Mahjong TeachersMahjong teachers in Boston, MA
We list 21 teachers and lesson companies for American mahjong in the Boston area. Teachers include Mahj Masster, The Canasta and Mahjong Connection and 4 Blondes Mahjong. Once you can play, there are 29 clubs and community games to join.
Schedules change, so use each listing's link to confirm the next class. Last checked October 2026. Something wrong? Every listing has a correction link.
Mahjong teachers and lessons in Boston
Instructors and companies that teach American mahjong, from first lessons to guided play.
Boston · Beginners welcome
Mahj Masster
A Boston-area lesson studio serving beginners through experienced American Mahjong players.
- When
- Private lessons, classes, and pop-up play, including Metrowest events and guided play at Bosse in Natick.
Newton · Beginners welcome
The Canasta and Mahjong Connection
A Newton-based group offering American Mahjong classes, private lessons, and social play alongside canasta events.
- When
- Classes and social play at various Greater Boston locations, including Monday play at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge and events at Trident Booksellers in Back Bay.
Boston · Beginners welcome
4 Blondes Mahjong
A Boston-area American Mahjong teaching group offering classes, open play, guided play, and private events.
- When
- Mahjong 101 and 102 classes, open and guided play, and private events.
Boston · Beginners welcome
American Mahjong at West End Branch
Library-based American Mah Jongg lessons and play for new and experienced players.
- When
- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3:30pm.
- Where
- 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114
Wellesley · Beginners welcome
Boston Mahjong
A Greater Boston teacher offering private American Mahjong lessons, parties, and guided play.
- When
- Private lessons and parties; guided play has included a March event at Bosse in Natick from 6:30–9:00pm.
Holliston · Beginners welcome
Bunkhouse Creative Art & Mahjong
An American Mahjong teacher offering beginner classes and open play at changing venues.
- When
- Monthly Mahj 101 and open play, including events at The Burgundian in Attleboro.
Boston · Beginners welcome
City Mahj
A Boston teacher offering American Mahjong lessons, reserved open play, and private events at several local venues.
- When
- Lessons and open play by reservation, with events held at Cafe Landwer, the Charlesmark Hotel on Boylston, and Rochambeau.
Duxbury · Beginners welcome
Coastal Mahjong
A Duxbury-area American Mahjong teacher offering private classes and social events.
- When
- Teaches Mahjong and hosts social events, including private classes at host homes.
Boston area · Beginners welcome
Gateway Mahjong
A Boston-area American Mahjong teacher arranging group lessons by interest.
- When
- Lessons are scheduled for groups through an interest form.
Reading · Beginners welcome
Mah Jongg North of Boston
A North Shore American Mah Jongg school offering beginner courses, leagues, and instruction under NMJL rules.
- When
- Beginner courses and a scored fall league; the fall league runs October 14–November 4, 2026, 6:00–9:00pm.
- Where
- Empower on Haven, 190 Haven Street, Reading, MA 01867
Boston · Beginners welcome
Mahj House
A Metro Boston teaching group offering American Mahjong lessons, guided play, equipment, and private parties.
- When
- Ticketed Mahj 101 and 102 events at venues including Upstairs at Bow Market in Somerville, Boston Harbor Hotel, and The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington.
Lexington · Beginners welcome
Mahjesty Mahjong
A Lexington American Mahjong instructor offering lessons by request.
- When
- Lesson requests are accepted; no public events were scheduled.
Ipswich · Beginners welcome
Mindfully Mahjong
A North Shore American Mahjong instructor and league organizer offering lessons, guided play, and organized leagues.
- When
- Ipswich fall league with organized weekly play; guided open play has been held at Cafe Sarina in Georgetown and beginner sessions at True North Ale Company.
Salem · Beginners welcome
No Jokers in a Pair
A Salem teacher offering NMJL instruction, beginner classes, guided play, and library-hosted open play.
Plymouth · Beginners welcome
Plymouth Mahjong
A Plymouth American Mahjong instructor offering lessons by request.
- When
- Lesson requests are accepted; no public events were scheduled.
Hingham · Beginners welcome
Porchside Mahjong
A Hingham American Mahjong instructor offering lessons by request.
- When
- Lesson requests are accepted; no public events were scheduled.
Reading · Beginners welcome
Reading Public Library Mah Jongg
A library program offering beginner American Mah Jongg instruction and planned follow-up meetups.
- When
- A five-week learn-to-play series was listed Wednesdays 2:30–4:30pm, with a monthly meetup planned afterward.
Boston · Beginners welcome
So Bam Fun Boston
A Boston-area American Mahjong provider offering private lessons, beginner instruction, and social events.
