Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed!

If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.

Thursday, October 8th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance on 2nd Ave Side

Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!


Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

Turn everyday sounds, loops, and recordings into playable instruments.

Explore creative sampling with Ableton Live’s Simpler. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll learn how to find or record sounds, chop and slice audio using transients, build custom drum kits, and transform samples into playable instruments. We’ll cover the basics of Simpler and sample editing while exploring how artists use sampling to turn existing and found sounds into entirely new music. No advanced Ableton experience required.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops with Ableton Live installed to follow along.

Presented by Kelly Merrill

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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
@ Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Free parking from 1-5 on Saturdays but you must follow procedure (info and kiosk code inside) and display ticket from the kiosk on dash during time parked

$10-20 Sliding Scale
Tickets are required to attend.
No one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no cost tickets if needed.

Sequencers are perhaps the most fundamental tool for making electronic music, but are rarely taught beyond simple technical tutorials. This workshop will explore how to use sequencers as tools for composition, sound design, and live performance.

Using a mix of Synth Library lending favorites like the Moog Mother-32 and Korg SQ-1, popular sequencer plugins from Ableton Live, and the free, open-source modular platform VCV Rack, we will explore how to use sequencers as musical instruments and tools. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, tablets, or phones loaded with their favorite digital audio workstation (DAW) or sequencing software to use for live exercises in the final part of the workshop.

Presented by Clayton Davis
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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
1:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location: Synth Library Portland
Our new location in the Eastside Exchange building:
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Free parking from 1-5 on Saturdays but you must follow procedure (info and kiosk code inside) and display ticket from the kiosk on dash during time parked

$10-20 Sliding Scale
Tickets are required to attend.
No one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no cost tickets if needed.

We're inviting you to join us for a new monthly event series that provides a warm space for gay people to learn, jam, and connect with other artists in the area. Inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos so queers of all kinds are welcome here. We use the term gay here to mean LGBTQIA+ in the broadest sense, encompassing the entire queer umbrella. If you’re wondering whether this event is for you or not, the answer is a resounding "yes!"

We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians. It's for all gay folks regardless of skill level or experience. Socialize, learn, create, connect, and jam out!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed!

If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.

Thursday, October 15th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

The Portland Synth Library and PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater co-present a one-of-a-kind documentary about pioneering American composer, teacher, and Deep Listening founder Pauline Oliveros. ON SCREEN: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros 

Before the film, in honor of Pauline, a modular synth for drones and field recordings will be on hand courtesy of the synth library for individuals to try out.

This will be followed by a visual and audio treat from the band !mindparade before moving into director Daniel Weintraub’s fascinating documentary Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros. 
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ON SCREEN: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros
2022. Directed by Daniel Weintraub. Runtime: 117 minutes. 
Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros tells the story of the iconic composer, performer, teacher, philosopher, technological innovator, and humanitarian, Pauline Oliveros. She was one of the world’s original electronic musicians, one of the only females amongst notable post-war American composers, a master accordion player, a teacher and mentor to musicians, a gateway to music and sound for non-musicians, and a technical innovator who helped develop everything  from tools that allow musicians to play together while in different countries to software that enables those with severe disabilities to create beautiful music. On the vanguard of contemporary American music for six decades, her story illuminates the pathway to how we got where we are and where the future will take us in the worlds of music, the philosophy  of sound, and the art of listening.
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ON STAGE: !mindparade (musicians)
!mindparade blends elements of art pop, psych, and experimentalism. Their music has been described as a “bedroom symphony marked by flourishing psychedelic arrangements” (NUVO) and “a perfect slice of what’s best in Oregon Pop Music.” (Oregon Arts Watch).  The band tours its distinct sound to venues big and small, with recent appearances at festivals like Treefort Fest (Boise), Freakout Fest (Seattle), Sh’Bang Festival (Bellingham), and Lose Yr Mind Fest (Portland). They have shared the stage with acts such as Bill Callahan, Pearl and The Oysters, The Shivas, Corridor, and many more. !mindparade is based in Portland, Oregon. In 2020, the group founded their own label, Neon Underground Archives, in order to self-release their genre-bending records. Their 2026 release, “Neon Gummi Jukebox”, dives into a progressive synthesizer driven genre they have dubbed “vaporprog”.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
6:30pm - 10pm
6:30pm Doors
6:30pm - 7:20pm SLP Tabling
7:25pm - 7:55pm !mindparade Performance
8:05pm - 10pm Film

