Nothing compares to the energy of a Global Based party. If you step into the Whiskey Bar the second Saturday of each month, you’ll understand why.
Erick Reyes and local artist Jesus Torralba head the Portland-based collective, with support from a tight-knit crew of producers, DJs, visual artists, photographers, and dancers known as “sucixs” (the gender-neutral phrasing of the Spanish term sucio/sucia). Now entering its third year of hosting parties, Global Based has managed to carve out a high-energy tropical space in a city with relatively low-key nightlife.
“We are a family-run collective, curated by people of color, for people of color and folks from all walks of life,” says Reyes. “We want to create a safe space for our community to express themselves through rhythm and creativity. Recently we’ve decided to give back by donating a portion of our proceeds from every event to local nonprofits and charities. We also plan to inspire younger artists with scholarships, workshops, and more community-based events.”