Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Coming Soon
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Person of the Week
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Tuesday May 5 – Cinco De Mayo
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Soulful blues from Al Holbrook at Gene’s Place 3pm https://bit.ly/4cosbDd followed by Shantih Nicechops singing with heart and soul 7 pm Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/4u49ZGS
Timothy Dick goes the solo route 2 – 4:30 pm followed by Open Mic at Hitching Post hosted by Zane – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Pool tournament at St Elmo $5 buy-in winner takes all
Weds May 6
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
Short Notice (Derek Dickson, Scott Muhleman, David Dean) play every Weds 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 7
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
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
Lee Wilder plays “gospel flecked Americana infused with danceable, sometimes bombastic grunge and pop sensibilites” with a deep baritone voice https://bit.ly/48BC4MH 7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand
Simon Spencer plays original music on the ukele, accordion, and keyboard https://bit.ly/4c89HYX 3pm Gene’s Place followed by Celtic Night 7pm – a wee bit of Ireland in the desert
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Trivia with Don & Renee 6 pm Hitching Post
Whiskey Lickers, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers play the Silver King/Room 4 Bar patio for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 7:30 pm
Friday May 8
Ice Cream Social at Copper Queen Library Annex 12 – 2pm with music from Locomundi, plus Bisbee Science Lab, face painting, and yes, free ice cream 519 W Melody Lane
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Counter Clockwise turn back the hands of time playing classic rock covers with the big voice of Miguel Carillo Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Third annual Royale Film Festival at the Bisbee Royale 11 am
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb with John Cordes and Michael Gregory with spoken word play Room 4 Bar/Silver King 7 – 10pm https://bit.ly/3OVr9pO
Supergroup The Rhythm Review play classic soul and surf covers at Dot’s Diner/Shady Dell 6 – 8pm
Americana from Lynn Crossett 3pm https://bit.ly/3OTm2XP followed by quirky originals from BJ Jezbera https://bit.ly/4vYMDDo 7 pm Gene’s Place
Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm
DJ KBK spins at Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday May 9
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!
Shed it or Shred it 9am – noon Ace Hardware – see featured listing or ETC for more info
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
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
It’s Second Saturday Art Walk – many galleries open 5 – 8pm usually with refreshments and live music including The Bisbee Art Drop Zine Launch Party @ Chimera 27 Gallery. A manifestation of Bisbee arts, featuring local artists and performers (Ehren Stonner electronica @ 6ish, Kelly Owen’s Theremin and Alex Wilkerson @ 710, and the release of Chad Avery’s Art Drop Issue #2. chimera27.com > More Info
Kaity plays at 4pm followed by a screening of episodes from Twin Peaks TV show at Hitching Post Saturdays at 7pm on the patio
Stargazing in City Park 7 – 10pm
Playing on the rooftop stage at Bisbee Badassery at 2pm, BJ and Jakovich are bro’s on the road. Traveling from San Diego, this duo celebrates friendship through music and storytelling. Bring your friends and celebrate with us.
Catchy folk-pop from Cat Mountain https://spoti.fi/3VXd4JZ plus loopy trumpets and grooves from Moonflower Mirage team up at the Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm $5 cover
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gene’s Place 3 pm followed by Drag Night with host Jessica Michaels 9pm
One Ghost rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://bit.ly/4ep22qs
Mahavia play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7 – 10 pm
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday May 10 – Mother’s Day
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
Performing at the Bisbee Badassery at 3pm, the Avant Coastgaurd with Brian Mullins & Adam Smolen / strings and percussion. The Coastgaurd is comprised of volunteers from southern Arizona committed to high desert rescue from pedestrian music.
Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes team up for originals and covers Old Bisbee Brewing Company 2 – 4pm
Sirens showcasing badass women on Mother’s Day at the Bisbee Grand starting at 3pm with death-folk from The Panther Band, 4pm trumpet, hula hoop, and loops from Charlie Bridges, 5pm soulful, gritty folk from Luna Worldcast 6pm folk rock bitten by the South from Astra Kelly Band $10 suggested donation
Kaity 4 pm Hitching Post
Bryan Bielanski plays tuneful, earnest folk from his Super Happy Fun Time albums and more https://spoti.fi/4ak5myb 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 11
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $5 margaritas
Soulful, gritty folk from Luna Worldcast 3pm Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/3Czp4Ku
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:
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Also coming soon:
Calliope Women’s Festival May 16 & 17
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
Have some personal papers you want to see shredded? Old tax info, credit card and bank statements, medical records? Bring them to the Shed-It/Shred-It event on Saturday, May 9 from 9am to noon at the Ace parking lot on Naco Highway. This is a regular fundraiser for the Bisbee Community Chorus. The suggested $10 per box donation pays for the cost of getting the shredding truck to Bisbee, with the remainder of the donation supporting Chorus expenses. Volunteers will unload for you and also accept eyeglasses for recycling and samples of toothpaste and toiletries to pass on the local shelters. Sorry – no electronics or meds.
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
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