Mahjong classes, clubs and open play in Boston (2026)
This page lists 18 places to learn or play mahjong in the Boston area, with listings in Boston, Newton, Needham, Somerville and Arlington. 11 are classes or teachers offering lessons; the rest are open play sessions and clubs. 9 have 2026 dates on the organiser's own page; the rest come from organiser pages or local guides, so confirm the time and price with the organiser before you go.
Listed for 2026 the organiser's own page shows 2026 dates (some may be past terms that repeat). Organiser listing organiser's page, not dated. Check before you go found in a news story or guide; confirm with the organiser. Listings checked 2026-10-20. Times and prices change, so always confirm before you go.
18 listings in Boston
4 Sparrows - Beginner American Mahjongg series
Listed for 2026Nova Art Studios, North Chelmsford, MA
Type: class · Style: American · Level: beginner
When: Thursdays Oct 8, 15, 22 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Details and sign-up →Brookline Public Library - Mahjong Night & Mahjong Afternoon
Listed for 2026Brookline Village Library, Brookline Village, MA
Type: open play · Level: advanced
When: Twice monthly: Tue 6:00-8:00 PM (Jan 20-Mar 3 2026); Mon 2:30-4:30 PM (Feb 9-Apr 13 2026)
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Hadassah New England - Neshama Mah Jongg Group
Listed for 2026Hadassah office, Newton (address on registration), Newton, MA
Type: club · Style: American · Level: all
When: Monthly Wednesdays 7:00 PM, 2026 (next Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16)
Cost: $35 non-members; $25 members
Details and sign-up →JCC Greater Boston - Beyond Beginner Mah Jongg (Monday Evening)
Listed for 2026JCC Greater Boston, Wexler Family Lounge, Newton, MA
Type: class · Style: American · Level: advanced
When: Mondays Oct 19-Nov 2 2026, 6:15-8:15 PM
Details and sign-up →JCC Greater Boston - Beyond Beginner Mah Jongg (Saturday)
Listed for 2026JCC Greater Boston, Wexler Family Lounge, Newton, MA
Type: class · Style: American · Level: advanced
When: Saturdays May 2, 9, 16 2026
Details and sign-up →Needham Community Education - Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners
Listed for 2026Instructor's home, Needham (address on registration), Needham, MA
Type: class · Style: American · Level: advanced
When: Thursdays Oct 29-Nov 19 2026, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Cost: $139
Details and sign-up →Needham Community Education - Mah Jongg for Beginners
Listed for 2026High Rock School, Needham, MA
Type: class · Style: American · Level: beginner
When: Tue Oct 20-Dec 1 2026 5:45-7:45 PM (no class Nov 3); Mon Nov 16-Dec 21 2026 6:00-8:00 PM; 6 sessions each
Cost: $195
Details and sign-up →Needham Community Education - Mah Jongg Meet-Up
Listed for 2026The Common Room, Needham, MA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Sat Nov 14 2026, 2:00-4:00 PM (periodic; a March 2026 meet-up also ran)
Cost: $45 incl. hors d'oeuvres
Details and sign-up →Westwood Public Library - Open Mah Jongg
Listed for 2026Westwood Public Library (Main), Westwood, MA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM weekly, Aug 5-Dec 2 2026 (also Feb-May 2026)
Cost: free (not stated; sets available to borrow)
Details and sign-up →Rainbow Lifelong Learning Institute - Introduction to Mah Jongg
Organiser listingArlington Council on Aging, Arlington, MA
Type: class · Level: beginner
When: Tuesdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Apr 29-May 27 2025
Cost: $20
Details and sign-up →Aeronaut Brewing - Wednesday/Saturday Tile Club
Check before you goAeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville, MA
Type: open play · Style: Chinese · Level: all
When: Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 PM (e.g., Dec 2 2026); Saturday sessions also
Cost: $12.50
Details and sign-up →Allstonway Monthly Mahjong Series - Mahjong 101
Check before you goAllstonway, Allston, MA
Type: class · Style: American · Level: beginner
When: Monthly; e.g., Mon Sept 28 2026, 5:30-7:30 PM
Cost: free (RSVP)
Details and sign-up →Belmont Public Library - Open Play Mah Jongg Group
Check before you goBelmont Public Library, Morrissey Hall, Belmont, MA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Wed Aug 19 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM (recurrence not stated)
Details and sign-up →Boston Mahjong & Mahj MASSter - Mahjong Mondays at Time Out Market
Check before you goTime Out Market Boston, Fenway, MA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Mondays 6:30-9:00 PM (2026; current dates not confirmed)
Cost: $25 open play; $40 guided play
Details and sign-up →Canasta Connection
Check before you goCommunity centers, clubs, homes, Greater Boston, MA
Type: teacher · Level: all
When: Mahjong and canasta instruction
Details and sign-up →CityMahj - Mahjong Night in Back Bay
Check before you goThe Berkeley Bistro + Bar (Hotel AKA), Back Bay, MA
Type: class · Level: all
When: Recurring nights; e.g., Wed Oct 14 2026, 6:30-9:00 PM
Cost: $70 Mahjong 101; $40 open play
Details and sign-up →mahjBOS
Check before you goPrivate and partner venues, Boston, MA
Type: teacher · Level: all
When: Private, group and custom-partnership lessons
Details and sign-up →The Mahjmont Society - Mahjong 102 at Eastern Standard
Check before you goEastern Standard, Kenmore, MA
Type: class · Level: advanced
When: Mon June 29 2026, 7:00-9:00 PM (series)
Cost: $75 class; $25 open play
Details and sign-up →
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