Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday September 16
A Craft Group is at Electric Brewing Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Christa Leigh 6 pm Gene’s Place
Foolaloof, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, Michael Gregory, and Adam Smolin 6 pm at the Bisbee Grand
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 September 17
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
Astra Kelly, soulful folk rock bitten by the south, re-imagined classics and emotive originals https://spoti.fi/4dxO 2 pm followed by Bartender Bingo 7 pm Hitching Post
Derek Dickson Band 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 September 18
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
Live Band Karaoke – sing your favorite hits whilst an all-star band backs you up, hosted by Miss Sonia Allen Bisbee Grand 7 pm
Pie & Sky at Bisbee Science Center 519 W Melody Lane 7 – 9 pm. Free pizza and stargazing. Special guest Bruce Syrett & Steve Pauken.
Bowling for Dildos at St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition! https://bisbeeaz.com/blog/bowling/
Whiskey Lickers, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers play the Silver King/Room 4 Bar patio for locals night, drink specials with local ID. 7:30 pm
Friday September 19
Painting with Mary at the Senior Center noon – 2 pm
Karaoke at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Rock from All She Wrote 8 pm Hitching Post https://spoti.fi/4bKUPgn
The one-woman powerhouse that is Sabrina Solo at the Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm https://spoti.fi/3HSFs8b
Timothy Dick flys solo on the patio 8 pm Room 4 Bar/Silver King Hotel (moves inside if raining)
Stargazer Karaoke at the Thirsty Lizard 7 – 11 pm
The Rolling Cajones play Stones and other classic rock at Bisbee Royale 9 pm
Hieronymous Bogs brings his unique art and music to Gene’s Place 7 – 8 pm https://spoti.fi/41T9kup
Johnny Rockit plays an acoustic show of classic rock covers and originals at Gay 90s Bar 7 – 9 pm
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
Saturday September 20
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 by Trivia at 5 pm
“Oktoberfest” at Patisserie Jacqui – German Pretzels and more plus accordion music by Auralia Anne Cohen 11 am – 1 pm 91 Main St.
Out of the Blue perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Miss Sosha brings her original country sound to Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5 pm https://spoti.fi/4dPzjqF
Amelia Doll‘s music moves like a conversation between the sacred and the everyday. Bisbee Badassery 2 -5 pm
Los Amigos play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at every Saturday at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
Noisy, stickysweet pop from the Lolly Bombs https://spoti.fi/3utHFnv plus Goth from Tanz Der Vampyr Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
Lunar Landing and Aerie Movement Studio Present: *****ALCHEMY ***** A magical performance told through the transformation of movement and theater. The Shady Dell doors 7 pm show 8 pm $20 online at Lunarlanding.punchpass.com $25 at the door 18+, leave the kids at home
Johnny Rockit and the Dive Bar Derelicts play classic rock covers and originals at Hitching Post 7 – 10 pm
Chad West Trio rock St. Elmo with guitar-heavy classic rock and originals 9 pm – 1 am www.chadwestmusic.com
Talented young guitarist Ian Martinez shreds at Gene’s Place 3 pm followed by Rock from All She Wrote https://spoti.fi/4bKUPgn 7 pm Gene’s Place
The Bitter Monk at Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Fatigo bring their jazzy pop to the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm https://sptfy.com/fatigo1
TWIBFEST 2 Saturday September 27 Jonquil Motel noon – 8 pm Tickets https://bit.ly/4ocGIHa
Sunday September 21
Brunch with local heroes The Exbats at Poco Market noon https://spoti.fi/3Rgpmdj
Hieronymous Bogs brings his unique art and music 3 – 4 pm https://spoti.fi/41T9kup followed by Foolaloof, spontaneous sonic exotica featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, Michael Gregory, and Adam Smolin 6 – 9 pm Hitching Post
Grand Opening of Macsel 81 Main St. Ribbon cutting, music, food, art, raffle 11 am – all art/artists from Mexico
Moonflower Mirage 12 – 3 pm is advancing towards new frontiers in folktronica, wyrd folk, indie rock, Latin music, and musical theatre Bisbee Badassery
Jazzy Americana from Aurelia Ann Cohen https://spoti.fi/3Ng40KU Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Jazz Notables at St Elmo for “Church” 2 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 September 22
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $5 margaritas, $1 wings!
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. 8 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
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Coming Soon Flyers
Also coming soon:
Country, Blues, and Bluegrass Bar Crawl Sept 26 – 28 Tickets $108.55 VIP – $12.51 Sunday Only
TWIBFEST 2, September 27 $10 Advance $15 DOS https://bit.ly/4ocGIHa
Plein Air Festival Oct 9 – 12 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/plein-air-festival
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
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/
ETC
Writers Group meets every Monday 11am at Warren Peace Cafe. All levels and genres. Bring something for us to read.
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.
Sidepony News! VOLUNTEERS: We are recruiting team members (audio and HQ). https://sideponyexpressmusicfestival.com/submissionsvolunteer
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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Coming Soon: Songs About Bisbee compilation
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
