Open playMTWTFSSMah-jong (American) at East Bank Regional Library
Jefferson Parish Library
East Bank Regional Library · Metairie, LA
Tuesdays 2-4pm
Mahjong in Louisiana
37 places to learn and play American Mahjong across 15 cities: 13 open play nights, 7 classes, 3 clubs, 12 instructors and 2 tournaments. Most groups meet on Thursdays and Tuesdays.
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37 places
Metairie 7
Open playMTWTFSSOpen playMTWTFSSOpen Play Mahjong at Lakeshore Library
Jefferson Parish Library
Lakeshore Library · Metairie, LA
About monthly; next Sat Oct 17, 10am-12pm; later dates (some Thursdays) listed into 2027
Open playMTWTFSSPlay American Mah-jong at Wagner Library
Jefferson Parish Library
Wagner Library · Metairie, LA
Thursdays 2-4pm; library sets available
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg Classes (Metairie)
New Orleans JCC
New Orleans JCC - Metairie · Metairie, LA
Learn to Play series, 5:30-8:30pm: Oct 6-14 (Tue/Wed), Nov 2-10 (Mon/Tue), Dec 7-15 (Mon/Tue)
ClubMTWTFSSCivic Club Mahjong (Old Metairie Library)
Old Metairie Civic Club
Old Metairie Library · Metairie, LA
Every other Tuesday 1-3pm (Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24); advance registration required
InstructorFleur de Mahj
Fleur de Mahj parlor and boutique · Metairie, LA
Classes, guided/social play, leagues and tournaments on the online calendar
InstructorOld Metairie Mahjong
Metairie, LA
Private lessons in Metairie and New Orleans; open play noted in Instagram highlights
New Orleans 5
Open playMTWTFSSGames Day (Mah Jongg, Rummikub, Bridge)
New Orleans JCC
New Orleans JCC - Uptown · New Orleans, LA
Tuesdays 12-3pm
Open playMTWTFSSTuesday Mahjong at Hotel Saint Vincent
Saint Mahj
Hotel Saint Vincent · New Orleans, LA
Tuesday Oct 13, 2026, 6:30-9pm (only date listed)
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play Mahjong at The Exchange
The Exchange Pickleball + Bar
The Exchange Pickleball + Bar · New Orleans, LA
Thursdays Oct 15 and Oct 22, 2026, 6-8:30pm
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg Classes (Uptown)
New Orleans JCC
New Orleans JCC - Uptown · New Orleans, LA
Learn to Play series, 5:30-8:30pm: Oct 26-Nov 5 (Mon/Thu) and Nov 30-Dec 8 (Mon/Tue)
TournamentMTWTFSSHarriet Kugler Memorial Mah Jongg Tournament
New Orleans JCC
New Orleans JCC (location not stated) · New Orleans, LA
Sunday Jan 24, 2027, 9am-3pm; registration opens Nov 10
Shreveport 4
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong at the Library (Broadmoor)
Shreve Memorial Library
Shreve Memorial Library - Broadmoor Branch · Shreveport, LA
Thursdays 1-4:30pm; alternate Saturdays from 11:30am
ClubMTWTFSSPetite Pagoda Mahjong Club
Let's Go Mahjong
Let's Go Mahjong · Shreveport, LA
Spring 2026 open play: Mon/Wed 12:30-3, Thu 9:30-12 and 5-7:30pm, Fri 9:30-12; members pick 6 per month; times may change
InstructorLet's Go Mahjong
Let's Go Mahjong boutique and studio · Shreveport, LA
Intro to Mahjong & Guided Play; studio open play; Lagniappe League of NWLA season from Sept 14, 2026
InstructorMad About Mahjong
Shreveport, LA
Beginner and Mahjong 102 classes, events and leagues
Slidell 4
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Meetup (South Slidell)
St. Tammany Parish Library
St. Tammany Parish Library - South Slidell Branch · Slidell, LA
Every other Monday 1-3pm (Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Dec 7, Dec 21); registration (Oct 19 full)
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong at Slidell (free class)
St. Tammany Parish Library
St. Tammany Parish Library - Slidell Branch · Slidell, LA
Monday Oct 26, 2026, 1-3pm; registration required
InstructorCrescent & Tile Mahjong Co.
