The season of swimsuits and flip flops is upon us! Even in Second Life, you are sure to see a few more barefeet and tanlines than usual. The last few fresh blossoms of spring have reached their peak, and the water has warmed to a perfect temperature for dipping or sipping umbrella drinks in the sand — or poolside.

There are parades in the streets as festive crowds dance along the sidewalks and pinwheel their arms against the sun. There is no way to deny that summer has shone her sunny face, and the Destination Guide is prepped with a ton of sun activities to keep you entertained. Come join us for the Music Fest auditions today and tomorrow for a little live music!

Share your Second Life summer pics to our official Second Life Flickr —  where we select our Pic of the Day features, and do not forget to update your Place Page! In addition to the Destination Guide, Place Pages are a new way for creators to share their unique destinations in Second Life — including 360-degree photos! Check out our featured Place Page this week at The 1920s Berlin Project.

If you have a place of your own that you want to share with the rest of us, make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form.

Now, slather on some virtual sunscreen and meet me at the pool!

SL14B MusicFest Auditions

Come support your favorite music acts at the official auditions for SL14B MusicFest! From bands to solo acts, electronic to acoustic -- you'll experience some of the best talent inworld at this two-day event. Round one auditions held June 2 from noon-2 p.m. (Pacific) with the regions open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. only. Round two auditions are held June 3 from 6-8 p.m. (Pacific) with the regions only accessible from 5-9 p.m. Above photo by Elo.

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SL14B Shopping Event - Gilded

Get free gifts and exclusive items from many of Second Life's top designers at the 14th Anniversary Shopping Event, held June 5-26.

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Destination Hope Hunt for RFL

Use the Passport Travel HUD and travel around SL getting your passport stamped at each stop to receive prizes.The Destination Hope Hunt, held throughout June, is an official RFL event and benefits Relay for Life.

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London City Pride

Celebrate a month of UK pride in London City through June. Experience top cabaret performances and concerts and discover collectible memorabilia and summer activities live from the amphitheater. Hang out on the beach, paddle in the pool and bask in the sunshine. More details at mainlandlondon.blogspot.com

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UAC Medieval Faire for Relay for Life

Unmasking A Cure Relay For Life Team (#38) presents the Third Annual Medieval Faire, running though June 18. The Faire, similar to a real world "Ren Faire," offers medieval tournaments in jousting, sword play, archery, horse racing, chess, Slurbbage, and all day trivia. There are over 80 merchants throughout the Faire grounds, as well as a village, travelers' camp and Gotya garden.

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Summer Kick-Off Fun & Sun Fest

Celebrate the kick-off of summer with the Summer Fun & Sun Festival at Templeton Cove. Join this week-long celebration starting with a Black & White Ball on June 3rd and live music and deejays throughout the week. Event ends June 10th.

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Seira

Seira is a space dedicated to music lovers: dark techno, deep house, progressive, tribal, reggae and whatever you like. An Open-Stage concept where everyone is invited to come DJ, dance, hang and have fun! On June 10th more than six DJ's will take the Open-Stage to generate feel-good vibes in a mystical desert environment at the foot of a beach, where its music, and its people give life to Seira, convoking fire and energy for a great festival that starts at 9 a.m. (Pacific) and will last more than 12 hours with the best Techno and DnB.

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Phabolaois Stran

Phabolaois Stran is a mysterious rocky island in the middle of nowhere.Guarded by seagulls, only just a few shipwrecks and ruins tell of the island's eventful past including invasion and occupation. And then there is the abandoned mansion that had been the refuge of Lord Gwynplane one century ago. Attentive explorers might even discover the secret entrance to the bizarre circus in the sky.

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Flash Back / Flash Forward

"Flash Back / Flash Forward," Giovanna Cerise's newest installation, takes an abstract and dreamlike approach to time's passage, our tottering on the precipice between past and future, and the commingling of time and space. Showing at Split Screen through July 31.

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The Empire

Welcome to Bastards Hollow, nicknamed in 1893 as The Empire. Come explore this once booming town with your friends or family and discover vast caves and historical sites.

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WarBug

Fly WarBug planes here for free! Shop for the latest models and engage in air combat. You will find many awesome L$10 items for sale here, too.

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Care and Hope Center

The Care and Hope Center is a not-for-profit info hub to instill awareness on the horrors of domestic violence and violence against women. Visit the Care and Hope Center Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit where prominent SL residents share their photo artwork. Free and confidential monthly classes on various topics such as domestic violence, emotional abuse, love addiction, etc. are offered.

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