1985 @ The Factory Theater

The Factory Theater spoofs George Orwell's classic 1984 with a distinctly mid-decade Chicago Bears twist. On Thanksgiving weekend tickets are 2 for 1 for both 1985 and Factory's late night show, Hunky Dory, and on Monday $5 will buy you a seat for the 8pm performance of 1985. Chase those post-Thanksgiving blues with a night of homegrown theater. Eric Roach directs.

The Factory Theater is located at 3504 N. Elston, between Albany and Kedzie. Showtimes for 1985: Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm (except the day after Thanksgiving); Sundays at 7, and a special Monday night performance at 8pm November 30th. Show runs through December 19th. Tickets are $20, two-for-one on November 28th & 29th, and $5 November 30th. For information and tickets call: 312-409-3247 or visit The Factory Theater.

Rockabilly Chili Cookoff @ The Orbit Room

Bring your best chili and see if qualifies as the best in town. The winner gets cash! There will be several drink specials, including $4 Bloody Mary's so you can wash down some spicy tomatoey delicious chili with spicy, tomato-y, delicious booze. There is a $10 entry fee if you want to compete. The contest starts at 4pm and the judging is at 6. The Orbit Room is located at 2959 N. California. Visit their website for more information or call them at (773) 588-8540.

The Dark Crystal @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a screening of Jim Henson's 1982 film The Dark Crystal. The film shows this afternoon at 2pm, and again on Wednesday, December 2 at 6pm. See the Film Center Website for details. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents its annual sing-a-long version of The Sound of Music this afternoon at 1:30pm. The audience will be encouraged to participate by being given bags of props to be used at appropriate times, and costumes are encouraged. See the Music Box Website for other showtimes and to purchase tickets in advance. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.