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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.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater FREE SKATE Night

Join us on the last Sunday night of the month for FREE SKATE, a night dedicated to the music from the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games! PHNM and Easy Egg will be spinning tunes from 8pm-midnight while we run classic PS2-era THPS games up on our projector, free for anybody to play! THPS Free […]

Monday Night Fights: Street Fighter V + Samurai Shodown Tournaments

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

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 Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition and Samurai Shodown. Winners walk away with Ground Kontrol credit and bragging rights! Sign-ups for both tournaments begin at 6pm. We'll host Samurai Shodown first, then […]

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.

Smash Bros. Night

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

Ready for more Super Smash Bros. action at Ground Kontrol? So are we! We can't get enough of the new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and we want to see you duke it out with your friends up on our big screens! Head to Ground Kontrol every last Tuesday of the month for Super Smash Bros. […]