Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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TWIB Contents:
Featured Events of the Week
Listings (Tuesday – Monday)
Coming Soon
Useful Links
ETC
Venue Listings
Person of the Week
This week is also the Bisbee Plein Air Festival hosted by the Central School Project. Each year artists come to paint Old Bisbee and the surrounding area’s historic architecture, sprawling staircases, charming streets, industrial mining remnants, and colorful homes set amidst the scenic Mule Mountains to compete for over $800 in prizes. Tickets and info
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Tuesday October 7
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Christa Leigh 6 pm Gene’s Place
Open Mic at Hitching Post hosted by Norman Clearman – 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 October 8
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
TS Henry Webb tickles the ivories on the newly tuned acoustic piano at the Hitching Post 2 – 4 pm
Bluegrass from The Riverside Soul at the Thirsty Lizard 4 – 7 pm
Pool Tournament at Gay 90s $5 buy-in. 7:30 pm
Bartender Bingo 7 pm Hitching Post
Short Notice (David Dean and Derek Dickson) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by Soul Medicine & Friends 7-10pm
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 October 9
Plein Air Festival registration Central School Project. Tickets and info
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Football on the big screen in the theater Kickoff 5:15 plus Open Mic & Karaoke 7 pm in the Dragon Bar at House Royale
Mahavia play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ 7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Trivia with Vicki pm Hitching Post
Cole Clark 3pm followed by Celtic Jam hosted by the Rooks 7 pm Gene’s Place
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb with John Cordes and and poet Michael Gregory play Silver King/Room 4 Bar patio for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 7:30 pm
Friday October 10
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Matt Felix plays originals and covers Copper Queen Hotel 5 – 8 pm
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at the Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb with John Cordes and and poet Michael Gregory play on the patio Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel (moves inside if raining) 7 pm
Comedy from Lee Hardin 7 pm House Royale – Tickets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTcuWjfGIuE
Johnny Rockit plays acoutic orginials and covers 3 – 6 pm followed by Americana from Minda Lacy https://spoti.fi/44aD6eW Gene’s Place 7 pm
Kidz Karaoke 6 pm followed by Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm
Gypsy Jazz from Juniper Djinn https://spoti.fi/48ucd6b Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday October 11
Bisbee Community Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park Vendors of locally produced food, artists, collectibles, and live music from Short Notice. Come out to enjoy our beautiful year round climate and support the community!
Chess Club meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers 4 – 7 every Saturday at Copper Queen Hotel
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm and again at 5 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Mother/daughter Country group From the Ashes play Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5 pm
Catdaddy and Cathead Reynolds art show at Gallery at 40 Main for 2nd Saturday Art Walk 5 – 8 pm with a musical performance by Simon Spencer starting at 7 PM, and ending with Catdaddy’s erotica twist starting Halloween night!
Subway Gallery open 5 – 8 pm for Second Saturday Art Walk
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Plein Air Festival opens to the public at Central School Project 4 pm. opens to the public. Vote for People’s Choice Award, given at 5 pm. Gallery open until 6:30 pm, buy some paintings!
Moramarco! It’s a fun time at the Bisbee Badassery with Steve Moramarco playing catchy original music that will make you think and laugh. Josh Hampton on bass and Dan Di Monium on drums! 1 – 3 pm https://bit.ly/44LQxEf
Raise the Stage Fundraiser for a new stage at the Bisbee Grand! Face painting, bake sale, prizes during Juniper Djinn‘s Gypsy Jazz set (featuring Sienna George) 3 – 6 pm followed by a potluck with Go-Go Dancers and a rockabilly costume contest during Taco Vultures‘ rockabilly set 8 – 11 pm
Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes team up for originals and covers Silver King/Room 4 Bar 3 pm
Chad West Trio rock Legion Bar & Grill with guitar-heavy classic rock and originals 8 pm www.chadwestmusic.com
St Elmo 9 – 1 am band TBA
Drag Night with Jessica Michaels Gene’s Place 9 pm
Big Demons scare up some indie rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO 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 October 12
Soul Medicine – Psychedelic Funk & Blues with Zane Miller, Yogi Ram, and Axel Sev rocking the rooftop stage at the Bisbee Badassery 12 – 3 pm
Matt Felix plays covers and originals at Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2 pm
Fatigo bring their jazzy pop to St. Elmo for “Church” 3 – 6 pm https://sptfy.com/fatigo1
The Panther Band play “death folk” originals and covers 3 – 6 pm Bisbee Grand
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gene’s Place 3 – 5 pm
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday October 13
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $5 margaritas
Football on the big screen in the theater Kickoff 5:15 House Royale
3-ball pool tournaments at Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm $1 buy-in
Open Mic at St Elmo. 7 pm Hosted by Alex Wilkerson, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
This Week in Bisbee Additional Sponsors:
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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:
Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb Oct 18 https://www.bisbee1000.org/
B.R.A.T.S. October 25 https://www.bisbeebrats.com/
Mariachi Festival November 1 https://www.bisbeemariachifestival.com/
Sidepony 12, November 7 – 9 https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.com
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.
MONSTERS WANTED 2025 Halloween Show & Haunt at the Mile High Ranch — here we go again! Another frightening Community Event for all ages. FREE to attend. Creepy Volunteers are wanted to dress up and perform for guests as they arrive to the event, in the haunted house, and afterwards as they leave (presuming they survive). Do you have any acting skills or a special talent that freaks people out? Do you enjoy being the cause for making people wet their pants? If yes, you REALLY need to contact the Ranch to learn all of the exciting details: milehighranchaz@gmail.com If acting isn’t for you, consider joining us as our guest. But be sure to bring a change of pants…just in case. Learn all of the frightening details on the official event website… https://www.gardensatmilehighranch.com/halloween2025
Sidepony News! VOLUNTEERS: We are recruiting team members (audio and HQ). https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.com/submissionsvolunteer
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 Present
Coming Soon: Songs About Bisbee compilation
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