Cohasset · Beginners welcome
South Shore Mahjong
A Cohasset American Mahjong instructor offering classes, open play, leagues, and private instruction.
- When
- Mahj 101–102 classes, open play, leagues, private instruction, and card-review sessions.
Manchester · Beginners welcome
Windward Mahjong
A Manchester-by-the-Sea American Mahjong group offering lessons, open play, and league competition.
- When
- Fall Mahjong League offered as a six-week, four-event series for $200.
Boston · Beginners welcome
mahjBOS
A Boston teacher offering American Mahjong lessons by appointment and set rentals.
- When
- Private and group lessons by appointment.
Clubs and social groups in Boston
Regular games, leagues and meetups to join once you know the basics.
Burlington
American Mah Jongg - Sunday Mornings in Burlington
A recurring American Mah Jongg meetup for players who already know the game.
- When
- Sundays at 10:00am in the second-floor cafe or meeting area; advance signup is required and attendance is capped at 16.
- Where
- Wegmans, 53 3rd Avenue, Burlington, MA
Cambridge · Beginners welcome
Boston Beginner Mahjong
A beginner-focused American Mahjong meetup in East Cambridge with informal instruction and shared equipment.
- When
- Beginner Mahjong Night meets on weekday evenings, including Thursdays at 6:00pm.
- Where
- Food Court, Cambridgeside Galleria, 100 Cambridgeside Place, Cambridge, MA
Boston · Beginners welcome
MahjBoston
A Boston membership club helping players find tables through game nights, clinics, lunches, and planned leagues.
- When
- Membership club with game nights, lunches, learn-to-play clinics, and planned leagues; events have included Mahj and Margs at PKL.
Holliston
Bay State Bam / Troop Mahjong
A Holliston-based American Mahjong league organizer running social leagues and traveling open-play events.
- When
- NMJL social leagues with events at venues including Sol de Mexico in Milford and C'est La Vie Bistro in Northborough.
Charlestown
Charlestown Mahjong Club
A casual Charlestown American Mahjong club for experienced players that also accepts lesson requests.
- When
- Open play is offered; no public dates were posted.
Hopkinton · Beginners welcome
Mahj & Mingle Social
A Hopkinton American Mahjong group offering social play and lessons.
- When
- Open play and lessons are offered; no public dates were posted.
Medfield
Medfield Mahjong
A Medfield American Mahjong community offering casual games for experienced players.
- When
- Open play is listed; no public dates were posted.
Boston · Beginners welcome
The Bird Bam Edit
A Boston-area American Mahjong social organizer offering ticketed open play and beginner tables at changing venues.
- When
- Ticketed socials at venues including Cafe Landwer and Lawn on D, with experienced-player tables and learn-to-play tables.
Belmont · Beginners welcome
The Mahjmont Society
A Belmont American Mahjong community offering social play, lesson requests, and league activity.
- When
- American Mahjong community with lesson requests and a separate fall league listing.
Jamaica Plain
mahjJP
A Jamaica Plain American Mahjong group offering casual tables for experienced players.
- When
- Open play is listed; no public dates were posted.
Community centers, libraries and more in Boston
Recurring games and classes hosted by JCCs, libraries, senior centers and other local venues.
Boston · Beginners welcome
American Mah Jongg Club, Roslindale Branch
A friendly, non-betting American Mah Jongg group at the library with occasional teaching sessions.
- When
- 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30–7:45pm; teaching sessions are offered in January and May.
- Where
- 4246 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Brookline
Brookline Senior Center Mahjong
A senior-center social American Mahjong session whose current schedule should be confirmed before attending.
- When
- Mondays and Thursdays, generally 12:30–3:00pm; another listing gives Thursdays at 2:15pm.
- Where
- 93 Winchester Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Boston · Beginners welcome
North End Library Mah Jongg Club
A recurring drop-in American Mahjong club at the North End library where beginners are welcome.
- When
- Thursdays at 11:00am.
- Where
- North End Branch BPL, 25 Parmenter St, Boston, MA
Brookline
Temple Sinai Sunday Afternoon Mahjong
Recurring American Mahjong play at Temple Sinai with sets provided and no class format.
- When
- Sunday afternoons approximately 3:00–5:00pm.
- Where
- 50 Sewall Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
Dedham
Dedham Council on Aging Mah Jongg
A Council on Aging American Mah Jongg session in Dedham whose schedule should be confirmed before attending.
- When
- Wednesdays at 1:00pm.
