Boozy Book Fair
Clear off your bookshelves and find your next reads at Ground Control’s annual boozy book fair on Friday, November 6th from 6-10pm. With special guests Understory Book Shop and Local author, Sue Pepper.
Emo Night
Come party like it’s 2005! Wear your pop-punk best, and get ready to mosh, dance, and scream (er…sing) at the top of your lungs. It was never a phase.
VENDOR CALL: Local Magic Market
CALLING ALL artists, makers, bakers, and vintage purveyors:
Vendor applications are now open for our annual holiday Local Magic Market!
Applications close on Sunday, Nov. 8
Halloween HOP w/ House of Pisces
Ground Control’s annual halloween drag show presented by House of Pisces!
Rocky Horror at The Grand Ole Opry
21+ only. Doors at 6pm. Expect a spectacle.
A tribute night to two icons, and the legacy they've left behind.
What happens when Dolly Parton meets Tim Curry at the Grand Ole Opry? Honestly… we have no idea. But we're throwing a party to find out.
Join us for an outrageously fun night celebrating the legendary Dolly Parton and the incomparable Tim Curry, with a one-of-a-kind variety show packed with music, drag, burlesque, comedy, costumes, and plenty of camp.
The evening will feature performances from The Radar Dames, House of Pisces, and former local Rocky Horror shadow cast members, plus a Dolly Parton singalong led by Dane, Jameson, and Pizza Party front woman, Alyssa. Expect big performances, bigger personalities, and a healthy amount of glitter.
Come dressed in your favorite Dolly Parton look or Tim Curry character and enter our Dolly & Tim Lookalike Competition!
🎤 THE SHOW
A full evening of variety performances celebrating Dolly Parton & Tim Curry, including:
💋 Burlesque from The Radar Dames
👑 Drag performances from House of Pisces
🎬 Performances from former local Rocky Horror shadow cast members
🎶 A live Dolly Parton singalong led by local musicians
✨ The Dolly & Tim Lookalike Competition
👢 Costumes, camp, glitter, and general theatrical nonsense
💖 FOR A GOOD CAUSE
We're donating a portion of ticket proceeds to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, supporting children's access to free, high-quality books.
Sound The Alarm: Art Showcase & Fundraising Event
Sound the Alarm: A Fire-Themed Art Showcase & Community Fundraiser
In response to the devastating wildfires impacting our local community, Sound the Alarm brings together artists, creators, and neighbors for a night of art, solidarity, and direct support.
Join us for a fire-themed art showcase featuring original work from local talent. Every piece exhibited will be entered into a community raffle, with 100% of proceeds going directly to local wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Event Highlights:
Fire-Themed Art Gallery & Raffle: Ticket holders enter to win donated artwork on display.
Flash Tattoos by Lady Luck Tattoos will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the relief fund.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
We are seeking local artists to donate fire-themed artwork for Sound the Alarm, a community showcase and fundraiser supporting those affected by recent wildfires.
Submission Guidelines:
Theme: Fire (interpretation is open: restoration, intensity, light, transformation, or resilience).
Mediums Accepted: Painting, illustration, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and fiber art.
Format: Submitted pieces will be displayed during the event and raffled off to raise relief funds.
Perks for Artists: Featured exposure across our web/social channels and direct credit alongside your work.
The Witching Hour
Grab your coven, dress in your witchy best and join us for a spellbinding girls night out! Enjoy our intentional alchemy station, mystic elixirs, and a hands on workshop in the art of tarot reading with Leah Spigelman.
Gilmore Girls Trivia
☕️✨ Gilmore Girls Trivia Night! ✨☕️ Calling all Stars Hollow stans! Think you know your Kirk careers, Chilton drama, and coffee orders by heart? 📅 Friday, September 11 🕖 7pm 💵 $5 per person 👯♀️ Teams up to 6 🎁 Prizes, bragging rights, and endless cozy vibes. ‼️ Spots are limited! We highly recommend reserving for your whole team at once to make sure everyone gets in. 🧠 Fast talkers, deep cutters, and trivia nerds—this one's for you.
Petty Party Vol. 2
GOT BIG FEELINGS ABOUT LITTLE THINGS?
GRAB THE MIC AND RANT IT OUT AT PETTY PARTY
-A NIGHT OF LOW-STAKES GRIPES, HIGH-ENERGY LAUGHS, AND ABSOLUTELY ZERO POLITICS
First Friday: Jimothy Art Showcase + Competition
Can’t contain your love for sweet Jimothy? Need to express it to the world (or at least Wenatchee)?
Paint it. Sculpt it. Stitch it. Film it. Sing it. (you get the idea) As long as Jimothy is the star, it qualifies.
Sign-up to showcase your work at Ground Control during August 7th’s First Friday Art Walk.
