Mahjong classes, clubs and open play in New York City (2026)
This page lists 20 places to learn or play mahjong in the New York City area, with listings in New York and Brooklyn. 8 are classes or teachers offering lessons; the rest are open play sessions and clubs. 6 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.
20 listings in New York City
Brooklyn Public Library - American and Chinese Mahjong
Listed for 2026Brooklyn Heights Library, Brooklyn Heights, NY
Type: open play · Style: American; Chinese · Level: all
When: Mondays 11:00 AM-3:00 PM (June 8, June 15, July 13 2026 listed)
Cost: free (not stated; sets provided)
Details and sign-up →Brooklyn Public Library - Mahjong Club
Listed for 2026Gerritsen Beach Library, Gerritsen Beach, NY
Type: open play · Style: Chinese · Level: all
When: Fridays 3:00-5:00 PM (June 5, July 10 2026 listed)
Cost: free (not stated; sets provided)
Details and sign-up →Brooklyn Public Library - Mahjong Club
Listed for 2026Sunset Park Library, Sunset Park, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Tuesdays 2:00-3:30 PM (June 9, June 23 2026 listed)
Cost: free (not stated; sets provided)
Details and sign-up →Brooklyn Public Library - Mahjong For Fun (Chinese Style)
Listed for 2026Homecrest Library, Homecrest, NY
Type: open play · Style: Chinese · Level: all
When: Sat July 11 2026, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Brooklyn Public Library - Mahjong Meetup for Adults
Listed for 2026Ryder Library, Bensonhurst, NY
Type: lessons · Level: beginner
When: Wed July 22 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Montauk Mahj - Mahjong Nights at Primrose
Listed for 2026Primrose, Chelsea, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Wed Sept 23 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM (ended)
Details and sign-up →Green Tile Social Club - Intro to Mahjong
Organiser listingWelcome to Chinatown, Chinatown, NY
Type: class · Style: Chinese · Level: beginner
When: Monthly intro sessions (March session listed; year not stated); 1.5-hr lesson then guided play
Details and sign-up →Mahjong Palace
Organiser listingPioneer Works (pop-up), Red Hook, NY
Type: club · Style: Chinese · Level: all
When: Ticketed pop-ups; last seen event Wed Dec 10 2025, 7:30 PM
Details and sign-up →So Bam Fun - Mahjong Lesson + Brunch
Organiser listingCharlie Bird, SoHo, NY
Type: class · Style: American · Level: beginner
When: Lesson+brunch Sept 13, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 18 (year not stated); happy-hour sessions also mentioned
Details and sign-up →92NY - Advanced Mah Jongg
Check before you go92NY, Upper East Side, NY
Type: class · Style: American · Level: advanced
When: Not listed
Details and sign-up →92NY - Beginner Mah Jongg
Check before you go92NY, Upper East Side, NY
Type: class · Style: American · Level: beginner
When: Not listed (was full)
Cost: not stated (includes card)
Details and sign-up →Chaotic Good - Mahjong Monday
Check before you goChaotic Good cafe, Upper West Side, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Mondays
Details and sign-up →Congregation Habonim - Mah Jongg classes & open play
Check before you goCongregation Habonim, Upper West Side, NY
Type: class · Level: all
When: Classes and open play (schedule not stated)
Details and sign-up →Congregation Rodeph Sholom - Mahjong
Check before you goCongregation Rodeph Sholom, Upper West Side, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Monthly evening game; weekly daytime open play; lessons offered
Details and sign-up →Hex & Co. - stay-and-play mahjong
Check before you goHex & Co., Morningside Heights, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Stay-and-play during cafe hours
Cost: cafe table fee (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan - Beginner Mah Jongg series
Check before you goMarlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Upper West Side, NY
Type: class · Style: American · Level: beginner
When: Four-session beginner series (dates not stated)
Cost: $152 per series
Details and sign-up →Mastering Mah Jongg
Check before you goVarious (JCC, clubs, private), Manhattan, NY
Type: teacher · Style: American · Level: all
When: Private lessons and classes at clubs/events
Details and sign-up →Mochi Dolci - Mahjong games & lessons
Check before you goMochi Dolci, Upper West Side, NY
Type: open play · Style: Chinese · Level: all
When: Regular games (at capacity per Feb 2026 article)
Details and sign-up →So Bam Fun - Mahjong Mondays
Check before you goTime Out Market New York, Brooklyn, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Mondays from 7:00 PM
Cost: $50 beginner lesson; $25 open play
Details and sign-up →Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - community mahjong
Check before you goStephen Wise Free Synagogue, Upper West Side, NY
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Community event Feb 11 2026; recurrence not stated
Details and sign-up →
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