TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

THEATER

Marie Chambers performs “An Excess of Light--The Poetry of Anne Sexton,” tonight at Culver City’s Gascon Center Theatre. (310) 289-2227.

FILM

The Israel Film Festival continues tonight with “Afula Express,” “Chronicle of Love” and others. At the Beverly Hills Music Hall. (323) 966-4166.

FAMILY

“Barbie, Teddy & Jack: Classic Toys of Yesterday” is on exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County through March 7.

CABARET

Hal and David, 20-year veterans of the cabaret scene, perform tonight and every Monday at Hollywood’s Cinegrill. (213) 466-7000.

HOLIDAY

“Have a Billie Holiday!” spotlights Cindy Cinnamon’s Polka Dot Poodles in a holiday revue. Tonight at Highways in Santa Monica. (323) 660-8587.