Boston's mahjong community runs through Chinatown for Hong Kong Mahjong and through Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge for American Mahjong club games. The college scene is also active — several universities have student mahjong groups that run public events.
JUL 6
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Monday: Open + Guided Play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Do you know how to play American Mahjong? Join us for open and guided play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel. This is meant to be social and fun!
Are you the organizer?JUL 6
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Mondays With @CindyPlaysMahjong 101
Join Cindy every Monday for fun, laughs, and relaxed game of Hong Kong Mahjong at West on Main in Watertown.
Are you the organizer?JUL 7
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong 101 from Ctown Mahjong
Learn to play mahjong with Kendall Miller of Ctown Mahjong. Learn the tiles, the card and how to get started!
Are you the organizer?JUL 15
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Night
Come on over and play Mahjong with friends and strangers!
Are you the organizer?JUL 16
Thursday · 5:00 PM
"Mahj & Mingle" – A Curated Mahjong Social by The Birdbam Edit
Ditch boring happy hours. "Mahj & Mingle" by The Birdbam Edit is at Cafe Landwer July 16! Open play & Learn to play! Grab a spot today!
Are you the organizer?JUL 16
Thursday · 5:00 PM
Chicken Hand Society Presents: Mahjong & Maybe
Come for the mahjong, stay for the connections!
Are you the organizer?JUL 20
Monday · 5:00 PM
Monthly Mahjong Series
Learn to play the hottest new social game at Mahjong 101 with The Mahj Masster!
Are you the organizer?AUG 5
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Join our Wednesday Tile Club and play mahjong at Aeronaut!
Are you the organizer?Mahjong in Boston — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Boston?
Chinatown community organizations run Hong Kong Mahjong games. American Mahjong clubs gather at synagogues, JCCs, and senior centers in Brookline, Newton, and the western suburbs. Some Cambridge cafés host casual game nights.
Are there college mahjong groups in Boston?
Yes — several Boston-area universities have student mahjong groups that run public events open to non-students. Check the events list for university-hosted sessions, especially during the school year.
What style is more common in Boston?
Hong Kong Mahjong dominates in Chinatown and immigrant-community settings; American Mahjong is more common in suburban clubs and senior centers. Both have steady weekly games — the choice usually comes down to which neighborhood is closer.
Ongoing Series
Weekly
Mahjong Mondays — Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge
Three-week introductory series to learn American Mahjong at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge. Elegant hotel setting with structured lessons.
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South Shore Mahjong — Boston South Shore Lessons & Events
Mahjong lessons and social events serving the South Shore and greater Boston area, including Hingham. Regular lessons for beginners and open play.
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Boston Mahjong — Community Events with @bostonmahjong
Active Boston mahjong community organizing events and meetups across the city. Follow @bostonmahjong on Instagram for upcoming dates and locations.
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