A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday May 6
Industry Day at Bisbee Grand – discounts for all hospitality workers
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Talented guitarist Ian Martinez shreds at Gene’s Place 3 – 5 pm
Mule Mountain Trio with Timothy Dick, Steve Peavey, Evan Hubbard play traditional country (and the occasional A-Ha tune) 2 pm Hitching Post
LiTuesday at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds May 7
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Pool Tournament at Gay 90s $5 buy-in. 7:30 pm
Short Notice (Derek Dickson, David Dean, Scott Muhelman) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by FPI (Fatigo Pop-In). Mike Montoya plays quirky original tunes to top off your hump day- a potential “pop-in” by Fatigo band mates is highly probable 7 – 10 pm
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 8
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Moonflower Marigold (Charlie Bridges and Mike Montoya) play experimental music based around drum loops and other sounds Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm followed by Celtic Jam 7 pm
Have Some Pun! Presents! The Muahaha Mixed Mic Drop! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month. Welcoming Comedians, Poets and Acoustic Musicians! So come down to the Bisbee Royale and check out the beautiful House Royale Stage. Food and drink specials available Sign up 6:30 – show at 7 pm.
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm
Mahavia play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!
Trivia with Renee 6-9pm 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 9
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Royale Film Festival at the House Royale Friday – Sundays in the month of May. Full schedule
Matt Felix plays covers and originals at Copper Queen 5 – 8 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Magghie O’Shea performs originals, “Weird” Al covers, and more on her ukelele 8 pm on the patio Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
Art + Action opening reception at Central School Project 6 pm
“Suzanne Fest” Hitching Post 7 pm Our 3rd annual event celebrating the birth of loved local, Suzanne Walsh! Cake, games and all around fun!
The Dust Ups 8pm AMERICANA Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3yOwFmc
Bobcat, the incredible one-man band https://spoti.fi/4gJeEX8 Gene’s Place 8 pm
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at the Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Saturday May 10
Bisbee Community Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music from Beca Reyes. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community!
Chess Club on break until June
Calliope Women’s Music Festival all day – full lineup after Monday’s lsitings.
Royale Film Festival at the House Royale Friday – Sundays in the month of May. Full schedule
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Art Walk is the second Saturday of the month! Galleries open 5 – 8 pm often with live music and food.
Including:
Belleza Gallery – Lance Von Prum: Watercolor and Whimsy – A show of previously unseen works.
Subway Gallery – Springs into Summer – Members exhibit featuring textile art, photography, panting, drawing, stained glass and ceramics – Cindie Blessing, Paul Bovée, Steve Bovée, Arthur V. Brooks, Mary Ann Hanson-Germond, Mary Ann Kozel, Cheyenne MacMasters, Manny Martinez, Grace Megnet, Janice Sanders, Marian Weaver
Gallery One Squared – Turning the Corner – Ongoing exhibit of diverse styles with new work from Jim Alexander, Chad Avery, Peter Chartrand, Boyd Nicholl and Pablo Pencil
40 Main – Featuring paintings by Darren Engleman
Kamil Vojnar’s extraordinary works will be shown at Chimera27, THIS WEEK ONLY. Kamil is a Czech artist living in France who has exhibited internationally. This pop-up show will have a reception on second Saturday, May 10 at Chimera27, 5-8pm. This is the only place in North America where you can see his work. 27 Main St.
Sense of Place is having an art show featuring Bisbee artists Saturday and Sunday. 99 Hwy 92
Stephen E Lee 5-8pm. Bisbee Badassery Stephen is asinger/songwriter whose music is a combination of rock and Americana with a pinch of the blues. www.stephenelee.com
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers every Saturday at Copper Queen Hotel 4 – 7 pm
The Royale presents Jesika Von Rabbit (Joshua Tree) https://spoti.fi/4cIbaBS Brea Burns and the Boleros, and Borts Minorts 8 pm tickets $10 – $20 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesika-von-rabbit-brea-burns-and-the-boleros-and-borts-minorts-tickets-1308729588429?aff=oddtdtcreator
Amelia Doll captures the raw decadence of emotion, through unique lyricism and strong rhythm guitar https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
Richard Gans & Rachel Cole 8pm Bisbee Grand Americana
Us Too featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music 5 pm Ballpark Brewing
Tucson-based psychedelic rock n roll band Bush League will be performing at St. Elmo Bar from 8pm-midnight. The band traverses through different styles and genres through deep pulsing grooves and trance-like improvisation.
