Mahjong games and lessons in Chicago
Chicago lists 15 drop-in games and 12 beginner options: 11 American Mah Jongg sessions, 3 Riichi meetups, and 1 other-format table at Chicago Public Library Clearing. Lily Pad Mahjong Parlor in Lakeview offers open play and seasonal leagues. The Mahjong Society, Blue Tiger Mahj Club, and The Bambird Scramble host rotating games. Glenview and Elmhurst Public Library run afternoon drop-in tables. Chicago Area Mahjong plays Riichi Saturdays in Schaumburg, Monday Mahjong Madness meets in Evanston, and The Yakumen hosts at Omi Cafe.
Twelve beginner options include Lily Pad 101 and 102, The Mahjong Society's rotating-venue series, North Wind Chinese lessons, and classes from So Bam Fun, The Social Tiles, Mahj With Stacey, Blue Tiger, and East West Mahj.
Games 15
- Lily Pad Mahjong Parlor Open Play
- Lily Pad Daytime Fall League
- The Mahjong Society Fall Lucky League
- The Bambird Scramble (Chicago, Fall 2026)
- Mahjong Club at CPL Clearing
- Monday Mahjong Madness (Evanston Riichi)
- Chicago Area Mahjong (CAM)
- The Yakumen Chicago Chapter at Omi Cafe
- Glenview Mahjong Club
- Elmhurst Public Library American Mah Jongg Open Play
- Blue Tiger Mahj Club Fall Social League
- Blue Tiger Fall Social Club
- Lily Pad Fall Beginner League
- Lily Pad Fall Intermediate League
- Lily Pad September Mini League
Lessons 12
- Lily Pad Mahjong 101
- Lily Pad Mahjong 102 Guided Play
- The Mahjong Society Mahjong 101 (rotating venues)
- The Mahjong Society Mahjong 102 (rotating venues)
- Mahjong Mondays at CPL Little Italy
- North Wind Chinese Mahjong Learn & Play
- The Social Tiles - public lessons and seasonal leagues
- So Bam Fun Chicago lessons and social events
- Mahj With Stacey - Lincoln Park lessons and social club
- Blue Tiger Mahj Club Beginner 101 / 102 (western suburbs)
- East West Mahj 101 and Guided Play
- Lori Ravis weekly sessions at Cultivate