Bagdad Theatre marquee humor

The Bagdad Theatre (now McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub) on SE Hawthorne Boulevard has a large exterior marquee that the venue frequently updates with witty or topical messages promoting films, concerts, and local events. The historic theater opened in 1927 and was later renovated by McMenamins, who preserved and continued the tradition of using the marquee for playful slogans. Local photographers and outlets have often highlighted the marquee's humorous lines in coverage of Hawthorne Boulevard nightlife.