Borrowing the words of Miss Bates, "It is such a happiness when good people get together—and they always do." Check the JASNA and non-JASNA event calendars below for opportunities to join others in celebrating Jane Austen.
JASNA regions host creative special events that all members of the Society are invited to attend. In many cases, non-members who would like to know more about JASNA are also welcome. (For information on regional book discussions and other regular meetings, visit a region's website or contact the regional coordinator.)
Regional Coordinators: To promote an upcoming special event, contact JASNA's Vice President for Regions, Susie Wampler, at vpregions@jasna.org.
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Avenue
Los Angeles , CA
May 4
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Regina Peruggi Room, Marymount Manhattan College
221 E. 71st Street
New York , NY
May 11
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Manor Mill
2029 Monkton Road
Monkton , MD
May 18
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pioneer Community Center
615 5th Street
Oregon City , OR
May 19
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The events listed below are a small selection of upcoming events that may be of interest to Janeites. These events are not organized by JASNA or its Regions.
Jane Austen & Co. is presenting a series of talks on Austen & the Brontës this spring, and you're invited. Visit the Jane Austen & Co. website for more information about each webinar and to register.
"YOU ARE PASSIONATE, JANE"
DIANE BIRCHALL AND SYRIE JAMES
ONLINE
MARCH 19, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
"RAVE ON, JANE AUSTEN STYLE: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP"
LESLEY PETERSON
ONLINE
APRIL 2, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
"WHEN NOBODY CARES: JANE EYRE, ANNE ELLIOT, AND THE PROBLEM OF COMMUNITY"
TALIA SCHAFFER
ONLINE
APRIL 18, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
"FACTS AND FEELINGS: PORTRAYING JANE AUSTEN AND CHARLOTTE BRONTË"
LAURA ROCKLYN
ONLINE
APRIL 29, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
"JANE AUSTEN'S HOUSE MUSEUM AND THE BRONTË PARSONAGE MUSEUM"
LIZZIE DUNFORD AND ANN DINSDALE
ONLINE
MAY 15, 2024
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress. In each original story, you may be introduced to headstrong heroines, steadfast suitors, meddling mothers, charming cads, auspicious aunts, silly sisters, boisterous brothers, verbose vicars, fastidious fathers, and any number of Austenesque auteurs! The cast is entirely female, non-binary, and non-conforming identified folk. Empowering the performers to speak truths that easily transcend from Austen's era directly to our own.
Visit the Improvised Jane Austen website for more information.
iO THEATER, THE DAYTON CABARET
1501 KINGSBURY
CHICAGO, IL
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM