Dark Territory
Breakbeat - Hardcore - Jungle (No Cover)
Featuring Jon AD, Thwackmybonobo, Samizdat, and Maria La Neta
A Night with OSUNLADE
OSUNLADE - 12/20/25
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the industry’s best producers & DJs in an intimate setting, for what is sure to be a very special evening & musical journey.
We are proud to announce the return of OSUNLADE back to Portland, and his inaugural appearance at Sonder. Probably best known for his talent & skills as a producer, musician, and founder / operator of the highly respected label - YORUBA RECORDS; but has garnered nearly the same type of enthusiasm as someone who’s helped propel the craft of DJing forward, the way it should be done, whilst maintaining a reverence for the history of dance music & those who help create the foundation of what we have today.
A true citizen of the earth, a world traveler, perpetually & relentlessly on tour with music gigs….he’s never forgot his roots and how impactful it’s been to his career. Originally hailing from St. Louis, MO - A city well known for its contributions in pioneering areas of jazz, blues, & ragtime….but, also for being a historical representation of a culturally rich & economically progressing major metropolitan US city, that has since endured its fair share of significant challenges since the early 1950s. This all-too-familiar pattern with the evolution of industry & economic decline in major American cities has always dramatically shaped the landscape of music on a global scale, and STL is no exception.
Few artists actually personify the “art” part of said title, the way Osunlade does. His passion for the music, and all that encompasses is emblematic in nearly everything he does. Whether that’s the curation of a new album, the artwork, the listener experience, A&R for the label, or up-and-coming artist development & mentorship…..he’s relentless in his creative pursuits and his humble spiritual role in the collective consciousness.
Although most will associate his (now legendary) extended DJ sets with some variation of House / Dance Music; his label - YORUBA RECORDS (Est 1999), is well known for simply just releasing quality music to fans of jazz, funk, soul, world, experimental electronic, ambient…..and, of course, dance music that utilizes a wide variety of rhythms & time signatures. With well over 300 releases in its catalog, it shows no sign of slowing down or stagnation; something incredibly rare in dance music today, and yet another reason why it is widely regarded as one of the most important dance music labels worldwide.
Celebration! With Mike Kirkelie, Gabriel Dellous, & Kevin Davis
Details to be updated. Stay tuned.
Music Fans First
Music Fans First: 1st and 2nd Wednesdays every month
Sign-ups went quick this month so we opened up the third Wednesday of October for new sign-ups. You can signup through our website at thesonderbar.com/sign-up - also linked in our bio.
Bring some records or a crate and get an allotted time to play your favorite tracks. No need to blend- you can just rock one after another. This is for all you DJs and non-DJs out there that just want a chance to present music on a proper sound system. Come play with us.
P.S. - If you are a new participant please note these rules of engagement: you need to bring your own records and your own headphones. There are no “house records”. This event is specifically for playing vinyl. We will not have the CDJs available. In signing up please only take one time slot. Once you arrive, please check in with the bar and we will help you settle in before you play.
The Deep
Night of endless movement.
Another night of house, grooves, and more. This lineup was curated to provide a span of classic soulful house to deep disco inspired tunes.
Free event! Donations to Samewave Radio are highly encouraged.
Lineup:
Sittinonturtles
Francis Mxs
Mintwhisper
Music Fans First
Music Fans First: 1st and 2nd Wednesdays every month
Sign-ups went quick this month so we opened up the third Wednesday of October for new sign-ups. You can signup through our website at thesonderbar.com/sign-up - also linked in our bio.
Bring some records or a crate and get an allotted time to play your favorite tracks. No need to blend- you can just rock one after another. This is for all you DJs and non-DJs out there that just want a chance to present music on a proper sound system. Come play with us.
P.S. - If you are a new participant please note these rules of engagement: you need to bring your own records and your own headphones. There are no “house records”. This event is specifically for playing vinyl. We will not have the CDJs available. In signing up please only take one time slot. Once you arrive, please check in with the bar and we will help you settle in before you play.
DJ Mom & Delta Child
No Cover. 21+
You can expect a journey of sound from Drum N Bass, Dub, and Techno.
