- Ground Kontrol
- I find that bow endlessly adorable.
Sunday, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!!!
(Did you read that in the monster truck announcer’s voice? Good. It doesn’t really fit the event I’m about to discuss, but I’m glad to know that you’re all so pliable.)
As alluded above, this Sunday sees the debut of Ground Kontrol’s “Ms. GK” ladies’ night. In sum, it’s an effort to attract members of the fairer sex to the world of videogames by first attracting them to Portland’s finest retro arcade/bar.
And how do we attract people to things, regardless of gender? Cheap admission and copious drink specials!
Oh, but don’t think dudes are left out of this Sunday’s festivities just because they have external sexy bits. The boys are invited to Ms. GK, though they’re asked to pay $5 more for admission (which, given the centuries of wage disparity between the two genders, seems fair).
Full details beyond the jump, or you can find them at Ground Kontrol’s official site. Since I just CTRL-C’d the info off the GK front page, either option is viable.
As promised, full details, courtesy my ability to copy/paste:
Ground Kontrol is proud to present its inaugural ladies’ night, “Ms. GK”! By popular demand, we’ve asked our very own “Diamond Dawn” (of Rock Band Tuesdays fame) to put together an awesome night for the ladies (and everyone else, too!)
In addition to a night of lady-centric gaming, free play on all games, drink & food specials and discounts on lady t-shirts, we’ll have some special features:
Burgertime and The Machine: Bride of Pin*Bot casual tournaments and corresponding prizes from our sponsors SheBop, Things From Another World, and perhaps more! All skill levels are welcome!
Geeky craft exchange: Bring something cool you made, and take something home!
All set to a danceable soundtrack by deejay ReighLee, DJ Ava Delay, and DJ Pippa Possible!
Bring your friends or make some new ones — we’re sure everyone will have a fantastic time during one of our most unique events!
WHAT: Ms. GK — Ladies’ Night Free Play Party
WHEN: Sunday, October 16, 7pm-close.
COVER: $3 for ladies, $8 for gents. 21+ only.
And then, down at the bottom, the site asks prospective attendees to RSVP for the event via Facebook. So do that.
Well. That sucks. GK was my weekend plans. Now I can’t go because of girls. And cooties.
Inaugural “Charge $5 more for men night!”
No Thanks. The only women that go to GK are attached at the hip to rich nerds. /forever alone.
Well golly gee whiz! My fair self and I feel so flattered to have a night dedicated to us.
SARCASM ASIDE GEEK CRAFTING SOUNDS FUN.
Missus Cat & Beard does love that Terminator pinball. Good for Ground Kontrol!
I remember a Bikini Kill show in Olympia where they charged women $1 and guys $3, plus they all had to stand in the back. Dudes were SO pissed. (jeez, I feel oooold).
Probably illegal, actually.
Ground Kontrol, get some new old awesome games, dammit!