A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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It’s also the 11th Annual Sidepony Express Music Festival! Sidepony a three-day showcase of emerging independent musical artists in one of the most quirky, colorful and inspiring places on earth…none other than Bisbee, AZ. We began 13 years ago with a handful of acts, and at our pre-pandemic peak in 2019 featured over 140 different acts in one weekend. The schedule is usually released at the last minute and occurs at most of the venues in Bisbee, so expect a special update as soon as it’s available. More info: https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.com/
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Tuesday November 5 – Don’t Forget to Vote!
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
Amelia Doll performs for Taco Tuesdays at Los Hermanos 12 – 3 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
Brian Mullin’s Foolaloof is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, Adam Smolen and Michael Gregory Bisbee Grand 6 – 9 pm.
Mule Mountain Trio featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm
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 November 6
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
The Art X Change at The Courtyard 4 – 8 pm. Swap your work with other local artists. Light refreshments provided.
The Irregulars (Derek Dickson & guests) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by Wiley Gaby 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 7
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Climbing the Window new poems by Ken Boe read to the electronic music of David Alexander McDonald part one Thursday November 7 at The Gallery at 40 Main part two Friday November 8 at Object Hotel 29 Main St 6:30 – 8:30 pm both nights
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Kid’s Karaoke 6:30 – 7:30 and Stargazer Karaoke 8 – 11 pm
Johnny Rockit and the Dive Bar Derelicts play an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gay 90s Bar 7 – 9 pm
Couple of Wanderers at Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 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
Sweet ‘n Juicy a band that dresses like fruit and plays funk at the Copper Queen Hotel 8 – 11 pm for Sidepony Pre-Party
Whiskey Lickers, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers 8 – 10 pm Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel patio
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition!
Friday November 8 – Sidepony Weekend Begins!
“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with Open Jam 2 – 6 pm followed by
Girls Night Out the Show– the Hottest Ladies Night Event of the year will be taking the stage at Thirsty Lizard @ 8PM Tickets on Sale Now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/976283408957
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Climbing the Window new poems by Ken Boe read to the electronic music of David Alexander McDonald part one Thursday November 7 at The Gallery at 40 Main part two Friday November 8 at Object Hotel 29 Main St 6:30 – 8:30 pm both nights
Open mic at House Royale 6:30 pm
Saturday November 9
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from a Sidepony band 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.
Open House at Raodrunner Recording Studios 10 am – 4 pm 1350 W Hwy 92. Free food & drinks and a chance to win a free recording session. Free shuttle at the top of every hour from Mile High Parking Lot.
Author Bruce Wilson at Bisbee Books & Music 10:30 am – 4 pm. Bruce writes historical fiction and is a big fan of Bisbee. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/bruce.wilson.writes
Warren Peace Cafe presents The Bank Notes. The lineup of this group includes Bill Banks, Drew Strummer, Diane Jones, Jim Cobos, and Rita Veri. Noon – 2 pm
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5 pm https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb plays Los Hermanos noon -3 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
Bisbee-Hall-of-Famer Pat Gahn plays acoustic at House Royale (Bisbee Royale) 3 pm
Bisbee Art Walk is second Saturday of every month 5 – 8 pm various galleries around town including: Sam Poe Gallery presents R-EVOLUTION Collage Art by Lisa Wines, Saturday November 9th 2024 5-8pm 33 Subway Street
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Sunday November 10
Ecstatic Dance Second and fourth Sundays at the Kilimanjahro, 10:30 AM warm up, 11 AM start. Dance church meditation! Journey in a judgment free zone and move like no one‘s watching because no one is!
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers for “Side Donkey” at Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2 pm
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.
Jill & Jeff at Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Monday November 11
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
Drum Circle at Gallery at 40 Main 4 pm
Couple of Wanderers at Gene’s Place 5 – 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
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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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
Ultimum Phantasia, an original, queer, One Act Musical, written and created by Aiden Swallow and music composed by Simon Spencer, both Bisbee performers. Open auditions are for band member type roles, with standbys being applied. Have a one minute song or song portion prepared, and be ready to cold read lines. Performances will take place on various dates, times, and locations throughout Cochise County, with the first performance being in Bisbee in January. Auditions are Nov 10th from 10 am -1 pm at Gene’s Place and Nov 24th from 7 – 10 am at the SV Chamber of Commerce.
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/
Calling all artists – Allen & Co is looking for new art in its space for the month of November. Contact theallenandco@gmail.com for more info
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)|
Hi everyone, I’m on a committee at Bisbee High School that is called the “Sunshine Committee.” We’ve decided to give our staff some positive encouragement through celebrating birthdays, accomplishments, and just all-around cheer. One of our teachers has been putting $10 of her own money in birthday cards that we all sign, but I think it would be better to give gift cards/certificates to local Bisbee businesses. If you would like to support our endeavor to make our staff feel appreciated, please do! I would be happy to come to you to pick up anything you’d like to donate, or you could drop something at the school for the “Sunshine Committee.” Thank you! Amy Brett My school email is abrett@busd.k12.az.us
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
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