Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Sidepony Music Festival in Bisbee!
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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 November 4
Craft Group at Electric Brewing 1pm – 3pm Bring quilting, knitting, crocheting, beading, etc.
Open Mic at Hitching Post Saloon 6pm – 9pm with your host Zane Miller. Sign up to play or just relax and listen
Pool Tournament at St Elmo Bar 7pm – 10pm $5 buy-in, winner takes all
Wednesday November 5
Leather Tooling at Bisbee Seniors Association 10am – 12pm
Short Notice at Gene’s Place 3pm – 6pm (Derek Dickson and David Dean)
Spanish Language Group at Electric Brewing 4pm – 6pm
Jam Night at Bisbee Grand Hotel 6pm – 10pm – 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 6
Tonky Honk at St Elmo Bar 2pm – 4:30pm (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country
Football on the Big Screen at Bisbee Royale 5:15pm – 8:15pm
“Road Kill” Bill Film Fest at The Shady Dell 6pm – 9pm Next week, for a very special night we are very excited we will be featuring an outdoor movie screening of all 3 films by Bisbee’s own Roadkill Bill!! Bisbee Cannibal Club, Bisbee Cuisine, and A Roadkill Cautionary Tale (short). Doors 5pm. Showtime 6pm. No Cover. Food & Drink Specials!!
Trivia with the Javalinas at Hitching Post Saloon 6pm – 9pm
Sidepony Express Music Festival Kick Off Show at The Bisbee Grand 7pm – 10pm Official Sidepony Express Music Festival Kick Off Show featuring Tuscon’s Mariachi Pueblo Viejo and Bisbee’s own Fatigo!
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo Bar 9pm – 11pm a Bisbee tradition! <more here>
Friday November 7 – Sidepony Begins
Burnerella Weekend at the Jonquil Motel all weekend. Happy hour 4 – 6 pm.
Sidepony listings will be sent as soon as they are released.
Kidz Karaoke at The Thirsty Lizard 6pm – 7pm
Karaoke with Joe at Electric Brewery 6pm – 9pm
Stargazer Karaoke at The Thirsty Lizard 7pm – 10pm
Saturday November 8 Sidepony Day 2
Burnerella Weekend at the Jonquil Motel all weekend. Happy hour 4 – 6 pm.
Sidepony listings will be sent/added as soon as they are released.
Bisbee Community Market at Vista Park 9am – 1pm Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community!
Chess Club at Bisbee Public Library 10am – 12pm All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker at Electric Brewing 1pm – 4pm, and then again at 5pm – 7:30pm $10 Buy-in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
From the Ashes LIVE! at The Thirsty Lizard 2pm – 5pm Sande Ash and Angela are mother and daughter who make up From the Ashes. Musical genres include 80’s and 90’s country and pop.
Second Saturday Art Walk 5pm – 8pm various galleries in town open 5 – 8 pm
Chick Adjacent Birthday Party at Hitching Post Saloon 7pm – 12am <more here>
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday November 9 Sidepony Day 3
Sidepony listings will be sent/added as soon as they are released.
Ecstatic Dance at Club Kilimanjahro 11am – 1pm Dance like no one is watching because no one is! 10:30 am warm-up 11 am dance. $10 suggested donation.
Sidepony Wrestling at Hitching Post Saloon 2pm – 4pm Hosted by MC 20 FT Jesus. Musicians, sign up to wrestle each other!
Adam Gaffney at Electric Brewing 2pm – 4pm Adam delivers a heaping-helping of Americana with classic covers and a big dose of original songs that connect to his audience. <more here>
Comedy Open Mic at Chuckleheads 8pm – 10pm Make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize.
Monday November 10
Manic Mondays at Bisbee Grand Hotel 9:30am – 11pm $5 margaritas all day!
Football in the theater at Bisbee Royale 5:15pm – 8:15pm
Pool Tournament at Hitching Post Saloon 7pm – 9pm
Open Mic at St Elmo Bar 7pm – 9pm 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
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
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Coming Soon Flyers
Also coming soon:
The Infinite Face, an international portrait show with 100 works from 40 artists. November 15 Carriage House Studios
Copper Queen Library Spelling Bee Fundraiser Nov 15 https://www.eventbrite.com/d/az–bisbee/spelling-bee/
CHURCH OF BLUES. First United Methodist Church Nov 16th
Bisbee Women’s Club Art Auction and 41st annual Home Tour November 28 and 29 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
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!
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]
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
The Cigar Band is looking for talented musicians in Cochise County to perform and record with. This is not a cover band. I have over 30 songs I’ve written and want musicians who can bring their own creativity to the mix to make something truly new and unique. Link to a demo for two of my songs https://youtu.be/yKk1Npby94I?si=PIUveNPwA3rGvRhv My list of influences is too long to include. If you are interested and play one or more of the following instruments – lead guitar – upright bass or electric bass guitar – keyboard/piano – drums – Harmonica Or vocals, I don’t want to always need to be the singer please contact Jack at thecigarbandofficial@gmail.com
Writers Group meets every Monday 11am at Warren Peace Cafe. All levels and genres. Bring something for us to read.
Voice lessons. Improve your vocals! Experienced singer and teacher, James Aliberti offers vocal lessons remotely online. BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), WAC Theatre, Film, and Television; and MS from the Boston University College of Communication. For more info: jamesalushnature@gmail.com
Seeking performers for a Protest Music festival January 3, 2026 at OldField Oasis. Same people who hosted Chiricahua “Get Up Stand Up” Festival in Rodeo last May. we are looking to add to our list of performers. The event will be held at Luke Oldfield’s property at 5288 N Lead St Ave. Interested performers should contact Scott at 530-321-5579 (text is best) or makeithappenman@gmail.com.
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.
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
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
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Bisbeeland Recordings Presents
Coming Soon: Songs About Bisbee compilation
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
