After 10 years of holding down the decks at Star Theater, Lovecraft, Crush, Analog, Funhouse Lounge, and many other Portland venues, DJ Aurora is here to rock Ground Kontrol with a program of retro synth/upbeat sounds from 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond!
DJ Mechlo programs a powerful sequence of chiptune and retrowave! $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm
DJ Chip jams the box with a vinyl-exclusive set of R&B, dance-pop and smooth hip-hop guaranteed to keep you groovin'. $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm
Definitive metal expert Nate C has got the knowledge, the records and the experience to truly rock your soul! You'll hear everything from Iron Maiden to Slayer while you game away, sip libations and chow down dogs!
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be open at noon and closing early at 5pm on Sunday, July 4th. However, we will be open for the extended hours of noon-11pm on Monday, July 5th. All ages will be allowed from noon-5pm, and we'll be 21+ only from 5-11pm as per usual. Have a safe and happy […]
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be open with the extended hours of noon-11pm on Monday, July 5th. All ages will be allowed from noon-5pm (alcohol service available for 21+ guests) and then we'll be 21+ only from 5-11pm. We'll also be hosting our Cycle Light Beer Release Party from 5-8pm!
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade has teamed up with BinaryBrewing.co and Ridgewalker Brewing to celebrate the beginning of our reopening with the release of Cycle Light cream ale! Join us for the release party on the evening of Monday, July 5th as we feature Cycle Light on tap and in 16oz cans for an extended happy […]
Join us in celebrating the reopening of the blue side of Ground Kontrol with our first FREE PLAY party of the year! Over 100 games will now be available to play, with unlimited credits on the 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday of every month for just a $10 cover. All ages are allowed from noon-5pm, […]
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Wednesday 9/1, Noon-3pm The red side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and we’ll re-open the blue side at 3pm! Ground Kontrol is a fantastic place to bring your company for a holiday […]
Ground Kontrol will be open for business from noon-midnight for Labor Day on Monday, 9/6! All ages are allowed from noon-5pm (alcohol service available for 21+ with valid ID), and then we are 21+ only from 5pm-midnight, exit-only after 11pm. We'll also have our games set to 1/2 off pricing from noon-2pm, so show up […]
