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
13
Thu
Mansfield Park
Sep 13 – Sep 30 all-day

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Production Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

A new adaptation by Tim Luscombe

Directed by Colin Blumenau

Designed by Kit Surrey

Sep
16
Sun
Octavarius: Stone Cold Jane Austen @ The ComedySportz Theatre
Sep 16 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 17 @ 12:00 am

 

A live comedy performance by Octavarius in which the mystery as to why Jane never married is revealed. 

Oct
1
Mon
Mansfield Park @ Theatre Royal
Oct 1 – Oct 7 all-day

 

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, a new adaptation by Tim Luscombe

Performance Times at the Main House, Theatre Royal

Monday – Wednesday 7.30pm

Thursday – Saturday 8.00pm

Matinees Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm

Oct
27
Sat
Louisiana Book Festival @ The Louisiana Center for the Book and State Library of Louisiana
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
25
Fri
Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters @ in theaters
Jan 25 – Jan 26 all-day

USA release date. Check local listings.

This is a “dark spin on the fairy tale” staring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. 

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.

Apr
18
Thu
Jane Austen Festival Australia
Apr 18 @ 10:30 pm – Apr 22 @ 2:30 am

The Jane Austen Festival Australia boasts a wide range of activities for Janeites of varying interests from dancing to tea to picnicking with lawn game including archery! 

Their program is quite impressive. Ticket information.