Yacht Rock Happy Hour
Yacht Rock Happy Hour — 5–7pm
Set sail into the soft-focus zone. Expect smooth hooks, sunset-glow soul, and the kind of soft rock that makes every drink taste like a vacation.
Cocktail and Food Specials.
Drop in, kick back, and coast through the early evening.
Phreaker Fighter/Oscurita/Velvet Ginger
Phreaker Fighter / Velvet Ginger / Oscurita
Will be playing some badass records. 8pm-Late. Free No Cover
Music Fans First
Music Fans First: 1st and 2nd Wednesdays every month
Sign-ups went quick this month so we opened up the third Wednesday of October for new sign-ups. You can signup through our website at thesonderbar.com/sign-up - also linked in our bio.
Bring some records or a crate and get an allotted time to play your favorite tracks. No need to blend- you can just rock one after another. This is for all you DJs and non-DJs out there that just want a chance to present music on a proper sound system. Come play with us.
P.S. - If you are a new participant please note these rules of engagement: you need to bring your own records and your own headphones. There are no “house records”. This event is specifically for playing vinyl. We will not have the CDJs available. In signing up please only take one time slot. Once you arrive, please check in with the bar and we will help you settle in before you play.
Function 3.0
Join us for a night of chugging, deep and minimal techno sounds.
Featuring sets by @_andrewparis @jak_subsensory, @d.lawrence_pdx and @tracywhy
No Cover
Come early- stay late.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands: A Mutual Aid Party
Join Peace Portal and Friends on November 6th.
We’re pleased to be hosting a party for mutual aid. With music by FeudeCamp, Klaytron and Andy Warren.
While admission is by donation, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds, we will donate all funds generated to a local family who has been disturbed by ICE.
Show solidarity and support your community, dance for a cause, and put your money where you mouth is.
FREQ NIGHT
Join us for a night where shadows move to the beat and the dance floor comes alive. Dark, strange, and irresistible this Halloween we’re turning up the eerie and summoning the spooky.
Costumes are encouraged. Vibes are inevitable.
Leave the ordinary at the door and step into the unknown.
Pumpkin Carving & Crafting Happy Hour
BYOpumpkin or Costume Craft and join us for Happy Hour.
Music Fans First
Music Fans First — Wednesdays
Bring a record or a crate, and you’ll get your own time to play tracks on our system. No mixing required—just drop the music you love. DJs, non-DJs, collectors, and curious ears all welcome.
Sign up at thesonderbar.com/sign-up (link in bio). Come play with us.
Music Fans First
Music Fans First — Wednesdays
Bring a record or a crate, and you’ll get your own time to play tracks on our system. No mixing required—just drop the music you love. DJs, non-DJs, collectors, and curious ears all welcome.
Sign up at thesonderbar.com/sign-up (link in bio). Come play with us.
Music Fans First
Music Fans First — Wednesdays
Bring a record or a crate, and you’ll get your own time to play tracks on our system. No mixing required—just drop the music you love. DJs, non-DJs, collectors, and curious ears all welcome.
Sign up at thesonderbar.com/sign-up (link in bio). Come play with us.
Cracken / Amsterdam
FREE ENTRY
French DJ/Producer living in Amsterdam.
Reach Out Disco Record Label / LA Wild Records
Music Fans First
Music Fans First: 1st & 2nd Wednesdays every month
You can signup through our website at thesonderbar.com/sign-up for available time slots.
Bring some records or a crate and get an allotted time to play your favorite tracks. No need to blend- you can just rock one after another. This is for all you non-DJs out there that just want a chance to present music on a proper sound system. Come play with us.
The Function
Join us in welcoming Justin Neal, Nathan Detroit, Jak X Debbie, & Super Serious for the Function 2.0
Free Entry
The function returns to Sonder Listening Bar for a night of chugging, deep, dubby, and minimal techno sounds, and a seriously stacked lineup.
Music Fans First
Music Fans First: 1st & 2nd Wednesdays every month
You can signup through our website at thesonderbar.com/sign-up for available time slots.
Bring some records or a crate and get an allotted time to play your favorite tracks. No need to blend- you can just rock one after another. This is for all you non-DJs out there that just want a chance to present music on a proper sound system. Come play with us.