This Week in Bisbee (TWIB) October 14 – 20, 2025

Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb weekend

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As featured on KJZZ Phoenix’s The Show! https://www.kjzz.org/the-show/2025-09-24/an-la-musician-moved-to-bisbee-and-finds-his-voice-meet-the-founder-of-twibfest

Also this week is the Bisbee 1000! The most unique physical fitness challenge (or friendly fitness walk) in the USA! Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb is arguably one of the most unusual and challenging events in the world. The 4.5-mile course features nine staircases (over 1000 total steps) connected by winding roads. While enjoying the challenge, runners and walkers alike see some of the most scenic parts of Old Bisbee. More info: https://bisbee1000.com

TWIB Contents:
Featured Events of the Week
Listings (Tuesday – Monday)
Coming Soon
Useful Links
ETC
Venue Listings
Person of the Week

This Week in Bisbee Sponsored By:

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Tuesday October 14

A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly

Gerry Butterwick brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com followed by Boosty 7 pm

Mule Mountain Trio with Timothy Dick, Steve Peavey, Evan Hubbard play traditional country (and the occasional A-Ha tune) 2 pm Hitching Post followed by Open Mic at Hitching Post hosted by Brian Mullins – 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 15

Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon

Gerry Butterwick brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Hitching Post 2 – 4 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com

Spanish Language Group meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 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

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 16

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

Astra Kelly “Folk Rock Bitten by the South”  http://www.astrakelly.com/  7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand

Paisley Fields sings gay-themed country tunes 7 pm Gene’s Place https://bit.ly/4ok1DY2

Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/

Trivia with Chris and Suzanne 6 pm Hitching Post

The Whiskey Lickers, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band plays Silver King/Room 4 Bar patio for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 7:30 pm

Friday October 17

Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm

Matt Felix plays covers and originals at Copper Queen Hotel 5 – 8 pm 

Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm

Sip n Paint 6:30 pm Hitching Post

Live Band Karaoke sing your favorite hits whilst an all-star band backs you up, hosted by Miss Sonia Allen Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm

Melissa Reaves brings her powerful, soulful voice to Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell Doors 6:30 show 7 pm https://melissareaves.com

Charlie Bridges’ Birthday Bash on the patio Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel (moves inside if raining) trumpeter/songwriter vagabond celebrates another trip around the sun https://charliebridges.bandcamp.com 7 – 10 pm

Johnny Rockit and the Dive Bar Derelicts play classic rock covers and originals from their new album “Live at Roadrunner Studios” at Gay 90s Bar 7 – 9 pm 

Nightstand Matt plays indie folk Gene’s Place 7 pm https://bit.ly/4qqSejl

Kidz Karaoke 6 pm followed by Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm

Those Dudes be playin’ jam rock at Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight

Saturday October 18 – Bisbee 1000 – see after Monday’s listing for event details

Bisbee Community Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park 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 meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.

Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing. Followed this week by Trivia at 5 pm

Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at every Saturday at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm

Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm

Amelia Doll‘s music moves like a conversation between the sacred and the everyday. https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ Bisbee Badassery 5 – 8 pm

Bhakti-yoga fest Kirtan 6 – 8 pm at Club Kilimanjahro. Come experience the vibes of Kirtan, musical mantra meditation, with the Red Rock Rishis (from Sedona). A vegetarian feast will be served after the performance, and a donation is requested.

The Shoe Must Go On at Chimera 27 Gallery 5 – 8 pm. An art and word exhibition celebrating the impact of footwear on our lives. Artist reception from 5-7 pm. Refreshments and “shoelaces” will be provided.  From 7-8 pm, Ken Boe and the Bisbee Poetry Normalization Project will be delivering powerful poetry with live music by Dylan Morgan and David Alexander, perhaps a surprise guest as well!

Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm

St Elmo 9 – 1 am band TBA

Ronda Ray Joan Jett meets Lita Ford https://bit.ly/4nmT2mB 8 pm Hitching Post

Ronda Ray 3 pm Gene’s Place Joan Jett meets Lita Ford https://bit.ly/4nmT2mB followed by comedy from Travis Milner, Tony Vichich, Anthony Solimini 7 pm

Alex Wilkerson indie pop with a dark side https://spoti.fi/3JoqJlP Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight

Jessica Fleet, Sienna George, Maybel’s Fables on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel Original music from these local chanteuses 7 – 10 pm 

Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!

Sunday October 19

Astra Kelly “Folk Rock Bitten by the South”  http://www.astrakelly.com/ Bisbee Badassery 12  – 3 pm

Us Too featuring Stephanie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music. 3 pm Hitching Post

Fiddle and Flattop They deliver memorable harmonies and a pleasing mix of original songs and modern and traditional Americana, bluegrass, country, and folk music. Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm plus potluck.

For the Love of Music at Bisbee Women’s Club 7 Ledge Ave. Kathryn Lieppman and Ji-Young Kim, both highly regarded musicians and inspiring teachers from the Tucson area. Tickets $25 for adults, students free. More info: https://www.bisbeewomansclub.com/love-of-music starts at 3 pm

Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS Henry Webb with John Cordes and and poet Michael Gregory play the Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb

Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize

Monday October 20

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:

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

Bisbee 1000 2025 Schedule more info bisbee1000.com

Saturday 7:00 – 8:45 am
CHECK-IN BIB NUMBER & T-SHIRT PICKUP Only registrants may pick up their own packet in person. Be an early bird and arrive by 6:30 am for easy parking and short lines. Breakfast available at St. Patrick’s Parish Church Hall 100 Quality Hill Rd. Eat a burrito and relax before the run!

7:00 am
FOOD! at St. Patricks Parish Hall next to check-in and porta-potties. 

7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Shop the Bisbee 1000 Souvenir Store at Higgins Hill Park, the official finish line venue (see maps).

7:00 am – 9:00 am
OFFICIAL 2025 SHIRT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE at check-in.

8:50 am
CALL TO CORRALS Must be in numbered corrals by 8:55 am.

9:00 am
BISBEE 1000 EVENT START Staggered Wave Starts (1 min.). The event is chip timed. Results based on your personal net time, not on horn time! (i.e. when you cross the electronic sensor mat). Each wave released with gun 9am-9:20am.

9:30 am – 1:00 pm 
FOOD & BEVERAGES Food and beverages available for purchase, beer available for purchase for 21 years and older.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
AWARDS CEREMONY at Higgins Hill Park Venue. Sponsor Trophies and Awards, Costume Contest, Overall and Age Group Awards.

Your business here – contact me for info

Coming Soon Flyers

Also coming soon:

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!