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.

Nov
16
Fri
Pride and Prejudice @ Hayes Auditorium in Banner Elk
Nov 16 @ 12:30 am – Nov 19 @ 2:00 am

Pride and Prejudice” at Lees-McRae’s Hayes Auditorium in Banner Elk. Tickets are available at the Hayes Auditorium box office one hour before show time.

Nov
24
Sat
Jane Austen’s Christmas @ Bettys York
Nov 24 @ 12:30 am – 3:00 am

Presented by The Costume Historian at Bettys York.

Event is unfortunately fully booked.

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.

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.