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Mahjong Events in Los Angeles

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Event data updated August 19, 2026

Los Angeles has one of the most active mahjong scenes in the country, anchored by Hong Kong Mahjong games in the San Gabriel Valley and a growing American Mahjong community across the Westside. Expect a mix of casual home games, club nights, and pop-up events at cafés and tea houses.

Mahjong in Los Angeles — FAQ

I am new to LA and want a regular game — how do I find a beginner-friendly mahjong group?

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.

20 Los Angeles games currently listed above.

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Where can I play mahjong in Los Angeles?

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

Are there beginner-friendly mahjong events in LA?

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.

What style of mahjong is most popular in LA?

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.