Open playMTWTFSSAmerican Mah-jongg Meetup at Bear Creek (Harris County Public Library)
Harris County Public Library
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek · Houston, TX
Thu Oct 22, 2026, 5:30-7:30 PM
Mahjong in Houston
14 places to learn and play American Mahjong in Houston, TX: 6 open play nights, 5 classes and 3 instructors. Most groups meet on Thursdays and Mondays.
14 places
Open playMTWTFSSOpen playMTWTFSSBlue Leaf Houston: Mahjong Social Open Play
Blue Leaf Houston
Blue Leaf Houston · Houston, TX
Several evenings a month, 6:30-8:30 PM (Oct 13, 21, 29, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSDrop-in Mah Jongg at HCRJ
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (HCRJ) · Houston, TX
Wed 10 AM-12 PM (seasoned players); Thu 1-3 PM (every Thursday unless a holiday); Fri 10 AM-12 PM (beginners & intermediate)
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg for Adults 60+ at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC
Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center · Houston, TX
Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 PM
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Monday at Sunday Press (hosted by Marchesa Mahjong)
Sunday Press / Marchesa Mahjong
Sunday Press · Houston, TX
First Monday of every month, 7-9 PM (next listed: Mon Nov 2, 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Open Play at The Marigold Club
The Marigold Club
The Marigold Club · Houston, TX
Monthly Friday sessions starting 11 AM (e.g., Aug 28, Sep 18, Oct 16, 2026); Fall Mahjong Series Fri Nov 13, 2026
ClassBlue Leaf Houston: Mahjong 101 & 102 Workshops
Blue Leaf Houston
Blue Leaf Houston · Houston, TX
Mahjong 101: The Basics and Mahjong 102: Deep Dive (last held Sept 2026); new dates posted on MATO/website
ClassMTWTFSSLearn and Play Mah Jongg at HCRJ
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (HCRJ) · Houston, TX
Mondays 6:30-8:30 PM
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong 101 & 102 Classes at Bering's
Bering's Modern General Store
Bering's (Bissonnet store) · Houston, TX
Mahjong 102: Sun Oct 18, 2026, 1-3 PM; Mahjong 101 sessions held earlier (listed as past on MATO)
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong Level 1 & Level 2 Classes at NASA Starport (Gilruth Center)
NASA Starport Recreational Programs
Gilruth Center, Discovery Room · Houston, TX
Sat Nov 7, 2026: Level 2 9 AM-12 PM; Level 1 for Beginners 1-4 PM
ClassMTWTFSSMocha Mahj Classes (Mahj 101 / 102 & Social Play)
Mocha Mahj
Red Dessert Dive · Houston, TX
Evening classes 6-8pm, mostly Thursdays at Red Dessert Dive (Mahj 101 Oct 15, 2026); Mahj 102 & social play Mon Oct 26 at Sonoma Wine & Cheese Garden Oaks
InstructorMahjaholic
Houston, TX
Private group lessons and strategy sessions by appointment (no public sign-up classes)
InstructorMarchesa Mahjong
Houston, TX
Monthly group lessons (Mahjong 101, 102 Guided Play, 103 Strategy & Defense), open play events and private lessons; dates on the Events page (Oct-Nov 2026 listed)
InstructorThat's Amahjzing
Houston, TX
Private Mahjong 101 & 102 lessons at your home or a venue (booked in groups of 4); boutique and corporate events
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Mahjong in Houston
Where can I take mahjong lessons in Houston?
8 places teach American Mahjong in Houston: Blue Leaf Houston: Mahjong 101 & 102 Workshops, Learn and Play Mah Jongg at HCRJ, Mahjong 101 & 102 Classes at Bering's, Mahjong Level 1 & Level 2 Classes at NASA Starport (Gilruth Center) and 4 more.
Is there mahjong open play in Houston?
Yes. American Mah-jongg Meetup at Bear Creek (Harris County Public Library), Blue Leaf Houston: Mahjong Social Open Play, Drop-in Mah Jongg at HCRJ, Mah Jongg for Adults 60+ at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC and 2 more run regular games, most often on Thursdays and Mondays.
Are there free mahjong games in Houston?
American Mah-jongg Meetup at Bear Creek (Harris County Public Library), Drop-in Mah Jongg at HCRJ list free games. Check the website before you go.
Can a complete beginner play mahjong in Houston?
Yes. American Mah-jongg Meetup at Bear Creek (Harris County Public Library), Blue Leaf Houston: Mahjong Social Open Play, Drop-in Mah Jongg at HCRJ, Mah Jongg for Adults 60+ at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC and 9 more welcome new players. You can also learn the basics first with a guided game in the Mahj Call app.
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