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Last Wednesday FREE PLAY Party!

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 511 NW Couch St., Portland OR 97209 2 NW Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a FREE PLAY party the newly expanded Ground Kontrol, now featuring over 100 video games, 40 pinball machines, and an extra bar! Free Play now begins at noon for all ages before switching to 21+ only at 5pm, and it's only $7 at the door! Beat your personal best scores, shatter a […]

$7

TRONix: Logical Aggression

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

Megaphysics pounds and expounds on the philosophy of sound and machine. DJ CEV parries dark electro with darker electro. Their DJ tag-team will transfer subtle energies to the unsuspecting listener. 21+

$7

Indie Game Night: Heave Ho

115 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Every Last Thursday, Indie Game Night invites you to play and preview new and unreleased independently-developed video games in Ground Kontrol's lounge. These games are made by small teams (often just a few people) and are usually retro-inspired with refined game play that's easy to pick up in just a couple of rounds. This month, […]

DJ Aurora

115 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

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!

$3

Synthwave Saturday feat. Moon Talk

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 511 NW Couch St., Portland OR 97209 2 NW Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

A neon colored night of synthwave, retrowave, outrun, and synthpop. $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm.

$3

Killer Queen Competitive Clash

115 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Ground Kontrol's biggest monthly Killer Queen tournament is coming up! On the first Sunday of the month, bring your friends or fly solo for this bee battle. Killer Queen is the world's only 10-player arcade game, available in our party room! This game's hard to find and harder to miss -- two giant cabinets support […]

Superb Owl Sunday: Sports-Free Happy Hour All Night!

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Need something to do on Sunday night that doesn't involve sportsball? Stop by for some classic arcade gaming and extended happy hour in honor of the highly effective bird of prey from the order Strigiformes!   Known for their nocturnal schedule, ability to rotate their heads more than most creatures, and a tendency to swallow […]

Black Sunday: DJ Nate C.

115 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

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!

Flip City Pinball Tournament

115 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

3 Strike Knockout Pinball TournamentHead To Head Competitive Pinball Action $5 Tournament Entry. Payouts to top 4. IFPA Sanctioned. Join Flip City Pinball for weekly pinball tournaments in a casual, friendly atmosphere where all skill levels are welcome. Whether you are an expert player or have never even seen a pinball machine, you are invited […]

TRONix: Push-The-Button

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 511 NW Couch St., Portland OR 97209 2 NW Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Monthly guest DJs and resident DJ Cache bring a diverse mix of electronic music primed for foot tappin', bun movin' quarter droppin' fun.