Boston's mahjong community runs through Chinatown for Hong Kong Mahjong and through Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge for American Mahjong club games. The college scene is also active — several universities have student mahjong groups that run public events.
JUN 3
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Join our Wednesday Tile Club and play mahjong at Aeronaut!
JUN 4
Thursday · Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mahjong 3-Lesson Course for Beginners — Boston
Structured three-lesson beginner mahjong course. Learn the fundamentals across three sessions with progressive instruction.
JUN 8
Monday · 5:00 PM
Beginner Mahjong at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Learn to play American Mahjong at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in this three week introductory series!
JUN 9
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong 101 from Ctown Mahjong
Learn to play mahjong with Kendall Miller of Ctown Mahjong. Learn the tiles, the card and how to get started!
JUN 10
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong and Canasta Night at Trident Booksellers & Café
Play mahjong or canasta. Open Play, Guided Play, and a Mah Jongg Learning Table.
Mahjong in Boston — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Boston?
Chinatown community organizations run Hong Kong Mahjong games. American Mahjong clubs gather at synagogues, JCCs, and senior centers in Brookline, Newton, and the western suburbs. Some Cambridge cafés host casual game nights.
Are there college mahjong groups in Boston?
Yes — several Boston-area universities have student mahjong groups that run public events open to non-students. Check the events list for university-hosted sessions, especially during the school year.
What style is more common in Boston?
Hong Kong Mahjong dominates in Chinatown and immigrant-community settings; American Mahjong is more common in suburban clubs and senior centers. Both have steady weekly games — the choice usually comes down to which neighborhood is closer.
Ongoing Series
Weekly
Mahjong Mondays — Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge
Three-week introductory series to learn American Mahjong at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge. Elegant hotel setting with structured lessons.
Monthly
South Shore Mahjong — Boston South Shore Lessons & Events
Mahjong lessons and social events serving the South Shore and greater Boston area, including Hingham. Regular lessons for beginners and open play.
Monthly
Boston Mahjong — Community Events with @bostonmahjong
Active Boston mahjong community organizing events and meetups across the city. Follow @bostonmahjong on Instagram for upcoming dates and locations.