Skip to main content
Willamette Week
NEWSCULTUREFOODDRINKMUSICCALENDAROpens in new windowGUIDESWW STOREOpens in new window
SupportOpens in new window
SupportOpens in new window
  • NEWS
    • City
    • County
    • State
    • Health
    • Schools
    • Dr. Know
  • CULTURE
    • Movies
    • Arts
    • Performance
    • Books
    • Potlander
  • FOOD
  • DRINK
  • MUSIC
  • GUIDES
Sassafras Patterdale

Sassafras Patterdale

Sassafras Patterdale is a contributor to Willamette Week.

Whether You’re Kinky or Kink-Curious, There’s a Portland Event for You
CULTURE

Whether You’re Kinky or Kink-Curious, There’s a Portland Event for You

A non-exhaustive list of events and meetups for those looking to explore their kinky side.

By Sassafras PatterdaleJanuary 14, 2026 at 6:10 am PST

Lee Harrington Wants to Show You the Ropes
CULTURE

Lee Harrington Wants to Show You the Ropes

The BDSM educator’s books and workshops focus on connection, community and making dreams come true.

By Sassafras PatterdaleJanuary 14, 2026 at 6:05 am PST

Michelle Tea and Brooke Palmieri Explore the Magic (and Magick) of Queer Joy
Books

Michelle Tea and Brooke Palmieri Explore the Magic (and Magick) of Queer Joy

The cult classic writers will discuss their latest works together at Powell’s on Oct. 27.

By Sassafras PatterdaleOctober 21, 2025 at 3:34 pm PDT

Places to Get a Casual Bite, Sweet or Savory, With Your Pup
CULTURE

Places to Get a Casual Bite, Sweet or Savory, With Your Pup

By Sassafras PatterdaleMarch 11, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

Portland-Made Short Film “Petrichor” Sees Queer Christians Staying in the Church
Movies

Portland-Made Short Film “Petrichor” Sees Queer Christians Staying in the Church

By Sassafras PatterdaleDecember 31, 2024 at 2:39 pm PST
City Council Advances $8.5 Billion Budget With Cuts to Parks, Public Safety and Shelters

City Council Advances $8.5 Billion Budget With Cuts to Parks, Public Safety and Shelters


Myrna Muñoz Unseats Sen. Janeen Sollman in Key Democratic Primary

Myrna Muñoz Unseats Sen. Janeen Sollman in Key Democratic Primary


Preschool for All Receives More Than 6,000 Applications to Fill 7,100 Seats

Preschool for All Receives More Than 6,000 Applications to Fill 7,100 Seats


In Lawsuit, Professor in ‘I Am Hamas’ Video Alleges University’s Own Internal Investigation Exonerated Her

In Lawsuit, Professor in ‘I Am Hamas’ Video Alleges University’s Own Internal Investigation Exonerated Her


Washington County Legislative Contests Are Nail-Biters, but the Late Votes Lean Left

Washington County Legislative Contests Are Nail-Biters, but the Late Votes Lean Left


Willamette Week

Help us dig deeper.

Contribute to Local Journalism.

DonateOpens in new window
  • Find a PaperOpens in new window
  • Sign up for our NewslettersOpens in new window
  • Subscribe or Get a Back IssueOpens in new window
  • Become a Friend of Willamette WeekOpens in new window
  • About WWOpens in new window
  • Add Your Event To Our CalendarOpens in new window
  • AdvertiseOpens in new window
  • Work With UsOpens in new window
  • Contribute or InternOpens in new window
  • Contact UsOpens in new window
  • Privacy PolicyOpens in new window
TwitterTwitter feedYouTubeYouTubeFacebookFacebook pageInstagramInstagramBlueskyBlueSkyRSS FeedsRSS feed

Get Portland's top stories delivered straight to your inbox, everyday.

* indicates required