One of the great Gothic fiction stories of all time, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death” offers an intriguing allegory about death. It also happens to be the title of the Halloween party that takes place tonight at 8 at the Akron Civic Theatre. Billed as “the premier macabre Halloween masquerade party for adults, the event is only open to guests who are 21 and over. The $75 admission includes a signature cocktail and light hors d'oeuvres by Dishes By Design. Elegant attire is required. (Niesel)