Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Bisbee Mariachi Festival and Halloween night events
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Coming Soon
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ETC
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Tuesday October 28
Craft Group at Electric Brewing and Bisbee Sodawerks 1pm – 3pm Bring quilting, knitting, crocheting, beading, etc.
Timothy Dick at Hitching Post Saloon 2pm – 4pm Playing solo
Goodmorning Valentine at Gene’s Place 4pm – 7pm Ohio songwriter sings his Americana songs described as a mix of exhilaration and longing. <more here>
The Feel Goods at Bisbee Grand Hotel 6pm – 8pm Daniele Panther, Beca Reyes, Brenda Pratt, Esh and the Mule
Open Mic at Hitching Post Saloon 6pm – 9pm with your host Mick McMonty. Sign up to play or just relax and listen
Howl, Chirp, Squeak, and Roar at The Courtyard 6:30pm – 8:30pm Monthly salon. This month’s guests Keith Allen Dennis, Kate Flannery, Trudy Lynn, Rachelle Dart, Ana De LaVega. Bring a pillow to sit on.
Pool Tournament at St Elmo Bar 7pm – 10pm $5 buy-in, winner takes all
Wednesday October 29
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 and Bisbee Sodawerks 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).
Haunted House at Gardens at Mile High Ranch 6:30pm – 8pm The evening will begin with a family friendly show with audience participation, and as the darkness grows, so too will the scares. All activities are free, but donations will be welcomed to benefit our very own Bisbee High School Band. More info at <more here>
Soul Medicine at Gene’s Place 7pm – 9pm Acoustic/electric combo
Thursday October 30
Tonky Honk at St Elmo Bar 2pm – 4:30pm (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Jess Pruitt) play funky country
Soft Opening Carley’s Bar at 54 Brewery Gulch 3pm – 2am Come by for Halloween fun
Football on the Big Screen at Bisbee Royale 5:15pm Kickoff
Trivia with the Javalinas at Hitching Post Saloon 6pm – 9pm
Haunted House at Gardens at Mile High Ranch 6:30pm – 8pm The evening will begin with a family friendly show with audience participation, and as the darkness grows, so too will the scares. All activities are free, but donations will be welcomed to benefit our very own Bisbee High School Band. More info at <more here>
MahaVia Presents… Wraiths & Strays ~ An All Hallow’s Eve Art & Music Event at 308 Powell St 7pm – 9pm Carriage House Studios. Artistic Offerings by… Derren Crosby ~ Puspa Lohmeyer ~ Miranda Worthington ~ David Neufeld. Opening Halloween Ritual & Musical Performance by MahaVia. Show will be up until November 9th!
Jason Dea West at Bisbee Grand Hotel 7pm – 10pm Local troubadour takes the stage <more here>
Whiskey Lickers at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 7:30pm – 10pm Bisbee’s jug-less jug band plays for Local’s Night. Drink specials with local ID. <more here>
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo Bar 9pm – 11pm a Bisbee tradition! <more here>
Friday October 31 – Halloween
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Johnny Rockit’s Halloween Party at Gay 90’s Bar 7 pm Come in costume, join the fun
Halloween Party at The Thirsty Lizard Bar + Grill + Events 12pm – 11pm Karaoke • Costume Contest • Food n’ Drink Specials! It’s Also Our Birthday!! Come Party!
Moonflower Mirage at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 3pm – 6pm (Charlie Bridges with Mike Montoya on drums) combining pop with drum loops, horn, trumpet, and improvisation
It’s Halloween at the Bisbee Badassery with the The Cherry Springers! Chill out and have fun enjoying a mix of originals and a variety of unique multi-genre covers across the decades, performing on the rooftop stage. 5 – 8 pm
Soft Opening Carley’s Bar at 54 Brewery Gulch 3pm – 2am Come by for Halloween fun
Kidz Karaoke at The Thirsty Lizard Bar + Grill + Events 6pm – 7pm
New bar Santos opening (next to Taqueria Outlaw) 76 Main St. 6 pm
Haunted House at Gardens at Mile High Ranch 6:30pm – 8pm The evening will begin with a family friendly show with audience participation, and as the darkness grows, so too will the scares. All activities are free, but donations will be welcomed to benefit our very own Bisbee High School Band. More info at <more here>
Halloween Party at Subway Street 7pm – 11pm This Halloween, Poco and Allen & Co. are shutting down Subway Street for all of us ghouls and goblins to party and dance till we drop. Spooktacular musical guests: The Exbats New Misphoria <more here>
Stargazer Karaoke at The Thirsty Lizard Bar + Grill + Events 7pm – 10pm
Halloween with Big Dick & The Joeys at Bisbee Grand Hotel 8pm – 11pm World’s greatest Little Richard cover band, plus original rock from the Joeys <more here>
Halloween Karaoke and costume party at Hitching Post Saloon 8pm – 11pm with Josh Hampton.
