Bay Street Emeryville is thrilled to welcome back the Emeryville International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (formerly Drag Me To The Cinema) for queer art and stories that celebrate our LGBTQ+ community.
⏰ Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 12pm-10pm
📍AMC Bay Street 16, 5614 Bay Street – Suite 220, Emeryville, CA 94608
The festival is divided into individual, themed 2-hour film blocks from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Check out our programs in our drop-down menu and select the block(s) right for you. Outside the theater, we will have community engagement for guests to mingle with our participating filmmakers & artists, sponsors, and non-profit partners. Think PRIDE meets FILM FESTIVAL. Each block has up to 9 short films that fit the block’s theme.
BLOCK 1: 12PM – 2PM | PURE. QUEER. JOY.
BLOCK 2: 2PM – 4PM | RATED Q (18+ recommended)
BLOCK 3: 4PM – 6PM | FUN IN SHORTS presented by Frameline
BLOCK 4: 6PM – 8PM | DRAG ME TO THE CINEMA, presented by Fishnets and Film (18+ recommended)
For more information on each film block and to purchase individual block tickets or Festival & Day passes, please click HERE.
PLAN AHEAD!
Bay Street Emeryville offers convenient parking in three on-site garages, plus on-street spaces along Bay Street. All parking areas are well-lit with clearly marked entrances and exits. For rates, payment options, and details on our paid parking program, CLICK HERE.
Bay Street is BARTable! Consider taking BART to MacArthur Station and riding the free Emery Go-Round shuttle straight to Bay Street. It’s fast, easy, and great for the environment. Plan your trip using the BART Trip Planner.