Dover · Beginners welcome
Dover Council on Aging Mahjongg
An American Mahjongg session at the Caryl Community Center that is open to all ages and includes instruction.
- When
- Thursdays at 1:00pm.
- Where
- Caryl Community Center, Dover, MA
Duxbury · Beginners welcome
Duxbury Free Library Mahjong Open Play
Library drop-in American Mahjong with games provided and beginner-friendly tables.
- When
- Mondays approximately 1:30–4:00pm and 5:00–7:30pm.
- Where
- 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
Foxborough · Beginners welcome
Foxborough Community Center Mah Jongg
A community-center program with assisted American Mahjong for beginners and a separate experienced-player session.
- When
- Early-beginner free play Tuesdays at 1:00pm and experienced free play Wednesdays 12:30–3:00pm.
Framingham
Framingham Public Library Mah Jongg
A monthly American Mah Jongg gathering for experienced players who bring their own NMJL cards.
- When
- Monthly, 6:00–8:00pm.
Newton · Beginners welcome
JCC Greater Boston Mah Jongg
A JCC program offering American Mah Jongg drop-in play, classes, workshops, and occasional larger events.
- When
- Drop-in Tuesdays 12:30–2:30pm and Thursdays 10am–12pm; beginner and beyond-beginner classes run in multi-week sessions.
- Where
- 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459
Littleton
Littleton Senior Center Mahjong
A senior-center tile-game group for casual American Mahjong play.
- When
- Sessions have been listed Tuesdays 1:00–4:00pm in Senior Center Program Room 2.
- Where
- 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton, MA 01460
Boston · Beginners welcome
Mahjong Mondays at Time Out Market Boston
A recurring Boston venue session offering American Mahjong open play and guided play.
- When
- Mondays, with open play for experienced players and guided play for newer players.
- Where
- 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215
Wakefield · Beginners welcome
McCarthy Senior Center Mahjong
A senior-center program offering American Mahjong for experienced players and scheduled beginner practice.
- When
- Thursdays at 12:30pm for intermediate and advanced American-style play; beginner practice is offered at the same time with signup.
- Where
- 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
Cambridge · Beginners welcome
North Cambridge Senior Center Mahjong
A senior-center venue with beginner and intermediate American Mahjong sessions and a drop-in Wednesday meetup.
- When
- The September 2026 calendar lists Beginners Mahjong 9:00–11:00am and Intermediate Mahjong 2:00–4:00pm; the Wednesday meetup moved here.
- Where
- 2050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
Stoneham · Beginners welcome
Stoneham Senior Center Mahjong
A senior-center American Mahjong group with Tuesday play and beginner practice.
- When
- Tuesday games are reported; Wakefield’s calendar lists beginner American-style practice Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
- Where
- 136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Sudbury
Sudbury Senior Center Mahjong
A senior-center drop-in Mahjong group meeting alongside other ongoing games.
- When
- Mondays at 12:30pm.
Brookline · Beginners welcome
Temple Beth Zion Mahjong
A Temple Beth Zion American Mah Jongg group using National Mah Jongg League rules and maintaining an email list for players.
- When
- In-person play listed October 11, 2026, 2:00–4:00pm; a beginner lesson series was offered Sunday mornings in December 2025.
Winchester · Beginners welcome
Winchester Public Library Mahjong Meetup
A drop-in library meetup with limited sets and cards where beginners can learn while playing.
- When
- Thursdays 1:00–3:00pm in the Large Meeting Room; other library listings mention a second Thursday and fourth Wednesday.
- Where
- 80 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890
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Common questions
Where can a beginner take mahjong lessons in Boston?
Mahj Masster, The Canasta and Mahjong Connection, 4 Blondes Mahjong, American Mahjong at West End Branch and Boston Mahjong all teach or welcome beginners in the Boston area. Use each listing's link to see the next class.
What days are there mahjong classes or games in Boston?
Monday: Brookline Senior Center Mahjong, Duxbury Free Library Mahjong Open Play and Mahjong Mondays at Time Out Market Boston. Tuesday: Foxborough Community Center Mah Jongg, JCC Greater Boston Mah Jongg and Stoneham Senior Center Mahjong. Wednesday: Dedham Council on Aging Mah Jongg, Foxborough Community Center Mah Jongg and North Cambridge Senior Center Mahjong. Thursday: Brookline Senior Center Mahjong, North End Library Mah Jongg Club and Dover Council on Aging Mahjongg. Sunday: American Mah Jongg - Sunday Mornings in Burlington and Temple Sinai Sunday Afternoon Mahjong. Confirm with the teacher or group before you go, since schedules change.
How do I get a class or group listed in Boston?
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