Halloween Party with Tanz der Vampyr, The Lolly Bombs, MC 20Ft Jesus at Bisbee Royale 8pm – 11pm $10
Mahavia at Silver King Hotel (Room 4 Bar) 8pm – 11pm A special Halloween show <more here>
Rolling Cajones at Legion Bar and Grill 9pm – 12am Rolling Stones and classic rock covers. Costume contest 9:30 pm with “celebrity” judges, $100 prize.
Halloween Party with DJ Gid Zillah at Bisbee Social Club 9pm – 11:59pm Costume contest 11:30 pm
Rockus at St Elmo 9pm – 1am Classic rock and new wave covers plus Halloween costume contest with cash prizes
Saturday November 1
Bisbee Community Market at Bisbee Community Market 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
10th Annual Mariachi Festival at Warren Ballpark 11am – 5pm Gates at 10 am. This could be the last one, so give them some support. <more here>
Come celebrate our One Year Anniversary at the Bisbee Badassery with Moonflower Mirage – a collaboration between singer-songwriters Charlie Bridges and Michael Montoya. Moonflower Mirage is advancing towards new frontiers in folktronica, wyrd folk, indie rock, Latin music, and musical theatre. noon – 3pm
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker at Electric Brewing and Bisbee Sodawerks 1pm – 3pm $10 Buy-in. Come have some fun at Electric Brewing.
Out of the Blue at Bisbee Social Club 2pm – 5pm play jazz, funk, psychedelic, blues
Soft Opening Carley’s Bar at 54 Brewery Gulch 3pm – 2am Come by for Halloween fun
Los Amigos at Copper Queen Hotel 4pm – 7pm a “friend”-ly mix of Latin and classic rock covers
The Gallery at 40 Main is hosting a Halloween/ Day of the Dead party for Catdaddy and Legs to close out our Twin Cat Flux exhibit. 5 – 9 pm We will hold a free raffle for one of Catdaddy’s artworks at 8PM along with a costume contest. You must be present at 8 to win but get your tickets early…
Trivia at Electric Brewing and Bisbee Sodawerks 5pm – 7pm
Wear it Again Costume Party at Bisbee Royale 7 pm – in case you haven’t had enough partying
Dia De Los Muertos at Legion Bar and Grill 8pm – 11pm with Goth from Tanz Der Vampyr. Dress up as a Catrinas or Catrines and have a chance at winning $100.
Ruta Verbena at Bisbee Grand Hotel 8pm – 11pm Latin rock with horns <more here>
Blackout Dance Party with DJ Gid Zillah at Bisbee Social Club 9pm – 11:59 pm
Want to plan ahead? Don’t forget to scroll down to see what’s Coming Soon in Bisbee!
Sunday November 2
Gypsy jazz from Juniper Djinn at Earl’s Cafe in the Warner Hotel 10 am – noon https://spoti.fi/48ucd6b
Panther Band at Bisbee Grand Hotel 3pm – 6pm talented family playing “death folk” originals and blues/classic rock covers <more here>
Dia De Los Muertos Parade at Goar Park 5pm – 7pm Gather at 5, parade at 6. Bring a copy of a photo of your dead loved one or symbols of your beloved to put on the community altar. Bring an instrument and/or come as your favorite Calaveras. Please bring flowers and candles (contained) if you have extra.
Scott Muhelman, Beca Reyes and friends play an eclectic mix of acoustic favorites at Warren Peace Cafe noon – 2 pm
Los Amigos performs on the roof at the Bisbee Badassery! Bisbee’s Intercontinental Music Revue. Come for the music and stay for the show! noon – 3 pm
Ethan J Perry American Indie Technicolor Jazz Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm https://spoti.fi/3Y6Zfcc
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday November 3
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
Petuna & the Vipers with Aurelia Cohen at Bisbee Grand Hotel 7pm – 10pm “Edgy” Americana <more here>
Open Mic at St Elmo Bar 7pm – 9pm 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
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Coming Soon Flyers
Also coming soon:
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/
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
This Saturday November 1st! Come join the Copper Queens and the Black Sox as we raise money for uniforms, equipment, and traveling expenses. For a minimum $5 donation, you can get your Polaroid picture snapped with a vintage ballist. Head to Erie Street in Lowell and you’ll find us across the street from the Bisbee Breakfast Club, 8am to noon.
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
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!
