A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Blues in Bisbee Weekend 2024
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It’s also BLUES IN BISBEE WEEKEND. The event is Saturday Sept 7 noon – 8 pm at the Warren Ballpark. Blues in Bisbee is a fundraising event benefiting Easterseals Blake Foundation (EBF). Easterseals Blake Foundation is dedicated to the vision of an Arizona community where all people live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Founded in Tucson in 1950, EBF serves more than 40,000 children, adults, and families throughout Southern Arizona annually and more than 1,000 in Cochise county! All funds raised will be used for programs in Cochise, Graham & Greenlee Counties. Schedule at bottom. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-in-bisbee-2024-tickets-731468260257?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Tuesday Sept 3
The Bisbee Community Chorus practices on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at 24 Howell in Old Bisbee. Open recruitment extends into mid-September for this iconic Bisbee group. Artistic Director is Nathan Darus and accompanist is Timothy Dick. Want to try singing with friends and neighbors? Come join us. www.bisbeechorus.org
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
Brian Mullin’s FOOLALOOF is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, Adam Smolen and Michael Gregory Bisbee Grand 6 – 9 pm
BENEFIT FOR SHANTIH at Hitching Post 2 – 5 pm come down and show your support!
AMELIA DOLL performs for Taco Tuesdays at Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 6 – 9 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
LIT TUESDAYS at Hitching Post 6:30-ish – 9:30-ish pm – show up to play a song or just relax and listen
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds Sept 4
OPEN STUDIO ART at the Senior Center every Weds 9 am – noon all mediums. BYO supplies and easel
LEATHER TOOLING at the Senior Center every Weds 12:30 – 2 pm
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
THE IRREGULARS (Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Mike Hero) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by RANDY STEPHENS 7 pm
JAM NIGHT 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 Sept 5
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)
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country St Elmo 2 – 3:30 pm
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm followed by CELTIC JAM SESSION hosted by The Rooks 7 pm
ROCK ON THE BORDER at Gay 90s 3856 S Towner Ave, Naco. With JOHNNY ROCKIT and MJ NELSON. This will be a great time filled with classic rock, reggae, delta blues and more. 7 – 9 pm
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with KID’S KARAOKE 6:30 – 7:30 and STARGAZER KARAOKE 8 – 11 pm
YOSH & YIMMY The Quarry 7 – 10 pm two south Texas songwriters that joined forces to write songs about nature, love and loss, and traveling through time. An emphasis on vocal harmonies, catchy melodies, and thoughtful lyrics, with the occasional tap of a looping pedal, Yosh & Yimmy take you on a personal musical journey that will leave you wanting more https://spoti.fi/477ro6s
JOSH GLENN EXPERIMENT blending classic singer-songwriter elements with a unique indie folk sound using a looping pedal to braid clever riffs and atmospheric sounds into a cosmic folktronic dance party. at Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3XmzQvf
CRAZY PONY KARAOKE Hitching Post 7 pm
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
Friday Sept 6
“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with OPEN JAM 2 – 6 pm
KARAOKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
MAHAVIA play Flamenco and Spanish music with powerful vocals 6:30 – 8:30 pm Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell
MIKE MONTOYA plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at the Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
The historic rivalry continues: Bisbee Vs. Douglas football game – Warren Ballpark 7 pm – The Thirsty Lizard will also be streaming it live
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele 7 – 9 pm Room 4 Bar patio in Silver King Hotel
JOSH GLENN EXPERIMENT blending classic singer-songwriter elements with a unique indie folk sound using a looping pedal to braid clever riffs and atmospheric sounds into a cosmic folktronic dance party. at the Quarry 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3XmzQvf
Bisbee Blues Festival Kick Off Party! with BLACK CAT BONES! 9 – 1 pm St Elmo
Indie Americana rock from JACK OC & THE ALIEN https://spoti.fi/47bt7HG SIERRA BRYAN https://spoti.fi/3MNysfj Hitching Post 8 pm
WEENSTRAVAGANZA VIII – Bisbee All-star band playing the music of Ween Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm
CATDADDY BLUES BAND Gene’s Place 7 pm
Instrumental surf from THE DIRTY LICKS Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3Z6J9k8
Saturday Sept 7
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from THE PANTHER BAND while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided. See Fall Schedule after Monday’s listings
Bisbee books & Music welcomes Arizona author Evelyn Snyder to our Bisbee Artist Series 11 am – 4 pm. Her new book Genesis: The Novel introduces God in a fresh way to inspire people to dig deeper into their faith and seek out the Lord of the universe. Author Evelyn D. Snyder enjoys writing biblical fiction which she hopes will resonate with many readers all around the globe. You can connect with her via her website evelynsnyder.com
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele Bisbee Coffee Company 11 am – 1 pm
