los angeles | monthly guide.

june gloom won't get you down when you enjoy some enchanted evening, a triple threat or crowd surfing through this month's list of picks.



01. triple threat.
start the summer off right by checking out a cool triple bill at the hollywood bowl. goldfrapp (the synthy eighties-ish duo that is partially shown above), buena vista social club and tune-yards perform at the iconic tinseltown venue. june 27th. 2301 north highland avenue. at the performing arts center LA. 323.850.2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com

02. pool party.
the pool at the W hotel in westwood is being transformed into an outdoor lounge called escape on weekend nights this summer. the new hot spot features multicolored lanterns, a floating fountain, specialty cocktails and food, and local DJs. suddenly you've got to get away. at the W hotel westwood. thursday to saturday nights through september 4th. 930 hilgard avenue. near le conte. 310.208.8765. www.starwoodhotels.com

03. crowd surfing.
on june 10th, surf gear label billabong hosts the design for humanity charity event benefiting invisible children (read up on the cause at invisiblechildren.com). the benefit, which takes place on the paramount studios back lot, features electroclash duo fischerspooner, along with DJ dance parties, an art gallery, live art installations, and an all-bikini fashion show. tickets available at us.designforhumanity.com

04. some enchanted evening.
catch the revival of the classic rogers and hammerstein musical south pacific through july 17th. even if you're not familiar with the romantic storyline, you'll recognize such songs as "bali ha'i," and "there is nothin' like a dame" that have made it into the collective consciousness. at the ahmanson theatre at the music center. 135 north grand avenue. at west temple. www.centertheatregroup.org