DC has a quietly active mahjong community concentrated in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and across the Maryland and Virginia suburbs, with Hong Kong Mahjong games in Rockville and Falls Church and American Mahjong clubs at JCCs and synagogues across the metro.
JUL 6
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Monday at UPSIDE on Moore
Bring your mahjong besties for an evening of tiles, laughs, drink specials and friendly competition!
Are you the organizer?JUL 6
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Night Gathering to Play and Socialize Together
Come hang out for a chill night of Mahjong, laughs, and making new friends over some fun tiles!
Are you the organizer?JUL 8
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Summer Evening League at Ono Offshore
American Mahjong Evening League at Ono Offshore! Build skills, meet players, and enjoy 4 weeks of friendly competition. Beginner-friendly.
Are you the organizer?JUL 13
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Summer Day League at Ono Offshore
American Mahjong Day League at Ono Offshore! Build skills, meet players, and enjoy 4 weeks of friendly competition. Beginner-friendly.
Are you the organizer?JUL 14
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong 101 in The Table Room with Blue Ridge Mahj
Learn the basics of American Mahjong in a fun, relaxed studio setting! No experience necessary, and all materials are provided!
Are you the organizer?JUL 17
Friday · 5:00 PM
Friday Night Mahjong Club
Friday Night Mahjong Club -- A new kind of DC Friday! Play mahjong in a fun, welcoming space to a curated mahjong playlist
Are you the organizer?JUL 20
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Mondays at Great Mane: Community Mahjong Night Open Play
All skill levels welcome! Practice, connect, and build confidence with players at a similar experience level.
Are you the organizer?JUL 20
Monday · 5:00 PM
Jingle & Jokers: Mahjong on Tap at Aslin DC
Celebrate Christmas in July with Mahjong 101or Social Play, raffle prizes, festive fun, and cold brews at Aslin DC!
Are you the organizer?JUL 20
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Mondays at Great Mane: Community Mahjong Night
All skill levels welcome! Practice, connect, and build confidence with players at a similar experience level.
Are you the organizer?JUL 23
Thursday · 5:00 PM
Analog Dinner Nights: Mahjong!
Join us for Mahjong at Flor: open play, friendly guidance, and an optional beginner lesson. Come solo or with friends—curiosity encouraged.
Are you the organizer?JUL 25
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong 2.0: Strategy & Scoring in Hong Kong/ Traditional Style Mahjong
This event helps you go beyond chicken hand. Master scoring, strategy, and higher-value hands in HK-style play:
Are you the organizer?AUG 8
Saturday · 5:00 PM
A Beginner's Guide to Mahjong with Girls Who Mahjong
We're ready for an analog summer! Learn the basics American style mahjong to jump into the game.
Are you the organizer?AUG 15
Saturday · 5:00 PM
A Beginner's Guide to Mahjong with Girls Who Mahjong
We're ready for an analog summer! Learn the basics American style mahjong to jump into the game.
Are you the organizer?AUG 30
Sunday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Open Play! with Girls Who Mahjong
We're ready for an analog summer! Join us for Mahjong Open Play - beginners and advanced players welcome!
Are you the organizer?Mahjong in Washington DC — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Washington DC?
American Mahjong clubs meet weekly at JCCs and synagogues in Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac, and Northern Virginia. Hong Kong Mahjong games are concentrated in Rockville, Wheaton, and Falls Church Asian American community centers.
Are there mahjong groups in Northern Virginia?
Yes — Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, and Tysons Corner all have recurring weekly games. The Eden Center area in Falls Church anchors much of the Hong Kong Mahjong activity for the region.
Are there beginner mahjong sessions in DC?
JCCs across the metro run American Mahjong beginner sessions seasonally. For Hong Kong Mahjong, look for cultural-center workshops — they run a few times a year and fill quickly.
Ongoing Series
Weekly
DC Drop-In Mah Jongg — MLK Library Mondays
Weekly drop-in mahjong every Monday at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Central Library. No registration required — just show up and play.
One-time
DC Riichi Mahjong Open 2026
ARA-certified two-day Riichi mahjong tournament open to all skill levels. Multiple rounds of competitive play with prizes based on performance.
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