AUG 19 · WED · 5:00 PM
Mahjong + Margaritas: A Back-to-School Celebration
As summer camps wrap up and we head back into school drop-offs and routines, let’s celebrate with a much deserved fun mahjong night out!
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Lucky Tiles MahjPass: Mahjong Open & Guided Play 8/19
Play American Mahjong all summer long! This event is open to players with game play experience and is free for Lucky Tiles MahjPass holders.
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AUG 24 · MON · 5:00 PM
Beginner Mahjong at à la Main
Are you a complete beginner and ready to dive in? Come learn this fascinating tile game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Join us!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?AUG 24 · MON · 5:00 PM
Beginner Mahjong
Jump into the world of tiles and strategy with a fun, easygoing intro to Mahjong that anyone can enjoy!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?AUG 25 · TUE · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Open Play and Wine Night
Come join us for a fun evening of American Mahjong ! (Play experience required- this is a non-teaching event)
View DetailsAre you the organizer?AUG 29 · SAT · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Party
Join us for a fun Mahjong Party—great vibes, tasty snacks, and epic games with friends!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?AUG 30 · SUN · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Lesson and Guided Open Play
Make new friends! A Mahjong lesson will begin the night, then guided open play will follow. No need to bring anything but yourself!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?SEP 1 · TUE · 5:00 PM
Mahjong 101 Workshop
Learn to play Mahjong!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?SEP 2 · WED · 5:00 PM
Beginner Mahjong 101 Night
Come join us for a fun evening learning American Mahjong while sipping on some wine - perfect for beginners!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?SEP 9 · WED · 5:00 PM
Introduction to Mahjong at Cadence Kitchen
This event is perfect for beginners with no mahjong experience or returning players who need a refresh of the rules and game play.
View DetailsAre you the organizer?OCT 15 · THU · 5:00 PM
Tiles, Tagays (Toasts), & Traditions
A Mahjong & Cocktails Experience Celebrating Filipino American History Month
View DetailsAre you the organizer?Chicago has a steady mahjong community split between Chinatown Hong Kong Mahjong games and a strong North Shore American Mahjong club scene. The South Loop, Logan Square, and Lincoln Park have hosted pop-up beginner nights at cafés and bookstores in recent years.
Mahjong in Chicago — FAQ
I play Hong Kong Mahjong, not American — where can I play in Chicago, and what should I know before showing up?
For Hong Kong Mahjong in Chicago, head to Chinatown — community organizations and the Chinese American Service League run HK-style games, and it is where a visiting Hong Kong player will feel most at home (American Mahjong dominates the North Shore club scene instead). Before you go: Chinatown games are usually cash and small-stakes and move fast, so watch a round before sitting in, bring your own small bills, and ask to join rather than assuming a seat — most groups welcome a visitor who already knows the game. Check the current Chicago games listed below and confirm the style before you show up.
15 Chicago games currently listed above.
New to the styles? Compare Hong Kong, Taiwanese & American · Hong Kong rules & scoring
Where can I play mahjong in Chicago?
You can play mahjong in Chicago at Chinatown Hong Kong Mahjong games, North Shore American Mahjong clubs, and pop-up beginner nights at cafés.
Is American Mahjong popular in Chicago?
Yes — the North Shore in particular has a long tradition of American Mahjong clubs that meet weekly with the National Mah Jongg League card. Several clubs are open to new players and run beginner-friendly sessions.
Are there mahjong tournaments in Chicago?
Mid-sized American Mahjong tournaments occasionally run on the North Shore and downtown, and Chinatown community organizations have hosted Hong Kong Mahjong events. Tournament Cadence is irregular — check the events list for upcoming dates.