PAM CUT’s Tomorow Theater
3530 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

$15
(tickets required to attend)

Learn the fundamentals of synthesis (focusing on hardware modular) in this beginner workshop, with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice. Open to all. Great for total newcomers to electronic music or as a way to get folks with some experience introduced to modular gear.

Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
(entrance on 2nd ave side, street parking is free on Sundays, otherwise you can pay hourly for the parking lot)

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

In 1959 Daphne Oram walked out of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, which she had helped create a year earlier, and set up her own studio in an oast house in Kent. There she spent a decade building the Oramics machine: ten strips of 35mm film running over photocells, waveforms painted onto glass slides, pitch written out as hand-drawn dots and lines. It had no keyboard. You didn't play music, you drew it.

We'll spend an hour on the history, then an hour drawing scores by hand and listening them together in an app making its debut at this workshop.

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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
(entrance on 2nd ave side, street parking is free on Sundays, otherwise you can pay hourly for the parking lot)

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed!

If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!

(signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date, but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you attend or request to not receive emails)

Friday, October 23rd, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Free, but RSVP is required.

Parking is also free in the building’s lot during this time with validation; ask our volunteers for instructions.

All ages encouraged!

Come press buttons, turn knobs, hit pads, and hear the sounds synthesizers and drum machines actually make. We’ll kick things off with a synth performance and demo in the first 30 minutes, and then Synth Library Portland’s instruments are yours to explore — no experience or musical background required. SLP Volunteers will be on hand to help you with the equipment and answer questions about the gear on hand and Synth Library Portland. 

Sunday, October 25th, 2026
2 pm - 4 pm

@ Beaverton City Library
Inside Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St (Map)
Beaverton, OR 97005

Free
(no rsvp required)

All women and non-binary folks are welcome to join us for a monthly event series that encourages learning together, jam together, and connect with other artists in the area. We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians for all femmes and enbies regardless of skill level or experience.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed!

If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.

Thursday, October 29th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

Have you wanted to get more involved with the library but didn’t know where to start?
This in-person onboarding seminar will get you up to speed about the many types of work that helps run and grow our organization.
We’ll cover in detail how to facilitate our lending program, host or assist workshops, manage event logistics, and many more behind-the-scenes administrative tasks inherent to non-profits.

Click Here to Sign Up (signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you actually attend or request to be taken off this list)

Friday, October 30th, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Library Entrance and Parking Lot on 2nd Ave Side ~

PARKING NOTE:
Parking is free on Friday from 5-9pm but be sure to check with staff on arrival for validation procedure, or else you might get a ticket

NOTE: We ask those wishing to attend to first attend the library’s new member orientation if they have not already done so.

Synth Library Portland presents:
Halloween Open House
(Part of ADX Fest)

Featuring tricks and treats, drinks, live modular synth scoring of silent horror classics, live video synthesis,
and Synth Library DJs.

Saturday, October 31st, 2026
5pm - 6:30pm: Kid Friendly + Costume Contest
6:30-9pm: Darker Vibes

@ Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Enter on the 2nd Ave side, if you dare!

Free
(RSVP Encouraged but not required)
Donations to Synth Library Portland are much appreciated!

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed!

If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.

Thursday, November 5th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance on 2nd Ave Side

Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!


Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

All people in recovery are welcome to join us at Synth Library Portland for a monthly event series designed to foster connection, creativity, collaboration, and community among local artists.

