Austin's mahjong community is younger and growing fast, with both Hong Kong Mahjong and American Mahjong games appearing at cafés, co-working spaces, and the Asian American Resource Center. The tech industry's interest has driven beginner-friendly socials in recent years.
MAY 21
Thursday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Game Night
Get ready to strategize, bluff, and win big at our Mahjong Game Night - it's going down at Civil Goat!All skill levels welcome.
MAY 23
Saturday · 5:00 PM
the MAHJ (an experience prototype @ Distribution Hall)
Y'all found us! more deets to come, think: a mahjong parlor, night market, tea lounge, DJ sets, immersive art, tattoos + more <3 XOXO
MAY 24
Sunday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Night: Swedish Hill S. 1st
Mahjong Nights at Swedish Hill — select Sundays, 4–6pm. Beginner-friendly, free to play, with pastries & wine. Two locations.
JUN 1
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Nights at Group Therapy
Intermediate-level Mahjong Nights in Downtown Austin
Mahjong in Austin — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Austin?
The Asian American Resource Center hosts Hong Kong Mahjong games and cultural events. American Mahjong clubs meet at the Shalom Austin JCC and synagogues across the city. A few East Austin cafés and co-working spaces have run beginner-friendly socials.
Is mahjong popular with Austin's tech community?
Increasingly — tech-affinity groups have run quarterly socials, and a few co-working spaces in South Congress and East Austin have hosted beginner-friendly game nights. The crossover with board-game culture is strong here.
Are there beginner mahjong classes in Austin?
Yes — Shalom Austin and the Asian American Resource Center both run seasonal beginner sessions, and a few private teachers have hosted public intro nights at East Austin cafés.