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Christopher Street is an LGBTQ+ community that includes shopping and residential. It has tons of cuddle spots and great places for photographers. Grab a notecard at the landing zone for more info on free apartments.

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Burrow

Since 2009, Burrow has been an inclusive, scenic space on the grid, and after a 3-month renovation, it's back and better than ever. Wander immersive forest trails, sip a coffee at the cozy cafe, catch a show at the Starlight Stage, unwind at the cannabis bar Hex & Haze, or gather with friends for a board game at Grove & Gambit. The options are endless. The perfect space for connection and community.

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Silent Melody

Silent Melody is a place where the world slows down just enough for you to hear your own heartbeat. Here, paths wind through quiet corners, stories drift on the breeze, and every visitor becomes part of the song. Take your time. Wander. Breathe. Let the hush of this place wrap around you like a familiar tune.

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SL23B Tapestry of Time

Learn about the history of Second Life through this interactive exhibit that shows highlights of the evolution of our virtual world.

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Cherishville Summer

Welcome to the summer 2026 edition of Cherishville, a peaceful, photogenic destination where you can relax, socialize, and take pictures. Free rezz is available for photography enthusiasts.

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Adventure & Fantasy

Somewhere

Somewhere is a remote island that is inhabited by tribes of rabbits, jackals, and cats. Lots of partying, lots of musicians, nice little villages (one of them rather on the weird side - but hey...), fireside chats, and neighborly gossip.

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Pride At Home

Celebrate diversity at Pride at Home! Since 2020, Pride at Home has been bringing the community together to celebrate love, inclusivity, and connection in Second Life. Explore the destination, discover free gifts at the Expo, and enjoy an exciting lineup of parties and live entertainment. Keep an eye on their event calendar and learn more at prideathome.online

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Meet the Lindens KAJXgjiD

Meet the people behind Second Life! Here’s your chance to learn more about future plans for Second Life directly from the teams via a series of special Q&A events at SL23B. Watch them with everyone at the SL23B Orpheum Theater daily from June 22-26 at 1pm PT. For more information and a full schedule, visit: second.life/sl23bmtl

SL23B Welcome Area

Confused about where to start at SL23B? The Welcome Area is a centralized spot where you can get oriented to all the many community exhibits and events at the celebration.

SL23B Golden Palms

Welcome to the SL23B Golden Palms! Inspired by the glamour of classic Hollywood nightclubs and supper clubs, this elegant venue features soaring art deco architecture, sparkling chandeliers, and a grand stage at its heart. Enjoy live music, performances, and special events throughout SL23B while soaking in the atmosphere of a bygone golden age.

Burrow

Silent Melody

Shop & Hop Event

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Celebrate SL23B with 480 of your favorite Second Life Content Creators with sales galore and gifts for everyone! The SL23B Shop & Hop Event runs from June 18th through July 19th. A full list of all participating Creators with their exact slurls can be found here: second.life/sl23bshophop

International

Usagi Machi 3choume

Usagi Machi 3choume is a town designed to evoke the Japan of yesteryear. It features a shrine, hot springs, a shopping street, a Japanese sweets cafe, and Hanamachi. There is a Japanese-style cafe called ‘Togetsuan’ where you can communicate in either Japanese or English and be served by geisha and maiko who have completed a specially designed training programme.

SL23B Orpheum Theater

Welcome to the SL23B Orpheum Theater! Inspired by the grand movie palaces of Hollywood's golden age, this ornate theater hosts the opening day speech, the Meet the Lindens Q&A sessions, live music, and special community events throughout SL23B. Take a seat beneath the towering balconies and red velvet curtains and join the celebration at one of the festival's signature venues.

SL23B Tapestry of Time

Learn about the history of Second Life through this interactive exhibit that shows highlights of the evolution of our virtual world.

Romance

Pour Up Winery & Vineyard

Established in 2021, Pour Up Winery & Vineyard is a scenic, romantic destination perfect for dates, with wine tasting, paint and sip, pottery, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, live music events, and vineyard views. Visitors can relax, explore, and enjoy photo opportunities throughout the grounds.

Role-playing Communities

City of Edgewater

Nestled along the Carolina coastline, the City of Edgewater is a roleplay community where stories unfold, businesses thrive, and lasting friendships are built. Explore a welcoming city designed for everyday life, community events, and immersive roleplay.

