TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

The Torrance Cultural Arts Center presents “Total Woman ‘99” Saturday and Sunday to promote women’s empowerment. (310) 649-4936.

PICNIC

The French Chefs Assn. prepares a picnic at Big Rock Ranch in Topanga Canyon Sunday, 11:30 a.m., with music, raffles. (949) 499-0677.

COLLECTORS

The 1943 bronze cent will be on display at the Long Beach Coin & Collectibles Expo, Long Beach Convention Center. Thursday-Sunday. (562) 436-3636.

WRITING

The Writers Guild’s “Words Into Pictures” television writers’ forum Friday-Sunday with Albert Brooks, others. Tickets $130-$190. (323) 782-4797.

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