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TRONix: Push-The-Button
TRONix: Push-The-Button
Monthly guest DJs and resident DJ Cache bring a diverse mix of electronic music primed for foot tappin', bun movin' quarter droppin' fun.
2 events,
GrandPOOBear’s Speedrun Sessions
GrandPOOBear’s Speedrun Sessions
GrandPOOBear's Speedrun Sessions brings fans an interactive speedrunning experience kicks off right in the heart of Portland at Ground Kontrol! Learn what speedrunning is all about, interact with some of […]
Community Library DJs – DJ Brokenwindow, Strategy
Community Library DJs – DJ Brokenwindow, Strategy
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 […]
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1 event,
Synthwave Saturday feat. Moon Talk
Synthwave Saturday feat. Moon Talk
A neon colored night of synthwave, retrowave, outrun, and synthpop. $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm.
2 events,
Killer Queen Competitive Clash
Killer Queen Competitive Clash
Ground Kontrol's biggest monthly Killer Queen tournament now has a new time and date! Now on the first Sunday of the month, and starting an hour early, bring your friends […]
Black Sunday: DJ Nate C.
Black Sunday: DJ Nate C.
Definitive metal expert Nate C has got the knowledge, the records and the experience to truly rock your soul! You'll hear everything from Iron Maiden to Slayer while you game […]
1 event,
Reaganomix DJ: Nate C.
Reaganomix DJ: Nate C.
Nate C. cues up 80s hits, anthem rock, hair metal, movie soundtracks and good time retro fantasy OTT fun! 21+, no cover
2 events,
Blue Side Closed From 12-6PM For a Private Event
Blue Side Closed From 12-6PM For a Private Event
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Tuesday 4/9, 12-6pm The red side of the arcade […]
CANCELLED: Hearthstone Fireside Gathering
CANCELLED: Hearthstone Fireside Gathering
***Tonight's event has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen technical difficulties. Enjoy the new Hearthstone expansion that was released today and we'll see you next month!*** Every 2nd Tuesday of […]
2 events,
Red Side Closed From 6-10PM For a Private Event
Red Side Closed From 6-10PM For a Private Event
The red side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Wednesday 4/10, 6-10pm The blue side of the arcade will remain […]
TRONix: Popcorn – Mixed Signals
TRONix: Popcorn – Mixed Signals
Popcorn blows your mind with electronic music while you blow up your video enemies. no cover, 21+
3 events,
Second Thursday FREE PLAY Party!
Second Thursday FREE PLAY Party!
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 […]
DJ Rob F Switch
DJ Rob F Switch
DJ Rob F Switch is one half of the popular Legacy Music Hour podcast. He only plays tracks from the 8-bit & 16-bit era. The Switch is a classically trained […]
1 event,
DJ “Showtime” Dylan Reiff
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 […]
1 event,
Rock Band x Ground Kontrol
Rock Band x Ground Kontrol
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! […]
2 events,
Killer Queen Arcade Monthly Mixer Tournament
Killer Queen Arcade Monthly Mixer Tournament
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 […]
Reaganomix: DJ Aurora
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 […]
1 event,
Tuesday Night Fights Classics Edition: Mortal Kombat II + Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Tuesday Night Fights Classics Edition: Mortal Kombat II + Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Throw down on fan-favorite entries from the biggest fighting game franchises ever at Tuesday Night Fights Classics Edition! We’re hosting FREE tournaments on our Mortal Kombat II and Marvel vs. […]
1 event,
TRONix: Proqxis
TRONix: Proqxis
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 […]
1 event,
No Pun Intendo – Stand-Up Comedy Night featuring Adam Pasi!
No Pun Intendo – Stand-Up Comedy Night featuring Adam Pasi!
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! […]
1 event,
DJ “Showtime” Dylan Reiff
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 […]
1 event,
Black Sunday: DJ Mark In The Dark
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 […]
1 event,
Reaganomix: DJ Mark In The Dark
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.
1 event,
Flip City Pinball Tournament
Flip City Pinball Tournament
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, […]
2 events,
Last Wednesday FREE PLAY Party!
Last Wednesday FREE PLAY Party!
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 […]
TRONix: Logical Aggression
TRONix: Logical Aggression
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. […]
2 events,
Blue Side Closed From 2-6PM For a Private Event
Blue Side Closed From 2-6PM For a Private Event
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Thursday 4/25, 2-6pm The red side of the arcade […]
Indie Game Night: Ultimate Chicken Horse + Gang Beasts
Indie Game Night: Ultimate Chicken Horse + Gang Beasts
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 […]
1 event,
DJ Nate C.
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
1 event,
Portland Pinbrawl XI Wild Card Tournament
Portland Pinbrawl XI Wild Card Tournament
Double Elimination Bracket Head to Head, Single Game Matches WPPRs Awarded 64 player cap 21+ $5 Registration starts 10am. Tournament starts at 11am. First come, first served! This tournament will begin in the "blue side" of Ground Kontrol at 511 NW Couch Street. Doors will open at 10:00 am for registration. Sign-ups will be taken […]
2 events,
Portland Pinbrawl XI
Portland Pinbrawl XI
Portland Pinbrawl XI Ground Kontrol’s ELEVENTH Annual Pinball Tournament! ***Portland Pinbrawl XI is SOLD OUT, thanks everyone! If you weren't able to get a ticket, you can still join the waitlist on the Eventbrite page, and don't forget about your chance to win one of the eight tickets that we've saved for the Portland […]
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater FREE SKATE Night
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 […]
1 event,
Monday Night Fights: Mortal Kombat 11 and Street Fighter V Tournaments
Monday Night Fights: Mortal Kombat 11 and Street Fighter V Tournaments
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 (releasing April 23rd) […]
2 events,
Blue Side Closed From 5-10PM For a Private Event
Blue Side Closed From 5-10PM For a Private Event
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Tuesday 4/30, 5-10pm The red side of the arcade […]
Smash Bros. Night
Smash Bros. Night
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. […]
1 event,
TRONix: Push-The-Button
TRONix: Push-The-Button
Monthly guest DJs and resident DJ Cache bring a diverse mix of electronic music primed for foot tappin', bun movin' quarter droppin' fun.
2 events,
Blue Side Closed From 3-7PM For a Private Event
Blue Side Closed From 3-7PM For a Private Event
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Thursday 5/2, 3-7pm The red side of the arcade […]
Community Library DJs – DJ Brokenwindow, Strategy
Community Library DJs – DJ Brokenwindow, Strategy
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 […]
1 event,
DJ Nate C.
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
1 event,
Synthwave Saturday feat. Moon Talk
Synthwave Saturday feat. Moon Talk
A neon colored night of synthwave, retrowave, outrun, and synthpop. $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm.
2 events,
6v6 Killer Queen Tournament
6v6 Killer Queen Tournament
Ground Kontrol's biggest monthly Killer Queen tournament now has a new time and date! Now on the first Sunday of the month, and starting an hour early, bring your friends […]
Black Sunday: DJ Nate C.
Black Sunday: DJ Nate C.
Definitive metal expert Nate C has got the knowledge, the records and the experience to truly rock your soul! You'll hear everything from Iron Maiden to Slayer while you game […]