Power Fixx play 80s rock Hitching Post 8 pm
Drag Night with Jessica Michaels 9 pm Gene’s Place celebrating Madonn’as birthday!
One Ghost rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH
Juniper Djinn’s Jessica Fleet solo plus Maybell’s Fables 3 – 5 pm on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel followed by Moramarco! plays catchy original music with Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums. Songwriter featured on “Weeds” soundtrack https://sptfy.com/NcVS 8 – 11 pm
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Sunday May 11
Ecstatic Dance Second and fourth Sundays at the Kilimanjahro 10:30 doors 11 am start Dance church meditation! Journey in a judgment free zone and move like no one‘s watching because no one is!
Royale Film Festival at the House Royale Friday – Sundays in the month of May. Full schedule
Sense of Place is having an art show featuring Bisbee artists Saturday and Sunday. 99 Hwy 92
Magghie O’Shea performs originals, “Weird” Al covers, and more on her ukelele noon – 2pm Warren Peace Cafe
Jazzy pop from Fatigo for “Church” at St Elmo 2 pm
Soul Medicine from 2-5pm: Psychedelic Rock & Blues with Zane Miller on lead and vocals, Yogi Ram on rhythm and vocals, and Axel Sev on bass. Bisbee Badassery 2 – 5 pm
Us Too featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music 3 – 6 pm Hitching Post followed by Bobcat, the incredible one-man band https://spoti.fi/4gJeEX8 7 – 10 pm
Short Notice (Derek Dickson, David Dean, Scott Muhelman) Electric Brewing 1 – 4 pm
The Panther Band – talented family playing “death folk” originals and blues/classic rock covers Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://thepantherband.bandcamp.com/album/marching-toward-the-dust
Christa Leigh 3 pm Gene’s Place
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday May 12
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
Gay 90s Open Mic presented by Soul Medicine 7pm every Monday
Bobcat, the incredible one-man band https://spoti.fi/4gJeEX8 Gene’s Place 6 pm
Open Mic at St Elmo. 8 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
CALLIOPE
Music & Art Festival
Bisbee, AZ
SATURDAY, MAY 10th
BISBEE COFFEE CO., 2 Main St. Outdoor Stage
10:30-11a Stephanie Peavey
11:10-11:40 Magghie O’Shea
11:50-12:20 Christa Leigh
12:30-1:15 Carolyn Toronto Trio
1:30-2:15 Nancy Weaver Band
2:30-3:15 Damaris Bernhard, Daniele Panther, Jenny Druckman
3:30-4:00 Donna Frisby
4:15-5:00 Beca Reyes, Daniele Panther, Coriana Eastman
5:15-5:45 Jennifer Churchill (Comedy)
6:00-6:30 Julianna Thomas
6:45-7:15 Leila Lopez
7:30-8:30 MELISSA REAVES
OBJECT HOTEL, 29 Main St.
10-10:30a Calliope Women’s Song Circle
10:45-11:15 Allie Stewart
11:30-12:00 Amelia Doll
12:15-12:45 Jessica Fleet
1:00-1:30 Maybel’s Fabels
1:45-2:30 Bridget Downey
2:45-3:15 Liz Vann
3:30-4:00 Molly Harrico
4:15-4:45 Aurelia Anne Cohen
5:00-5:30 Nikki Fobian
5:45-6:15 Charlie Bridges
6:30-7:30 THE EXBATS
Vendors
ART
POTTERY
JEWELRY
CLOTHING
Sound
ERIC (ESH) HAWKES
KURT HAUSER
SCOTT MUHLEMAN
EVAN HUBBARD
Sponsors
BISBEE COFFEE CO.
