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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!

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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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Black Sunday: DJ Mark In The Dark

Ending the weekend can feel like a drag, but we're here to help: Black Sunday is our night dedicated to a variety of the heaviest metal to push your arcade and pinball skills to the next level! A seasoned veteran in the world of metal, Mark Lore aka DJ Mark In The Dark is ready […]

Reaganomix: DJ Mark In The Dark

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

Mario Kart 8 DX Tournament with Seattle Cider Co. / Two Beers 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

Start your engines, it's time to get ready for a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament at Ground Kontrol! We've teamed up with Seattle Cider Company / Two Beers Brewing to bring you a night of flavor-packed ciders and beers at the bar and action-packed races on our big screen with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on […]

DJ-808

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

DJ-808 plays Ambient Dub from the early to mid-90s.

Indie Game Night: Lethal League Blaze

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 Nate C.

Nate C. cues up 80s hits, anthem rock, hair metal, movie soundtracks and good time retro fantasy OTT fun! $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm

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Camp KQ 2019

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

Camp KQ is teaming up with the Extra Life foundation to return to Portland this summer on July 27-28. Much more information will be announced in the coming months, and although details are subject to change, here is what we can tell you right now: • Camp KQ is not your typical Killer Queen invitational […]

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.

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