BLUES IN BISBEE noon – 8 pm at the Warren Ballpark. Schedule at bottom. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-in-bisbee-2024-tickets-731468260257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
Art exibition 5 – 9 pm at Sonia Rita’s 50 Main St. featuring Mia Potenza, Shaikha Ofe, and Tanah Scott
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Danielle’s Daycare Fundraiser: join us for our art show at Allen & Co Espresso House! The kiddos at Danielle’s Daycare are working on art everyday and we are going to display it. What’s even cooler is, you can buy their art and bring it home with you. We are raising funds to get licensed! I am also looking for locals who would like to participate in a tuition scholarship for those parents who need it! Light refreshments will be available. 4 pm
MIKE MONTOYA plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at the Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
Electro-pop from SHARKK HEARTT 3 pm
JESIKA VON RABBIT & BREA BURNS Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm Join us for a wild and wonderful evening of Classic Honky Tonk Music and Avant Garde Electro Pop with Brea Burns https://spoti.fi/477sjnq and Jesika Von Rabbit https://spoti.fi/4cIbaBS
“Spaghetti Western” night at Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell – screeing Spaghetti Westerns and serving spaghetti along with their full menu 7 pm
CHAD WEST TRIO classic rock www.chadwestmusic.com St Elmo 8 pm – 1 am
Bluesfest afterpary with CATDADDY plus open jam Hitching Post 8 pm
MONA MONET Gene’s Place 8 pm
Torch songs from JULES JAZZ LOUNGE Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
THE STEVE MORAMARCO CONSPIRACY play original folk/country/rock/punk music. Check out our new video “Bisbee, Brother” https://youtu.be/fsny7ZAdqfc on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 – 11 pm (moves inside if raining)
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Sunday Sept 8
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
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
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele at the newly re-opened Los Hermanos (formerly Contessa’s Cantina) noon – 2 pm
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
DAVE MENSCH Singer/Songwriter Acoustic Rock and Country. davemensch.com St Elmo 2 – 5 pm for “Church”
PANTHER BAND at Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
Superstar busker CHRISTA LEIGH 3 pm Gene’s Place
VERBLASST Electric Brewing 3 – 5 pm With soul, rock and grunge influences, the three piece power trio explores decades of popular rock and roll hits with flair that will get you grooving on the dance floor or chill vibing with a cold beer.
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Sept 9
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main
OPEN JAM AND PIZZA/POTUCK at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 pm
OPEN MIC at St Elmo. 7 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
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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
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2024 Blues in Bisbee Schedule
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-in-bisbee-2024-tickets-731468260257?aff=oddtdtcreator
12:00-1:15 Craig Green Band
1:30-2:45 The Sugar Thieves
3:00-4:15 Aaron McCall
4:30-5:45 Dennis Jones Band
6:00-7:30 Melissa Reaves
Coming Soon Flyers
Also Coming Soon:
TWIBFest September 21 – This Week in Bisbee all-day music festival at the Jonquil Hotel featuring
Bisbee musicians, vendors, tacos, and more TBA
Bisbee Plein Air Festival Oct 10 – 13 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/plein-air-festivalBisbee 1000 stair climb/race October 19 https://www.bisbee1000.org/
B.R.A.T.S. Parade October 24 https://www.facebook.com/BisbeeRollingArt
Mariachi Festival November 2 http://bisbeemariachifestival.com/
Sidepony Express Music Festival November 9 https://www.facebook.com/sideponyexpress
Bisbee Woman’s Club Home Tour and Art, Chairs and More Auction November 29 & 30
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
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.com/
Bisbee Enclave: Online directory of businesses in Bisbee: https://bisbeeenclave.com/
Forever Bisbee Blog: https://foreverbisbee.com/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Bisbee Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID] They need to raise $34,599 by October 31st
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health & Wellness Visit the website for all things related to mind, body, and spirit: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
Beauty A section dedicated to making you look good! https://thisweekinbisbee.com/beauty/
ETC
Lavender Pit Project in Peril- Please Help Bisbee Bikeways Raise Matching Funds
We have raised $8.5 million for the final design and construction of the Lavender Pit shared use path. We need to raise $34,599 by Ocotber 31st, 2024 to begin the final design of the west segment of the path. Click to donate https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=49FE3LT4RBKDN
Bisbee people singing together —- that’s the Bisbee Community Chorus. Started almost 40 years ago, the non-auditioned Chorus uses friendly weekly rehearsals for members to learn and practice a variety of choral music pieces. First session of the fall/winter season is Tuesday, August 20, at 6pm, at 24 Howell in Old Bisbee. Questions? www.bisbeechorus.org or bisbeechorus@gmail.com
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.
