American Mahjong near Chicago
There are 33 places to play American mahjong in and around Chicago — groups, teachers, leagues and recurring games. Find players and join open games on BamBuddies.
American mahjong groups, teachers & recurring games listed in and around Chicago.
Where to play in Chicago
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The Mahjong Society
Chicago
American mahjong lessons (Mahjong 101/102), open play & pop-ups at partner venues; recurring events
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Lily Pad Mahjong Parlor (Cathy Lancaster Studio)
Chicago — Lakeview/Wrigleyville
Mahjong 101/102 classes, open play, mini-leagues; summer & fall semesters
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Blue Tiger Mahj Club
Geneva / western Chicago suburbs
Beginner lessons, guided play, open play, social leagues & events year-round
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Chi City Mahjong (Missy Mahjong)
Chicago — Wrigleyville, Barrington, North Shore
Lessons, classes, strategy lessons & free open plays throughout the year
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Mod Mahj (Ashley)
Chicagoland / North Shore
Mod Mahj Lesson 1 & 2 plus Guided Play sessions
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North Shore Mahjong
Park Ridge / North Shore
Mahjong 101/102, guided play, private lessons, leagues & open play
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NorthShore Mahjongg Meetup Group
Glenview & Buffalo Grove
Thursdays 1:30pm at Dengeos (2131 Willow Rd, Glenview); Mondays 6:00pm at Dengeos (195 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove); experienced players
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Glenview Mahjong Club (Glenview Public Library)
Glenview
Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm (1st & 2nd) and 3rd Thursday 6:30-8:30pm; drop-in, sets provided
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NW Chicago Social Group over 50 — American Mah Jongg
Chicago — Irving Park
Sundays 1:00pm at Stay And Play Game Cafe, 3932 W Irving Park Rd
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North Wind Chinese Mahjong - NW Chicago Suburbs
Skokie / Niles / Wilmette
Recurring evening sessions ~6:00pm in Niles & Wilmette; learn basics + guided play
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Evanston Riichi Mahjong Meetup
Evanston
Mondays 7:00pm at 743 Michigan Ave; strictly Riichi (Japanese)
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Shore Club Chicago — Mahjong Open Play
Chicago — Lakefront
Open play evenings (e.g. Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm) at 1603 N Lake Shore Dr; hosted by The Mahjong Society
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Dovetail Brewery — Mahjong 101 (TMS)
Chicago — North Center
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm at 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave
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Half Acre Beer Co — Mahjong (TMS)
Chicago — Bowmanville
Sundays 2:00-4:30pm (101) & open play 2:00-4:00pm at 2050 W Balmoral Ave
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Bitter Pops — Mahjong Patio Open Play (TMS)
Chicago — Roscoe Village
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm at 3357 N Lincoln Ave
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Koval Distillery — Mahjong Patio Open Play (TMS)
Chicago — Ravenswood
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm at 4241 N Ravenswood Ave
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North Shore Senior Center — Building Your Mah Jongg Skills
Northfield / Northbrook
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm, 5-session class (instructor Sylvia Taflove), Leffman Room
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Highland Park Senior Center — Mah-Jongg
Highland Park
Mah-jongg classes and open play (age 50+)
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Temple Sholom of Chicago — Game Day (Mah Jongg)
Chicago — Lakeview
Thursdays 1:00pm; Mah Jongg, Canasta & games at 3480 N Lake Shore Dr
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Glen Ellyn Park District — American Mah-Jongg
Glen Ellyn
Fridays 10:00am-1:00pm; free, for those who know how to play
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Burr Ridge Park District — Mahjong
Burr Ridge
Mondays 12:30-3:30pm at 15400 Harvester Dr
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Lisle Park District Senior Center — Mahjong
Lisle
Tuesdays 9:30am-Noon at 1925 Ohio St
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Westmont Park District — Mahjong
Westmont
Wednesdays 12:30-3:30pm
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North Riverside Park District — Mahjong
North Riverside
Twice-monthly Wednesdays 5:00-8:00pm
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Mary Lubko Center (Wheaton Park District) — Mahjong
Wheaton
Thursdays 12:00-3:00pm at 208 W Union St
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Bensenville Park District — Mahjong
Bensenville
Mondays 10:00am-1:00pm
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Cog Hill Golf Course — Mahjong
Lemont
Wednesdays 9:00-11:30am
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church — Mah Jongg
La Grange
2nd & 4th Mondays 7:00-10:00pm
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Hinsdale Community Center (The Community House) — Mah Jongg
Hinsdale
1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm at 415 W Eighth St
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Buffalo Grove Park District (Club 50) — Mahjong
Buffalo Grove
Club 50 program; recurring mahjong play
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Gorton Center — Mahjong (American Version)
Lake Forest
Recurring American mahjong sessions
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Beth Tikvah Sisterhood — Mah Jongg Tournament
Hoffman Estates
Annual sisterhood mah jongg tournament
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Lori Ravis — Private/Group Mahjong Classes
Chicago — Albany Park
Private and group American mahjong classes (booked via social media)
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