McMenamins Crystal Ballroom marquee jokes

The Crystal Ballroom, operated by McMenamins, has a large exterior marquee on W Burnside that is updated to advertise concerts and events; the venue's staff often uses the marquee for playful or topical short lines. The building dates to 1914 and was restored by McMenamins, which preserved and continues to use the marquee as part of the venue’s public face. Local event listings and photographs frequently cite the marquee's changing messages as a distinctive part of the building's character.