Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Chicago Region

What's On this Weekend, in Chicago
While not a sponsored JASNA event, the exceedingly diverting Improvised Jane Austen will be performing at IO this Saturday, and next.

Shows — . Jul 11 Improvised Jane Austen Saturday, July 11, 2026 6:00 PM 7:00 PM iO Theater (map) Google Calendar ICS Improvised Jane Austen continues its entirely improvised tales of love and laughter. Audiences will enjoy an evening with wit and heart in equal measure with an improvised rom-com for every...

What's On this Weekend, supplemental
While the AGM for this year is sold out, there is still time to register for virtual sessions.

Livestream/Virtual - 2026 JASNA AGM: Jane Austen's Bath Novels: Northanger Abbey and Persuasion

What's On this Weekend Wednesday, Members Only Edition
If you are a JASNA-GCR member, we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to the survey to help us tailor our events to the interest of our members
You will find it in your email box, in the newsletter.

What's on this Weekend Wednesday, supplemental:
Take some time this weekend to peruse the new additions to the website!
https://www.jasnachicago.org/events-calendar
We are excited to share that the new website for the Greater Chicago Region has an events calendar where you can find all the local events that are planned for this JASNA region.

The website also updated the News section including the Birthday Tea toast from December 2025 by Carl Johnson, the most recent recording of the Book Club covering Persuasion, and much more.

Another way to stay connected with events in our community is to join our page: Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Chicago Region.

The digital-only Summer issue of JASNA News is now available online—and, for the first time, this issue is open to the public for everyone to enjoy!
Inside, you'll find feature articles, book reviews, members' favorite audiobooks and adaptations, regional news, updates on JASNA programs, conference previews, and more.

www.jasna.org