Seal Beach Bay Theatre

05/30/2026

Still thinking about last night….

Thank you to everyone who came out for “Five Summer Stories”. It was a true honor to welcome to the Bay for a screening that celebrated surfing, storytelling and the spirit of California.

And a big thank you to for joining the conversation and helping make the Q&A such a special part of the night.

We feel incredibly lucky to share evenings like these with our community. Until next time. 🌊🎬✨

05/30/2026

A very fun evening with Five Summer Stories screening. Greg’s q/an afterwards was very enlightening and David Nuuhiwa in the house.

05/30/2026

The Bay Theatre Presents:

Yoshifumi Kondō’s beloved animated classic:
‘Whisper of the Heart’

For our screening we will be showing the English Dubbed version of the film.

‘Whisper of the Heart’ follows Shizuku, a book-loving teen in Tokyo whose chance encounters
with Seiji, an aspiring violin maker, and a mysterious antique shop inspire her to pursue her own
creative dreams. This Studio Ghibli coming-of-age romance blends everyday realism with a
touch of fantasy, offering exquisite animation, heartfelt themes, and relatable characters. Widely
praised for its warmth and authenticity, it’s a gentle, inspiring watch worth seeking out.

This Studio Ghibli classic screens at The Bay Theatre on Sunday, May 31st at 4:00pm!

🎟️🎟️For Tickets, visit www.baytheatre.com or click the link in our bio! 🎟️🎟️

05/30/2026

Lookin forward to Joe being back at the Bay soon. Tickets @ baytheatre.com

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05/29/2026

The Bay Theatre Proudly Presents:
“FIVE SUMMER STORIES"
5.29 | 7pm

Some films don’t just capture a moment in time, they become part of it.

“Five Summer Stories” is one of those rare films.

Released in 1972, Greg MacGillivray’s landmark surf documentary captured the spirit of a California that felt endless: long days, uncrowded waves, beach towns, road trips, and a generation chasing freedom along the coast. More than fifty years later, its sense of wonder remains untouched.

Whether you grew up with surf culture or simply love stories surrounded in youth, adventure, and the places that shape us…”Five Summer Stories” is a film best experienced on the big screen and with a crowd.

We’re honored to welcome legendary filmmaker Greg MacGillivray for a special post-film Q&A, where he’ll share stories from the making of the film and reflect on its lasting legacy.

Join us for an evening of sun-soaked nostalgia, community, and one of the most beloved surf films ever made.

A perfect way to gear up for your summer season.

Friday 5.29 | 7PM

🎟️🎟️ link in bio🎟️🎟️

05/28/2026

Now serving: Slushies at the Bay 🍧🍧🍧

Find these frozen selections during select screenings and live events - made in-house with organic syrups and local seasonal produce.

Upcoming slushie pairings:
🍓 (5/28) Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Strawberry Frosé
🍷 (6/11) Sideways: Cali Red Wine Blend Slush
🍋‍🟩 (6/13) Jack Johnson Surfilmusic: Margarita Slushie

Check the calendar for upcoming releases, pairings and special pours 🎟️🍧🍷✨

05/27/2026

Few films have ever captured the feeling of wanting more from life quite like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. A quintessential time capsule of New York in the early 60’s.

Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly moves through the city with charm, wit, and effortless elegance, but beneath the glamour is someone searching for connection, identity, and a place to belong. It’s that balance, playful and aching at the same time, that continues to make the film feel timeless through the years.

Romantic, bittersweet, funny, and endlessly iconic. Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains one of cinema’s most beloved portraits of modern longing and beneath it all a love letter to one of the greatest cities in the world.

Join us at The Bay Theatre for a very special screening this Thursday at 4pm at your favorite local seaside cinema.

We’ll be adding a very special Holly Golightly Frosè Slushie to our menu for the evening. Won’t you join us?

🎟️🎟️ link in bio or at the box office 🎟️🎟️

05/24/2026

Wim Wenders’ “Paris, Texas” remains one of the most quietly devastating portraits of loneliness, memory, and human connection ever put to film. Vast American landscapes, drifting neon light, and Ry Cooder’s unforgettable score come together in a film that feels both deeply intimate and impossibly expansive.

Tender, searching, and achingly beautiful, Paris, Texas is the kind of film that reminds us why repertory cinema matters.

Screening tonight at your favorite local seaside cinema 7pm

🎟️🎟️ link in bio or at our box office 🎟️🎟️

05/23/2026

Check out what’s screening this holiday weekend at the Bay Theatre ( )! With another sold-out Harbour Chronicles ( ) on Saturday night, we have the classic ‘12 Angry Men’ on 35mm film, a 2nd ‘NOFX’ screening (back by popular demand following our sold out show) and the cult classic, ‘Paris, Texas’ to close the weekend. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/23/2026

Some stories belong to a place.

“Harbour Chronicles: Shaping a Legacy” is more than a surf documentary…it’s a portrait of a town, the people who built it, and the quiet influence one life can leave on an entire community.

Centered around local icon Rich Harbour and the generations shaped by his passion for surfing, craftsmanship, and coastal culture, the film captures a version of Southern California that feels both deeply personal and increasingly rare.

For those who grew up near the water, it will feel familiar. For those who didn’t, it offers a glimpse into the kind of small-town spirit and creative devotion that turns ordinary places into home.

Directed by local filmmaker and Seal Beach resident Chris Sardelis.

Playing tomorrow night at 7:30 PM at The Bay Theatre

OFFICIALLY:

🎟️🎟️✨✨SOLD OUT ✨✨🎟️🎟️