with heart and soul 7 pm Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/4u49ZGS
Pool tournament at St Elmo $5 buy-in winner takes all
Weds May 13
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Bartender Bingo 7 pm Hitching Post
Still Kickin’ aka Scott Muhleman, Victor Vega, George Green and Evan Hubbard, playing electric blues 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by Carousel Night 7pm – an ever-rotating musical experience
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 May 14
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Endangered foods of the Borderlands – a series of tastings and talks about Bisbee’s historic and delicious food traditions. This week: Masa – from dried corn to tortillas, the secrets to making nixtmal. 6pm 89 Main St. Free but donations encouraged.
Xtreme Bingo at the Thirsty Lizard. Free to Play, 21+, 9 Games Total. Lots of Prizes, Lizard Bucks, and Jackpots up to $15K! 3pm
Soulful blues from Al Holbrook 2pm Hitching Post https://bit.ly/4cosbDd followed by Trivia with Vicki 6pm
Jules Jazz Lounge (Juliana from Mahavia) sings torch songs 7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand
Simon Spencer plays original music on the ukele, accordion, and keyboard https://bit.ly/4c89HYX 3pm Gene’s Place
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Fatigo bring their jazzy pop to the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm https://sptfy.com/fatigo1 for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 7-ish pm
Friday May 15
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Timothy Dick and Astra Kelly perform every third Friday Carley’s Bar 4 – 6pm
Live Band Karaoke – sing your favorite hits whilst an all-star band backs you up, hosted by Miss Sonia Allen Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Anti-folk musings from George Washingtub https://spoti.fi/3JjtFAm and Mikey DeCosta on the patio Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel 8pm
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals 2 – 5pm Gene’s Place followed by Penya 7 pm
Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at the Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Saturday May 16
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!
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Followed by Trivia at 5pm. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Calliope Women’s Festival Day One 10am – 10pm – full details after Monday’s listings Bisbee Coffee Company Stage
Come Dance with Us! Tap Dance Classes @ 1pm in City Park! All levels welcome! Tap shoes not essential! $10 For more info: 702-771-9825
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Eurovision finale screening 3-7pm followed by screening of episodes from Twin Peaks TV show at Hitching Post Saturdays at 7pm on the patio
Moramarco! It’s a fun time at the Bisbee Badassery from 1-3pm with Steve Moramarco playing catchy original music that will make you think and laugh. Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums! https://bit.ly/4srq1ss
Gypsy Jazz from Juniper Djinn https://spoti.fi/48ucd6b Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm followed by sexy rockabilly from Taco Vultures and Fools Like Me 8 pm
Chalako the Band play Latin and rock classics and originals at St Elmo 9 — 1 am bring your dancing shoes https://www.reverbnation.com/Chalako/videos
Talented young guitarist Ian Martinez shreds noon – 2pm, followed by Greenjoy Music 3pm followed by DJ2RPRO 8 pm Gene’s Place
Husband-wife DJs CHKLZ bring the party to Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Amelia Doll captures the raw decadence of emotion, through unique lyricism and strong rhythm guitar 7 pm Room 4 Bar/Silver KIng Hotel https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ – birthday show!
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday May 17
Calliope Women’s Festival Day Two 10am – 5pm – full details after Monday’s listings Bisbee Coffee Company Stage
Us Too featuring Stevie Peavey and Michael Matranga brings music with timeless appeal in a variety of genres and spanning the decades Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2pm
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb with John Cordes and Michael Gregory with spoken word play Carley’s Bar 3pm https://bit.ly/3OVr9pO
Bisbee High School Student Film Showcase at the Bisbee Royale 6pm
Game Night at the Thirsty Lizard 5pm Bring your own game or grab one from the Lizard library! Board games, card games, party games, and more. All are welcome – no experience needed and rules taught.
Moonflower Mirage, 4pm at the Bisbee Badassery – a collaboration between singer-songwriters Charlie Bridges and Michael Montoya. Moonflower Mirage is advancing towards new frontiers in folktronica, wyrd folk, indie rock, Latin music, and musical theatre.
Scott Muhleman and Jon Messenger aka the Muleboys perform at Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm
Comedy Open Mic hosted by Castle Rock Kenny at Carley’s Bar sign up at 6pm – make us laugh, won’t you?