Good day! My name is Jon aka The “Bisbee Music Man” I am a instrument tutor and performer. I am reaching out in search of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) that have been gathering dust in your storage. Willing to purchase or except as a donation. These instruments will be loaned to students for summer tutoring and practice. Any offers please feel free to connect me via “The “Bisbee Music Man”” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558654217630
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
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
Copper City Shuttle & Food Delivery in Old Bisbee 520 559 – 5304
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
Cochise County Swap meet Sunday of every month 7 am – 3pm Thirsty Lizard “bring your good old fashioned junk” – no vendor fees
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
Thanks for reading! Don’t forget to tune into What’s New?! on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Fridays 1 – 3 pm
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
American Legion Post #16 1422 HWY 92 (520) 366-4558
Artemizia Foundation: Museum / Gallery of contemporary, graffiti & street art. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11 to 4. Works by Banksy, Kusama etc. 818 Tombstone Canyon. www.ArtemiziaFoundation.org
Bisbee Books & Music 2 Main St. in the Civic Center building
(520) 353-4009
Bisbee Coffee Company 2 Copper Queen Plaza – music in the courtyard (520) 432-7879
Bisbee Grand Hotel 61 Main St 520-432-5900 Live music, full bar, and great food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. https://www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
Bisbee Senior Center 300 Collins Rd. (520) 432-2167 events not just for members or seniors
Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 67B Main St 520-366-3898 “Speakeasy” style bar with DJ, pool table, and live music 21 and up www.bisbeesocialclub.com
Bisbee Saturday Market Warren Vista Park https://bisbeesaturdaymarket.com/
Central School Project 43 Howell Ave (520) 432-4866 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/
Chuckleheads 41 Brewery Ave – Matt Becker’s bar featuring music, standup, and other random events. Ask him to show you a card trick. https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/ 21 and up
Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K 33 Subway St unique event space at the top of a long flight of stairs
Copper Queen 11 Howell Ave (520) 432-2216 Arizona’s oldest hotel has full bar and food plus live music inside or on the patio https://www.copperqueen.com/
The Courtyard 18 Brewery Ave (917) 664-8353
Dot’s Diner/Shady Dell 1 Old Douglas Road (520) 432-1112 retro diner at the Shady Dell Vintage Trailer park https://www.theshadydell.com/dotsevents
Electric Brewing 1326 W Hwy 92 (520) 800-4210 The first microbrew in Arizona, run by one of the original owner’s disciples. Also has non-alcoholic drinks on tap. www.electricbrewing.com
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – new bar in the Gulch located where the original Gene’s Place was located
Hitching Post 316 Pirrung (520) 432-2836 Bakerville/Warren’s newest hotspot with music and events almost 7 days. a week. You can also get legally “hitched” by Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
House Royale (formerly Bisbee Royale) – newly reopened and renovated theater! 94 Main St (520) 353-4369
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon (520) 432-7371 – vintage motel with lots of events in their backyard www.thejonqil.com
Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch and other days
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
St. Elmo 36 Brewery ave (520) 432-5578 – since 1902 oldest bar in Arizona, locals’ favorite watering hole 21 and up
The Thirsty Lizard 5838 W. Double Adobe Road Bisbee, AZ 85617 (520) 221-7776
https://www.studiostargazer.org/lizard Roadhouse Food, Drinks & Atmosphere.
Event Venue-space
Quarry 40 Brewery Ave (520) 366-6868 Winner of many “Best of Bisbee” awards, locally sourced food with many vegan options https://www.facebook.com/the.quarry.bisbee
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
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