Mahjong classes, clubs and open play in Washington DC (2026)
This page lists 17 places to learn or play mahjong in the Washington DC area, with listings in Washington, Arlington, McLean, Chevy Chase and Alexandria. 5 are classes or teachers offering lessons; the rest are open play sessions and clubs. 1 has 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.
17 listings in Washington DC
DC Public Library - Cleveland Park Mahjong Open Play
Listed for 2026Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Cleveland Park, DC
Type: open play · Style: American; Chinese · Level: all
When: Thu July 16 2026, 5:30-7:45 PM; also Tuesdays 11 AM (per Washingtonian)
Cost: free
Details and sign-up →DC Drop-In Mahjongg - Open Play & Free Lessons
Organiser listingMLK Jr. Memorial Library, Great Hall, Penn Quarter / Chinatown, DC
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 PM weekly
Cost: free lessons (registration); open play free/low-cost
Details and sign-up →DC Mahj Collective
Check before you goClient's choice + public events, Washington, DC
Type: teacher · Style: American · Level: all
When: Bookable group lessons; free public play events
Cost: $85 pp / 2 hrs (lessons); events free
Details and sign-up →DC Mahjongg (Meetup) at Capital Jewish Museum
Check before you goLillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, Judiciary Square, DC
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Sundays: beginner lesson 10:30 AM-12:30 PM; open play 1 PM
Cost: $10 lesson; $5 suggested donation open play
Details and sign-up →DC Public Library - MLK Mahjong (experienced players)
Check before you goMLK Jr. Memorial Library, Penn Quarter / Chinatown, DC
Type: open play · Style: American; Chinese · Level: advanced
When: Mondays 6:00 PM, first-come first-served
Cost: free
Details and sign-up →Girls Who Mahjong
Check before you goRotating (e.g., Northside Social Arlington), Clarendon, VA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Rotating events (e.g., Sun Sept 20 2026, 3-5 PM)
Details and sign-up →Loudoun County Library - Rust Library drop-in mahjong
Check before you goRust Library, Leesburg, VA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Drop-in games (schedule on library calendar)
Cost: low-cost
Details and sign-up →Lucky Danger - mahjong parlor
Check before you goLucky Danger, Penn Quarter, DC
Type: lessons · Style: Chinese · Level: all
When: Lessons Wednesdays 5 PM; table reservations
Cost: $45 per table per hour
Details and sign-up →Mahjong at Ono
Check before you goOno Brewing, Chantilly, VA
Type: class · Level: beginner
When: Mahjong 101 + events (schedule on site)
Details and sign-up →Mix Mingle Mahj at Whyte House Monograms
Check before you goWhyte House Monograms, Chevy Chase, MD
Type: lessons · Level: all
When: By reservation; event nights
Cost: $75 pp private lesson
Details and sign-up →Montahj Social
Check before you goVarious (e.g., Immigrant Food Ballston), Ballston, VA
Type: club · Level: all
When: Games, leagues, strategy classes, themed events
Details and sign-up →Neutral Ground - Tile-Tail Tuesdays
Check before you goNeutral Ground Bar & Kitchen, McLean, VA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 PM (reservation)
Cost: $20 minimum purchase pp
Details and sign-up →Old Town Mahjong Club
Check before you goVenue revealed on RSVP, Old Town, VA
Type: open play · Level: beginner
Details and sign-up →Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia - Chinese/Taiwanese Mahjong Lessons
Check before you goPozez JCC of Northern Virginia, Fairfax, VA
Type: class · Style: Chinese · Level: beginner
When: Wednesdays Sept 9-30 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM
Cost: $125 members / $135 non-members
Details and sign-up →Talk Tiles to Me
Check before you goTalk Tiles to Me studio, Falls Church, VA
Type: club · Level: all
When: Instruction, open play, leagues, private events
Details and sign-up →The Bamboo Room (Vienna)
Check before you goThe Bamboo Room, Vienna, VA
Type: club · Level: all
When: Learning, casual play, organized games
Details and sign-up →The Traveling Tiles
Check before you goVarious restaurants/breweries, Northern Virginia, VA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Mobile games at venues
Details and sign-up →
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