The greater Bay Area — East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay — has one of the densest mahjong communities outside of major Asian metro hubs. Cupertino, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Oakland all have weekly Hong Kong Mahjong games, and tech-company affinity groups run regular socials. American Mahjong is also present in suburban clubs and senior centers.
JUL 5
Sunday · 5:00 PM
Advanced Mahjong Class - Strategy + Fans in SF Bay Area, Central Valley
Hands-on Mahjong class with Mahjong Academy and free practice with the world’s first AI Coach for real players
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Tuesday · 5:00 PM
July 7 - Family Mahjong & OPEN PLAY
Mahjong is even more fun when the whole family plays! Bring your kids, teens, college students, spouses, grandparents, and friends!
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Friday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong 101 & 102 Class Bundle with LA LA Mahjong
Come join us in Santa Monica for TWO American Mahjong Classes. The Beginner 101 & Refresh/Guided Play 102 Class!
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Friday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Beginner 101
American Mahjong is sweeping the nation!! By the end of this 2.5hr class, you will be able to play a full game from Shuffle to MAHJONG!
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Sunday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong at the Mart!
Come join us for a fun day of Mahjong games under the Big Tent at Marin Country Mart! Come to learn, play, or observe!
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Monday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Refresh/Guided Play Class 102 with LA LA Mahjong
Come join us in Santa Monica for an American Mahjong Guided Play Class 102, it's the perfect way to continue your mahjong journey!
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Thursday · 5:00 PM
July 16- Beginner Mahjong
Mahjong 101 - the best beginner class that is fun, easy, and teaches all you need to know to get started!
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Thursday · 5:00 PM
Sip, Shop, Shuffle - An Evening of Style and Mahjong Social Play
A unique evening of style, community, and Mahjong at Maison Surprise in downtown San Anselmo. Enjoy wine, bites and special surprises.
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Friday · 5:00 PM
Hudson|Grace x Mahjong Morning at the Mart 7/31
Join us for a Mahjong Morning filled with laughter, shopping & surprises - a perfect way to kick off your day!
Are you the organizer?Mahjong in Bay Area — FAQ
Which Bay Area cities have the most mahjong events?
Cupertino, Palo Alto, Fremont, and San Mateo lead in volume, with San Jose, Oakland, and Berkeley close behind. The mix shifts by city — South Bay tends Hong Kong Mahjong-heavy, East Bay has more American Mahjong club activity.
Are there company or affinity-group mahjong events in the Bay?
Yes — several tech companies host internal mahjong meetups, and AAPI affinity groups across the Bay run quarterly tournaments and socials. Most are listed publicly when external attendees are welcome.
How does the Bay Area scene compare to San Francisco proper?
San Francisco events tend to skew toward Chinatown community centers and casual home-style games. The greater Bay Area has more organized clubs, recurring weekly meetups, and tournament-style play — and the geographic spread means you may need to drive 20-40 minutes to your closest game.
Ongoing Series
Bi-weekly
13 Orphans Open Play — Baba's House, Oakland
Bi-weekly open play mahjong in Oakland at Baba's House (13 Orphans). Runs April through August 2026 per Eddie's List. A great East Bay community spot.
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