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 Tekken 7 and Street Fighter V: […]
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Tuesday 6/26, 4-8pm The red side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and we’ll re-open the blue side at 8pm! As a reminder, Ground Kontrol is 21+ after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is a […]
Join us for another all ages FREE PLAY party in the newly expanded Ground Kontrol, now featuring over 100 video games and 40 pinball machines! Here at Ground Kontrol, it's […]
Let's FREE PLAY! On Second Thursdays and Last Wednesdays each month, Ground Kontrol helps you stretch your gaming dollar by setting all of our video games and pinball tables to […]
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+
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 […]
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-12:30am, 21+ only after 5pm
3 Strike Knockout Pinball Tournament Head To Head Competitive Pinball Action $5 Entry. Payouts to top 4. IFPA Sanctioned. Join Flip City Pinball for weekly pinball tournaments in a casual, […]
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be CLOSED for business on July 4th so our games and our staff can take a break! We'll re-open for normal business at noon on July 5th. Have a safe and happy Fourth, and we’ll see you soon!
7PM: Fiasco w/ DJ Brokenwindow: hardware meets records Since 2005, David Chandler has curated one of Portland's longest-running monthlies - FIASCO. As Solenoid, he improvises using keyboards, drum pads, sequencers & drum machines to create live electronic music. As DJ Brokenwindow, he spins a wide variety of emusics. Sometimes he's both, making live remixes by […]
Nate C. cues up 80s hits, anthem rock, hair metal, movie soundtracks and good time retro fantasy OTT fun! 21+, no cover
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Ground Kontrol’s lounge becomes a Hearthstone Fireside Gathering spot for players of all skill levels! Bring you're best (or favorite) three decks from 3 unique classes and battle your opponent for glory. Each round will be best 2 out of 3 where you get to ban one of your […]
Battle of the Belles is a monthly pinball tournament open to all women (cis, trans, non-binary, etc.). We encourage and support participation from players of all skill levels in a […]
Popcorn blows your mind with electronic music while you blow up your video enemies. no cover, 21+
Join us for an all ages FREE PLAY party in the newly expanded Ground Kontrol, now featuring over 100 video games and 40 pinball machines! Here at Ground Kontrol, it's […]
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! Since the completion of our […]
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 […]
Ground Kontrol's biggest Killer Queen tournament is coming up! The Competitive Clash, sponsored by Not Your Father's Root Beer, is running on the third Monday of every other month. Sign […]
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 […]
Bomberman has been around for 35 years and we're throwing a party with Mazama Brewing on the evening of Tuesday, July 17th to celebrate and bring the classic multiplayer battle […]
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 […]
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Thursday 7/19, 3-9pm The red side of the arcade will remain […]
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: Adam Pasi Marcus Coleman Kate Murphy Wendy Weiss Ben Harkins Hosted by […]
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 […]
Rock Band x Ground Kontrol is BACK! Rock Band once again takes over Ground Kontrol’s lounge for an epic all-night party featuring pro gear, pro sound and nearly 3,000 songs! Rock Band is organized like karaoke, with song books and slips. It’s free to play on other people’s songs all night, and $1 to request […]
Join us for an all ages FREE PLAY party every 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday in the newly expanded Ground Kontrol, now featuring over 100 video games and 40 pinball […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle and Street […]
DJ Metronome provides a techno-oriented machine-driven soundtrack for your gaming pleasure.
7PM: Fiasco w/ DJ Brokenwindow: hardware meets records Since 2005, David Chandler has curated one of Portland's longest-running monthlies - FIASCO. As Solenoid, he improvises using keyboards, drum pads, sequencers […]
A neon colored night of synthwave, retrowave, outrun, and synthpop. $3 cover from 7:30pm-12:30am, 21+ only after 5pm.
Our monthly Killer Queen Arcade League Night has evolved! We're now hosting casual "mixer" tournaments that are a great opportunity for new players to learn the game and seasoned veterans […]