IMAGE OF THE WEEK
Reaching a milestone: Starting in January, crews will start installing the single-suspension cable on the span to anchor the new Bay Bridge to the 525-foot tower. (Mike Koozmin/The Examiner)
SOMETHING TO READ
The Mirador
By Élisabeth Gille ($14.95)
In the inventive volume subtitled “Dreamed Memories of Irene Nemirovsky by her Daughter,” author Gille invents a memoir for her famed novelist mother, who died in Auschwitz when Gille was 5.
LEND A HAND
Glide: Free Meals Program needs volunteers to help prepare the dining room, place food on trays, carry trays to seated guests, and wipe down tables. [11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., 330 Ellis St., S.F.; details/RSVP: www.onebrick.org]
GET OUTSIDE
Shakespeare play: The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents its 2011 Free Shakespeare in the Park show, “Cymbeline.” [2:30 p.m., Presidio Main Post Parade Ground lawn, between Graham Street and Keyes Avenue, S.F.]
Musical satire: The San Francisco Mime Troupe’s 2011 summer park show, “2012: The Musical,” ends its San Francisco run this Labor Day weekend. Corporate arts funding is the theme. [2 p.m., Dolores Park, 18th and Dolores streets, S.F.]
Community tango: “Tango in the Square,” featuring tango music and the chance to dance, takes place in Union Square. Today’s guest artists: Nora Olivera & Co. [2 to 4 p.m., Powell and Post streets, S.F.]
Zine scene: The San Francisco Zine Fest celebrates zines, comics, small presses and all things DIY. Exhibits, creators, workshops, panels and special guests are on the bill. [11 a.m. to 6 p.m., County Fair Building, 1199 Ninth Ave., Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
AROUND TOWN
Music
Jazz and blues: Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers perform a show. Blues and jazz, vintage style, is Smith’s specialty. A dance lesson (7:30 p.m.) leads things off. [8 p.m., Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd St., S.F.]
Museums
Puppet making: The Asian Art Museum hosts puppet-making demonstrations with shadow-puppet master Bapak I Made Sija, in conjunction with the museum’s “Bali” exhibition. [Noon to 4 p.m., 200 Larkin St., S.F.]
Theater
Solo show: Writer-performer Fred Raker presents “How to Make Your Bitterness Work for You.” The solo comedy centers on a tragically flawed self-help guru with a five-step program. [2 p.m., Stage Werx, 533 Sutter St., S.F.]
Movies
Actor salute: “Cary Grant: Definite Star,” a film series spotlighting the actor, presents “Bringing Up Baby” (1938) and “I Was a Male War Bride” (1949). [7 and 8:55 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.]
Literary arts
Book talk: The San Francisco Young Professionals Book Club discusses “Empire of Illusion,” by Chris Hedges. [6 p.m., Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Fairs and Festivals
Art and redwoods: The Kings Mountain Art Fair features art in a redwoods setting. It benefits the local volunteer fire brigade and an elementary school. [10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kings Mountain Fire Station, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside]
Arts and wine: The Millbrae Art and Wine Festival takes place every Labor Day weekend. Festivities include crafts, performances and food and wine. [10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Broadway between Victoria Avenue and Meadow Glen, Millbrae]
BRUNCH
Ella’s: This 20-year-old restaurant serves neoclassical American food, including popular dishes that date back to its beginnings. Pancakes (buttermilk pancakes and lemon-hazelnut ricotta pancakes are available today) are always recommended at brunchtime, as is the chicken hash. Also are the menu are omelets, Benedicts and scrambles. The breads are housemade. [8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 500 Presidio Ave., S.F.; (415) 441-5669]
GAME OF THE DAY
BASEBALL
Diamondbacks at Giants
1:05 p.m., Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
The two teams vying for the NL West crown close out a crucial three-game series at AT&T Park.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
College football: No. 24 West Virginia hosts in-state rival Marshall in the opener for both clubs. [12:30 p.m., Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va., ESPN]
