A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Featured Event of the Week
Tuesday May 21
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
FOOLALOOF, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, and Evan Hubbard 6 – 9 pm at the Bisbee Grand
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 May 22
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, Josh Hampton, Eheren Stonner) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
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 May 23
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country every Thursday at 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
Sweet, crisp country from MARTY MCINTOSH Bisbee Grand 7 pm https://spoti.fi/3UOtFxr
KARAOKE WITH RUBEN Hitching Post 7 pm
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
APOCALYPSE NOW screens at the Royale 5 pm
Friday May 24
MIKE MONTOYA every Friday in May Copper Queen Hotel 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
A storytelling with OBO MARTIN at House Royale 7 pm $10. Obo plugs on the heartstrings and tickles the funny bone with his true tall tales of adventure In this bardic rendition of the actual storytelling. (Parental advisory)
JOE BAKER plays old-time country and Americana on the patio Room 4 Bar in the Silver King Hotel 8 – 10 pm https://www.joebakermusic.com/
Indie rock from Phoenix’s S T E E N Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3QPKuqK
Silky, psychedelic goodness from BUSH LEAGUE at St Elmo 8 pm who are embarking on their first-ever tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW07cy7S2Pg&feature=youtu.be
HATPIN DUO (violin & harp) https://spoti.fi/4dJcq9A Hitching Post 8 pm
“Gothic country” from ROSELIT BONE Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3K5rnoG
TWILIGHT BOYS do their piano-based classic rock/blues/60s-70s Gene’s Place 8 – 11 pm
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
TS HENRY WEBB & JOHN CORDES at Thirsty Lizard 4 – 7 pm
Saturday May 25
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from BECCA REYES & SCOTT MUHLEMAN while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
Join us as we welcome back local author Leah Mueller to Bisbee Books & Music as part of our Bisbee Artist Series 11 am – 4 pm. Her two newest books are “The Failure of Photography” (Garden Party Press, 2023) and “Widow’s Fire” (Alien Buddha Press, 2023). She is a freelance reporter for the Herald-Review, writing about Bisbee art and music events. Website: http://www.leahmueller.org
CHESS CLUB on break until June
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Warren Peace Cafe 12 – 2 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Artemizia Foundation presents Stikki Peaches: Bello Rodeo opening reception 1 – 4 pm $10 – free for members. (See Featured Event for more info.)
HATPIN DUO (violin & harp) at Gene’s Place https://spoti.fi/4dJcq9A 2 pm
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country at Dot’s Diner/Shady Dell 6:30 – 8:30 pm
JOE BAKER plays old-time country and Americana https://www.joebakermusic.com/ Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
ONE GHOST rock the Bisbee Grand with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 8 – 11 pm oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Punk night with PARANORMAL SEXXY, PLANET STRYCHNINE St Elmo 9 – 2 am
BBQ and classic guitar rock from CHAD WEST TRIO 1 pm at House Royale.
PRO WRESTLING COMES TO BISBEE (not a joke) Thunder Mountain Wrestling presents May Mayem Super Vader Championship with vendors and live music from LOS AMIGOS starting at 3:30 pm – doors at 5 pm Bisbee High School auditorium
Kirtan in Bisbee with the RED ROCK RISHIS plus vegetarian feast. Immerse yourself in transcendental sound and pleasure 6 – 8 pm Club Kilimanjahro.
The Loft Cinema presents “But I’m a Cheerleader” night & movie screening 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 BSC 9 – midnight
Former cave-dwelling comedian MAGGHIE O’SHEA hosts her monthly comedy show at the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 pm
The Quarry presents KIKIMORA alt soul/rnb 8 pm https://spoti.fi/4bQVQCZ
Live music from POCKET CHANGE Thirsty Lizard 4 – 7 pm
US TOO featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music 2 – 4 pm Bisbee Coffee Co stage
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Sunday May 26
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
JOE BAKER plays old-time country and Americana https://www.joebakermusic.com/ plays the Quarry for brunch 11 am – 1 pm
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 noon- 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
Brian Mullin’s FOOLALOOF is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, and Evan Hubbard at Hitching Post 6 pm
JILL & JEFF Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm. Jill and Jeff play a huge variety of acoustic covers, from singer/songwriter stuff, classic country, classic rock, and more contemporary country and ballads.
SONORAN STONE TOADS at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm
JOHN BEACH BAND Thirsty Lizard 4 – 7 pm
SHORT NOTICE (David Dean, Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Eheren Stonner) at St Elmo Sunday for “Church” 2 pm
SETH MARTIN 3 – 6 pm followed by THE LOST CAUSE (Steve & Derek playing acoustic from One Ghost plus Mark Pierce on cello) 7 – 9 pm Bisbee Grand
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday May 27 Memorial Day
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 Pride June 14 – 16 https://bisbeeprideaz.com/
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
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
Opening Day at the Bisbee Pool will be May 25th. There will be free admission and hot dogs.
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 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 Shantih or 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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