We aim to create a supportive and empowering space where people in recovery—however they choose to define it—can grow, express themselves, and build relationships, regardless of experience or skill level. This is an inclusive, welcoming space for all.

While Synth Library Portland is providing the gathering space and sponsoring this free event you do not need to be a member of the library to attend, though we hope you consider joining our diverse crew of creatives.

Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Repeats same time every First Saturday of the Month!
6 pm - 8 pm
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side

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Parking is not free in the parking lot on Saturday nights, so pay hourly fee at kiosk or use street parking. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Ask staff inside for help/suggestions if needed
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Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Learn the essentials of the Video Desk, a unique interdisciplinary resource for visual synthesis. Our video synthesis studio enables artists and makers in any media to expand their practice. No prior experience with video is required.

The Video Desk at Synth Library Portland houses many hardware and software tools, spanning analog and digital domains, up to full high definition. Any of these tools could be the subject of deep study. This workshop zooms out to the big picture.

• What tools are available?

• What are their essential characteristics?

• How can they be connected to one another?

• How do we bring external or prerecorded video and audio into the system?

• What are our recording options?

This workshop complements the Intro to Video Synthesis workshop, which has a tighter focus on analog modular video. This Video Desk Overview workshop introduces all of the synths, mixers, software, and utility hardware available at the Video Desk.

Feel free to bring samples of audio or video to use during the hands-on portions of the workshop.

Instructors:
Aaron Ross, Matthew Rempes

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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
All ages (10+ recommended)

Location: Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012, Portland OR 97232 (Map)
Our space is in Eastside Exchange building
Entrance is on the 2nd Ave Side

Parking:
Metered parking on street is free on Sundays, Pay to park in the lot

$10-$100 Sliding Scale
(Pay what you can but $20+ is our Suggested Donation)
Tickets are required to attend. No one is turned away for lack of funds, so email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low-cost/no-cost tickets.

A Wonderful group jam! Bring your own instruments and play electronic music with fellow community members.

See PSIC’s webpage or the event page listed below for more info.

Arrive at 3 pm to setup; the jam starts at 3:30 pm. Breakdown and cleanup by 5:30.

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
3 pm - 5:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
entrance on 2nd ave side
Street parking at metered spots on nearby streets are free on Sundays OR but you can pay $5/hr at the kiosk if you want to park in adjacent Eastside Exchange parking lot

Generally recurs the 2nd Sunday every other month but be sure to RSVP separately to each event.

Free
(RSVP required to attend)

We're inviting you to join us for a new monthly event series that provides a warm space for gay people to learn, jam, and connect with other artists in the area. Inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos so queers of all kinds are welcome here. We use the term gay here to mean LGBTQIA+ in the broadest sense, encompassing the entire queer umbrella. If you’re wondering whether this event is for you or not, the answer is a resounding "yes!"

We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians. It's for all gay folks regardless of skill level or experience. Socialize, learn, create, connect, and jam out!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed!

If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.

Thursday, November 12th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

Rupture is a compact analog video glitch effect device (similar to a distortion pedal but for video!). It takes any composite video signal as input and destroys the signal in many interesting and unpredictable ways – due to the nature of analog video glitches for best results you should output this signal directly to a crt tv.

The design is adapted from a circuit created by Karl Klomp. This is a perfect beginner project for anyone getting started with video-art making instruments (but also powerful as part of a larger and more complex signal chain.
This project is fully open-source hardware. No soldering experience or tools required, this is a great first build.

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Saturday, November 7th 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

(on 2nd avenue side, parking in lot during this time is free but see email sent shortly before workshop for details on parking validation procedure to ensure you don't get a ticket)

$60

(Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build the device. A small portion of the fee also goes to support Synth Library Portland so we can continue to host events like this one)

Tickets are required to attend. No waitlist, if it's sold out then no more tickets are available.

Welcome all Women, Femmes, and Non-Binary folks! This introductory workshop teaches the fundamentals of modular synthesis. If you are new to synths don't worry! Neither a traditional background in music nor a familiarity with electronic instruments are necessary to attend - in fact, the course is explicitly designed for total beginners.

