What's up Guangzhou: June 3-9

June 4: Trivia at The Brew

Test your knowledge, on a variety of diverse and interesting topics, at The Brew's Thursday night trivia. Come show how much you know (and possibly participate in a beer chugging contest while you're at it).

Cost: Free admission 

When: 9.30pm

Where: West Section, Baolin Garden, Huaxun Jie, Huajiu Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布鲁咖啡馆 (3804 9549)

June 6: 80s Cartoon Costume Party at Wilber's

Get nostalgic at Wilber's this weekend and dress up as your favorite 80s cartoon character. Expect drink specials, Wilber's hospitality and the groovy vibes of DJ Datslife. 

Prizes will be awarded for best costume, so go big. 

Cost: Free admission 

When: 9pm

Where: 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区竹丝岗二马路62号 3761 1101

June 6: 313 Detroit Pool Party

Guangzhou is getting hot, so get out and enjoy a cool swim, good eats, booze and shisha. For RMB50 you can indulge in music inspired by the sounds of Detroit, a pool and a free Corona. 

Cost: RMB50

When: 2-9pm

Where: Blackbird Pool Bar, 27 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 黑鸟水吧，天河区珠江新城兴国路27号方圆月岛泳池

June 7: Couchsurfing Picnic

This Sunday bring food, drinks and friends for what is sure to be a memorable picnic. Expect guitars, balls, games, and a variety of other outdoor activities.

Attendees are encouraged to meet at Liede metro exit C and walk to the park as a group.

For more information visit: https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/gz-cs-picnic

Cost: Free

When: 1pm

Where: Liede, metro exit C

Now until December 31: 30 Years of Taste

From now until the end of the year, enjoy the traditional dishes from 30 years ago, only at the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou.

Deep-fried pork fillet with orange sauce was invented in the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou during the 80s when the hotel was founded. Due to its landmark status in Guangzhou, chefs from Hong Kong and Western countries were brought to the Hotel to conduct trainings for local chefs. The exchange program had led to the development of innovative cuisines and deep-fried pork fillet with orange sauce was the result of the mix of Chinese and Western taste. It brings out the unique taste and makes it one of the best selling dishes in Lai Wan Market in the 80s.

Other fine dishes include: traditional shredded duck soup, deep-fried crab claw stuffed with minced shrimp and stir-fried Chinese ham with sliced whelk.