The Mahjong Society Mahjong 101 (rotating venues)
AmericanVerified Sep 2026
Beginner-friendly American mahjong 101 pop-ups around Chicago. Instructors teach tiles, basic gameplay, and first hands. Private in-home lessons for groups of 4-12 also offered.
Source: The Mahjong Society
- Lesson
- American
- When
- Recurring beginner classes at rotating Chicago venues. Upcoming: Monday September 28, 5:30 PM at Miru; Wednesday October 14 at Dovetail; Sunday October 18 at Burning Bush; Monday October 26 at Miru; Tuesday October 27, 6:30 PM at Barrio; Wednesday November 18 at Dovetail; Tuesday December 15 at Sushi-San Lincoln Park.
- Where
- Rotating partner venues (Miru, Dovetail, Burning Bush, Barrio, Sushi-San, and others)
- Cost
- Recent tickets $90-$100 and typically include a 2026 NMJL card plus a drink or food item; Miru Sept 28 and Oct 26 are $90; Sushi-San Dec 15 is $100
- Level
- Beginner; no prior experience needed
- Host
- The Mahjong Society (founded by Alyssa Gross)