Sunday, November 15th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Entrance is on 2nd ave side
Street parking is free on Sundays OR pay at the kiosk to park in the lot adjacent to the entrance

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!

(signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date, but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you attend or request to not receive emails)

Friday, November 20th, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Free, but RSVP is required.

Parking is also free in the building’s lot during this time with validation; ask our volunteers for instructions.

SLP will be tabling with gear set up ready to play at Portland Art Museum’s Center for an Untold Tomorrow (AKA PAM CUT) Plus Plus Media Market.

New for 2026 at PLUS PLUS Festival: the PLUS PLUS Media Market. Co-programmed by PAM CUT and long-time independent media exec Liz Mowe, the event features a tightly-curated group of artists, publishers, exhibitors, community organizations, indie distributors, and creative collectives to help bring the market to life. Visitors will be able to browse and buy artist editions, books, comics, zines, physical media, prints, apparel, games, and more while meeting artists, filmmakers, publishers, and organizations from across the independent creative community.
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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12 pm - 5 pm

Portland Art Museum’s Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Free

All women and non-binary folks are welcome to join us for a monthly event series that encourages learning together, jam together, and connect with other artists in the area. We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians for all femmes and enbies regardless of skill level or experience.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

All people in recovery are welcome to join us at Synth Library Portland for a monthly event series designed to foster connection, creativity, collaboration, and community among local artists.

We aim to create a supportive and empowering space where people in recovery—however they choose to define it—can grow, express themselves, and build relationships, regardless of experience or skill level. This is an inclusive, welcoming space for all.

While Synth Library Portland is providing the gathering space and sponsoring this free event you do not need to be a member of the library to attend, though we hope you consider joining our diverse crew of creatives.

Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Repeats same time every First Saturday of the Month!
6 pm - 8 pm
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side

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Parking is not free in the parking lot on Saturday nights, so pay hourly fee at kiosk or use street parking. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Ask staff inside for help/suggestions if needed
~~~

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

The mixer channels are open—bring some gear and share your sounds or just come to see what happens. This monthly gathering is for electronic musicians of all experience levels to connect, experiment, and share with the community. Our goal is to lower the barrier to entry and bridge the gap between performer and audience. It's perfect for new musicians or experienced musicians looking to simply try out new material and techniques in a low-stakes environment. Watch: Open Channels April 2026: Full Performance

Sunday, December 6th, 2026
3 pm - 6 pm
Performance slot signup at 3 pm, Music starts at 3:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance on 2nd ave side, Street parking is free on Sundays or you can pay to park in the lot

Free
(Performance slots are determined on site on a first come, first served basis. RSVP encouraged to receive an email reminder about the event but does not reserve a performance time slot.)

We're inviting you to join us for a new monthly event series that provides a warm space for gay people to learn, jam, and connect with other artists in the area. Inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos so queers of all kinds are welcome here. We use the term gay here to mean LGBTQIA+ in the broadest sense, encompassing the entire queer umbrella. If you’re wondering whether this event is for you or not, the answer is a resounding "yes!"

We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians. It's for all gay folks regardless of skill level or experience. Socialize, learn, create, connect, and jam out!

Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!

(signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date, but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you attend or request to not receive emails)

Friday, December 18th, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Free, but RSVP is required.

Parking is also free in the building’s lot during this time with validation; ask our volunteers for instructions.

Learn the fundamentals of synthesis (focusing on hardware modular) in this beginner workshop, with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice. Open to all. Great for total newcomers to electronic music or as a way to get folks with some experience introduced to modular gear.

Sunday, December 20th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
(entrance on 2nd ave side, street parking is free on Sundays, otherwise you can pay hourly for the parking lot)

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

All women and non-binary folks are welcome to join us for a monthly event series that encourages learning together, jam together, and connect with other artists in the area. We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians for all femmes and enbies regardless of skill level or experience.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)