SL23B Temple of the Funky Monkey

Welcome to the SL23B Temple of the Funky Monkey! Set atop a volcanic island encircled by towering bones, waterfalls, and jungle pathways, this larger-than-life venue brings a playful prehistoric twist to the birthday celebration. Catch live music, performances, and special events while exploring one of the most distinctive stages at SL23B.

Music

The Collab Circle

Celebrate Pride with 21 days of music, community, and entertainment at The Collab Circle. From June 20 through July 10, visitors can enjoy live DJ performances, social gatherings, themed experiences, and a vibrant summer Pride atmosphere focused on love in all its forms. Premium and Premium Plus members can also discover more than 20 exclusive gifts from participating creators.

Discussions & Communities

Mental Health Symposium at Virtual Ability mAatveHX

Mental Health Symposium at Virtual Ability mAatveHX

The Virtual Ability community in Second Life presents its 15th annual Mental Health Symposium. The theme of this symposium is “Pain.” It will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sojourner Auditorium on Virtual Ability Island. Learn more at: virtualability.org/mental-health-symposium-2026

SL23B Salty Saddle Saloon

Welcome to the SL23B Salty Saddle Saloon! Set in a sprawling frontier town inspired by classic westerns, this adult venue brings a touch of the old west to the birthday celebration. Stop by for live music, entertainment, and special events in a lively saloon atmosphere where the festivities continue into the evening.

SL23B Wisteria Grove

Welcome to the SL23B Wisteria Grove! Nestled among flowering wisteria trees and encircled by elegant stone columns, this open-air venue offers a peaceful setting for some of the celebration's large-scale dance performances. Gather beneath the canopy and enjoy dance showcases, live entertainment, and special events throughout SL23B.

Social Awareness

PBC's Juneteenth Freedom Fest fPiSRAaZ

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Premier Business Center (PBC) on June 19th from 12pm to 8pm SLT, with a day of education, culture, and community. Explore interactive self-guided exhibits, test your knowledge with trivia games, enjoy live DJ entertainment, dancing, fireworks, and more while learning about the history, legacy, and significance of Juneteenth. PBC party with a purpose!

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Sports & Hobbies

Summer Sailstice in Second Life PWhjUOKA

The 7th Annual Summer Sailstice in Second Life is the official virtual event of the worldwide Summer Sailstice Celebration of Sailing. The Festival of the Oceans Nautical Expo runs from June 15th through the 22nd, and the big Sailstice day event is on Saturday, June 20. Learn more at sailing.sl

Role-playing Communities

Ninth Circle RP and Combat

Enter the frozen Ninth Circle of Hell, a dark role-playing and combat destination featuring Satan's Tavern, Necro Castle, a witch's hut, a hearse race, a themed clinic, and a live music venue. Attach the included HUD to help guide your exploration while metal and industrial music set the atmosphere.

Vacation Spots

Gran Finale Business District

Gran Finale Business District combines luxury living with nightlife, featuring home rentals, a full-service hotel, restaurants, a spa, social gathering spaces, and entertainment venues. Visitors can enjoy live music, dancing, elegant surroundings, and regular events while exploring a destination designed for socializing, relaxation, and connection.

Real Life

FallingWater Interpretation

An SL interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright's famous home, Fallingwater. The iconic architectural masterpiece, cantilevered over a waterfall in southwestern Pennsylvania, was built for Edgar and Liliane Kaufmann, owners of the famous Kaufmann's Department Store in Pittsburgh.

SL23B Shining Stars Collection Hunt

SL23B Shining Stars Collection Hunt invites explorers to journey across the SL23B celebration regions in search of hidden stars. Pick up the official hunt HUD at the Welcome Area and follow the trail through the exhibits and attractions. Collect stars to unlock exclusive rewards, including a Boopie! The hunt runs from June 24 through July 19.

SL23B Golden Ticket Giveaway

Could your Golden Ticket lead to a L$1,000,000 prize? Visit participating SL23B regions from June 22 through July 14 and click the five Golden Ticket kiosks for daily chances to win. Twenty-three lucky residents will be selected to take part in a live event where they'll choose from 23 Golden Prize Boxes, with one box containing the grand prize of L$1,000,000. Full rules and details are available at: second.life/sl23bgoldenticket

SL23B Swaginator Hunt

Pick up the free Swaginator Hunt HUD at the Welcome Area and explore the SL23B regions in search of hidden treasures and exclusive anniversary-themed rewards. Follow the clues, visit exhibits and attractions throughout the celebration, and collect limited-edition keepsakes along the way. The hunt runs throughout the SL23B event from June 18 through July 19. Happy hunting!