Slidell, LA
Beginner lessons booked online (Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Lacombe, New Orleans); mahjong nights, tournaments, retreats
TournamentMTWTFSSDeck the Tiles Mahjong Tournament
Crescent & Tile Mahjong (with Mahjong MD)
Saint August Maison · Slidell, LA
Sunday Nov 1, 2026, 8am-4pm
Baton Rouge 3
Open playMTWTFSSThird Monday MahJongg at La Divina
La Divina Italian Cafe
La Divina Italian Cafe · Baton Rouge, LA
Every third Monday at 6pm (series Feb-Dec 2026)
InstructorRX for Mahjong
Baton Rouge, LA
Mahjong 101 group classes, private classes at your location, guided play; Social Play Series at local restaurants
InstructorThe Mahjong House Baton Rouge
The Mahjong House · Baton Rouge, LA
Lessons, 101 events, private parties, team-building and getaways; registration required
Lafayette 3
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg Open Play
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette Public Library - South Regional Library · Lafayette, LA
Thursdays 2-4pm, drop-in
InstructorHub City Mahj
Lafayette, LA
Lessons by request; teachers travel across Acadiana
InstructorMaison de Mahj
Maison de Mahj studio · Lafayette, LA
Mahjong 101/102 classes; open play tables by reservation (no walk-ins, book 2+ hours ahead); league play; events
Bossier City 2
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong at Aulds Library
Bossier Parish Libraries
Bossier Parish Libraries - Aulds Branch · Bossier City, LA
Thursdays 1-3:30pm, ages 18+
InstructorMuch Ado About Mahj
Bossier City, LA
Lessons, parties and events booked via online scheduler
Covington 2
Open playMTWTFSSTerraBella Mahjong Night
Arena Collective
Arena Covington · Covington, LA
Wednesday Oct 21, 2026, 5:30-8pm
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong at Covington (free class)
St. Tammany Parish Library
St. Tammany Parish Library - Covington Branch · Covington, LA
Tuesdays 1-3pm on Oct 13, Nov 10, Nov 24; registration required (Oct 13 full, waitlist)
Denham Springs 1
ClassMTWTFSSAmerican Mah Jongg for Beginners
Livingston Parish Library
Livingston Parish Library (rotating branches) · Denham Springs, LA
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm: Oct 20 (Denham Springs-Walker), Nov 17 (South Branch), Dec 15 (Watson Branch); registration required
Gonzales 1
ClassMTWTFSSIntroduction to Mahjong
Ascension Parish Library
Ascension Parish Library - Gonzales · Gonzales, LA
Wednesday Oct 21, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm; registration required (full, waitlist)
Greenwell Springs 1
InstructorMTWTFSSMahj Central
Mahj Central Studio · Greenwell Springs, LA
Private lessons and Beginner 101; Rise & Mahj open play on select Saturday mornings; Monday social club nights (registration required)
Gretna 1
Open playMTWTFSSOpen Mah-Jong at Gretna Library
Jefferson Parish Library
Gretna Library · Gretna, LA
Thursdays 1-3pm
Haughton 1
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong at Haughton Library
Bossier Parish Libraries
Bossier Parish Libraries - Haughton Branch · Haughton, LA
Thursdays 9:30-10:30am
Houma 1
ClubMTWTFSSMahjong Club (Terrebonne Parish Library)
Terrebonne Parish Library
Terrebonne Parish Library - South Regional Branch · Houma, LA
Tuesdays 1-3pm
Tallulah 1
InstructorNorthEast Mahj
Tallulah, LA
Mahj 101/102 for groups of 4-12; pop-up mahj nights (St. Joseph, Lake Providence, West Monroe)
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