Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Chicago Region

07/24/2026

Check your email for the link to tomorrow's lecture

07/23/2026

A thousand thousand thanks
On this day, on Saturday 23 July 1949, Jane Austen’s House opened to the public. Since then, the House has welcomed over a million visitors and has become one of the most important and best-loved literary sites in the world.

It’s our birthday! 🎈

On this day, on Saturday 23 July 1949, Jane Austen’s House opened to the public. Since then, the House has welcomed over a million visitors and has become one of the most important and best-loved literary sites in the world.

🔗 Head here to book your visit and enjoy this special place: https://janeaustens.house/visit/visitor-info/

07/22/2026

Some of our JASNA members enjoyed this production in Waunakee WI

Groundlings Theater presents...Pride & Prejudice by Kate Hamill; based on the novel by Jane Austen. Directed by Hannah Nies.This isn’t your grandmother’s…

07/22/2026

Not an official JASNA event, but exceedingly diverting

In the mood for a romantic comedy inspired by Jane Austen’s works? This Thursday, July 23rd start your iO Fest experience with Improvised Jane Austen!

See CLUTCH and Improvised Jane Austen at 7:00 PM in the Dayton! Find your passes for Thursday and beyond at the link in our bio.

07/08/2026

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.

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...