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Black Sunday: DJ Mark In The Dark

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

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 […]

Sadie Hawkins Glance: A Killer Queen PDX Mixer Fundraiser for RAINN

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

We invite you to join us for a night of fun and fancy, brought to you by the femmes of the Portland Killer Queen community. We’re running our standard Monthly Mixer tournament with all female- and femme-identifying captains. To celebrate, join us in your semi-formal attire and come prepared for a good time! Registration is […]

Reaganomix: 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!

TRONix: Proqxis

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

Proqxis and rotating guests provide a compelling mix of electronic and progressively abstract tunes. Electroacoustic ambient, electro, breakbeat, techno, trip hop, IDM - mood changes and occassional appearances of other avant-garde genres, prog, goth, synth, and dreampop variations spanning the decades. Sociable tunes that encourage your groove with the gaming experience. No cover, 21+

Blue Side Closed From 12-4PM For a Private Event

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 blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Thursday 11/21, 12-4pm The red side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and we’ll re-open the blue side at 4pm! As a reminder, Ground Kontrol is 21+ after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is a […]

No Pun Intendo – Stand-Up Comedy Night featuring Tyler Boeh

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

Stand-Up Comics & Stand-Up Games! Every Third Thursday, No Pun Intendo brings fantastic comedians to our lounge! Plus - video game competitions between teams of audience members with fabulous prizes! Each month, we feature fantastic comics from Portland & beyond. This month's lineup: Tyler Boeh Ash the Jay D Martin Austin Thomas Lundy Lance Edward […]

$3

DJ Nate C.

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

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

$3

DJ Zimmie

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

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.

$3

Neon Rose Fest: Retrowave Mini-Festival Day 3

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

SYNTH CITY PROUDLY PRESENTS: Neon Rose Fest: Retrowave Mini-Festival Day 3 Synth City has been bringing some of the best Synthwave/Darksynth artists from all over the globe to our lovely city of Portland since last November. We figured why not do a small festival covering not only our hometown for two days but our evergreen […]

$5

Monday Night Fights: Mortal Kombat 11 + Tekken 7 Tournaments

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

Throw down on the latest entries in two of the biggest fighting game franchises ever at Monday Night Fights! We're hosting FREE tournaments on Mortal Kombat 11 and Tekken 7. Winners walk away with Ground Kontrol credit and bragging rights! Sign-ups for both tournaments begin at 6pm. We'll host Mortal Kombat 11 first, then follow […]