We’ll have a People’s Choice Award, voted on by patrons and art walkers.
The Office Trivia
Think you know all there is to know about Dunder Mifflin, the people person's paper people? Confident you could go head-to-head with The Einsteins, Aesop’s Foibles, or The Queerenstein Bears? Got your own collection of Dundies on the shelf?
Join us on Friday, July 24th at 7pm for the ultimate test of your Office knowledge. Space is limited, so come early to grab a spot. Teams of up to 6 are welcome to compete. Prizes for the top 3 teams, plus bonus prizes. Including one for best team name.
$5 per person buy-in.
3rd Anniversary Party!
Come celebrate 3 years of craft beer, community, and being certified weirdos!
Join us on Saturday, July 18th from 5-10pm
Elena Pauli and Leslie Mendoza are popping up with flash tattoos to commemorate the occasion. We have an incredible lineup of local artisans, Sedyrra’s Cookies x The 97 Grill will have tasty eats, and we will be pouring pints all day long.
21+
Science on Tap: Secret Life of Community Cats
Come join Wenatchee River Institute and the the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society for Science On Tap! This casual, free event is a great opportunity to gather, socialize, and learn about an exciting science topic from a member of our community. No prior science knowledge necessary! Speakers will give a talk on their latest research or a science topic they are passionate about, with some time afterwards for discussion or Q&A. Arrive early to grab a drink and get a seat!
Presentation: The Secret Life of Community Cats: What science teaches us about free roaming cats in the Wenatchee Valley
Description:
Community cats are already part of life in many of our neighborhoods — but what does science say about the best way to manage cat populations humanely and effectively? This talk explores the research behind Trap-Neuter-Return, common myths about free-roaming cats, and what local TNR efforts are teaching us here in the Wenatchee Valley. Expect cats, data, and a few surprises.
Presenter: BJ Andersen, CAWA, she/her.
BJ is the Executive Director at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, and a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator. She has been a regional and national leader in animal welfare for over 20 years, and an animal lover all her life. She currently shares her life with her wife, three cats, two dogs, two old horses, and a flock of sheep.
Ground Control offers a small discount for folks who bring their own reusable cup for on tap orders. Outside food is also welcome, as Ground Control does not sell food.
Club Craft: Rx Beer, Bottles & Bling
Your prescription for the evening: rhinestones.
Join us for Club Craft: Rx Beer, Bottles + Bling, where we’ll be turning ordinary prescription bottles into glittering works of art. Bring your empty bottles or grab one from our stash and go absolutely feral with gems, charms, and sparkle.
✨ $10 includes all supplies
💊 No medical knowledge required
🍻 Craft beers, ciders & NA drinks available
Sip + Spell: Adult Spelling Bee
Were you a Words With Friends GOAT? A wiz at Wordle? Did you dominate your 4th Grade Spelling Bee?
Join us for Ground Control’s Sip + Spell: Adult Spelling Bee!
Free to compete.
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants.
REGISTER BELOW TO COMPETE
Pinball Tournament
Flippers up, no experience required.
We’re hosting a beginner-friendly pinball tournament designed for all skill levels- whether you’re a casual player, a first-timer, or a seasoned flipper.
For a $10 buy-in, you’ll get:
– Free play on tournament machines
– Entry into the prize pool (winner takes the pot)
– A guaranteed spot in our round robin format (no immediate eliminations—everyone gets multiple chances to play)
We’ll rotate players through rounds, track scores, and keep things moving so it stays fun, low-pressure, and just competitive enough.
🏆 Prizes for top players
🎯 No skill level required
🍻 Drinks flowing, vibes high
Whether you’re here to win it all or just keep the ball alive for more than 10 seconds, you’re in good company.
Come flip, hang, and maybe accidentally become a pinball legend.
Show + Tell
Remember bringing your coolest rock to school and feeling like a legend?
We’re bringing Show & Tell back… but for adults.
Bring something interesting, weird, sentimental, or mildly concerning and take the mic for a few minutes to tell us about it.
Cool rocks. Plants. Odd collections. Tattoos and the story behind them. Scars from questionable decisions. Mysterious thrift store finds. That one thing you’ve been waiting for an excuse to show people.
Sign up when you arrive, grab the mic, and teach the class something.
made by HER
Pop-Up Market + Artist Showcase
A Celebration of Women Through Art
Made by HER is a curated evening celebrating women’s creativity, artistry, influence, and impact within our community.
This event blends market + gallery + interactive installation, transforming Ground Control into a space that highlights and honors women from multiple angles.
Super Nerd Trivia
This February…
The fandoms collide. The questions get deep. And the bragging rights are forever.
Stack your team with super nerds. Assemble your trivia avengers. Prepare to defend your fandom.