BISBEE ARTS COMMISSION
MARILYN SEIBOLD
GRETCHEN BONADUCE
HARRY WOLTERS
CALLIOPE AFTER PARTY
at LEGION BAR and GRILL, 57 Subway
with WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA’AM
GRETCHEN BONADUCE, JULIA KEAN, KATE FLANNERY
Schedule subject to change without notice
More info, text 520-437-6165
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Also coming soon:
Bisbee Pride June 13 – 15 https://bisbeeprideaz.com/
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
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
BisbeeAZ.com https://bisbeeaz.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/
Forever Bisbee Blog: https://foreverbisbee.com/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Bisbee Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID]
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health & Wellness, Beauty: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
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Dr. Paul Koudounaris reads stories and shows images from his latest book Fathful Unto Death: Pet Cemetaries and Memorials. Plus Dave Normal is doing a lecture on “Space cats” and Steve Moramarco is singing some original music. Highly recommended – worth the trip to Douglas! At Art Car World 401 E 9th St, Douglas, AZ 85607 Thursday May 8, 8 pm
GET UP! STANDUP!! Protest Music Festival In the sixties, music was a powerful vehicle for unifying opposition to war, racism, pollution and more, and for uniting support for peace, unions and democracy. The policies and practices of the new administration are toxic to our democracy. Let’s bring back MUSIC, specifically PROTEST SONGS as a non-violent weapon against fascism and authoritarianism! SEEKING
Protest Songs! Resistance Songs! Singer-songwriters, bands, musicians of all types. Original songs encouraged and old standards are welcome. Acoustic music only please. Contact us to SIGN-UP to perform.
DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2025,
10am-6pm . FREE
LOCATION: Geronimo Event Center
NM-80 &, Portal Rd, Rodeo, NM 88056
For more information email: makeithappenman@gmail.com or TEXT to: 530-321-5579
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 10 from 9am to noon at the Ace parking lot on Naco Highway. The suggested $10 per box donation covers the cost of getting the shredding truck to Bisbee, with the remainder of the donation supporting Bisbee Community Chorus expenses. Volunteers also accept eyeglasses for recycling and samples of toiletries to pass on to local shelters. Sorry – no electronics or pills this time.
Central School Project invites area artists to create and enter art that considers and answers to the current state of our politics and culture. We request that your work be new!
All mediums welcome. Contact us if you want to create an installation piece.
Show opens Friday May 9 and runs through May 25 more info: https://www.centralschoolproject.org/post/art-action
Tea Service at Nam Sen Studio Every Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm. Asian style tea, treats and small bites. Reserve online at namsenstudio.com
B-Active Shuttle in Old Bisbee Book your shuttle here: https://bactivebisbee.com/bisbee-runner/
Coyote Shuttle M-F: 7p-2a All day Sat/Sun 520-366-2435 serving all of Bisbee
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.
1st & 3rd Thursdays 10a-12p WAM! We are Moms, a community of moms learning and growing together! An opportunity to build your mom tribe with a dedicated two hours of discussion and crafts -with- childcare! And snacks! (for kids AND moms) @ The Community Church of Warren, 201 Arizona St Bisbee (Not a religious group)|
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.
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
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 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
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
Allen & Co Espresso House – new coffeehouse in a familiar location 31 Subway St #3 (520) 333 – 7970 theallenandco@gmail.com
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
Ballpark Brewing 97 Center Ave – burger and brew joint with live music occasionally
Bisbee Badassery 105 Tombstone Canyon Bisbee, AZ 85603 https://bisbeebadassery.com/ burgers, ice cream, and a small outdoor stage for live music
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
Earl’s Cafe at the Warren Hotel classy cafe in the back of this new hotel enter from 55 Angius St. (520) 222 – 6053 www.warnerhotel.com
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
Gallery One Squared at 31 Subway Street (520) 226-1994 open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10 AM- 3PM and open for Second Saturday, from 5PM-8PM. Featuring the work of Local and Regional Contemporary Artists, including Paintings, Photography, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Ceramics & Glasswork. Instagram: Galleryonesquared
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – recently reopened 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
Main St Bistro (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch
Object Hotel Drawing Room 25 Main St. https://objecthotel.com performance space and gallery
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
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
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