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.

Jan
26
Sat
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT for “The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen” @ Barnes & Noble
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Syrie James will be presenting, reading with Q&A, and signing books.

Mar
21
Thu
Let’s Talk About Jane @ The Malverne Public Library
Mar 21 @ 11:00 pm – Mar 22 @ 12:00 am

Mary C.M. Phillips will present a literary and musical presentation with discussion on Jane Austen and her characters at the Malverne Public Library

Registration begins for all on February 21.

Apr
6
Sat
Readington Assembly @ The Readington Museums
Apr 6 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 1:30 am

The Readington Museums will hold the first Readington Assembly – a Regency Style Dance – inside the pre-Revolutionary War Wade-Wyckoff Barn .

Apr
8
Mon
“Why the Classics Continue” @ Thomas H. Leath Memorial Library
Apr 8 – Apr 9 all-day
Aug
9
Fri
Special Jane Austen Weekend in Character @ The Governor's House in Hyde Park Vermont
Aug 9 – Aug 12 all-day

Each guest will choose to be a character from any one of Austen’s novels. Period dress is optional, but guests will interact in character throughout the weekend. 

Or come for just an evening and choose from these activities:

  Informal Talk with Coffee and Dessert, Friday, 8:00 p.m., $14.00

  Afternoon Tea, Saturday, 3:00 p.m., $20.00

  Book Discussion and Dinner, Saturday, 7:00 p.m., $35.00

  Jane Austen Quiz and Sunday Brunch, Sunday, 11:30 a.m., $15.00

  All four activities: $75.00

Oct
16
Fri
Crimson Peak in Theaters
Oct 16 all-day

crimson-peak-posterCrimson Peak is a horror movie directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Set in 19th century northern England in Cumbria a young author is drawn to a mysterious outsider with a house as haunted by secrets as it is by ghosts.

Staring: Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, and Mia Wasikowska.

Crimson Peak trailer

Check your local listings for showing times and prices.