March Topic- Polyamory. Monthly Facilitated Discussion with Dr. B aka Dr. Bernadette Marie Calafell- Eugene - 15 Mar 2026

As You Like It is thrilled haveing  Dr. B aka Dr. Bernadette Marie Calafell leading this monthly discussion group back in Eugene, OR for this important topic: Polyamory. 

Event Details

WHERE

As You Like It (Eugene)

1655 W. 11th Ave

Eugene, OR 97402

WHEN

Sunday, March 15th, 12pm-1:30pm in Eugene

COST 

$15.00/person

What Is This Workshop About?

We are so excited to bring monthly facilitated discussions of topics in Sexuality Studies, LGBTQ Studies, Kink and BDSM, all from an intersectional perspective that is attentive to how race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability come together to shape how we experience the world. Please see this month’s topic below:

We live in a culture that privileges monogamy and monogamous marriage; however, many of us choose to live life outside of monogamy. How can we successfully negotiate relationships and navigate polyamory? What are primary considerations and best practices? Dr. B will draw on her academic background in Communication, Feminist, and Queer Studies to facilitate a dialogue about polyamory. You are encouraged to come and share your experiences and recommendations for best practices, as well as engage in some thought provoking conversation!

Participants will receive a suggested reading list following the dialogue

What Should Attendees Know?

• Be aware that masking is optional for attendees. The presenter will not be masked when instructing. Please contact the store if you would like to request accomodations. 

• Capacity is limited to 16 participants - Get your tickets now to ensure your space in the class!

• Please be considerate to your fellow workshop goers and keep this a fragrance-free space.

• Our event space is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately the bathroom is not. If you are in need of any accommodation, please let us know.

About the facilitator:

Bernadette Marie Calafell, Ph.D. is a kinky Dominant genderqueer pansexual Femme Chicana and Hip-Hop Feminist and Generation Xer. Since graduating with her doctorate in Performance and Cultural Studies she has held academic appointments at universities across the country and traveled extensively to speak about her research at universities, conferences, and symposiums nationally, internationally, and virtually.

Dr. Calafell’s award winning and nationally recognized activism, teaching, and research in Critical Sexuality Studies and Latina/o/x/e Studies include foci in LGBTQ Studies, the experiences of BIPOC folx, Chicana/o/x/e, Black, Chicana, and Hip Hop Feminisms, kink, BDSM, and sex work. She has been honored by the National Communication Association, including being named a Distinguished Scholar, a rare distinction bestowed upon scholars who have been active in the discipline of Communication Studies for more than twenty years and serve as exemplars.

This distinction is particularly significant as a working-class Chicana who started her education at the local community college and ended up with a Ph.D. Dr. Calafell has partnered with organizations, such as the Mile High Horror Film Festival and the Washington State Department of Licensing, to offer her expertise. She is also an active member of her local kink community where she finds joy in bridging theory and practice. You can follow her Patreon ChingonaKinkPhD to learn more about her work.

Questions about this Workshop?

Call or text As You Like It at (541) 606-0553 or send us an email at [email protected].

REFUND POLICY 

• Please note, all ticket sales are final.

• There are absolutely no returns for purchase of tickets to an event.

• Rainchecks are available up to two days before the event for a $3 fee per ticket.

Note for online ticket sales: In order to prevent ticket fraud, you will need to bring your ID and the credit card used to purchase your tickets to the event and show them to an AYLI employee as part of the check in process. Please arrive 15 minutes early so checking in does not eat into class time. Thanks so much!