If you have not added any categories to the calendar, please add at least one category before adding events. 

To add an event to the calendar:

 Events can be added from the front end of the website (with the appropriate permissions) or from the back end of the website (for administrators and super administrators).

From the back end of the site - choose 'Components' and select 'Events' from the drop down menu., and 'Manage Events' from the secondary menu. Click 'New' on the right hand side to add a new event.

For 'Subject' enter the title of the event. 'Potluck Shabbat,' for example.
A text editing box will allow you to add details about the event and images, and fields below provide a place to enter location of event, contact information, and any 'extra info' The next step is to schedule the event for a particular date/time. Click on the 'Calendar' tab right above the subject line.

Here, you can change the date and time of the event, set it up as a recurring event, and if desired, change the custom color for the event listing, When you are done entering information, click 'Save' on the right hand side menu. The event will now appear in the events listing. To verify how it appears to your visitors, go to the front end of the site, select the event on the calendar, and check the details. To delete an event from the back end, select the event and choose 'Delete' from the right hand side menu.

From the front end of the site - make sure you are logged in and have permissions to change the calendar. Click on any site link that leads you to the JEvents calendar, and scroll to the bottom of the calendar page. You will see two options 'Add an event' and 'My Events.'
Click 'Add an event' and you will see the same options available on the back end for entering event information. Click on the calendar tab to edit the date and time of the event.

When you are done, click on the disk icon to save your event. To edit an event or to delete an event from the front end, choose 'My Events' below the calendar. You will see a list of events that you have permission to modify or delete.