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
8
Sat
BOOKmarks Book Festival @ Downtown Arts District
Sep 8 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Austen author Regina Jeffers will be speaking on “Re”Imagining Jane Austen at Inter_Section Gallery 629 N. Trade St. at 1:00-1:45 p.m.

Discussion followed by book signing. Book signing tent from 1:15-2:45 p.m.

Nov
16
Fri
Anna Karenina @ in theaters
Nov 16 – Nov 17 all-day

US release date, check your local listings.

Staring Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson. Directed by Joe Wright. Screenplay by Tom Stoppard. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy.

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.

May
24
Fri
Horncastle Regency Festival
May 24 – May 29 all-day

The Horncastle Regency Festival will be taking place once again in 2013 featuring events such as Grand Regency Ball, Jane Austen Gothic Soiree, Regency Dance Day, Fashion Parade, and Town Walk.

Jun
19
Wed
Trista Ann Michaels ROMFEST 2013 @ Glenstone Lodge
Jun 19 – Jun 24 all-day
Feb
12
Thu
Pride & Prejudice Production @ Twin City Stage
Feb 12 @ 8:00 pm – Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm

This production of Pride & Prejudice is adapted by Jon Jory from the novel by Jane Austen. It is directed by Sharon Andrews. Production sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.

Shows are Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.