Monday May 18
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $5 margaritas
Writer’s Group at Warren Peace Cafe 10am – noon Bring us something to read.
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
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:
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
Calliope Women’s Festival
SATURDAY, MAY 16
10 AM Opening Event at Object:
Natalie Sun Sedam leads Women’s
Song Circle. All ages welcome.
Bisbee Coffee Co. Outdoor Stage:
10:30 AM Stephanie Peavey
11:10 AM Daily MashUp
11:50 AM Aurelia Anne Cohen
12:30 PM Damaris Bernhard
1:10 PM Amelia Doll
1:50 PM The Feel Goods
2:30 PM Mary Ann Boles
3:10 PM Charlie Bridges
3:50 PM Gretchen Bonaduce
4:30 PM Julia Kean
5:10 PM Jennifer Churchill Comedy
5:50 PM Megan McLeod
6:30 PM Sabrina Solo
7:15 PM Melissa Reaves
8:30 PM Andante
SUNDAY, MAY 17
10 AM Opening Event at Object:
Allie Stewart hosts Sound Healing.
All are welcome!
Bisbee Coffee Co. Outdoor Stage:
10:30 AM Nancy Weaver Swing Quartet
11:30 AM Astra Kelly
12:10 PM Tianya Shemanski
12:50 PM Kayla Von der Heide
1:30 PM Holly Vennum Haupt
2:10 PM Jules Jazz Lounge
2:50 PM Carolyn Toronto
3:30 PM Tamela Turtle
Then… CALLIOPE AFTER PARTY:
DJ Dance Party by She-Ra
SPONSORS
Bisbee Coffee Co.
Harry Wolters
More info, text 520-437-6165
Schedule subject to change
Your business here – contact me for info
Coming Soon Flyers
Also coming soon:
Bisbee Pride June 19 – 21
Bisbee Pirate Weekend August 8 – 10 https://www.bisbeepirateweekend.com/
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
B-Active Bisbee – E-bike rentals, cart tours, refresh bar, and more https://bactivebisbee.com/
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
BisbeeAZ.com https://bisbeeaz.com/ interesting articles plus hotel and food info. Win a free trip to Bisbee!
Old Bisbee Ghost Tour – Haunted and macabre stories of Bisbee – voted AZ’s best ghost tour! https://www.oldbisbeeghosttour.com/
Things to Do in Bisbee https://www.thingstodoinbisbee.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/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Bisbee Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID]
Hike with the Muleteam around Bisbee & beyond – muleteam.blogspot.com
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health & Wellness, Beauty: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
TWIB Podcast https://bit.ly/4f176hO
ETC
Vintage art machine in the Convention Center now re-stocking. Filled with mini-art, jewlery, and creative surprises from everywhere. Call 520 – 432-6000 or email bisbeeartscommission@gmail.com
Write a letter to future residents of Bisbee for the City of Bisbee’s 50-year time capsule to be buried on July 4, 2026 and opened in 2076! What does life look like right now—and what do you hope comes next? Contribute a letter to our time capsule and leave a message for future readers to discover. Share your memories, predictions, advice, or a snapshot of everyday life today. Your words will help tell our story, preserved for generations to come. Copies of letters will also be displayed at the Copper Queen Library and on our website. Drop your letter off at the CQL no later than Friday, June 19, 2026! Or, submit your letter on our website by clicking here : https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/…/Lib…/Letters-to-the-Future-79
Plants for Sale: A wide variety of plants for sale with fresh selections arriving weekly from local growers.Tomatoes, Peppers, strawberries, herbs, lots of flowers, pollinator plants, cacti, succulents, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. Focusing on Native and environmentally appropriate plants. Under The Chairy Tree on Highway 80, just east of the traffic circle. Follow the red chairs. Fridays & Saturdays. 11-4. For more info: Kenneth 520-366-1466
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 Thursdays at the Senior Center 10 am. We are always looking for new members. Beginners welcome. Lessons given.
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.
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
Be the artist you’ve always want to be. Let me help you create music, songs, and videos –moremarkable67@gmail.com
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