Los Angeles has one of the most active mahjong scenes in the country, anchored by Hong Kong Mahjong games in the San Gabriel Valley and a growing American Mahjong community across the Westside. Expect a mix of casual home games, club nights, and pop-up events at cafés and tea houses.
MAY 29
Friday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Morning at the Mart 5/29/26 hosted by Hudson | Grace
Join us for a Mahjong Morning filled with laughter, shopping & surprises - a perfect way to kick off your day!
JUN 6
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Meditation Meets Mahjong
A meditation for brain health with Lea, then guided Mahjong lesson with Janet Li. A mindful gathering, with tea and Ayurvedic elixirs!
JUN 15
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mindful Monday - Mahjong Night
Decompress and Destress with Mindful Mondays - Experienced and beginner players all welcome to connect over Mahjong.
Mahjong in Los Angeles — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Los Angeles?
Hong Kong Mahjong games are easiest to find in the San Gabriel Valley — Monterey Park, Alhambra, and Arcadia have several recurring meetups. American Mahjong is more common on the Westside and in Beverly Hills senior centers and clubs. Check the events list above for current sessions across the metro.
Are there beginner-friendly mahjong events in LA?
Yes — several Westside meetups run beginner nights with teachers, and Eastside cultural centers occasionally host introductory Hong Kong Mahjong workshops. Filter for "Lesson" or "Workshop" event types when they appear.
What style of mahjong is most popular in LA?
Hong Kong Mahjong dominates in immigrant and heritage communities; American Mahjong (with the National Mah Jongg League card) is more common in social and senior-center games. You can find both, often within a few miles of each other.
Ongoing Series
Monthly
The Mahjong Project — LA Community Events
Community-driven mahjong events in Los Angeles. Regular open play nights, lessons, and cultural programming bringing mahjong to new audiences across L...
Series
LA Mahjong League — Regular Events
Founded in 2023 by Nancy and Sam, LAMJ celebrates 16-tile Taiwanese Mahjong. As Chinese-American founders, they created LAMJ to share a game that feel...
Weekly
Mahjong Underground @ General Lee's
The original LA mahjong underground. Every Thursday at General Lee's in Chinatown, 8–11:30pm. Free to play — just show up and buy drinks at the bar. M...
Series
East Never Loses — Mahjong at Good Time Long Beach
East Never Loses launches a new morning series at Good Time, a community-first neighborhood café in Long Beach known for its sunny energy, plants, and...
Series
LA LA Mahjong — Classes & Private Lessons
LA LA Mahjong offers beginner classes, strategy classes, league play, and private/group lessons. Great for those wanting a structured intro to America...
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East Never Loses — Mahjong Market at Open Market
East Never Loses brings its signature community mahjong to Open Market LA. Come for a Saturday afternoon of Mahjong, sandwiches, and friends. Arrive e...