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Jennifer's San Francisco Travel Blog April 2008 Archive

By Jennifer Alpeche, About.com Guide to San Francisco Travel since 2005

The City's Culinary Scene: Stay Current with Taste SF...

Monday April 28, 2008
New from Only in San Francisco1 is Taste SF, a website devoted to the culinary scene of the city. Launched on April 24, 2008, the site is still in beta, ... Read More

Coming Soon: Shakespeare in the Park, the Grove, and the Theatre...

Saturday April 26, 2008
William Shakespeare turned a wonderful 444 years young this past Wednesday, April 23, which got me thinking about the Shakespearean productions coming to the Bay Area this spring/summer. The list ... Read More

Concert in the (S.F.) Park: Every Sunday Afternoon...

Monday April 21, 2008
This past Sunday, the Golden Gate Park Band began its 126th year with a rousing premiere concert. The season, comprised of 27 total concerts, runs from April through mid-October. The band’s ... Read More

The Grand Parade: S.F.'s 41st Cherry Blossom Festival...

Saturday April 19, 2008
Tomorrow marks the fourth and final day of the 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival. As usual, it’ll culminate with the Grand Parade, set to take place 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.; ... Read More

Cool: Earth Day(s) in San Francisco...

Thursday April 17, 2008
Earlier this year, Popular Science ranked America's 50 Greenest Cities, coast to coast. Using raw data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Geographic Society, Popular Science assigned scores ... Read More

Upcoming: A "New Works Festival" with S.F. Ballet...

Tuesday April 15, 2008
The centerpiece for San Francisco Ballet's 75th anniversary is just around the corner, arriving this April 22 (thru May 6). As of now, seats are still available for opening night ... Read More

FYI: A New York-style Bagel in San Francisco…

Sunday April 13, 2008
While the Richmond District isn’t as often visited by tourists as other neighborhoods in San Francisco, it still welcomes its share of visitors. Perhaps you’ll find yourself exploring it one ... Read More

Salon Culiminates "Ten Days" in the Bay Area...

Sunday April 13, 2008
Are you a fan of chocolate? Are you visiting the City today? If so, then you may already know about the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, taking place 10 a.m. ... Read More

Budget: Making a(n S.F.) Getaway This Spring...

Thursday April 10, 2008
In response to the U.S. economic stimulus package, which will see taxpayers receive a rebate of up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for married couples, online travel provider Expedia.com ... Read More

The Olympic Torch: En Route to SF...

Tuesday April 8, 2008
As the Olympic torch makes its way to San Francisco (its only stop in North America) amid controversy, the city readies for Wednesday and the six-mile run. On Monday, April 7th, ... Read More

Before Peak Season Arrives: It's April in SF...

Monday April 7, 2008
April is a great time to visit the City by the Bay. Spring blossoms into full bloom, while the busy tourist season remains "shoulder." With crowds being fewer, navigation around ... Read More

Upcoming: High School Musical Plays the Orpheum...

Thursday April 3, 2008
Well-known for its fantastic Best of Broadway series, SHN will again be bringing a number of stage hits to San Francisco this summer/fall, including Tim Supple’s contemporary adaptation of William ... Read More

In the Zone: Butterflies Return to the Conservatory...

Tuesday April 1, 2008
The Butterfly Zone at the Conservatory of Flowers has returned for 2008, with double the number of butterflies, plus plans for a new “night safari” starting in May. Take a walk ... Read More

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