Mahjong Events in Los Angeles

If you are new to LA and want a regular game, start on the Westside and in Beverly Hills, where several American Mahjong groups run beginner nights with a teacher, then explore the San Gabriel Valley — Monterey Park, Alhambra, and Arcadia — for Hong Kong Mahjong once you know the basics. The fastest way in: pick a recurring session below labeled a lesson, beginner, or open-play night, show up a little early, and tell the organizer it is your first time — LA beginner nights are built for exactly that. Check the current LA games listed below for a session near you.

17 Los Angeles games currently listed above.

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You can play mahjong in Los Angeles at Hong Kong Mahjong games in the San Gabriel Valley and American Mahjong nights across the Westside.

Yes — several Westside meetups run beginner nights with teachers, and Eastside cultural centers occasionally host introductory Hong Kong Mahjong workshops. Filter for "Lesson" or "Workshop" event types when they appear.

Hong Kong Mahjong dominates in immigrant and heritage communities; American Mahjong (with the National Mah Jongg League card) is more common in social and senior-center games. You can find both, often within a few miles of each other.