Mahjong Night 麻将之夜 at MLK Library
Verified Aug 2026
Weekly mixed-style night (American, Hong Kong, and Japanese/riichi). Library provides limited sets; bring your own if you have one. Instructors and some players speak Cantonese and Mandarin. DC Riichi Mahjong notes Tuesdays often have 10+ tables and a riichi set/mat to borrow from the front desk. Register early — Sep 1 and Sep 8, 2026 listings were already full. More info.
- Game
- Other
- When
- Every Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 PM. Next listed after research date: Tue Sep 1, 2026 (marked full on the library calendar). Summer 2026: outdoors on the MLK Loggia when weather allows; otherwise first-floor Co-Working Space / Event Space. Beginner lessons start promptly at 6:00 PM.
- Where
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Cost
- Free. Registration required: American-style via https://luma.com/dcmahjongg; Hong Kong or Japanese via the library event page. Meetup RSVPs are not used.
- Level
- All levels, including complete beginners. First-time players must register for a lesson. Some lesson attendees play while others observe and switch off.
- Host
- DC Public Library; American tables also run with Washington DC Drop-In Mah Jongg (David H. and Jon G.)