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 Samurai Shodown and Soul Calibur VI. […]
DJ Mark In The Dark spins soundtrack / PMRC metal / classick MTV / golden age of hip-hop / new wave / post-punk / dark deep cuts.
One year to the day, Ground Kontrol returns to The Hoxton, Portland with an evening of Super Smash Bros. in The Apartment. Join us on Tuesday, October 29th for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament and costume contest, starting with casual warm-up matches at 5pm and registration for the tournament at 6pm, which will be […]
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 noon for all ages before switching to 21+ only at 5pm, and it's only $7 at the door! Beat your personal best scores, shatter a […]
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+
Do you find yourself hungering for more free play arcade action? Be aware: Giga-Fright is BACK on this Halloween night! Shuffle, slither, fly or crawl down to Ground Kontrol for a night of free play on every single arcade game and pinball table in our house, killer food and drink specials, and a terror-ific costume […]
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. Get down […]
A neon colored night of synthwave, retrowave, outrun, and synthpop. $3 cover from 7:30pm-1am, 21+ only after 5pm.
We're throwing down again for all of the honey! Sign up to compete on the world's only 10-player arcade game, Killer Queen, in our lounge! This game's hard to find and harder to miss - two giant cabinets support 5 players each (with drink holders for your beer, of course). Teams compete as worker bees, […]
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 away, sip libations and chow down dogs!
3 Strike Knockout Pinball Tournament Head To Head Competitive Pinball Action $5 Tournament Entry. Payouts to top 4. IFPA Sanctioned. Join Flip City Pinball for weekly pinball tournaments in a casual, friendly atmosphere where all skill levels are welcome. Whether you are an expert player or have never even seen a pinball machine, you are […]
Monthly guest DJs and resident DJ Cache bring a diverse mix of electronic music primed for foot tappin', bun movin' quarter droppin' fun.
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Thursday 11/7, 12-6pm The red side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and we’ll re-open the blue side at 6pm! As a reminder, Ground Kontrol is 21+ after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is a […]
Proqxis brings a wide range of deep electrotechno, progressive / avant rock, trip hop, dub, and IDM to your arcade experience!
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 […]
Beginning on Monday 11/11, we'll be hosting monthly pinball tournaments every 2nd Monday featuring 5 rounds of match play and finals for the top qualifying players! Cash prizes for A-division and B-division finals! $5 entry, tournament starts at 7pm, IFPA-sanctioned. Bonus prizes and ciders on special from Avid Cider Co! Match Play Pinball Tournament · […]
The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Tuesday 11/12, 4-10pm The red side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and we’ll re-open the blue side at 10pm! As a reminder, Ground Kontrol is 21+ after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is a […]
Popcorn blows your mind with electronic music while you blow up your video enemies. No cover, 21+
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 noon for all ages before switching to 21+ only at 5pm, and it's only $7 at the door! Beat your personal best scores, shatter a […]
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!
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
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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+
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 […]
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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
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 […]
DJ Mark In The Dark spins soundtrack / PMRC metal / classick MTV / golden age of hip-hop / new wave / post-punk / dark deep cuts.
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. […]
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 noon for all ages before switching to 21+ only at 5pm, and it's only $7 at the door! Beat your personal best scores, shatter a […]
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+
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be CLOSED for business on Thanksgiving. We'll re-open for normal business at Noon on Black Friday. Thanks for your support and have a fun Thanksgiving!
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.
Ground Kontrol's biggest monthly Killer Queen tournament is coming up! On the first Sunday of the month, bring your friends or fly solo for this bee battle. Killer Queen is the world's only 10-player arcade game, available in our party room! This game's hard to find and harder to miss -- two giant cabinets support […]
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 away, sip libations and chow down dogs!