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
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. 

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.

Oct
24
Wed
Pride and Prejudice @ Finlay Park
Oct 24 @ 11:30 pm – Oct 28 @ 12:30 am

 

Presented by The South Carolina Shakespeare Company; Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Jon Jory; Directed by Linda Khoury

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.

Jan
31
Fri
Jane Austen’s Persuasion @ Pavilion Dance South West
Jan 31 @ 12:30 am – Feb 2 @ 2:00 am

The School of Performance at the Arts University Bournemouth will be presenting a brand new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, at the Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth, UK.

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.