Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Coming Soon
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ETC
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Tuesday October 21
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Foolaloof, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, Michael Gregory, Lisle Ellis, and Adam Smolin 6 pm at the Bisbee Grand
Timothy Dick goes solo 2 – 4:30 followed by 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 22
Leather Tooling at the Senior Center every Weds 10 am – noon
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 23
Tonky Honk (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
Pie & Sky at Bisbee Science Lab 7 – 9 pm 519 W Melody Lane. Free pizza and stargazing with guest speaker Aliyah Postell
Football on the big screen in the theater Kickoff 5:15 plus Open Mic & Karaoke 7 pm in the Dragon Bar at House Royale
Jules Jazz Lounge (Juliana from Mahavia) sings torch songs 7 – 10 pm Bisbee Grand
Singer/songwriter Kyra Gordon 3 pm https://spoti.fi/4gMsadD Gene’s Place followed by Celtic Jam hosted by The Rooks 7 pm
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Karaoke with Josh 7 pm Hitching Post
Webb’s Wild Ride featuring T.S. Henry Webb with special guest John Cordes https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb Silver King/Room 4 Bar patio for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 7:30 pm
Friday October 24
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Opening reception: The Skin of Our Border 6 – 8 pm Central School Project. Featuring work by: Jenea Sanchez, Gabriela Muñoz, Ammi Robles, Jessica Fertonani Cooke, and Yadira Camacho Villa – Photography – Painting – Sound Installation
A special evening with local filmmaker Andrew Van Ball, screening is New Years’ border odyssey Feliz Ano Tijuana, and learn about his Bisbee-set weird Western Jo and Joe, 7:00 pm Bisbee Royale.
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO 2 pm followed by Singer/songwriter Kyra Gordon 3 pm https://spoti.fi/4gMsadD Hitching Post
Liz & Pete play Americana https://bit.ly/48LxkCT Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
Simon Spencer plays original music and theater songs on the ukulele, accordion, and keyboard on the patio Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel 7 pm
Moonflower Mirage (Charlie Bridges with Mike Montoya on drums) Gene’s Place 7 pm playing experimental music involving loops, trumpet, vocals, and more
Kidz Karaoke 6 pm followed by Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm
Sabrina Solo, the incredible one-woman band! https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday October 25
KBRP Online Fundraiser! Support Bisbee local radio! Donate or become a member today by visiting http://kbrpradio.com/membership or TEXT 520-432-1400. From October 25- 30th, we will have a daily raffle from local businesses to give away for new and renewing members and folks who donate! Note: this is different from the Live in the Lot (see Sunday’s listing).
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!
Book selling and signing with Leah Mueller. She will have seven of her books for sale, including “A Pretty Good Disaster” (recently published by Alien Buddha Press). 10 am – 6 pm Bisbee Books and Music
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 and this week at 5 pm as well. $10 buy in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
The Twilight Boys – Classic Rock, blues & cocktail music with Edmund & Cactus at the Bisbee Badassery 4 – 8 pm
Pet Halloween Contest at the Carrick Hotel. Dress up with your pet in a most creative costume. Strut down the red carpet for the crowd and judges. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! 39 Howell Ave 1 pm. Also, drop of your crafted pumpkin (real or fake) – Voting open to the public. The pumpkin with the most votes wins a spooktacular prize.
Bisbee B.R.A.T.S. Parade! Bisbee Rolling Arts Transportation Society. A gravity fueled parade down Tombstone Canyon using wacky artist inspired soap box derby cars. We roll down hill at 4pm
To participate join us at the Iron Man statue by 3:30pm. You can also join the Kazoo Band – show up at 3:30 – kazoos provided.
Copper Queen Hotel’s annual Block Party. DJ Johnny Rubix spinning killer tracks all night long to keep the dance floor alive. Test your courage in our haunted maze packed with creepy surprises around every corner, and grab a spooky drink from the street bar while you explore. Get tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/copperqueenhotel/halloween-at-copper-queen-1383430166
Grand Burlesque presents: Spooktacular! It’s Bisbee’s favorite party! Our glamorous, fun n gothic ‘Spooktacular!’ Halloween Burlesque Show! By yours truly Grand Burlesque Presents! Tickets $15 General Admission Get $30 VIP Tickets Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
St Elmo 9 – 1 am band TBA
Halloween-y-ish Mega Trivia 2 pm Hitching Post
Fatigo play their jazzy pop https://sptfy.com/fatigo1 7 pm Gene’s Place
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
Daniele Panther and Beca Reyes team up for originals and covers Silver King/Room 4 Bar 3 pm followed by catchy folk rock from Tucson’s Cat Mountain 7 -10 pm https://spoti.fi/3VXd4JZ With special guest Moramarco!
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday October 26
Ecstatic Dance 2nd and 4th Sundays 10:30 warm-up 11:00 am start. Dance like no one is watching because no one is! Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K $10 suggested donation
Us Too will be offer up a diversified selection of tunes along with a few spooky selections in commemoration of the upcoming Halloween holiday for your listening, dancing and partying pleasure! Warren Peace Cafe 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Cherry Springers – a duo project with Bucky Mills and Bebop. Chill out and have fun enjoying a mix of originals and a variety of unique multi-genre covers across the decades, on the rooftop stage at the Bisbee Badassery 12 – 3 pm
A Celebration of (An Amazing Life) will be held for Margo Wollenberg from 2 to 6pm at the Gardens at Mile High Ranch in Bisbee. Shuttle service will run between those hours with stops at the WaFd ATM at the main parking lot in Old Bisbee and St. Patrick’s parking lot on Tombstone Canyon. All friends of Margo’s are welcome to attend and share love and memories.
KBRP Live in the Lot with Carolyn Toronto and Mule Mountain Trio. Beer and wine available. Support your local radio station – donate at the event or visit https://www.kbrpradio.com/membership Win prizes! 3 – 6 pm 400 Arizona Ave in Warren.
Simon Spencer plays original music and theater songs on the ukulele, accordion, and keyboard on the patio 3:30 pm Gene’s Place
Foolaloof, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, Michael Gregory, Lisle Ellis, and Adam Smolin 6 pm at the Hitching Post
Scott Muhelman, Beca Reyes and friends play an eclectic mix of acoustic favorites at Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Locomundi bring their crazy world music to Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday October 27
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!
Metal Monday at the Hitching Post with Galena and friends 8 pm
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:
Mariachi Festival November 1 https://www.bisbeemariachifestival.com/
Sidepony 12, November 7 – 9 https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.com
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/
Bisbee Women’s Club Art Auction and 41st annual Home Tour November 28 and 29 https://www.bisbeewomansclub.com/home-tour-chair-auction
Bisbee Community Chorus Winter Concert, December 7 and 14
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 Presents
Coming Soon: Songs About Bisbee compilation
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
