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Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM Halloween & Haunts South Loop

38th Annual Edgar Allan Poe Readings at Glessner House

Lifeline Theatre actors read Poe’s stories and poems inside historic Glessner House. The 5 PM reading is sold out; tickets remain for 8 PM.

Glessner House hosts its 38th annual Edgar Allan Poe Readings on Halloween night, with actors from Lifeline Theatre performing Poe’s classics and lesser-known works in the historic Prairie Avenue mansion.

The 5 PM reading is sold out. Tickets remain for the 8:00 – 9:15 PM reading.

Good to know

  • Cost: $30 · $25 members
  • Who it's for: Not recommended for children

Checked Oct 10, 2026 against the organizer’s own page. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

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