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DJ Aurora

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

DJ “Showtime” Dylan Reiff

DJ "Showtime" Dylan Reiff takes a break from slammin' and jammin' to bring you an open-format head-bob kinda night, with everything from disco grooves and house jams to hip hop and no-fear top-40! $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm

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Micropalooza XVI: Chiptune and Retrowave Showcase

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

The longest running annual showcase of chiptune artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond is back for it's 16th consecutive year! Official schedule: ┬┴┬┴┤music // visuals├┬┴┬┴ 11:00 - Daniel Quasar video premier 10:20-10:50 - Czoft // Czoft 9:40-10:10 - Protoflight // diebenjidie 9:00-9:30 - don'tblinkoryou'lldie // diebenjidie 8:20-8:50 - Hide Your Tigers // diebenjidie 7:40-8:10 […]

$5

Killer Queen Arcade Monthly Mixer Tournament

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

The Killer Queen Monthly Mixer is back in 2019, now with a new date and new prizes! Every third Monday of the month, drafted teams of five will compete in matches in either a Round Robin or a Double Elimination tournament format. Registration is from 6pm to 7pm SHARP. No names will be taken after […]

Reaganomix: DJ Aurora

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!

Ground Kontrol 20th Anniversary Free Play Party!

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

Ground Kontrol is turning 20 years old on Tuesday 8/20 and we're throwing a party! Join us to celebrate 20 years of classic gaming with Free Play on all of our games, throwback DJ sets by "Showtime" Dylan Reiff and Nate C., high score competitions, classic Ground Kontrol food and drink specials, and retro merchandise […]

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 20th Anniversary Party with Saint Archer Brewing!

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

Ground Kontrol isn't the only high flyer that blasted off in August of 1999... Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was just days behind us! As part of our 20th anniversary week, we'll be celebrating the release of the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater with an old-school tournament and tap takeover with Saint Archer Brewing! Try a […]

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike 20th Anniversary Tournament

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

One of our favorite fighting games of all time, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, turned 20 years old this year and we're ready to throw a celebration tournament as part of Ground Kontrol's 20th anniversary week! Compete in a free double-elimination tournament on our arcade cabinet for GK credit, a 3rd Strike arcade marquee, and […]

DJ Mark In The Dark

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

DJ Mark In The Dark spins soundtrack / PMRC metal / classick MTV / golden age of hip-hop / new wave / post-punk / dark deep cuts.

$3

DJ Zimmie

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

DJ Zimmie is your favorite DJ that you've probably never heard of. No matter what type of music you prefer, Zimmie will give you something you'll love. His vast musical knowledge, crown-pleasing song selection, and creativity keep his schedule filled with gigs both in his hometown of Portland and around the globe.