Events

This events calendar is meant to socially enrich our DJABC community wherever members may find themselves. We will gladly share any Jane Austen related event here. We may also share events that may appeal to darker interests as we see fit.

*Any events where times were not specifically listed are shown to be all-day; however, this is only a default setting.

Please, contact us with information you would like to see at least two weeks in advance.

Sep
20
Thu
Sandy Lerner: Second Impressions @ The Center for Fiction
Sep 20 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 1:00 am

Sandy Lerner will read from and discuss her new book Second Impressions, inspired by Jane Austen’sPride and Prejudice at The Center for Fiction.

Sep
21
Fri
Lady Susan @ The Triangle Theatre at Church of the Holy Trinity
Sep 21 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 23 @ 1:00 am

A staged reading of a new screenplay by Jim Sherry based on a novella by Jane Austen. 

Oct
5
Fri
Jane Austen Society of North America 2012 Annual General Meeting
Oct 5 – Oct 8 all-day

This year’s theme is Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen’s Fiction. 

Janet Mullany will be in attendances and signing books at the book fair.

Jan
28
Mon
Pride and Prejudice: A Live Reading @ Block 37
Jan 28 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 29 @ 12:00 am

To celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice The Jane Austen Society of North America – Greater Chicago Region (JASNA-GCR) is presenting a live reading.

Jun
23
Sun
Jane Austen Zombie Apocalypse @ The Arts at Marks Grange
Jun 23 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am

On The Spot remounts their first ever scripted full-length 2-act play format set in the world of Jane Austen with all the gore, suspense and effects of a zombie thriller. 

 
Jane Austen Zombie Apocalypse combines the classic literary works of Jane Austen (Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Emma), mashed up with the classic horror flicks of zombie filmmaker George Romero (Night of the living Dead, Day of the Dead, and Diary of the Dead).  
 
Jane Austen Zombie Apocalypse plays June 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30. At the Arts at Marks Garage.
Sep
27
Fri
2013 JASNA Annual General Meeting Minneapolis
Sep 27 – Sep 30 all-day

The Minnesota Region is pleased to invite you to Minneapolis to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of her timeless masterpiece at the 2013 JASNA Annual General Meeting.

Jul
31
Fri
Peregrine’s Home for Peculiars in Theaters
Jul 31 – Aug 1 all-day

Peregrine’s Home for Peculiars is planned to be out in theaters July 31, 2015. The film is based on Ransom Riggs‘ debut novel, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. It will be directed by Tim Burton. The script will be written by Jane Goldman, who also worked on X-Men: First Class.