A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday November 12
Industry Day at Bisbee Grand – discounts for all hospitality workers
Multi-talented musician Timothy Dick at Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Amelia Doll performs for Taco Tuesdays at Los Hermanos 12 – 3 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
LiTuesday at Hitching Post hosted by The Lolly Bombs – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds November 13
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
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Short Notice (Derek Dickson & David Dean) 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 November 14
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
“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!
Friday November 15
Emilie Vardaman will be at Allen & Co. Espresso House 9 am – 11 am doing a signing of her new book Gramma Takes Me To Bisbee! She will also have two of her other books with her at the signing as well. These bilingual children’s books are so fun and we’re so excited to have her here. Her books are illustrated by Beca Reyes, please come out and support a local author and artist!
“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Open Jam 2 – 6 pm
Cochise College’s Annual Pit Fire Pottery Festival. This year’s Pit Fire promises to be a spectacular blend of creativity, community, and celebration, setting the stage for a memorable Homecoming Weekend. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Cochise College Douglas Campus 4190 W. Highway 80. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fiery occasion as we honor 60 years of Cochise College and look forward to many more.Visit https://www.cochise.edu/pitfirefestival/
Johnny Rockit and the Dive Bar Derelicts play an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Genes Place 3 – 5 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Magghie O’Shea performs originals and covers on her ukelele 8 pm on the patio Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
Bassist Jess Pruitt’s 40th birthday party at St Elmo 7 pm with Whiskey Lickers, Sonoran Stone Toads, SCYLD
Couple of Wanderers at House Royale (Bisbee Royale) 7 – 9 pm Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon are from The Catskills and have been touring together for 8 years. Learn more about them and the show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VluKLhgT3I4
Music Video Nights with DJ LeFreak Hitching Post 8 pm
Honky tonk from Brea Burns, Katie Mae, and Alex Teller at the Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/477sjnq
Counter Clockwise turn back the hands of time playing classic rock covers with the big voice of Miguel Carillo Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday November 16
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from an artist TBA 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.
Please join us as Bisbee Books and Music welcomes local author RJ Luce to our Bisbee Artist Series 11 am – 4 pm. Since retiring he has lived near the San Pedro River a few miles from Sierra Vista, Arizona. He spends his time writing, traveling, and photographing the wildlife and landscapes of Arizona and the western U.S.
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.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
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Different Paths Gallery 100 Cochise Row will be hosting an exhibition of Donny Morris Anderson abstract paintings wtih music from TS Henry Webb 6 pm – evening.
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at every Saturday in November at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
The Shady Dell presents Angels for Appalachia to support and uplift victims in the southeast who were devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. Choose your own donation amount –https://tinyurl.com/AngelsForAppalachia Performances by: Melissa Reaves, Amelia Doll, Jason Dae West. Whiskey Lickers, Mine Thief (Jason Bargert) and more 11 am – 5 pm
Grand Burlesque and Drag Brunch Bisbee Grand noon
Americana from Liz & Pete 8 pm https://bit.ly/48LxkCT Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
Magghie O’Shea performs originals and covers on her ukelele noon – 2 pm Warren Peace Cafe
Chad West Trio rock St. Elmo with guitar-heavy classic rock and originals 9 pm – 1 am www.chadwestmusic.com
Couple of Wanderers at Hitching Post 8 pm Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon are from The Catskills and have been touring together for 8 years. Learn more about them and the show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VluKLhgT3I4
Lilith: a night of drag, pole, fetish, and burlesque Gene’s Place 8 pm $10
7th Annual Erotic Art Show at The Quarry hosted by Miss Dana and featuring live models and art by Russell “Catdaddy” Gillespie music from Amelia Doll and Sonoran Stone Toads 6 – 9 pm
Counter Clockwise turn back the hands of time playing classic rock covers with the big voice of Miguel Carillo Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Beca Reyes and Danielle Panther team up to play originals and covers 2- 4 pm
Followed by former cave-dwelling comedian Magghie O’Shea hosts her monthly comedy show on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 pm
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Sunday November 17
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
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.
Community poetry reading of the works of Carmen Megeath 1 – 3 pm followed by reception Central School Project
Couple of Wanderers at Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm and at The Quarry 6 – 8 pm Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon are from The Catskills and have been touring together for 8 years. Learn more about them and the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VluKLhgT3I4
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb plays the Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
Brian Mullin’s Foolaloof is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, Adam Smolen and Michael Gregory Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm.
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday November 18
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
Drum Circle at Gallery at 40 Main 4 pm
Open Jam and Pizza/Potluck at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 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
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Bisbee Art Walk is second Saturday of every month 5 – 8 pm various galleries around town
Bisbee Woman’s Club Home Tour and Art, Chairs and More Auction November 29 & 30 https://www.bisbeewomansclub.com/home-tour-chair-auction
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/
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/
ETC
The Legion Bar & Grill wants to display YOUR artwork on our walls. We have amazing two story walls and we want to fill it up with all the amazing local art Bisbee has to offer. For more info: https://legionbarandgrill.com/contact-legion-bar-and-grill/
Auditions are being held for the Bisbee Massacre Experience, which will perform in Bisbee and Tombstone Dec 6, 7, 8 – for more info visit https://www.bisbeemassacreexperience.com/
REMAKE 2024: CALL FOR WORK at Central School Project. Artists Drop off and registration day is Monday Nov 18th from 11am – 6:30pm. Artists can enter up to 2 pieces: $5.00 per piece. l. This exhibition calls for our creative community to work in the art of assemblage, harnessing the power of discarded junk, manufactured items, shiny things, scraps, ephemera, and bereft materials. We ask that the art is made entirely, or in part, of things not intended as art materials.
Petition to Save Lowell Buildings from Abandonment and demolition. Freeport MacMoRan has canceled the leases of multiple tenants with the plans on abandoning these functioning and historic buildings. We call on Freeport to designate, protect, maintain or sell historic properties throughout Bisbee that are Brick and Mortar, Steel Headframes, Concentrators, and other landmark mining structures that make Bisbee a unique historic destination where the public learns about this history of copper mining in Arizona. https://www.change.org/p/save-americana-historic-lowell-district-in-jeopardy
Bisbee Community Chorus (BCC) is rehearsing musical programs for a Christmas Singalong on Dec. 7, winter concerts on Dec. 14 and 15, and several other community events. Check TWIB for details as they evolve. BCC info: http:/www.bisbeechorus.org
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
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 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
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
Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch
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
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
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
Shawn Stoeckel is the co-owner of Arizona Fitness with his wife Sherrie. They first came through Bisbee when they visited their son who was doing time in the Douglas State Prison facility. They moved from Prescott, to Rocky Point, and then finally to Bisbee in 2014, where he expects they will live for the rest of their lives. Shawn loves the small town living where everyone is very polite. If you want to get fit, join Arizona Fitness – and tell him you saw him in TWIB!