SL23B Gift Area

The SL23B Gift Area is comprised of many gifts from the Birthday Exhibitors, including several exclusive items and other commemorative pieces to celebrate Second Life turning 23! This year's Gift Area is inside Tapestry of Time.

SL23B Opening Ceremony YqjVuwvm

Second Life is celebrating its 23rd birthday with one of our biggest celebrations! Attend the opening ceremony on June 18th at 1pm PT live at the SL23B Orpheum Theater.

Relay Rainbow qKCzvexr

Relay Rainbow is a Pride-centered fundraising event in Second Life benefiting the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life. Their mission is to celebrate inclusivity, raise awareness about healthcare disparities in the LGBTQIA+ community, and fund life-saving cancer research worldwide. All donations are paid directly to the ACS Relay for Life kiosk. The event runs from June 17th to 21st.

Editors' Picks

SL23B Welcome Area

Confused about where to start at SL23B? The Welcome Area is a centralized spot where you can get oriented to all the many community exhibits and events at the celebration.

SL23B Tapestry of Time

Learn about the history of Second Life through this interactive exhibit that shows highlights of the evolution of our virtual world.

Cherishville Summer

Welcome to the summer 2026 edition of Cherishville, a peaceful, photogenic destination where you can relax, socialize, and take pictures. Free rezz is available for photography enthusiasts.

Adventure & Fantasy

Somewhere

Pride At Home

Grand Harbor Isle

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at Grand Harbor Isle, a picturesque coastal destination transformed for a summer-long patriotic celebration. Explore waterfront streets adorned with festive decorations, discover scenic beaches and natural landscapes, stroll through charming seaside neighborhoods, and experience a uniquely American small-town atmosphere inspired by the nation's semiquincentennial celebration.

Romance

Ocho Tango Place

Ocho Tango Place is the home of Argentine Tango. Dance beneath the lights of Buenos Aires while listening to Radio Ocho Tango's carefully curated selection of traditional orchestras, valses, milongas, and contemporary tango. Experienced tangueros and those taking their first steps will find a welcoming atmosphere filled with social dancing, romantic settings, photogenic corners, and a shared love of tango. Here, music, movement, and connection come together in a space where every dance tells a story.

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

The LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center in Macclaine is a creative and educational space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender history and culture. Exhibits include LGBT History, Activism, Influential People, LGBT Heroes of 9/11, LGBT Marriage, and HIV/AIDS education.

Romance

Pour Up Winery & Vineyard

Role-playing Communities

City of Edgewater

Art

Spirit Tribe by Cica Ghost

Not connected by blood but rather by energy. Those who are there for you through the good and the bad, those who are patient, and those who are supportive of you and your dreams.

Isla De Night

Isla De Night is the perfect starting point for a road trip adventure. Grab a car, explore the pit stops, relax at the beach, and drive across the bridge to the rest of Norway. You never know what amazing places you will discover!

Cafes & Hangouts

The Boathouse Cafe

There is a distinct magic in places weathered by time and salt air, and The Boathouse Cafe captures that beautifully as an idyllic waterfront retreat. Housed in a sun-bleached wooden boathouse, this cozy spot fills your senses with the gentle rhythm of rolling waves and the distant cry of seagulls. Stop by to enjoy a classic plate of fish and chips, or step into the garden with a fresh brew to watch the coastal light change. As a perfect sanctuary for dreamers, photographers, and friends alike, The Boathouse Cafe invites you to slow down and stay a while.

Vacation Spots

Gran Finale Business District

LeLoo's World - Age of Giants

LeLoo’s World invites you to journey through a lush prehistoric sanctuary, where towering ferns, ancient trees, and the distant calls of colossal creatures surround you, revealing a realm time has quietly forgotten, a place where wonder and adventure begin the moment you arrive. Everyone is welcome to this PG event! For best viewing: Use a PBR viewer and Shared Environment. Turn on sounds. LOD set to 4, and draw distance to 150+.

Cafes & Hangouts

Reality Escape

Reality Escape's books, coffee, and chairs are beckoning you to visit! Enjoy a fresh brew and treat in the coffeehouse with your favorite book, pick out your favorite chair in the chair-arch, explore your past, present, and future in the tarot tent, or wander the photogenic spots. Whichever you choose, it will surely lead you away from the weight of reality.