Open playMTWTFSSAmerican Mahjong Open Play (South Boulevard)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
South Boulevard Library · Charlotte, NC
Monthly Saturdays 2-4pm (Oct 17, Nov 14, 2026)
Mahjong in North Carolina
35 places to learn and play American Mahjong across 13 cities: 17 open play nights, 9 classes, 3 clubs, 5 instructors and 1 tournament. Most groups meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
35 places
Charlotte 8
Open playMTWTFSSOpen playMTWTFSSSparrow Open Play @ Open Tap (Tuesdays)
Sparrow Mahjong Club
Open Tap · Charlotte, NC
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM
Open playMTWTFSSSparrow Open Play @ Rally Pickleball (Mondays)
Sparrow Mahjong Club
Rally Pickleball · Charlotte, NC
Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM
Open playMTWTFSSSparrow Open Play @ The Auto Pour (Wednesdays)
Sparrow Mahjong Club
The Auto Pour · Charlotte, NC
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM
ClassMTWTFSSIntro to American Mahjong (two-part boot camp)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
South Boulevard Library · Charlotte, NC
Part 1 Wed Oct 21, 2026 5:30-7:30pm; Part 2 Sat Oct 24, 2-4pm; limited to 12
ClubSparrow Mahjong Club
Charlotte, NC
Weekly open plays at several Charlotte venues (Mon-Thu) plus scheduled 101 lessons
InstructorMTWTFSSCharlotte Mahjong
Charlotte, NC
Mahj 101 two-hour beginner lessons (weekday evenings, South Charlotte / Myers Park areas); Sunday open play & social; private and in-home lessons
TournamentMTWTFSS2nd Annual Bam-Boo Tournament
Sparrow Mahjong Club
The Auto Pour · Charlotte, NC
Sun Oct 25, 2026, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM
Cary 4
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg Mondays
Wake County Public Libraries
Cary Regional Library · Cary, NC
2nd and 4th Mondays 9:30-11am; no registration
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play: Mah Jongg
Wake County Public Libraries
West Regional Library · Cary, NC
Thursday Nov 5, 2026, 2-4pm; ages 16+; Eventbrite registration
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg at Sunset: Beginner Series of Lessons
Home for Entertaining
Home for Entertaining · Cary, NC
Nov 17-19, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg in the Afternoon: Intermediate Series of Lessons
Home for Entertaining
Home for Entertaining · Cary, NC
Nov 17-19, 2026, 1:00-4:00 PM
Asheville 3
Open playMTWTFSSThe Velvet Wind Mahjong Lounge - Open Play
The Velvet Wind
The Velvet Wind · Asheville, NC
Reservation-based open play Wed-Sat; guided play Thursdays 10 AM-12 PM; Society Night last Thursday monthly
ClassThe Velvet Wind Lessons (Velvet Invitation / Velvet Series)
The Velvet Wind
The Velvet Wind · Asheville, NC
ClubMTWTFSSVelvet Society League
The Velvet Wind
The Velvet Wind · Asheville, NC
Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings, 6 weeks
Durham 3
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong! (South Regional)
Durham County Library
South Regional Library · Durham, NC
Wednesdays 2-4pm
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play Mahjong
Durham County Library
North Regional Library · Durham, NC
Wednesdays 12-3pm (Oct 14-Dec 30, 2026; no Nov 11)
InstructorBull City Mahjong
Durham, NC
Rotating Durham venues: beginner lessons, assisted play and open play; private group lessons by booking
Greensboro 3
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg Open Play at Temple Emanuel
Temple Emanuel
Temple Emanuel · Greensboro, NC
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
ClubMTWTFSSSparrow & Dragon Fall Mahjong League
Sparrow & Dragon
Cuban Social House · Greensboro, NC
Mondays 6:30-8:30 PM, Oct 19-Nov 23, 2026 (sold out)
InstructorSparrow & Dragon
Greensboro, NC
Scheduled beginner classes, guided open plays and strategy classes
Raleigh 3
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong (Northeast Regional Library)
Wake County Public Libraries
Northeast Regional Library · Raleigh, NC
Fri Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Open playMTWTFSSMidweek Mahjong
PRO 3:5 Sports Academy · Raleigh, NC
Wednesdays 6:15-8:30 PM; instruction 1st Wednesday of month
InstructorThe Dirty Mahj Collective
Raleigh, NC
Lessons and guided play booked by request
Cornelius 2
Open playMTWTFSSLet's Play Mahjong: Beginner-Friendly Mahjong (Cornelius Library)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Cornelius Library · Cornelius, NC
Select Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM (Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 17, 2026)
InstructorTiles & Tides Mahjong
Cotswold Needlepoint · Cornelius, NC
Rotating Lake Norman venues; open plays, beginner classes and leagues
Davidson 2
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Beginner Open Play (Davidson Library)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Davidson Library · Davidson, NC
Alternate Saturdays 2:30-4:30 PM
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Intermediate Open Play (Davidson Library)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Davidson Library · Davidson, NC
Alternate Saturdays 2:30-4:30 PM
Matthews 2
Open playMTWTFSSAmerican Mahjong Open Play (Matthews)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Matthews Library · Matthews, NC
Monthly Thursdays 6-7:30pm and monthly Saturdays 1-3pm
ClassMTWTFSSIntro to American Mahjong (3-part class, Matthews)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Matthews Library · Matthews, NC
Tuesdays Nov 3, 10, 17, 2026, 6-7:30pm; adults 18+
Southport 2
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Open Play (Southport)
Brunswick County Library / Friends of the Library Southport Oak Island
Margaret & James Harper, Jr. Library · Southport, NC
Fridays 10-11:30am; no registration; ages 19+
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong Class for Beginners (American Mahjong)
Brunswick County Library
Margaret & James Harper, Jr. Library · Southport, NC
Four sessions Oct 27, 29, Nov 3, 5, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm; registration required; ages 19+
Mint Hill 1
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong for Beginners (Mint Hill)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Mint Hill Library · Mint Hill, NC
Fridays Oct 16, 23, 30, 2026, 1-4pm; Thursdays Jan 21 and 28, 2027, 10am-1pm
Pittsboro 1
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong at Chatham Community Library
Chatham County Public Libraries
Chatham Community Library · Pittsboro, NC
Wednesdays 1-3:30pm; first Wednesday of the month for beginners
Wilmington 1
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Mondays at the FBC Activity Center
First Baptist Church Wilmington
FBC Activity Center · Wilmington, NC
Mondays 1:00-2:00 PM (Mar-Apr 2025 season; no newer dates posted)
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