What's up Guangzhou: August 26 - September 1

August 27: Merchants & Co. trivia at Hooley's

Register your team of four to five people before 8pm to enjoy some mind-bending trivia. Possible rounds include current events, history, general knowledge, geography and pop culture, among others. This week's trivia will also include a connection and photo round. 

Prizes for the top three teams and live music afterwards with The Vibe starting at 10pm.

Arrive early to guarantee you get a table. 

Cost: Free

When: 8.30-10pm

Where: No. 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu， Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101 (3886 2675)

August 27: Ladies night at Revolucion

Rebellious ladies head to Revolucion Cocktail every Thursday to receive free flow select cocktails for free until midnight! 

Cost: Free

When: 6pm-12am

Where: 9 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号 (3802 9960)

August 28: Totally Awesome 80s Party at The Brew Jianshe

Flash back to the 80s at The Brew Jianshe this Friday. Enjoy live music by Musique Jive and colorful 1980s outfits.

Cost: Free

When: 10pm-late

Where: Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Court, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路誉海食街11-13号铺 (8382 8299)

August 31: Starry Illusionism

The first art gallery featuring illusion in Guangzhou, audiences should prepare to witness imaginative exhibition halls, including a starry tunnel, infinite space, 3D paintings and a mad lab. If you enjoy art that boggles the mind and feeds the soul, Starry Illusionism may be just the exhibit to inspire you.

Cost: RMB48 presale, RMB80 on site

When: 10am-9pm

Where: F/4 Times Plaza, 28 Tianhe Beilu, Tianhe District 天河区天河北路28号时代广场4楼星空错觉艺术馆 (400 0808 472)

September 1-13: Photography for the Pure Belle Bhutan


At the foot of the Himalayas lies this mysterious country, filled with astounding natural beauty and scenic landscapes. In Bhutan, wild animals and natural plants are at your fingertips, attached to everyday life.
The law of the jungle is witnessed
in the mountains, as the blossom fades in the woods. For generations, the Bhutanese have been practicing Buddhism and co-existing with nature. Akinori ito, a Japanese fashion photographer, journeyed into the wonders of Bhutan to capture perfect moments in the so-called ‘land of the thunder dragon.’

The results are now on display at Goelia 225.


Cost: free admission

When: 11am-11pm (closed on Mondays)

Where: Goelia 225, 225 Beijing Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区北京路225号歌莉 娅225 (8336 0050, 8336 0550)