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 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.
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.