• BAFS presents Best Picture nominee “The Secret Agent”

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Friday, February 20th @ 6 pm @ the historic Bay Theater in Ashland Plan to join us for Academy Award nominee "The Secret Agent". This film follows Armando (Best Actor nominee Wagner Moura), a former professor caught in the political turmoil in the midst of the Brazilian military dictatorship, attempting to flee persecution and resist ...

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  • BAFS proudly presents “Sentimental Value”

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Plan to join us for the award-winning family melodrama "Sentimental Value". Norwegian writer/director Joachim Trier has assembled an all-star cast including Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning & the incomparable Stellan Skarsgard. Don't miss out on this sure to be Academy Award nominated front runner in many categories.

  • BAFS proudly presents “Sentimental Value”

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Plan to join us for the award-winning family melodrama "Sentimental Value". Norwegian writer/director Joachim Trier has assembled an all-star cast including Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning & the incomparable Stellan Skarsgard. Don't miss out on this sure to be Academy Award nominated front runner in many categories.

  • BAFS proudly presents “Blue Moon”

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Plan to step back in time to New York City in 1943 with Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon". Ethan Hawke stars as legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart, who retreats to Sardi's bar on the opening night of his ex-partner's hit musical, Oklahoma!, to face his unraveling personal and professional life. Showings at 5&7pm

  • BAFS proudly presents “Folktales”

    BAFS proudly presents “Folktales”
    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Plan to join us for the critically acclaimed documentary "Folktales". Special guests from Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing will do a short program between films beginning @ 7 pm. A BIG thank you to Honest Dog Books for sponsoring this event.  

  • BAFS proudly presents “Folktales”

    BAFS proudly presents “Folktales”
    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Plan to join us for the critically acclaimed documentary "Folktales". Special guests from Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing will do a short program between films beginning @ 7 pm. A BIG thank you to Honest Dog Books for sponsoring this event.  

  • BAFS proudly presents “Sorry, Baby”

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Make a plan to see the critically acclaimed independent feature "Sorry, Baby". Winner of the screenwriting award at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, this film is the debut of writer/director/actor Eva Victor. Join us in supporting a new voice in independent cinema!

  • Halloween Costume Party – Bay Cinema

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Ashland Bay Cinema Halloween Costume Party & "Trick R Treat" Screening. Live Music at 10PM, movie at 11PM. Costume contest with $250 cash prize.

  • BAFS Kicks Off 2025-26 Season

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    The Bay Area Film Society will kick off their 28th movie season with the French romantic comedy "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life". Screenings will by on Friday, September 26th at 5 & 7:30 pm at the historic Bay Theater in Ashland. Special thanks to our season sponsors : Black Cat Coffee House, Honest Dog Books, ...

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  • BAFS presents Oscar Winning film “The Brutalist”

    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Join us for our screening of "The Brutalist" on Friday, March 14th @ 6 pm @ the Bay Theater. Winner of 3 Academy Awards including Adrien Brody for Best Actor. Due to the length of this film, there will be only one screening which includes a 15 minute intermission. There will be a special "Oscar" ...

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  • BAFS presents Oscar contender “I’m Still Here”

    BAFS presents Oscar contender “I’m Still Here”
    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Friday, February 21st @ 5 & 7:30 pm Plan to join us for the screening of the new Brazilian film by acclaimed director Walter Salles. "I'm Still Here" is nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Actress (Fernanda Torres), Best International Feature, & Best Picture. This is one meant to be shared with an audience ...

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  • BAFS presents Oscar contender “I’m Still Here”

    BAFS presents Oscar contender “I’m Still Here”
    Bay Theater 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI

    Friday, February 21st @ 5 & 7:30 pm Plan to join us for the screening of the new Brazilian film by acclaimed director Walter Salles. "I'm Still Here" is nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Actress (Fernanda Torres), Best International Feature, & Best Picture. This is one meant to be shared with an audience ...

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